What if a husband sojourning in the Philippines finds out that his wife, who works abroad, is cheating on him? What legal actions can he take against her?
1) The husband may file an administrative charge against her before the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
2) Part VII, Rule 1 of the Implementing Rules of Book 1 of the Labor Code says that disciplinary actions may be taken against erring migrant workers. On the other hand in Rule III of Part VII, commission of a crime punishable under Philippine laws or by the laws of the host country is a possible ground for disciplinary actions.
2) Part VII, Rule 1 of the Implementing Rules of Book 1 of the Labor Code says that disciplinary actions may be taken against erring migrant workers. On the other hand in Rule III of Part VII, commission of a crime punishable under Philippine laws or by the laws of the host country is a possible ground for disciplinary actions.
3) Unfortunately, if the crime is committed abroad, Philippine courts may not have jurisdiction to hear, try, and decide. Hence, to charge the wife criminally, the husband needs to file a criminal case in the court of competent jurisdiction that resides within the place where the wife resides because not every country has the same criminal law with the Philippines.
