Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling (PMOC)
PMOC a mandatory program designed to prepare engaged couples for the realities, duties, and choices of married life.
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Administered by the local government units (LGUs) through their respective population, health and social welfare offices, attending these sessions is a legal pre-requisite for the issuance of a marriage license under the 1987 Family Code and the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act (RA 10354).
Pre-Marriage Orientation (PMO)
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Who attends: all contracting parties applying for a marriage license, regardless of age.
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Duration: A minimum of 4 hours
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Topics: Marriage and Relationship, Responsible Parenthood, Family Planning and Pregnancy and Child Care
The program is divided into two distinct components tailored to the couple’s profile:
Pre-Marriage Counseling (PMC)
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Who attends: Mandatory for couples where one or both parties are aged 18-25 years old, or those flagged with specific relationship challenges based on their Marriage Expectation Inventory (MEI). Couples over 25 mar also opt to take it voluntarily
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Focus: A more in-depth interactive session led by an accredited marriage counselor to help young couples navigate differences, match expectations, and develop conflict-resolution skills.
Schedule
Schedule of PMOC: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Note: No Walk-in applicants allowed
Dress Code
Casual attire is required
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No shorts
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No slippers
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No revealing clothes
Documents
Couples must secure their documents on:
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CENOMAR
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Birth Certificate
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Cedula
Attendance
At least one of the couples must be a resident of the Municipality of Zarraga
Pre-session Forms
Both couples need to fill-up couples profile and MEI days before schedule session
PMOC Service Protocol & Requirements
Meet the PMOC Team
