Legal Question in Family Law in California

Yes, you can file in California. You must then have him served in the Philippines. The court may have jurisdiction to dissolve your marriage, but nothing more. You should consult an attorney for more information.

Mr. McCrary is right. You can file in California but unless he is cooperative and voluntarily submits to the jurisdiction of California courts and law, all California can do is end the marriage. You will not be able to get an asset division, or child or spousal support orders that will be binding.