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Philippine Laws & Codes, Plain Language.

BatasKo is building a full ELI5 index of every Philippine law. Every article, every provision — with plain-language summaries so any Filipino can understand the law that governs them.

Presidential Decree No. 442

Labor Code of the Philippines

Working hours, overtime, dismissal, wages, and every article of PD 442.

302 articlesBrowse now →

Executive Order No. 209

Family Code of the Philippines

Marriage, annulment, parental authority, adoption, and property relations.

254 articlesBrowse now →

Republic Act No. 386

Civil Code of the Philippines

Contracts, obligations, property ownership, and civil liability.

2,270 articlesBrowse now →

Act No. 3815

Revised Penal Code

Criminal offenses, penalties, and criminal liability in the Philippines.

367 articlesBrowse now →

RA 1 – RA 12000+

Republic Acts

Every Republic Act explained in plain language — labor, family, elections, tenant rights, and more.

264 lawsBrowse now →

EO Series

Executive Orders

Presidential Executive Orders affecting Filipino workers, OFWs, and everyday life.

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