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Article 115

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The wife manages the affairs of the household.

Official text — RA 386

The wife manages the affairs of the household. She may purchase things necessary for the support of the family, and the conjugal partnership shall be bound thereby. She may borrow money for this purpose, if the husband fails to deliver the proper sum. The purchase of jewelry and precious objects is voidable, unless the transaction has been expressly or tacitly approved by the husband, or unless the price paid is from her paraphernal property. (62a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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