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Article 12

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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A year means 365 days. A month means 30 days (unless a calendar month is specified). A day means 24 hours. These definitions apply to all legal computations unless the law specifies otherwise.

Official text — RA 386

A custom must be proved as a fact, according to the rules of evidence. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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