Article 15
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
ELI5— what this means for you
Philippine laws on family rights, civil status, legal capacity, and succession follow Filipino citizens everywhere in the world — even if they live or work abroad.
Key point
Being overseas doesn't exempt Filipinos from Philippine family law.
Official text — RA 386
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