Article 2179
ELI5— what this means for you
If the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injury, damages shall be mitigated by the court (comparative negligence). If the plaintiff's negligence was the proximate cause, they cannot recover at all.
Official text — RA 386
When the plaintiff's own negligence was the immediate and proximate cause of his injury, he cannot recover damages. But if his negligence was only contributory, the immediate and proximate cause of the injury being the defendant's lack of due care, the plaintiff may recover damages, but the courts shall mitigate the damages to be awarded. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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