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Article 26

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Every person is entitled to respect of their dignity, personality, privacy, and peace of mind. Meddling in another's affairs, publicly ridiculing someone, or disrespecting their home, family, or correspondence is actionable.

Official text — RA 386

Every person shall respect the dignity, personality, privacy and peace of mind of his neighbors and other persons. The following and similar acts, though they may not constitute a criminal offense, shall produce a cause of action for damages, prevention and other relief:

(1) Prying into the privacy of another's residence;

(2) Meddling with or disturbing the private life or family relations of another;

(3) Intriguing to cause another to be alienated from his friends;

(4) Vexing or humiliating another on account of his religious beliefs, lowly station in life, place of birth, physical defect, or other personal condition.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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