Article 264
ELI5— what this means for you
Legitimate children shall have the right: (1) To bear the surnames of the father and of the mother.
Official text — RA 386
Legitimate children shall have the right:
(1) To bear the surnames of the father and of the mother;
(2) To receive support from them, from their ascendants and in a proper case, from their brothers and sisters, in conformity with article 291;
(3) To the legitime and other successional rights which this Code recognizes in their favor. (114)
CHAPTER 2
Proof of Filiation of Legitimate Children
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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