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Article 264

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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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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