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Article 282

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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A recognized natural child has the right: (1) To bear the surname of the parent recognizing him; (2) To receive support from such parent, in conformity with article 291.

Official text — RA 386

A recognized natural child has the right:

(1) To bear the surname of the parent recognizing him;

(2) To receive support from such parent, in conformity with article 291;

(3) To receive, in a proper case, the hereditary portion which is determined in this Code. (134)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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