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Article 290

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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Support is everything that is indispensable for sustenance, dwelling, clothing and medical attendance, according to the social position of the family.

Official text — RA 386

Support is everything that is indispensable for sustenance, dwelling, clothing and medical attendance, according to the social position of the family.

Support also includes the education of the person entitled to be supported until he completes his education or training for some profession, trade or vocation, even beyond the age of majority. (142a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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