Article 3

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Ignorance of the law excuses no one — 'I didn't know it was illegal' is never a legal defense in the Philippines.

Key point

You are bound by the law whether or not you know it exists.

Official text — RA 386

Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance therewith. (2)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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