Article 337

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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Any person, even if of age, may be adopted, provided the adopter is sixteen years older.

Official text — RA 386

Any person, even if of age, may be adopted, provided the adopter is sixteen years older. (173a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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