Article 349

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The following persons shall exercise substitute parental authority: (1) Guardians; (2) Teachers and professors; (3) Heads of children's homes, orphanages, and similar institutions.

Official text — RA 386

The following persons shall exercise substitute parental authority:

(1) Guardians;

(2) Teachers and professors;

(3) Heads of children's homes, orphanages, and similar institutions;

(4) Directors of trade establishments, with regard to apprentices;

(5) Grandparents;

(6) The oldest brother or sister.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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