Article 375
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
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In case of identity of names and surnames between ascendants and descendants, the word "Junior" can be used only by a son.
Official text — RA 386
In case of identity of names and surnames between ascendants and descendants, the word "Junior" can be used only by a son. Grandsons and other direct male descendants shall either:
(1) Add a middle name or the mother's surname, or
(2) Add the Roman numerals II, III, and so on.
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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