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Article 391

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The following shall be presumed dead for all purposes, including the division of the estate among the heirs:

Official text — RA 386

The following shall be presumed dead for all purposes, including the division of the estate among the heirs:

(1) A person on board a vessel lost during a sea voyage, or an aeroplane which is missing, who has not been heard of for four years since the loss of the vessel or aeroplane;

(2) A person in the armed forces who has taken part in war, and has been missing for four years;

(3) A person who has been in danger of death under other circumstances and his existence has not been known for four years. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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