Article 40
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
ELI5— what this means for you
Birth determines the beginning of a natural person's civil personality — the ability to have rights. Birth occurs at the moment of complete separation from the mother's womb.
Official text — RA 386
Birth determines personality; but the conceived child shall be considered born for all purposes that are favorable to it, provided it be born later with the conditions specified in the following article. (29a)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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