Article 50
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
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Domicile is the place of one's habitual residence. Each person has only one domicile at a time. A Filipino living abroad may still have their domicile in the Philippines.
Official text — RA 386
For the exercise of civil rights and the fulfillment of civil obligations, the domicile of natural persons is the place of their habitual residence. (40a)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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