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Article 71

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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All marriages performed outside the Philippines in accordance with the laws in force in the country where they were performed, and valid there as such, shall also be valid in this country, except bigamous, polygamous,...

Official text — RA 386

All marriages performed outside the Philippines in accordance with the laws in force in the country where they were performed, and valid there as such, shall also be valid in this country, except bigamous, polygamous, or incestuous marriages as determined by Philippine law. (19a)

CHAPTER 2

Marriages of Exceptional Character

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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