Article 996
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
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If a widow or widower and legitimate children or descendants are left, the surviving spouse has in the succession the same share as that of each of the children.
Official text — RA 386
If a widow or widower and legitimate children or descendants are left, the surviving spouse has in the succession the same share as that of each of the children. (834a)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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