Title I — Marriage
Article 1
ELI5— what this means for you
Marriage in the Philippines is not just a romantic ceremony — it is a permanent, special contract between a man and a woman. The law calls it an 'inviolable social institution' and the foundation of the family. Because it is a contract of a special kind, the government sets the rules, not just the parties.
Key point
Marriage is a special contract governed by law, not merely by agreement of the parties.
Official text — EO 209
Marriage is a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman entered into in accordance with law for the establishment of conjugal and family life. It is the foundation of the family and an inviolable social institution whose nature, consequences, and incidents are governed by law and not subject to stipulation, except that marriage settlements may fix the property relations during the marriage within the limits provided by this Code. (52a)
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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