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Title IX — Parental Authority

Article 225

EO 209 · Family Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Parents are the legal administrators of their minor children's property. BUT parents cannot sell, mortgage, encumber, or dispose of the child's property without court approval. The parents merely manage it — they do not own it. This protects children from losing their inheritance or personal property to irresponsible parents.

Key point

Parents manage a child's property but cannot sell it without court authorization. The child is the owner; the parent is merely administrator.

Official text — EO 209

Full article text is being added. Read the official text at officialgazette.gov.ph.

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