Title X — Emancipation and Age of Majority
Article 236
ELI5— what this means for you
Emancipation gives the young person the full right to contract (enter agreements), to sue and be sued, to exercise parental authority over their own children (if any), and to manage their own affairs. The only exceptions are those expressly provided by law (e.g., running for certain offices requires a higher age).
Official text — EO 209
Emancipation for any cause shall terminate parental authority over the person and property of the child who shall then be qualified and responsible for all acts of civil life. (412a)
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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