Title I — Marriage
Article 5
ELI5— what this means for you
Both parties must be at least 18 years old to marry. Anyone under 18 cannot legally marry in the Philippines, period — there are no exceptions.
Official text — EO 209
Any male or female of the age of eighteen years or upwards not under any of the impediments mentioned in Articles 37 and 38, may contract marriage. (54a)
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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