The Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386, in force since 1950) governs persons and family relations, property, succession, and obligations and contracts. Browse its structure below; each article page carries the verbatim text and the Supreme Court cases that apply it.
- Preliminary Title — Effect and application of laws, and human relations (Arts. 1–36). (Arts. 1–36 · 16 published)
- BOOK I PERSONS — Persons — civil personality, citizenship, and family relations. (Arts. 37–413 · 1 published)
- BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS — Persons — civil personality, citizenship, and family relations. (Arts. 414–711 · 68 published)
- BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision — Persons — civil personality, citizenship, and family relations. (Arts. 712–1155 · 96 published)
- BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts — Persons — civil personality, citizenship, and family relations. (Arts. 1156–2270 · 337 published)
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