- Statute
- Philippine Family Code
- Article
- Art. 177
- Topic
- Who may be legitimated
- Status
- In force, as amended
- Year
- 1987
The provision
Children conceived and born outside of wedlock of parents who, at the time of conception of the former, were not disqualified by any impediment to marry each other, or were so disqualified only because either or both of them were below eighteen (18) years of age, may be legitimated.
As amended by Republic Act No. 9858 (2009).
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