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    This document outlines key provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines. It establishes that the Act is known as "The Civil Code of the Philippines" and will take effect 15 days after publication. It also states that ignorance of the law is not an excuse for noncompliance, that laws do not apply retroactively unless specified, and that acts violating mandatory or prohibitory laws are void unless authorized by law.

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    This document outlines key provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines. It establishes that the Act is known as "The Civil Code of the Philippines" and will take effect 15 days after publication. It also states that ignorance of the law is not an excuse for noncompliance, that laws do not apply retroactively unless specified, and that acts violating mandatory or prohibitory laws are void unless authorized by law.

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    Republic Act No.

    386: The Civil Code of the


    Philippines

    Chapter 1 – Effect and Application of Laws

    Article 1. This Act is known as “The Civil Code of


    the Philippines”.

    Article 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)


    days following the completion of the publication in
    the Official Gazette or in a newspaper in general
    circulation in the Philippines, unless it is otherwise
    provided.

    Article 3. Ignorance of the law excuses no one


    from compliance therewith.

    Article 4. Laws shall have no retroactive effect,


    unless the contrary is provided.

    Article 5. Acts executed against the provisions of


    mandatory or prohibitory laws shall be void, unless
    the law itself authorizes for its validity.

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