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ISSUE:
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
(Exec. Order No. 209 as amended by Exec. Order RULING:
No. 227)
DOCTRINE:
TITLE 1. MARRIAGE (ARTS. 1-54)
27) Niñal, et. al. vs. Bayadog, G.R. # 133778,
Mar. 14, 2000
22) Acebedo vs. Arquero, A.M. # P-94-1054,
Mar. 11, 2003
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28) Republic vs. Dayot, G.R. # 175581, Mar. 28,
2008
23) Espinosa, et. al. vs. Atty. Julieta A.
Omana, A. C. # 9081, Oct. 12, 2011
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29) De Castro vs. De Castro G.R. # 160172, Feb.
13, 2008
24) Vda. de Avenido vs. Avenido, G.R. #
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173540, Jan. 22, 2014.
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DOCTRINE:
30) Tupal vs. Judge Remegio V. Rojo, Br. 5 MTCC
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, A.M. # MTJ-14-
1842, Feb. 24, 2014
CHAPTER 1. REQUISITES OF MARRIAGE (ARTS.
1-34)
FACTS:
25) Republic vs. Albios, G.R. # 198780, Oct. 16,
2013 ISSUE:

RULING:
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DOCTRINE:
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RULING: 31) Uy vs. Sps. Lacsamana, G.R. # 20622, Aug.

19, 2015
DOCTRINE:
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26) Kho vs. Republic G.R. # 187462, June 1,
2016 ISSUE:

RULING:
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DOCTRINE:

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32) Morigo vs. People, G.R. # 145226, Feb. 6,
2004 DOCTRINE:

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37) Cariño vs. Cariño, G.R. # 132529, Feb. 2,
ISSUE: 2001

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RULING:
FOREIGN DIVORCE OBTAINED BY ONE SPOUSE
(ART. 26 par.2) DOCTRINE:

33) Lavadia vs. Heirs of Luna, et. al., G.R. #

171914, July 23, 2014 38) Pulido vs. People, G.R. # 220149, July 27,
2021
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34) Republic vs. Manalo, G.R. # 221029, Apr. 24,
2018
PSYCHOLOGICAL INCAPACITY (Art. 36)

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39) Gantan vs. Gantan, G.R. # 225193, Oct. 14,
2020
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35) Galapon vs. Republic, G.R. # 243722, Jan. RULING:

22, 2020
DOCTRINE:
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ISSUE: 40) Tan-Andal vs. Andal, G.R. # 196359, May 11,

2021
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ISSUE:
CHAPTER 3. VOID and VOIDABLE MARRIAGES
(ARTS. 35-54) RULING:
Adm. Matter No. 02-11-10 SC. Rule on
Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages DOCTRINE:
and Annulment of Voidable Marriages (effective
March 15, 2003) 41) Datu vs. Datu, G.R. # 209278, Sept. 15, 2021

36) Capili vs. People, et. al., G.R. # 183850, July FACTS:
3, 2013
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RE-MARRIAGE DUE TO ABSENCE OF SPOUSE
(Arts. 41-43) ISSUE:

42) Republic vs. Quiñonez, G.R. # 237412, Jan. RULING:

6, 2020
DOCTRINE:

47) Lapuz-Sy vs. Eufemio, , G.R. # L-30977, Jan.

FACTS: 31, 1972

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43) Tadeo- Matias vs. Republic, G.R. # 230751,
Apr. 25, 2018
48) Ong vs. Ong, G.R. # 153206, Oct. 23, 2006
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ANNULMENT OF VOIDABLE MARRIAGES (Arts. 45-

54) TITLE III. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN
HUSBAND AND WIFE
(Arts. 68 – 73)
44) Almelor vs. RTC of Las Piñas, G.R. # 79620,
Aug. 26, 2008
49) Ilusorio vs. Ilusorio – Bildner, G.R. #
139789, May 12, 2000

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45) Republic vs. Villacorta, G.R. 249953, June
23, 2021 50) Valino vs. Adriano, et. al., G.R. # 182894,
Apr. 22, 2014
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TITLE II. LEGAL SEPARATION (Arts. 55 – 67) TITLE IV. PROPERTY RELATIONS BETWEEN
Adm. Matter No. 02-11-11-SC on Legal HUSBAND AND WIFE
(Arts. 74 – 146)
Separation (effective March 15, 2003)
51) Domingo vs. Sps. Molina, G.R. # 200274,
46) Bugayong vs. Ginez, G.R. # L-10033, Dec. Apr. 20, 2016
28, 1956
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52) Spouses Carlos vs. Tolentino, G.R. # 234533, 57) Cariño vs. Cariño, G.R. # 132529, Feb. 2,
June 27, 2018 2001

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53) PNB vs. Venancio Reyes, G.R. # 212483, 58) Paterno vs. Paterno, G.R. # 213687, Jan. 8,
Oct.5, 2016 2020

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54) Pelayo vs Perez, G.R. # 141323, June 8,

2005 59) Perez, Jr. vs. Senerpida, G.R. # 233365, Mar.
24, 2021

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55) Arcaba vs. Vda. De Batocael, et. al. G.R. # TITLE V. THE FAMILY (Arts. 149 – 151)
146683, Nov. 22, 2001
60) Alvarez vs. Ramirez, G.R. # 143439, Oct. 14,
FACTS: 2005

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RULING: FACTS:

DOCTRINE: ISSUE:

RULING:
CHAPTER 7. PROPERTY REGIMES OF UNIONS
WITHOUT MARRIAG DOCTRINE:

(Arts. 147 – 148)

61) Hiyas Savings & Loan Bank vs. Acuña, G.R. #
56) Agapay vs. Palang, G.R. # 116668, July 28, 154132, Aug. 31, 2006
1997

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ISSUE:
TITLE VI. PATERNITY AND FILIATION (Arts. 163 –
RULING: 182)

DOCTRINE: R.A. 9255. An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children To

CHAPTER 2. THE FAMILY HOME (Arts. 152 – 162)
62) Patricio vs. Dario III, G.R. # 170829, Nov.
20, 2006
Use The Surname Of The Father (effective Mar. 19,
2004)
R.A. 9858. An Act Providing For The Legitimation Of
Children BornTo Parents Below Marrying Age
(approved Dec. 20, 2009)

66) Concepcion vs. CA, et. al., G.R. # 123450,

Aug. 31, 2005
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63) Equitable PCIB, Inc. vs. OJ-Mack Trading,
Inc., et. al., G.R. # 165950, Aug. 11, 2010

67) Aguilar vs. Siasat, G.R. # 200169, Jan. 28,

2015
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64) Spouses De Mesa vs. Spouses Acero, G.R. #
185064, Jan. 16, 2012

68) Calimag vs. Heirs of Macapaz, G.R. #

191936, June 1, 2016
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65) FEB Mitsui vs. Manalastas, G.R. #236001, DOCTRINE:

Mar. 18, 2019

69) Alanis III vs. CA CDO City, G.R. # 216425,

FACTS: Nov. 11, 2020

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70) Arado Heirs vs. Alcoran, et. al., G.R. # DOCTRINE:

163362, July 8, 2015
75) Heirs of Fabillar vs. Paller, G.R. # 231459,
Jan 21, 2019

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71) Grande vs. Antonio, G.R. # 206248, Feb. 18, DOCTRINE:

2014

76) Ara, et.al. vs. Dr. Pizarro, et.al., G.R.#

FACTS: 187273, Feb. 15, 2017

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RULING: FACTS:

DOCTRINE: ISSUE:

RULING:

72) Dela Cruz, et.al. vs. Gracia, G.R. # 177728, DOCTRINE:

July 31, 2009

TITLE VII. ADOPTION

FACTS: a) R.A. 11642 -- Domestic Administrative

Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act, January 6,
ISSUE: 202

RULING: R.A. 11767 -- Foundling Recognition and

Protection Act, May 6, 202
DOCTRINE:
R.A. 10165 -- Foster Care Act of 2012

b) Who May Adopt

73) Verceles vs. Posada, G.R. # 159785, Apr. 27, c) Who May be Adopted
2007 d) Effects of a Decree of Adoption (See Article Nos.
189 - 190 of the Family Code)

TITLE VIII. SUPPORT (Arts. 194 – 208)

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ISSUE: 77) Del Socorro vs. Van Wilsem, G.R. # 193707,

Dec. 10, 2014
RULING:
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DOCTRINE:
ISSUE:
74)Geronimo vs. Santos, G.R. # 197099, Sept.
28, 2015 RULING:

DOCTRINE:

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78) Spouses Lim vs. Lim, G.R. # 163209, Oct. 30, ISSUE:
2009
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84) Maningding vs. Bersamina, G.R. # 252476,
RULING: Mar. 18, 2021

DOCTRINE: FACTS:

79) Lacson vs. Lacson, G.R. # 150644, Aug. 28, ISSUE:

2006
RULING:
FACTS:
DOCTRINE:
ISSUE:
CHAPTER 2. SUBSTITUTE AND SPECIAL PARENTAL
RULING: AUTHORITY
(Arts. 216 –219)
DOCTRINE:
85) Bagtas vs. Hon. Santos, et. al., G.R. #
166682, Nov. 27, 2009
80) Abella vs. Cabañero, G.R. 206647, Aug. 9,
2017 FACTS:

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DOCTRINE: 86) Vancil vs. Belmes, G.R. # 132223, Jun. 19,

2001

TITLE IX. PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts. 209 – 233) FACTS:

81) Salientes vs. Abanilla, G.R. # 162734, Aug. ISSUE:

29, 2006
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87) St. Mary’s Academy vs. Carpitanos, G.R. #
RULING: 143363, Feb. 2, 2002

DOCTRINE: FACTS:

82) Beckett vs. Judge Sarmiento, Jr., A.M. No. ISSUE:

RTJ 12-2326, Jan. 30, 2013
RULING:
FACTS:
DOCTRINE:
ISSUE:
88) St. Joseph’s College, et. al. vs. Miranda, G.R.
RULING: # 182353, Jun. 29, 2010

DOCTRINE: FACTS:

83) Gualberto vs. Gualberto, G.R. # ISSUE:

154994/156254, June 28, 2005
RULING:

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93) Remo vs. Hon. Sec. of Foreign Affairs, G.R. #

DOCTRINE: 169202, Mar. 5, 2010

TITLE XI. SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN FACTS:

THE FAMILY LA
(Arts. 238 – 253) ISSUE:

89) Republic vs. Granada, G.R. # 187512, June RULING:

13, 2012
DOCTRINE:
FACTS:
94) Dr. Ruben Bartolome vs. Republic, G.R. #
ISSUE: 243288, Aug. 28, 2019

RULING: FACTS:

DOCTRINE: ISSUE:

TITLE XII. RETROACTIVITY OF THE FAMILY CODE RULING:

(Art. 256)
DOCTRINE:
90) Jarillo vs. People, G.R. # 164435, June 29,
2010 95) Republic vs. Michelle Soriano Gallo, G.R. #
207074, Jan. 17, 2018

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96) Chua vs. Republic, G.R. # 231998, Nov. 20,

2017
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
TITLE XII. USE OF SURNAMES (Arts. 364-380) FACTS:
R.A. 9048. Clerical Error Law (approved March 22,
2001) as amended by R.A. 10172 on August 19, ISSUE:
2012
RULING:
91) Silverio vs. Republic, G.R. # 174689, Oct. 22, DOCTRINE:
2007
97) Alanis III vs. CA CDO City, G.R. # 216425,
FACTS: Nov. 11, 2020

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RULING:
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92) Republic vs. Cagandahan, G.R. # 166676, DOCTRINE:
Sept. 12, 2008
98) Francis Luigi G. Santos vs. Republic, G.R. #
FACTS: 250520, May 5, 2021

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