ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

School of Law

PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Course Outline
First Semester AY 2023-2024

Instructor:

Noel T. Canlas, Juris Doctor (UP Diliman), Bachelor of Science (UP Diliman)
Phone: 0917-8172485 (mobile)
E-mail: canlas.noel@auf.edu.ph/ntcanlas@gmail.com

Course Meeting Information:

T–F 3:30-5:00pm (Block A)
T–F 5:30-7:00pm (Block B)
Room: On-line

Course Description:

A basic course on the law of persons and the family which first views the effect and application of
laws and the law on human relations, and then proceeds to examine the legal norms affecting civil
personality, marriage, property relations between husband and wife, legal separation of property,
family, paternity and filiation, adoption, guardianship, support, parental authority, surnames,
absence and emancipation, including the rules of procedures relative to the foregoing.

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to impart to the student sufficient legal competence as will enable
him/her to (i) have a firm grasp of the law on persons and family relations; (ii) recognize the legal
implications of the law on persons and family relations and its practical applications, and (ii) apply
the underlying principles of the law on persons and family relations to legal practice.

Using the case and the Socratic method, this course offers students continuous opportunity to
improve and strengthen their communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Laws Applicable:

A. Civil Code Provisions on Human Relations

B. Family Code of 1988 (E.O. 209, as amended)
C. Article XV, 1987 Constitution
D. SC A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC
E. Rule 108, Rules of Court
F. R.A. 8369 - Family Courts Act of 1997
G. R.A. 8552 - Domestic Adoption Act of 1998
H. R.A. 8043 - Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995
I. R.A. No. 9048 (March 22, 2001) RE: Correction of Entry in the Civil Registry
J. R.A. No. 10172 - clerical or typographical errors
K. RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 10172

Methodology and Grading System:

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Class Participation will be graded through Graded Recitation - 20%.
Two exams shall be given comprising of:
Mid Term Examination - 40%
Final ExamExamination - 40%

No make-up exams will be given. The passing grade is 75%. No removal exams will be given

Course Outline:

Course Outline:

PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS

I. Persons
A. When Law Takes Effect Doctrine
Art. 2 - Effectivity of laws

Tañada vs. Tuvera 136 SCRA 27

146 SCRA 446
Garcellano vs House of Representatives G.R. No. 170338, 23 December 2008

B. Ignorance of the Law

Art. 3 - Ignorance of the law

US vs. Gray G.R. No. L-3482, September 7, 1907

DM Consunji vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 137873, 20 April 2001

C. Retroactivity of Laws
Art. 4 - Retroactive effects of law
Rambaua vs. Rambaua G.R. No. 166738, August 14, 2009
Atienza vs. Brillantes 243 SCRA 32
Aruego vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 112193, March 13, 1996
Buyco vs. PNB G.R. No. L-14406, June 30, 1961
D. Mandatory or Prohibitory Laws
Art. 5 Mandatory or Prohibitory Laws

Brehm vs. Republic 9 SCRA 172

E. Waiver of Rights
Article 6 – Waiver of Rights
Cui v. Arellano University G.R. No. L-15127, May 30, 1961
PEFTOK Integrated Services vs. NLRC G.R. No. 124841. July 31, 1998
F. Repeal of Laws
Art. 7 Repeal of Laws
Article XVIII, Section 3, 1987 Constitution

Mecano vs Commision on Audit G.R. No. 103982, 11 December 1992

Solangon vs. Salazar G.R. No. 125944, June 29, 2001

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G. Judicial Decisions
Art. 8 Judicial Decisions form part of the legal system
Roy v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 80718 January 29, 1988
Pesca vs. Pesca G.R. No. 136921. April 17, 2001

H. Presumption and Applicability of Custom

Art. 9-12 - Applicability of custom

Article XII, Section 5 1987 Constitution

Rule 129, Sections 2 & 3, Revised Rules of Court

Martinez vs. Van Buskirk 18 PHIL 78

I. Legal Periods
Rule 22, Revised Rules of Court
Executive Order No. 292 (the Revised Administrative Code of 1987) – Book 1, §31.

Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. vs Lariosa G.R. No. L-70479, 27 February 1987
Gonzaga vs David G.R. No. L-14858, 29 December 1960
Rural Bank of Caloocan vs Court of Appeals G.R. No. L-32116, 21 April 1981
Estanislao vs Court of Appeals G.R. No. 143687, 31 July 2001

H. Territoriality Principle
Art. 14 Applicability of Penal Laws

I. Conflict of Laws

Art. 15- Nationality Principle

Art. 26 (2), Family Code

Bellis vs. Bellis G.R. No. L-23678, 6 June 1967
Tenchavez vs. Escano 15 SCRA 35

Art. 16 - Testamentary Succession/Conflict Rules

Doctrine of Renvoi
Aznar vs. Christensen-Garcia G.R. No. L-16749, Jan. 31, 1963

Miciano vs. Brimo G.R. No. L-22595, 1 November 1927

Art. 17 – Forms and Solemnities

Lex Nationalii
Lex Rei Sitae
Lex Loci Celebrationis

HUMAN RELATIONS – Arts. 19 to 36

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Art. 19 & 21- Abuse of Right

Hermosisima vs. Court of Appeals 109 PHIL 634

Pe vs. Pe 115 PHIL 186
Gashem Shookat Baksh vs. Court of Appeals 219 SCRA 649
Wassmer vs. Court of Appeals 209 SCRA 18
Guevarra, et al. v. Banach G.R. No. 214016, November 24, 2021
Bunag vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 101749, 10 July 1992
People vs. Ritter 194 SCRA 653
Nikko Manila Hotel et al. vs. Roberto Reyes G.R. No. 154259, February 22, 2005

Art. 22 - Unjust enrichment

H.L. Carlos Construction vs. Marina Properties G.R. No. 147614, 29 January 2004
UP vs. Philab Industries G.R. No. 152411, 29 September 2004
Arturo Flores v. Spouses Lindo G.R. No. 183984, 13 April 2011

Art. 26 – Right to Privacy

Concepcion vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 120706, Jan. 31, 2000
Vivares vs. St. Theresa’s College G.R. No. 202666, 29 September 2014

Art. 31 et seq. – Independent Civil Action

Rule 111, Section 3, Revised Rules of Court

Samson vs. Daway G.R. No. 160054-55, 21 July 2004
Hambon vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 122550, 17 March 2003

Art. 36 - Prejudicial Question

Section 5 & 6, Rule 111, Revised Rules of Court

People vs. Delizo G.R. No. 141624, 17 August 2004
Pahang vs. Vestil G.R. No. 148595, 12 July 2004
Pulido vs. People G.R. No. 220149. July 27, 2021

PERSONS

Juridical Capacity and Capacity to Act

Restrictions on Civil Capacity

Presumption of Capacity

Article 37

Catalan vs. Basa G.R. No. 159567, July 31, 2007

Restriction on capacity to act

Arts. 38-39, cf. Art. 1327 Civil Code

a. Minority
Age of majority, RA 6809
A.M. No. 03-02-05 SC Rules on Guardianship
Suffrage, Sec. 1, Art. V, 1987 Constitution [cf. Sangguniang Kabataan]
Marriage, Family Code Art. 5; 45(1); cf. RA 6809

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Contracts Arts 1327; 1390 (1); 1403(3); 1397; 1399; 1489; 1426-1427, Civil Code

Mercado v. Espiritu 37 Phil. 215

Criminal Liability
Arts 12(2)-(3), RPC
Art. 13(2), RPC; Secs. 189-204, PD 603

Atizado v. People GR No. 173822, 13 October 2010

Also see: Rule 3, Section 5, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

b. Insanity
Marriage, FC 45(2)
Contracts, Arts. 1327(1), 1328, Civil Code
Criminal Liability, Art. 12(1), RPC; Rule 101, Rules of Court

Hernandez v. Santos, GR No. 169217, 7 August 2009

c. Deaf-Mutism, Arts. 1327(2), 807 & 820, Civil Code

d. Prodigality, Rule 92, Section 2, Rules of Court
e. Civil Interdiction, Arts. 31, 34 & 41, RPC
f. Family Relations
Articles 150-151, Family Code; cf Article 87, Family Code
Arts. 1490; 2035 cf. 963-967, Civil Code

g. Alienage, cf. Art. IV, Secs. 1-5, 1987 Constitution

Cordora vs. COMELEC G.R. No. 176947, February 19, 2009

h. Absence, Articles 381-396, Civil Code; Art. 411, FC

i. Insolvency and Trusteeship, Arts. 1381, 1491, 2236, Civil Code
j. Gender, Art. II, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution; cf. Art. 403, Civil Code
See also: Rule 3, Section 4, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

Domicile and residence of persons

Juridical persons, Art. 51, Civil Code

Natural Persons, Art. 50, Civil Code; Arts. 68-69 FC; cf. Art. 110, Civil
Code; cf. FC 55, 101, 149, 152, 101

Romualdez-Marcos vs. COMELEC 248 SCRA 300

Art. 40 - 41 - Commencement/Termination of Personality:

Birth/Natural Persons

Articles 40 & 41, Civil Code

Article 164, Family Code

Geluz vs. Court of Appeals 2 SCRA 801

Continental Steel vs. Montaño G.R. No. 182836, 13 October 2006

Art. 42 - Death/Extinguishment of personality:

Eugenio vs. Velez 185 SCRA 425

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Butte vs. Manuel Uy & Sons 4 SCRA 256

Juridical Persons

Art. 44-47, Civil Code

Republic Act No. 11232 (Corporation Code)
Articles 1767-1768, Civil Code

Municipality of San Fernando vs. Judge Firme G.R. No. 52179, April 1991

FAMILY CODE

Introduction to the Family Code

Effect and Retroactivity

E.O. 29, as amended by E.O. 227, RA 8609, RA 7160
FC 255

Repeal/Amendment
FC 254, 255

Aruego et al. vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 112192, March 13, 1996
Bernabe vs. Alejo G.R. No. 140500, Jan. 21, 2002
Fuentes vs. Roca GR No. 178902, 21 April 2010

MARRIAGE

Article XV, 1987 Constitution

Art. 1 - Concept and nature:

Presumption:

Mariategui vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. L-57062, 24 January 1992

Marriage not subject to stipulation:

Panganiban vs. Borromeo 58 PHIL 367

Selanova vs. Mendoza 84 SCRA 69
Lichauco-de Leon vs. CA 186 SCRA 345
Acebedo vs. Arquero A.M. No. P-94-1054, March 11, 2003
Estrada vs. Escritor A.M. No. P-02-1651, August 4, 2003

Concept

Art. II, Sec. 12, 1987 Constitution

Art. XV, Sec. 2, 1987 Constitution
Art. 1, Family Code
Art. 149, Family Code
Art. 52, New Civil Code
Art. 220, New Civil Code
Rule 131, Sec. 3, 1989 Rules on Evidence

Vda de Jacob vs Court of Appeals G.R. No. 135216, 19 August 1999

Tilar vs Republic G.R.. No. 214529,12 July 2017

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Article 2 – Essential requisites of a valid marriage

Art. 2, Family Code

Art. 4, Family Code
Art. 5, Family Code
Art. 57, P.D. 603

Harayo vs. Coliflores A.M. No. MTJ-92-710, June 19, 2003

Rommel Jacinto Silverio vs. Republic G.R. No.174689, October 22, 2007

Article 3 – Formal requisites of a valid marriage

Arts. 3-4, Family Code

Sec. 455, (b) (1) (xviii), R.A. 7160 (Local Government Code)

Escleo vs. Dorado A.M. No. P-99-1312 July 31, 2002

Niñal vs. Bayadog G.R. No. 133778, March 14, 2000
Republic of the Phil. vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 103047, September 2, 1994
Republic vs. Dayot GR No. 175581, 28 March 2008
Cosca vs. Palaypayon 237 SCRA 249

Article 7 – Persons authorized to solemnize marriage

Navarro vs. Domagtoy 259 SCRA 135

Republic Act No. 7160

Articles 9 – 25 -- Marriage License:

Republic vs. Court of Appeals 236 SCRA 257

Art. 26 – Foreign marriage

Arts. 15 & 17, New Civil Code

Art. 26, Family Code

Garcia vs. Recio G.R. No. 138322, Oct. 2, 2001

Van Dorn vs. Romillo 139 SCRA 139
Republic vs. Obrecido G.R. No. 154380, October 5, 2005
Corpus vs. Sto. Tomas, G.R. No. 186571, 11 August 2010
Minoru Fujiki vs. Marinay, et al. G.R. No. 196049, 26 June 2013
Ando vs. DA G.R. No. 195432, 24 August 2014
Republic vs. Manalo G.R. No. 221029, 24 April 2018
See Concurring and Dissenting Opinions
Galapon vs. Republic G.R. No. 243722, 22 January 2020

Article 34 – Marriage without marriage license

Nature of five-year cohabitation to dispense

with the marriage license:

Engracia Niñal et al. vs. Norma Bayadog G.R. No. 133778, March 14, 2000

DISSOLUTION OF MARITAL BONDS

A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC, March 4, 2003

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Rambaua vs. Rambaua G.R. No. 166738, August 14, 2009

Article 35 – Void Marriages

Art. 4, par. 1, Family Code

Arts. 35-42, Family Code
Arts. 44 & 50, Family Code
Art. 53, Family Code
Arts. 68-73, Family Code
Art. 101, Family Code
Art. 102 (4), Family Code
Arts. 147-148, Family Code
Art. 176, Family Code
Art. 237, Family Code
Art. 255, Family Code

Mercado vs. Tan G.R. No. 137110, 1 August 2000

Tenebro vs. CA G.R. No. 150758, 18 February 2004
Abunado vs. People G.R. No. 159218, 30 March 2004
Juliano-Llaves vs. Republic G.R. No. 169766, 30 March 2011
Abbas vs. Abbas G.R. No. 183896, 30 January 2013

Article 36 - Psychological Incapacity (in relation to Article 68, etc.)

Domingo vs. Court of Appeals 226 SCRA 572

Salita vs. Magtolis 233 SCRA 100
Santos vs. Santos G.R. No. 112019, January 4, 1995
Republic vs. CA & Molina 268 SCRA 198
Chi Ming Tsoi vs. CA G.R. No. 119190 January 16, 1997
Marcos vs. Marcos G.R. No. 136490, 19 October 2000
Republic vs. Hamano G.R. No. 149498, 20 May 2004
Antonio vs. Reyes G.R. No. 1558000, 10 March 2006
Te vs. Te G.R. No. 161793, 13 February 2009
Paz vs. Paz G.R. No. 166579, 18 February 2010
Dino vs. Dino G.R. No. 178044, 19 January 2011
Republic vs. de Gracia G.R. No. 171557, 12 February 2014
Kalaw vs. Fernandez G.R. No. 166357, 14 January 2015
Tan-Andal v. Andal G.R. No. 196359, May 11, 2011, [Per J.
Leonen, En Banc].
Republic v. Reghis Romero, et al. G.R. No. 209180/G.R. No. 209253.
December 6, 2022

Article 37 – Incestous Marriages

Article 38 - Void for Reasons of Public Policy

Art. 39 – The action or defense for the declaration of absolute nullity of a marriage shall not
prescribe

Felicitas Amor-Catalan vs. CA et al. G.R. No. 167109, February 6, 2007

Article 40 – Nullity of previous marriage

Wiegel vs. Simpio-Dy 143 SCRA 499

Donato vs. Luna 160 SCRA 441

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Terre vs. Terre 211 SCRA 6
Sermonia vs. Court of Appeals 233 SCRA 155
Lucio Morigo vs. People G.R. No. 145226, February 6, 2004
Montañes vs. Cipriano G.R. No. 181089, 22 October 2012
Pulido vs. People G.R. No. 220149. July 27, 2021

Article 41- Declaration of Presumptive Death:

Antonia Armas y Calisterio vs. Marietta Calisterio

(in relation to Art. 83, NCC) G.R. No. 136467, April 6, 2000
Republic vs. Nolasco G.R. No. 94053, March 17, 1993
Republic vs. Granada G.R. No. 187512, 13 June 2012
Republic vs. Catubag G.R. No. 210580, April 18, 2018

Art. 42 – Affidavit of Reappearance

Social Security System vs. Teresita

Jarque vda De Bailon G.R. No. 165545, March 24, 2006

Article 45 - Voidable Marriages

Art. 4, par. 2, Family Code

Arts. 45-54, Family Code
Art. 198, Family Code
Art. 237, Family Code
Supreme Court Admin. Circular No. 35-04, August 12, 2004
Rule on Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages and
Annulment of Voidable Marriages, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC, March 4, 2003

Bucat vs. Bucat 72 PHIL 19

Aquino vs. Delizo 109 HIL 21
Republic of the Phil. vs. Dagdag G.R. No. 109975, February 9, 2001
Almelor vs. Almelor G.R. No. 179620, August 26, 2008
Republic vs. Albios G.R. No. 198780, October 16, 2013

Physically incapable:

Alcazar vs. Alcazar G.R. No. 174451, 13 October 2009

Force, intimidation, undue influence:

Sison vs. Te Lay Li G.R. No. 7037, May 7, 1952

People vs. Santiago G.R. No. L-27972, 31 October 1927

Impotence:

Jimenez vs. Canizares 109 PHIL 273

Article 55 - Legal Separation

Concept

Pacete, et al. vs. Carriaga, et al. G.R. No. L-53880, March 17, 1994
Tenchavez vs. Escaño, et al. G.R. No. L-19671, November 29, 1965
Ong Eng Kiam vs. Lucita G. Ong G.R. No. 153206, 23 October 2006

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 Agreement to separate:

Alano vs. Gapusan 71 SCRA 26

In re: Atty. Rufillo Bucena 72 SCRA 14

Grounds for legal separation:

Art. 55, Family Code

Art. 101, Family Code

Hernandez vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 126010, December 8, 1999
Goitia vs. Campos-Rueda 35 PHIL 242
People vs. Zapanta 88 PHIL 688
Gandionco vs. Penaranda 155 SCRA 725

Procedure

Rule on Legal Separation, A.M. No. 02-11-11-SC, March 4, 2003

Tuason vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 116607, April 10, 1996

Defenses

Arroyo vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 96602, November 19, 1991

Liquidation

Art. 63 (2), Family Code

Bañez vs. Bañez G.R. Nos. 132592 & 133628, January 23, 2002

Effects of Decree of Legal Separation

Bañez vs. Bañez G.R. Nos. 132592 & 133628, January 23, 2002

Rights and Obligations of Spouses

Art. II, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution

Art. XIII, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution
Arts. 68-73, Family Code
Art. 101, Family Code
Art. 128, Family Code

Ilusorio vs. Bildner, et al. G.R. Nos. 139789 & 139808, May 12, 2000
Chi Ming Tsoi vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 119190, January 16, 1997

Property Relations between husband and wife

Marriages before the effectivity of Family Code:

Delizo vs. Delizo 69 SCRA 218

After the effectivity of Family Code:

(On partition) Uy vs. Court of Appeals 232 SCRA 579

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Brigido Quiao vs. Rita Quiao, et al. G.R. No 176556, 4 July 2012

General

Arts. 74-81, Family Code

Marriage Settlements

Arts. 75-81, Family Code

Art. 22 (7), Family Code

Toda, Jr. vs. Court of Appeals G.R. Nos. 78583-84, March 26, 1990

Donations by Reason of Marriage

Art. 44, Family Code

Arts. 81-87, Family Code

Locquiao Valencia, et al. vs. Locquiao, et al. G.R. No. 122134, October 3, 2003

Absolute Community of Property

Arts. 88-104, Family Code

Valdes vs. RTC, Branch 102, Quezon City, et al. G.R. No. 122749, July 31, 1996

Conjugal Partnership of Gains

Arts. 105-133, Family Code

When does Conjugal Partnership of Gains commence and apply

PNB vs. Quintos 46 PHIL 370

No presumption of conjugality

Metrobank vs. Jose Tan et al. G.R. No. 163712, November 30, 2006

What constitutes conjugal partnership

PNB vs. Court of Appeals 158 SCRA 435

Cuenca vs. Cuenca 168 SCRA 335
Zulueta vs. PAN AM 49 SCRA 1
Mendoza vs. Reyes 124 SCRA 335
Belcodero vs. Court of Appeals 227 SCRA 303
Embrado vs. Court of Appeals 233 SCRA 335

Improvements on CPG property:

Calimlim vs. Fortun 129 SCRA 675
Ong vs. CA 204 SCRA 297

What is excluded:
Liberal vs. Katigbak 10 SCRA 493
Barciles vs. GSIS 128 SCRA 53
Veloso vs. Martinez 28 PHIL 258
Plata vs. Yatco 12 SCRA 718

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Joaquino vs. Reyes G.R. No. 154645, July 13, 2004

Charges upon and obligations of Conjugal Partnership of gains:

With consent:
Javier vs. Osmena 34 PHIL 336
Vda. de Sta. Romana vs. PCIB 118 SCRA 330
G-Tractors vs. CA (Compare
with Ong vs. CA) 135 SCRA 192
DBP vs. Adil 161 SCRA 307
Mariano vs. CA 174 SCRA 59

Without consent:
Luzon Surety vs. De Garcia 30 SCRA 111
BA Finance vs. CA 161 SCRA 608

Personal Debts:
People vs. Lagrimas 29 SCRA 153
Security Bank vs. Mar Tierra Corp. GR No. 143382, 29 November 2006

Administration of CPG:
Felipe vs. Heirs of Aldon 120 SCRA 528
Roxas vs. Court of Appeals 198 SCRA 541
Opena vs. Court of Appeals 218 SCRA 302
Garcia vs. Gonzales 183 SCRA 72
Homeowners and Savings Loan Bank vs. CA G.R. No. 153802, 11 March 2005

Effects of Abandonment:

De la Cruz vs. de la Cruz 22 SCRA 333

Partoza-Jo vs. CA 216 SCRA 692

Art. 120 – Ownership of Improvements

Josefa Ferrer vs. Spouses Manuel &

Virginia Ferrer GR. No. 166496, November 29, 2006

Art. 124 – Administration and Enjoyment of Conjugal Partnership

Jader-Manalo vs. Camaisa G.R. No. 147978, Jan 23, 2002

Separation of Property

Arts. 143-146, Family Code

Yao vs. Perello, et al. G.R. No. 153828, October 24, 2003

Property Relations of Unions Without Marriage

Arts. 147-148, Family Code

Maxey vs. CA 129 SCRA 187

Valdez vs. RTC of QC 260 SCRA 221
Tshiate Uy vs. CA G.R. No. 102726, 27 May 1994
Francisco vs. Master Iron Works & Const. G.R. No. 151967, February 16, 2005

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Family Relations

Arts. 149-151, Family Code

Rule 16, Sec. 1 (j), 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

Article 151 - Conciliation:

Versoza vs. Versoza 26 SCRA 78

O’ Laco vs. Cocho Chit
Spouses Augusto Hotiveros & Myrna
Hontiveros vs. RTC Iloilo, Branch 25,
et al.
Hiyas Savings & Loan vs. Judge Acuña
Moreno v. Khan
220 SCRA 656
G.R. No. 125465, June 29, 1999
G.R. No. 154132, 31 August 2006
G.R. No. 217744, July 30, 2018

Article 153 – Family Home

Modequillo vs. Breva 185 SCRA 766

Pablito Taneo vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 108532, March 9, 1999
Spouses de Mesa vs. Spouses Acero G.R. No. 185064, 16 January 2012

Paternity and Filiation

General

Art. 143 (a), PD 1083, February 4, 1977

Rule 108 Sec. 2 (m), Revised Rules of Court

Legitimate Children

Arts. 163-171, Family Code

Babiera vs. Catotal G.R. No. 138493, June 15, 2000
Belan Sagad Angeles vs. Apeli Corazon
Angeles Maglaya G.R. No. 153798, September 2, 2005
Ida C. Labagala vs. Nicolasa Santiago
et al. G.R. No. 132305, Dec. 4, 2001
Benitez-Badua vs. Court of Appeals 229 SCRA 468
Fernandez vs. Court of Appeals 230 SCRA 130
People vs. Tumimpad 235 SCRA 483
Ilano vs. Court of Appeals 230 SCRA 242
Alberto vs. Court of Appeals 232 SCRA 745
Gono-Javier vs. Court of Appeals 239 SCRA 593
Gaspay vs. Court of Appeals 238 SCRA 163
Perido vs. Perido 63 SCRA 97
De la Puerta vs. CA 181 SCRA 861
Tan vs. Trocio A.C. No. 2115, 27 November 27 1990
Mangulabnan vs. Court of Appeals 185 SCRA 760
People vs. Rafanan G.R. No. L-48362 February 28, 1990

Rights of Legitimate Children:

Moore vs. Republic 8 SCRA 282
Naldoza vs. Republic 112 SCRA 658
Alanis v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 216425, November 11, 2020

Actions to Impugn legitimacy:

Lee et al. vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 118387, 11 October 2001

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Physical impossibility of access:
Andal vs. Macaraig 89 PHIL 165
Macadandang vs. Court of Appeals 100 SCRA 73
Tan vs. Trocio (Supra)

Biological or other scientific grounds:

Jao vs. Court of Appeals 152 SCRA 359
Amurao vs. Court of Appeals 168 SCRA 734

Contrary to declaration by mother:

Chua Keng Giap vs. IAC 158 SCRA 18

Presumption:
Lim vs. IAC
Ida Lagabala vs. Nicolas Santiago
De Jesus vs. the Estate of Juan Gamboa
William Liyao vs. Tanhoti-Liyao et al.
166 SCRA 451
G.R. No. 132305, Dec. 4, 2001
G.R. No. 142877, Oct. 2, 2001
G.R. No. 138961, March 7, 2002

Proof of Filiation:

Arts. 265-268, New Civil Code

Art. 2260, New Civil Code
Art. 2266 (3), New Civil Code
Arts. 172-174, Family Code

Rosendo Herrera vs. Rosendo Alba G.R. No. 148220, June 15, 2005

Legitimate Children:
a. Record of Birth

Reyes vs. Court of Appeals 135 SCRA 439

Castro vs. Court of Appeals 173 SCRA 656
Mendoza vs. IAC 152 SCRA 445

b. Final Judgment

Ramos vs. Ramos 61 SCRA 284

c. Admission in a signed public document

Lim vs. CA 65 SCRA 160

d. Signed and handwritten private instrument:

Banas vs. Banas 134 SCRA 260

e. Open and continuous possession of status

In Re: Christensen 102 PHIL 1055
Mendoza vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 86302, Sept. 24, 1991

Illegitimate Children

Arts. 276-289, New Civil Code

Art. 834, New Civil Code
Art. 887(4) & (5), New Civil Code

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Art. 2260, New Civil Code
Art. 2264, New Civil Code —
Arts. 175-176, Family Code

Rosendo Herrera vs. Rosendo Alba
In the matter of the Adoption of
Stephanie Nathy Astorga Garcia
In the matter of intestate estate
of the late Juan “Jhonny” Locsin Sr.
Lucy Locsin vs. Juan Locsin, Jr.
Vda. de Alberto vs. Court of Appeals
Baluyot vs. Baluyot
Paterno vs. Paterno
De la Puerta vs. Court of Appeals
Diaz vs. IAC
Grande v. Antonio
G.R. No. 148220, June 15, 2005
G.R. No. 148311, March 31, 2005
G.R. No. 146737, Dec. 10, 2001
173 SCRA 488
186 SCRA 506
186 SCRA 830
181 SCRA 861
G.R. No. L-66574 February 21, 1990
G.R. No. 206248, February 18, 2014

Compulsory Recognition:

Rodriguez vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 85723, June 19, 1995
Bernabe vs. Alejo G.R. No. 140500, 21 Jan 1995

Legitimated Children

Arts. 269-275, New Civil Code

Arts. 177-182, Family Code
Sec. 8, Act No. 3753, November 26, 1930

Abadilla vs. Tabiliran, Jr. Adm. Matter No. MTJ-92-716, October 25, 1995

Adoption

Domestic Adoption

Republic act no. 11642

A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC, Rule on Adoption

Lahom vs. Sibulo G.R. No. 143989, July 14, 2003

Intercountry Adoption

R.A. No. 8043 (Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995), June 7, 1995

Rules and Regulations on Inter-country Adoption, December 26, 1995
Amended IRR on Inter-Country Adoption, January 8, 2004

Republic of the Phil. vs. Alarcon Vergara G.R. No. 95551, March 20, 1997
Republic vs. Toledano 233 SCRA 9
Lazatin vs. Campos 92 SCRA 250
Cervantes vs. Fajardo 169 SCRA 575
Republic vs. CA & Robiles G.R. No. 93226, Jan. 2, 1992
Landingin vs. Republic GR No. 164948, June 27, 2006
Sayson vs. Court of Appeals G.R. Nos. 89224-25 Jan. 23, 1992

Article 194 - Support

Rule 61, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

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Gan vs. Reyes G.R. No. 145527, May 28, 2002
Spouses Lim vs. Cheryl Lim G.R. No. 163209, 30 Oct. 2009
Lim Lua vs. Lua G.R. Nos. 175279-80, June 5, 2013
Lacson vs. Lacson G.R. No. 150644 August 28, 2006

Parental Authority

General

Art. 176, Family Code

Arts. 209-215, Family Code
Arts. 17-26, PD 603, December 10, 1974
Art. 13 (3), PD 1083, February 4, 1977
Arts. 71-73, PD 1083, February 4, 1977
Art. 76, PD 1083, February 4, 1977

Briones vs. Miguel, et al. G.R. No. 156343, October 18, 2004
In re: Habeas Corpus of Angelie Cervantes 169 SCRA 575
Hontiveros vs. IAC 132 SCRA 745
Unson vs. Javier 101 SCRA 183
Tonog vs. CA G.R. No. 122906, Feb. 7, 2002
In Re: Thornton G.R. No. 154598, August 16, 2004
Madrian vs. Madrian G.R. No. 159374, 12 July 2007

Substitute and Special

Article 214 – Substitute Parental Authority

Leouel Santos vs. CA G.R. No. 113054, March 16, 1995

Vancil vs. Belmes G.R. No. 132223, June 19, 2001
Bagtas vs. Ruth Santos G.R. No. 166682, 27 November 2009
Luna vs. IAC 137 SCRA 7

Article 216 - Special Parental Authority:

St. Francis Academy vs. Court of Appeals 194 SCRA 341

Salvosa vs. IAC 166 SCRA 274
PSBA vs. Court of Appeals 205 SCRA 729
Libi vs. IAC 214 SCRA 16
Pineda vs. Court of Appeals 226 SCRA 754
Lindain vs. Court of Appeals 212 SCRA 725
St. Mary’s Academy vs. Capistranos G.R. No. 143363, Feb. 6, 2002

Custody

Espiritu vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 115640, May 15, 1995
(Also in relation to Art. 363)
Dinah B. Tonog vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 122906, Feb. 7, 2002
Demsey vs. RTC 164 SCRA 384
Salientes vs. Abanilla G.R. No. 162734, 29 August 2006
Bagtas v. Judge Santos G.R. No. 166682, 27 Nov. 2009
Dacasin vs. Dacasin G.R. No. 168785, 5 February 2010

Civil Registry

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Arts. 407-413, New Civil Code
R.A. No. 9048, March 22, 2001
R.A. No. 10172 - clerical or typographical errors
Rules And Regulations Governing The Implementation Of Republic Act No. 10172

Tan Co, et al. vs. Civil Register of Manila G.R. No. 138496, February 23, 2004
Republic vs. Sayo 188 SCRA 634
Republic vs. Valencia 141 SCRA 462
Republic vs Marcos 132 SCRA 223
Labayo-Rowe vs. Republic 166 SCRA 294
Rommel Jacinto Silverio vs. Republic G.R. No.174689, October 22, 2007
Republic vs Cagandahan G.R. No. 166676, 12 September 2008

Funerals:

Arts. 305-310, New Civil Code

Art. 85, Revised Penal Code
Art. 153, last par., Revised Penal Code
Art. 2165, New Civil Code
Art. 2219 (9), New Civil Code
Art. 2244 (1), New Civil Code
Sec. 23, RA 8291, May 30, 1997

People of the Phil. vs. Werba G.R. No. 144599, June 9, 2004
Eugenio Sr. vs. Velez 185 SCRA 435
Valino vs. Adriano G.R. No. 182894, 22 April 2014

Surnames:

DOJ Opinion No. 36, S. 2000 LR Jun 30, 2000

Art. 176, Family Code
Art. 189 (1), Family Code
Art. 193, last par., Family Code
R.A. No. 9048, March 22, 2001
R.A. No. 9255, February 24, 2004
CSC Admin. Order No. 01-04, May 14, 2004
Art. 39 (3), PD 603, December 10, 1974
Art. 42, last par., PD 603, December 10, 1974
R.A. No. 6809
Rule 99, Sec. 5, Revised Rules of Court

In the matter of the Adoption of

Stephanie Nathy Astorga Garcia G.R. No. 148311, March 31, 2005
Naldoza vs. Republic G.R. No. L-55538 March 15, 1982
Johnston vs. Republic 7 SCRA 1040
Llaneta vs. Agrava 57 SCRA 29
Telmo vs. Republic 73 SCRA 29
Tolentino vs. CA 162 SCRA 66
Legamia vs. IAC 131 SCRA 479
Republic vs. Abadilla G.R. No. 133054, Jan. 28, 2000
Republic vs. Court of Appeals 209 SCRA 189
Leong Santos vs. Hon. Perlita J. Tria CA-GR. No. 35452, Jan. 27, 1995
Yasin vs. Shrai’a District Court 241 SCRA 606
Republic vs. Marcos 182 SCRA 1040
Grande v. Antonio G.R. No. 206248, February 18, 2014

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Republic vs Cagandahan G.R. No. 166676, 12 September 2008

Anti Alias Law

Cesario vs. CA April 10, 1996

Absence:

Art. 83 (2), New Civil Code

Arts. 381-392, New Civil Code
Arts. 41-44, Family Code
Art. 11 (2), PD 1083, February 4, 1977
Art. 98, PD 1083, February 4, 1977
Art. 143 (c), PD 1083, February 4, 1977
Rule 72, Sec. 1 (m), Rules of Court, January 1, 1964
Rule 73, Sec. 4, Rules of Court, January 1, 1964
Rule 107, Secs. 1-8, Rules of Court, January 1, 1964
Rule 131, Sec. 5 (x), Rules of Court, January 1, 1964
Rule 131, Sec. 3 (w), Revised Rules of Court

Armas vs. Calisterio G.R. No. 136467, April 6, 2000

Reyes vs. Alejandro 141 SCRA 65
Bienvenido vs. CA 237 SCRA 676
Eastern Shipping v. Lucero 124 SCRA 425

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