Family as an Institution

Family Code of The Philippi

nes
1987 Constitution
• Section 1, Article XV. “The state recogizes the fili
pino family as the foundation of the nation. Acc
ordingly, it shall stregthen its solidarity and activ
ely promote its total development.
• Section 2, Article XV. “Marriage is an inviolable s
ocial institution, is the foundation of family and
shall be protected by the state.”

• Section 12, Article II. “The state recognizes the s

anctity of family life and shall protect and streng
then the family as a basic autonomous social ins
titution.”
Effects of Parental authority Upon t
he person of the Children