This article has been repealed and is no longer law.
Repealed by EO 209 (1987) — the subject is now governed by the Family Code. The former text is shown below for reference only.
Civil Code · Book I: Persons · Title VIII: Paternity and Filiation
Chapter 4: Illegitimate Children · Sec. 1: Recognition of Natural Children
Former text, as of October 24, 2026
A recognized natural child has the right:
(1) To bear the surname of the parent recognizing him;
(2) To receive support from such parent, in conformity with article 291;
(3) To receive, in a proper case, the hereditary portion which is determined in this Code. (134)
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.