A widow may use the deceased husband's surname as though he were still living, in accordance with article 370.
Civil Code · Book I: Persons · Title XIII: Use of Surnames
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
A widow may use the deceased husband's surname as though he were still living, in accordance with article 370.
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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.