All other matters pertaining to the registration of civil status shall be governed by special laws. (n)
Civil Code · Book I: Persons · Title XVI: Civil Register
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
All other matters pertaining to the registration of civil status shall be governed by special laws. (n)
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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.