Children conceived and born outside a valid marriage are illegitimate, unless otherwise provided in this Code. (n)
Family Code · Chapter 1. Legitimate Children
Illegitimate children defined
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
Children conceived and born outside a valid marriage are illegitimate, unless otherwise provided in this Code. (n)
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Executive Order No. 209 (Lawphil), which already includes the changes made by Executive Order No. 227 (1987) before the Code took effect, and the amending Republic Acts in our library. Later amendments made by Presidential Decrees, Batas Pambansa or other executive orders are not included. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.