Emancipation takes place by the attainment of majority. Unless otherwise provided, majority commences at the age of eighteen years.
Family Code · Emancipation And Age Of Majority
Emancipation by majority age
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
Emancipation takes place by the attainment of majority. Unless otherwise provided, majority commences at the age of eighteen years.
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.