Title I — Marriage

Article 1

EO 209 · Family Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Marriage in the Philippines is not just a romantic ceremony — it is a permanent, special contract between a man and a woman. The law calls it an 'inviolable social institution' and the foundation of the family. Because it is a contract of a special kind, the government sets the rules, not just the parties.

Key point

Marriage is a special contract governed by law, not merely by agreement of the parties.

Official text — EO 209

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