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Title IX — Parental Authority

Article 219

EO 209 · Family Code of the Philippines

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Those exercising special parental authority are principally and solidarily liable for damages caused by the minor's acts or omissions. The parents (who have natural parental authority) are subsidiarily liable if the primarily liable party cannot pay.

Official text — EO 209

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