Title X — Emancipation and Age of Majority

Article 234

EO 209 · Family Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Emancipation takes place upon the attainment of the age of majority — 18 years old under Philippine law (as amended by RA 6809). This terminates parental authority, the administrative function of parents over the child's property, and all legal disabilities of minors. At 18, you are a full legal person.

Key point

18 = full legal majority in the Philippines. Parental authority ends automatically on your 18th birthday.

Official text — EO 209

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