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Family Code of the Philippines
Article 212Family Code, Art. 212
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Family Code of the Philippines
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In case of absence or death of either parent, the parent present shall continue exercising parental authority. The remarriage of the surviving parent shall not affect the parental authority over the children, unless the court appoints another person to be the guardian of the person or property of the children. (n)
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