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AN ACT TO ORDAIN AND INSTITUTE THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

R.A. No. 386 | 1949-06-18

AN ACT TO ORDAIN AND INSTITUTE THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
 
PRELIMINARY TITLE
 
CHAPTER 1
Effect and Application of Laws
 
Article 1. This Act shall be known as the "Civil Code of the Philippines." (n)
 
Article 2. Laws shall take effect after fifteen days following the completion of their publication either in the Official Gazette, or in newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines, unless it is otherwise provided. (Note: as amended by E.O. 200)
 
Article 3. Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance therewith. (2)
 
Article 4. Laws shall have no retroactive effect, unless the contrary is...