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Child and Youth Welfare Code

THE CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE

Presidential Decree No. 603 (PD 603) | 1974-12-10

MALACAÑANG
M a n i l a
 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 603
 
THE CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE
 
I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree the following:
 
TITLE I
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
 
Article 1. Declaration of Policy. - The Child is one of the most important assets of the nation. Every effort should be exerted to promote his welfare and enhance his opportunities for a useful and happy life.
 
The child is not a mere creature of the State. Hence, his individual traits and aptitudes should be cultivated to the utmost insofar...