Laws CHN FINALS

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 16, Item 3

States that the family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 25, Item 1

Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family.

Philippine Constitution, Article 2, Section 12

Recognizes the sanctity of family life and mandates the State to protect and strengthen the family.

Philippine Constitution, Article 15, Section 1

States that the State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation.

Philippine Constitution, Article 15, Section 3

Entitles spouses to found a family, children to assistance, families to a living wage, and family associations to participate in policy planning.

Philippine Constitution, Article 15, Section 4

Establishes that the family has the duty to care for its elderly members; the State may assist through social security programs.

Executive Order 209, Article 1

Defines marriage as a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman for conjugal and family life.

Executive Order 209, Article 68

Mandates that husband and wife live together and observe mutual love, respect, fidelity, and provide support.

Executive Order 209, Article 149

Affirms that the family is a basic social institution that public policy cherishes and protects.

Executive Order 209, Article 176

States that illegitimate children shall use their mother's surname and be under her parental authority, entitled to support.