Marriage and Family in the Philippine Family Code

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What is the definition of marriage according to the Philippine Family Code?

A union between a man and a woman for the establishment of conjugal and family life. (correct)

A union between a man and a woman entered in accordance with law for the establishment of family life.

A union between two individuals of any gender for the establishment of family life.

A union between any individuals for the establishment of conjugal and family life.

What does the Philippine Family Code exclude in terms of marriage?

Polygamous unions

Same-sex marriage

Cousin marriages

All of the above (correct)

What is the requirement for witnessing a marriage according to the Philippine Family Code?

Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

Parental Consent

Principal Sponsors (Ninang and Ninong) (correct)

Pre-marital Counselling and Family Planning Seminar

Under the Philippine Family Code, what is the surname usage for illegitimate children?

They must use the surname of the mother. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a legitimate child according to the Philippine Family Code?

Those conceived or born during a valid marriage of the parents. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Philippine Family Code declare regarding cousin marriages?

It prohibits cousin marriages. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of Republic Act 9255?

To allow illegitimate children to use the surname of their biological father Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a household from a family according to the UN?

Number of members and relatedness Signup and view all the answers

Which type of family includes other members of the kinship group like uncles, grandparents, and cousins?

Extended family Signup and view all the answers

In which type of descent do people automatically join the mother's group at birth and remain members throughout life?

Matrilineal descent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a neolocal family?

Establishing a new family through marriage Signup and view all the answers

What was largely ignored by fathers before the enactment of Republic Act 9255?

Article 176 Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a nuclear family from an extended family?

Being a married couple with biological or adopted children Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a patrilineal descent?

Lifetime membership in the father’s group Signup and view all the answers

In terms of descent group organization, what do members believe in regarding common ancestors?

They share and descend from common ancestors Signup and view all the answers

What do unmarried individuals living alone form according to UN differentiation?

A multi-person household Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Marriage Under the Philippine Family Code

According to the Philippine Family Code, marriage is a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman entered into in accordance with law for the establishment of a family and the procreation of children.
The Philippine Family Code excludes same-sex relationships and polygamous unions from the definition of marriage.
At least two witnesses, who are of legal age and can understand and speak the language used in the marriage ceremony, are required for a valid marriage.
The Philippine Family Code states that the surname of an illegitimate child shall be that of the mother.
According to the Philippine Family Code, a legitimate child is one who was conceived and born during a valid marriage.
The Philippine Family Code explicitly prohibits marriage between first cousins and other relatives within the prohibited degrees of kinship.

Republic Act 9255

Republic Act 9255, known as the "An Act Promoting the Rights of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict", aimed to strengthen the protection and care of children affected by armed conflict.

Family and Household

The United Nations (UN) distinguishes a family as a group of people related by blood, marriage or adoption, while a household is a group of people who live together in the same dwelling.
An extended family includes other members of the kinship group, beyond the immediate family, such as uncles, grandparents, and cousins.
In a matrilineal descent system, individuals automatically join the mother's group at birth and remain members throughout their lives.
A neolocal family is characterized by the couple establishing their own residence separate from their parents' homes.
Prior to the enactment of Republic Act 9255, fathers often neglected their responsibilities toward their children.
A nuclear family consists of a married couple and their children, while an extended family includes additional relatives.
A patrilineal descent system follows the male line, with inheritance and lineage traced through the father's family.
In a descent group organization, members believe they share common ancestors, forming a sense of shared lineage and identity.
Unmarried individuals living alone constitute a household according to the UN definition.

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Learn about the definition of marriage and family according to the Philippine Family Code, including the requirements for getting married. Understand the legal provisions that exclude same-sex marriage and polygamous unions.