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SIGNIFICANT LAWS RELATED TO FAMILY

LAW AND FAMILY WELFARE IN THE

PHILIPPINES:

1. Family Code of the Philippines (Executive

Order No. 209, as amended by R.A. 8533)

Governs family relations, including

marriage, legal separation, property

relations, parental authority, and adoption.

2. R.A. 386 - Civil Code of the Philippines

Includes provisions on family law,

marriage, property relations, and

inheritance. The Family Code is a more

specific subset of the Civil Code.

3. R.A. 9262 - Anti-Violence Against Women

and Their Children Act of 2004

Protects women and children from

violence and abuse within family and

domestic settings.

4. R.A. 8972 - Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of

2000

Grants benefits and support services to

solo parents, including parental leave,

flexible work schedules, and educational

support for their children.

5. R.A. 8552 - Domestic Adoption Act of 1998

Establishes the rules and regulations

governing domestic adoption procedures

in the Philippines.

6. R.A. 8043 - Inter-Country Adoption Act of

1995

Regulates the adoption of Filipino children

by foreign nationals, detailing the eligibility

and legal procedures for inter-country

adoption.

7. R.A. 10165 - Foster Care Act of 2012

Strengthens the foster care system in the

Philippines and outlines incentives for

foster parents and the welfare of children

under foster care.

8. R.A. 9523 - Declaring a Child Legally

Available for Adoption

Streamlines the process of declaring

abandoned or neglected children legally

available for adoption, reducing

bureaucratic delays.

9. R.A. 9858 - Legitimation of Children Born to

Parents Below Marrying Age

Allows children born to parents below the

marrying age to be legitimated when the

parents marry later.

10. R.A. 11344 - Recognition of Church

Annulment Decrees

Recognizes the civil effects of Church

annulment decrees, making them binding

in the civil legal system without the need

for further court intervention.

11. R.A. 10364 - Expanded Anti-Trafficking in

Persons Act of 2012

Enhances the existing anti-human

trafficking law, focusing on the protection

of children and family members from

trafficking and exploitation.

12. R.A. 10398 - National Consciousness Day

for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

and Children

Designates November 25 as a day of

national consciousness to raise

awareness on eliminating violence against

women and children.

13. R.A. 8369 - Family Courts Act of 1997

Establishes family courts to address cases

involving families and children, including

domestic violence, child custody, and

adoption.

14. R.A. 9521 - The Magna Carta for Women

Establishes protections for women's

rights, including within family settings,

ensuring gender equality in areas like

marriage, family planning, and

employment.

15. R.A. 10821 - Children's Emergency Relief

and Protection Act

Protects children and their families during

emergencies and disasters, ensuring their

rights are prioritized in disaster response

plans.

16. R.A. 7610 - Special Protection of Children

Against Abuse, Exploitation, and

Discrimination Act

Protects children from abuse, neglect,

exploitation, and discrimination within the

family and other environments.

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SIGNIFICANT LAWS RELATED TO FAMILY

LAW AND FAMILY WELFARE IN THE

PHILIPPINES:

1. Family Code of the Philippines (Executive Order No. 209, as amended by R.A. 8533)  Governs family relations, including marriage, legal separation, property relations, parental authority, and adoption. 2. R.A. 386 - Civil Code of the Philippines  Includes provisions on family law, marriage, property relations, and inheritance. The Family Code is a more specific subset of the Civil Code. 3. R.A. 9262 - Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004  Protects women and children from violence and abuse within family and domestic settings. 4. R.A. 8972 - Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000  Grants benefits and support services to solo parents, including parental leave, flexible work schedules, and educational support for their children. 5. R.A. 8552 - Domestic Adoption Act of 1998  Establishes the rules and regulations governing domestic adoption procedures in the Philippines. 6. R.A. 8043 - Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995  Regulates the adoption of Filipino children by foreign nationals, detailing the eligibility and legal procedures for inter-country adoption. 7. R.A. 10165 - Foster Care Act of 2012  Strengthens the foster care system in the Philippines and outlines incentives for foster parents and the welfare of children under foster care. 8. R.A. 9523 - Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption  Streamlines the process of declaring abandoned or neglected children legally available for adoption, reducing bureaucratic delays. 9. R.A. 9858 - Legitimation of Children Born to Parents Below Marrying Age  Allows children born to parents below the marrying age to be legitimated when the parents marry later. 10. R.A. 11344 - Recognition of Church Annulment Decrees  Recognizes the civil effects of Church annulment decrees, making them binding in the civil legal system without the need for further court intervention. 11. R.A. 10364 - Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012  Enhances the existing anti-human trafficking law, focusing on the protection of children and family members from trafficking and exploitation. 12. R.A. 10398 - National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children  Designates November 25 as a day of national consciousness to raise awareness on eliminating violence against women and children. 13. R.A. 8369 - Family Courts Act of 1997  Establishes family courts to address cases involving families and children, including domestic violence, child custody, and adoption. 14. R.A. 9521 - The Magna Carta for Women  Establishes protections for women's rights, including within family settings, ensuring gender equality in areas like marriage, family planning, and employment. 15. R.A. 10821 - Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act  Protects children and their families during emergencies and disasters, ensuring their rights are prioritized in disaster response plans. 16. R.A. 7610 - Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act  Protects children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination within the family and other environments.

17. R.A. 9344 - Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006  Establishes a comprehensive system of juvenile justice and child welfare, focusing on the protection and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law. 18. R.A. 10533 - Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K-12 Law)  Although primarily an education law, it also affects families by ensuring children have access to 12 years of quality education. 19. R.A. 11222 - Simulated Birth Rectification Act  Provides a legal process to correct the status of children whose births were simulated and gives them a legal status as adopted children. 20. R.A. 10906 - Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act  Criminalizes the practice of matching or offering Filipino women or children to foreign nationals for marriage or common- law partnerships through mail, internet, or other means. 21. R.A. 11642 - Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act  Amends and updates the laws regarding domestic administrative adoption and other forms of alternative child care for orphans and abandoned children. 22. R.A. 11310 - Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act  Institutionalizes the 4Ps program that provides conditional cash transfers to poor families, improving their access to health, education, and social services.

o Provides protection for children involved in or at risk of sexual abuse and exploitation, with a focus on rehabilitation.

R.A. 10353 - Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act of 2012 o Protects individuals from enforced disappearances, where sexual abuse could occur.
R.A. 9346 - Abolition of the Death Penalty Act o Affects sentencing for serious crimes, including rape and sexual abuse.
R.A. 10591 - Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act o Regulates firearms, which may play a role in domestic violence and sexual abuse cases.
R.A. 11332 - Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events o Addresses the need for mandatory reporting, including in cases where sexual abuse leads to health complications.
R.A. 7610 (Barangay Protection Orders) o Empowers barangays to issue protection orders to victims of abuse, providing immediate safety from abusers.
R.A. 9208 (as amended by R.A. 10364) - Expanded Anti-Trafficking Act o Provides stronger measures for preventing and addressing human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
R.A. 11642 - Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act o Provides protection and alternative care to children who are victims of sexual abuse and trafficking.

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SIGNIFICANT LAWS RELATED TO FAMILY

LAW AND FAMILY WELFARE IN THE

PHILIPPINES: