2. ARTICLE XV – THE FAMILY Article XV – The Family (EO.209 – Family Code of the Philippines) Section 1. The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development. Section 2. Marriage, as an inviolable social institution, is the foundation of the family and shall be protected by the State. Section 3. The State shall defend : (1) The right of spouses to found a family in accordance with their religious convictions and the demands of responsible parenthood; (2) The right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial to their development;

3. Article XV – The Family (EO.209 – Family Code of the Philippines) (3) The right of the family to a family living wage and income; and (4) The right of families or family associations to participate in the planning and implementation of policies and programs that affect them. Section 4. The family has the duty to care for its elderly members but the State may also do so through just programs of social security.

4. Article XV – The Family (EO.209 – Family Code of the Philippines) The Family Code of the Philippines, or Executive Order No. 209, was enacted into law by President Corazon C. Aquino on July 6, 1987. It was intended to supplant Book I of the Civil Code of the Philippines concerning persons and family relations. The work on the provisions of the Family Code began as early as 1979, and had been drafted by two (2) successive committees, the first committee was headed by Supreme Court Justice Flerida Ruth Romero, and the second was chaired by Supreme Court Justice J.B.L. Reyes. The need was seen to amend the Civil Code through the Family Code in order to, among others, change certain provisions implanted from foreign sources which had proved unsuitable to Filipino culture; and to attune to contemporary developments and trends. OVERVIEW OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209

5. The Family Code covers fields of significant public interest, especially the law on marriage. It contains, among others, the definition and requisites for marriage, as well as the grounds for its annulment. It also contains the law on conjugal property relations, the rules on establishing filiations, and the governing provisions on support, parental authority, and adoption. The current version of the Family Code of the Philippines was amended in February 23, 1998 by Executive Order No. 227 and Republic Act No. 9225.

6. Article XV – The Family (EO.209 – Family Code of the Philippines) Title I - Marriage Title II - Legal Separation Title III - Rights and Obligations Between Husband and Wife Title IV - Property Relations between Husband and wife Title V - The Family Title VI - Paternity and Filiation Title VII - Adoption Title VIII - Support Title IX - Parental Authority Title X - Emancipation and age of majority Title XI - Summary Judicial Proceedings in the Family Law Title XII - Final Provisions PARTS of the E.O. No. 209

7. Article XV – The Family (EO.209 – Family Code of the Philippines) Submitted by: Stephanie A. Batang BSIT -41A Submitted to: Ms. Thelma Villaflores PHILGOV (Philippine Government History and Constitution)