SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY

College of Law
COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE:
COURSE TITLE: PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS
COURSE CREDIT: 4 UNITS
COURSE PREREQUISITE/S:
FACULTY:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
TERM/ACADEMIC YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
DAY/TIME/ROOM/SECTION:
COURSE DELIVERY MODE: IN PERSON

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A comprehensive study of the laws pertinent to persons and family which examines
the effect and application of laws, rules and standards affecting civil personality
and juridical capacity, human relations, marriage and its requisites, property
relations between husband and wife, termination of marriage, paternity and
filiation, adoption, guardianship, support, parental authority, surnames, absence
and emancipation, including the applicable rules of procedure.

COURSE GOALS: Expected College of Law Graduate Attributes (ELGAs)

Know and fully understand the laws and their applications, master the provisions,
developed critical and analytical thinking, effective in written and oral
communication, logical reasoning, and sound judgment, exercise of proper
professional and ethical responsibilities

LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES (LOs):

1. Knowledge/Remembering: define, list, recognize

2. Comprehension/Understanding: describe, explain, identify, recognize
3. Application/Applying: choose, demonstrate, implement, perform
4. Analysis/Analyzing: analyze, categorize, compare, differentiate
5. Evaluation/Evaluating: assess, critique, evaluate, rank, rate
6. Synthesis/Creating: construct, design, formulate, organize, synthesize

Upon completion of the Course Title course, the student is expected to be able to:

Expected College of
Law Graduate LEARNING OUTCOMES (LOs)
Attributes (ELGAs)
Critical and analytical LO1. Explain how law is created and enforced by executive,
thinking legislative, and regulatory bodies during class recitation and
Effective in written and discussion.
oral communication LO2. Analyze the practical and policy implications of current and
Logical reasoning proposed statutes, regulations, judicial rulings, legal arguments, and
Sound judgment strategies in preparing a Legal Case.

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 Exercise of proper LO3. Assess client concerns and translating them into responsive
professional and ethical legal arguments and strategies.
responsibilities LO4. Utilize legal research tools to gather information that aids in the
analysis of legal issues in submitting the Research Paper.
ASSESSMENT/GRADING SYSTEM:

The student will be graded according to the following:

Percentage
(Weight is based
Scope of Work
Requirements (Based on the Learning Outcomes) on the
(Individual)
importance of
the LO)
LO1 Class recitations, Quizzes, Case Digests, Individual
LO2 and discussion Individual
LO3 Individual

Class standing before Midterms Individual 16.67%

Midterm Exams Individual 16.67%
Class Standing after Midterms Individual 33.33%
Final Exams Individual 33.33%
TOTAL 100

LEARNING PLAN:

Design or the structure of the course that includes content/topics to be covered;

learning resources to be used; weekly schedule of the topics to be taken up; and the
learning methods to be utilized that are most likely to lead students towards the
goals and learning outcomes that were defined.

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Course Introduction
Ÿ Course overview Syllabus Lecture
Ÿ Course assignments Discussion
Ÿ Course requirements,
grading system

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Module 1:

I. Effect and Application of

Laws (Arts. 1-18, New Civil
Code)

Articles 1-10 • Syllabus

• Textbooks Ÿ Recitation
Effectivity of Laws
Ÿ Case study &
1. Municipality of Tupi v. • Supreme Court
Faustino, G.R. No. 231896, Decisions (SCRA) reporting
Aug. 20, 2019 Ÿ Discussion/lecture
2. Department of Public Works Ÿ Quiz
and Highways v. Philippine
Institute of Civil Engineers,
Inc., G.R. Nos. 200015 &
205846, March 15, 2023
Application of Laws
3. Manuel v. People, G.R.
165842, Nov. 29, 2005
Doctrine of Processual
Presumption
4. Toyo v. Toyo, GR. No. 213198,
July 1, 2019
5. Asilo v. Gonzales-Betic, G.R.
No. 232269, July 10, 2024
Non-retroactivity of Laws
6. Valeroso v. People, G.R. No.
164815, Feb. 22, 2008
7. San Miguel Corp. v.
Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, G.R. Nos. 257697 &
259446, April 12, 2023
Waiver of Rights
8. Otamias v. Republic, G.R.
189516, Jun. 8, 2016
9. Sanico v. Colipano, G.R. No.
209969, Sept. 27, 2017, 818
Phil 981-1001
Doctrine of Operative Fact
10. Film Devt. Council v. Colon,
G.R. 203754, Oct. 15, 2019
11. Castañeda, Jr. v. Commission
on Audit, G.R. No. 263014
(Resolution), Feb. 25, 2025
Articles 11-18
Customs
12. Anaban v. Anaban-Alfiler,

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G.R. 249011, March 15, 2021
Rule on Periods
13. Abello v. Banco Filipino, G,R
No. 232706, July 18, 2022
Territoriality Principle
14. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem,
G.R. 193707, Dec. 10, 2014
Forum Non Conveniens
15. Saudia Airlines v. Rebesencio,
GR 198587, Jan. 14, 2015
16. Standard Chartered Bank,
Philippine Branch v. Philippine
Investment Two (SPV-AMC),
Inc., G.R. Nos. 216608, 216625
& 216702-03, April 26, 2023
Nationality Principle
17. Van Dorn v. Ronillo, Jr. et al.,
139 SCRA 139
18. Gaspi v. Pacis-Trinidad, G.R.
No. 229010, Nov. 23, 2020
19. Munari v. Asprec, G.R. No.
262831, April 7, 2025
Doctrine of Renvoi
20. In the Matter of the Testate
Estate of Edward Christensen
v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-16749,
Jan. 31, 1963
II. Human Relations (19-36,
New Civil Code)
Damnum Absque Injuria
1. City of Bacolod v. Phuture
Visions, GR. 190289, Jan. 17,
2018
2. Rico v. Union Bank of the
Philippines, G.R. No. 210928,
Feb. 14, 2022
Principle of Abuse of Rights
3. Carpio v. Valmonte, G.R. No.
151866, Sept. 9, 2004
4. St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc. v.
LWV Construction Corp., G.R.
No. 217426, Dec. 4, 2017, 822
Phil 1-22
5. Mercado v. Ongpin, G.R. No.
207324, Sept. 30, 2020
Volenti Non Fit Injuria

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6. Pantaleon v. American
Express, G.R. No. 174269,
Aug. 25, 2010
Acts Contrary to Law
7. Garcia v. Salvador, G.R. No.
168512, March 20, 2007
Acts Contra Bonus Mores
8. MERALCO v. CA, G.R. No. L-
39019, Jan. 22, 1988
Breach of Promise to Marry
9. Gashem Shookat Baksh vs.
CA, G.R. No. 97336, Feb. 19,
1993
Principle Of Unjust Enrichment;
Accion in Rem Verso
10. Guevarra, et al., v. Banach,
G.R. No. 214016, Nov. 24,
2021
Independent Civil Action
11. Lim v. Kuo Co Ping, G.R. No.
175256, Aug. 23, 2012
12. Kane v. Roggenkamp, G.R. No.
214326, July 6, 2020

III. Persons (Art. 37-51, New

Civil Code)
Juridical Capacity; Capacity to
Act
1. Quimiquing vs. Icao, G.R. No.
L-26795, July 31, 1970
2. Matthews v. Taylor,
G.R. No. 164584, June 22,
2009
3. Continental Steel
Manufacturing Corp. v.
Montaño, G.R. No. 182836,
October 13, 2009, 618 PHIL
634-650
Domicile
4. Romualdez-Marcos vs.
COMELEC, G.R. No. 119976,
Sept. 18, 1995, 248 SCRA 300

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Module 2:

I. Requisites of Marriage
(Articles 1-34, Family Code) • Syllabus Ÿ Recitation
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
• Supreme Court reporting
Concept of Marriage Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Decisions (SCRA)
1. Tilar v. Tilar, G.R. No. 214529, Ÿ Quiz
July 12, 2017
Presumption of Marriage
2. Vda. de De la Rosa v. Heirs of
Rustia, G.R. No. 155733, Jan.
27, 2006
3. Melocoton v. Pring, G.R. No.
265808, Jan. 22, 2025
Marriage Settlements
4. Pana v. Heirs of Juanite, G.R.
No. 164201, Dec. 10, 2012
Legal Capacity
5. Silverio v. Republic, G.R. No.
174689, Oct. 19, 2007
6. Republic v. Cagandahan, G.R.
No. 166676, Sept. 12, 2008
Consent
7. Republic v. Albios, G.R. No.
198780, Oct.16, 2013
8. Ado-an-Morimoto v.
Morimoto, G.R. No. 247576,
Mar. 15, 2021
Authority of Solemnizing Officer
9. Navarro v. Domagtoy, A.M.
No. MTJ-96-1088, July 19,
1996
10. Keuppers v. Murcia, A.M. No.
MTJ-15-1860, April 3, 2018,
829 Phil 53-65
Marriage License
11. Alcantara v. Alcantara, G.R.
No. 167746, Aug. 28, 2007
12. Cariaga v. Republic, G.R. No.
248643, Dec. 7, 2021
13. Bounsit-Torralba v. Torralba,
G.R. No. 214392, Dec. 7, 2022
Marriage Ceremony
14. Ronulo v. People, G.R. No.
182438, July 2, 2014.

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15. Ado-an-Morimoto v.
Morimoto, G.R. No. 247576,
March 15, 2021
Marriage Certificate
16. Calimag v. Heirs of Macapaz,
G.R. No. 191936, June 1, 2016
17. Genio y Santos v. People, G.R.
No. 261666, 24 Jan. 24, 2024

Article 26
Recognition of Marriage Abroad
18. Munari v. Asprec, G.R. No.
262831, April 7, 2025
Effect of Divorce Abroad
19. Republic vs. Manalo, G.R. No.
221029, April 24, 2018
20. Republic v. Ng, G.R. No.
249238, Feb. 27, 2024
Proof of Foreign Divorce
21. Fujiki v. Marinay, G.R. No.
196049, June 26, 2013
22. Republic v. Ng, G.R. No.
249238, February 27, 2024
23. Asilo v. Gonzales-Betic, G.R.
No. 232269, July 10, 2024
24. Anido v. Republic, G.R. No.
253527, Oct. 21, 2024

Article 27-34
Marriage in Articulo Mortis
25. Hilario v. Miranda, G.R. No.
196499, Nov. 28, 2018
Legal Ratification of Marital
Cohabitation
26. Republic v. Dayot, G.R. Nos.
175581 & 179474, March 28,
2008
27. Bounsit-Torralba v. Torralba,
G.R. No. 214392, Dec. 7, 2022

II. Void Marriages (Articles

35-44, Family Code)

A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC, March 15,

2003

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A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC, March 4,
2003

1. De Castro v. Assidao-De
Castro, G.R. No. 160172, Feb.
13, 2008, 568 Phil. 724 (2008)
2. Quirit-Figarido v. Figarido,
G.R. No. 259520, Nov. 5, 2024

Psychological Incapacity
3. Chi Ming Tsoi v. Court of
Appeals, G.R. Nos. 114003-06,
Jan. 14, 1997, 266 SCRA 234
4. Tan-Andal v. Andal, G.R. No.
196357, May 11, 2021
5. Buenaventura v. Court of
Appeals, G.R. No. 127358,
March 31, 2005
6. Quiogue, Jr. v. Quiogue, G.R.
No. 203992, Aug. 22, 2022
7. Yokogawa-Tan v. Tan, G.R.
No. 254646, Oct. 23, 2023
8. Dela Cruz-Lanuza v. Lanuza,
Jr., G.R. No. 242362, April 17,
2024
9. Boado v. Galvez-Boado, G.R.
No. 263627, Nov. 4, 2024
10. Cabutaje v. Republic, G.R. No.
248569, Jan. 15, 2025
11. Green v. Green, G.R. No.
255706, Feb. 17, 2025

Articles 37-44
12. Mallion vs. Alcantara, G.R. No.
141528, Oct. 3, 2006
13. Republic v. Olaybar, G.R. No.
189538, Feb. 10, 2014
14. Domingo v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 104818, Sept. 17,
1993
15. Castillo v. De Leon Castillo,
G.R. No. 189607, April 18,
2016
16. Pulido v. People, G.R. No.
220149, July 27, 2021
17. Cariño v. Cariño, G.R. No.

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132529, Feb. 2, 2001
18. Vitangcol v. People, G.R. No.
207406, Jan. 13, 2016
19. Republic v. Ponce-Pilapil, G.R.
No. 219185, Nov. 25, 2020
20. Republic v. Quiñonez, G.R.
No. 237412, Jan. 6, 2020
21. Tadeo-Matias vs. Republic,
G.R. No. 230751, April 25,
2018
22. Santos v. Santos, G.R. No.
187061, Oct. 8, 2014
23. Genio y Santos v. People, G.R.
No. 261666, Jan. 24, 2024

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Module 3:

I. Voidable Marriages
(Articles 45-54, Family Code) • Syllabus Ÿ Recitation
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC, March 4, • Supreme Court reporting
2003 Decisions (SCRA) Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Ÿ Quiz
A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC, March 4,
2003

1. Aquino vs. Delizo, G.R. No. L-

15853, July 27, 1960
2. Anaya vs. Palaroan, GR. No.
L–27930, Nov. 26, 1970
3. Republic v. Villacorta, G.R.
No. 249953, June 23, 2021
4. Espiritu vs. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 115640, March 15,
1995
5. Lim-Lua v. Lua, G.R. Nos.
175279-80, June 5, 2013
6. Mangonon vs. Court of
Appeals, G.R. No. 125041,
June 30, 2006
7. Tuason vs. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 116607, April 10,
1996
8. Puyat v. Puyat, G.R. No.
181614, June 30, 2021
9. Salva-Roldan v. Roldan, G.R.
No. 268109, March 3, 2025

II. Legal Separation (Articles

55-67, Family Code)

A.M. NO. 02-11-11-SC, March 15,

2003

A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC, March 4,

2003

1. Somosa-Ramos v. Vamenta Jr.,

G.R. No. L-34132, July 29,
1972
2. Ong Eng Kiam v. Ong, G.R.
No. 153206, Oct. 23, 2006

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3. Almelor v. Regional Trial
Court of Las Piñas City, G.R.
No. 179620, Aug. 26, 2008
4. Siochi v. Gozon, G.R. No.
169900, 169977, March 18,
2010
5. Maquilan v. Maquilan, G.R.
No. 155409, June 8, 2007
6. Macalinao v. Macalinao, G.R.
No. 250613, April 3, 2024

III. Rights and Obligations

Between Husband and Wife
(Articles 68-73, Family Code)

1. Arroyo vs. Vazquez de Arroyo,

42 Phil 54 (1921)
2. Illusorio v. Bildner, G.R. No.
139789 & 139808, May 12,
2000
3. Egmalis-Ke-eg v. Republic,
G.R. No. 249178, July 3, 2022
4. XXX v. People, G.R. No.
263449, Nov. 13, 2023
5. Dela Cruz-Lanuza v. Lanuza,
Jr., G.R. No. 242362, April 17,
2024

IV. Property Relations

Between Husband and Wife
(Articles 74-87, Family Code)

1. Valencia v. Locquiao, G.R. No.

122134, Oct. 3, 2003
2. Arcaba v. Vda. de Batocael,
G.R. No. 146683, Nov. 22,
2001
3. Perez Jr. v. Perez-Senerpida,
G.R. No. 233365, March 24,
2021
4. Santos v. Santos, G.R. No.
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Module 4:

I. Absolute Community of
• Syllabus Ÿ Recitation
Property (Articles 88-104, Ÿ Case study &
• Textbooks
Family Code) • Supreme Court reporting
Decisions (SCRA) Ÿ Discussion/lecture
1. Nobleza v. Nuega, G.R. No. Ÿ Quiz
193038, March 11, 2015
2. Flores v. Spouses Lindo, Jr.,
G.R. No. 183984, April 13,
2011
3. Spouses Zapanta v. Rustan
Commercial Corporation, G.R.
No. 248063, Sept. 15, 2021
4. Delgado v. GQ Realty
Development Corp, G.R. No.
241774, Sept. 25, 2019
5. Muller v. Muller, G.R. No.
149615, August 29, 2006
6. Hapitan v. Spouses Lagradilla,
G.R. No. 170004, Jan. 13, 2016
7. Santos v. Santos, G.R. No.
250774, June 16, 2021
8. Hidalgo v. Bascuguin, G.R. No.
233217, Oct. 6, 2021

Module 5:

I. Conjugal Partnership of • Syllabus

Ÿ Recitation
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
Gains (Articles 116-133, reporting
• Supreme Court
Family Code) Decisions (SCRA) Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Ÿ Quiz
Articles 116-120
1. Philippine National Bank v.
Garcia, G.R. No. 182839, June
2, 2014
2. Jovellanos v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 100728, June 18, 1992
3. Magallon v. Montejo, G.R. No.
73733, Dec. 16, 1986
4. Villanueva v. Intermediate
Appellate Court, G.R. No.
74577, Dec. 4, 1990
5. Spouses Torio v. Reyes Vda.
De San Juan, G.R. No. 256647

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(Notice), Dec. 7, 2022

Articles 121-133
6. BA Finance Corporation v.
Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-
61464, May 28, 1988
7. Carandang v. Heirs of de
Guzman, G.R. No. 160347,
Nov. 29, 2006
8. Spouses Go v. Yamane, G.R.
No. 160762, May 3, 2006
9. Borlongan v. Banco de Oro,
G.R. Nos. 217617 & 218540
(Resolution), April 5, 2017
10. Spouses Wong v. Intermediate
Appellate Court, G.R. No.
70082, Aug. 19, 1991
11. Pelayo v. Perez, G.R. No.
141323, June 8, 2005
12. Jader-Manalo v. Spouses
Camaisa, G.R. No. 147978,
Jan. 23, 2002
13. Quiao v. Quiao, G.R. No.
176556, July 4, 2012
14. Domingo v. Spouses Molina,
G.R. No. 200274, April 20,
2016
15. Cordova v. Ty, G.R no.
246255, Feb, 3, 2021
16. Uy Tuazon v. Fuentes, G.R.
No. 241699, August 4, 2021
17. Heirs of Caburnay v. Heirs of
Sison, G.R. No. 230934, Dec.
2, 2020

Mid-Term Examinations

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Module 6:

I. Regime of Separation of
Property and of Unions • Syllabus
Ÿ Recitation
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
Without Marriage (Articles reporting
• Supreme Court
134-148, Family Code) Decisions (SCRA) Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Ÿ Quiz
1. Valdes v. RTC, Br. 102,
Quezon City, G.R. No. 122749,
July 31, 1996
2. Diño v. Diño, G.R. No. 178044,
Jan. 19, 2011
3. Atienza vs. De Castro, G.R.
No. 169698, Nov. 29, 2006
4. Paterno v. Paterno, G.R. No.
213687, Jan. 8, 2020
5. Sollano v. Zaide-Sollano, G.R.
No. 246794, Dec. 2, 2021
6. Perez Jr. v. Perez-Senerpida,
G.R. No. 233365, March 24,
2021
7. Vda. De Cañada v. Baclot, G.R.
No. 221874, July 7, 2020
8. Tanyag v. Tanyag, G.R. No.
231319, Nov. 10, 2021
9. Benasa v. Mahor , G.R. No.
236659, Aug. 31, 2022

II. The Family and Family

Home (Articles 149-162,
Family Code)

1. Martinez v. Martinez, G.R. No.

162084, June 28, 2005
2. Manacop v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 97898, Aug. 11, 1997
3. Modequillo v. Breva, G.R. No.
86355, May 31, 1990
4. Patricio v. Dario III, G.R. No.
170829, Nov. 20, 2006
5. Eulogio v. Bell, Sr., G.R. No.
186322, July 8, 2015
6. Favis v. Favis G.R. No. 18592
Jan. 15, 2014
7. Gaw Chin Ty v. Chua, G.R. No.
212598, Sept. 29, 2021

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(arrangement or sequence of RESOURCES
each Topic, deployed by the
the major topics is based on a (print and non-print
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logical order) materials and online/
Exam for the about, or create the
open-access resources)
entire conditions for
semester) learning)
8. Ortiz-Aquino v. Ortillo, G.R.
No. 257235, Nov. 8, 2023
9. Nayve-Pua v. Union Bank of
the Philippines, G.R. No.
253450, Jan. 22, 2024

Module 7:

I. Paternity and Filiation

(Articles 163-182, Family • Syllabus
Ÿ Recitation
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
Code) reporting
• Supreme Court
Decisions (SCRA) Ÿ Discussion/lecture
1. James Cua Ko v. Republic, Ÿ Quiz
G.R. No. 210985, April 12,
2023
2. Gerardo v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 230049, Oct. 6, 2021
3. Yap v. Yap, G.R. No. 222259,
Oct. 17, 2022
4. Santiago v. Jornacion, G.R. No.
230049, Oct. 6, 2021
5. Ordona v. Local Registrar of
Pasig City, G.R. No. 215370,
Nov. 9, 2021
6. Bernardo v. Fernando, GR
211034/211076, Nov. 18, 2020
7. Aguilar v. Siasat, G.R. No.
200169, Jan. 28, 2015
8. Ara v. Pizarro G.R. No. 187273
Feb. 15, 2017
9. Ende v. Roman Catholic
Prelate of the Pelature Nullius
of Cotabato, G.R. No. 191867,
Dec. 6, 2021
10. Torrefranca v. City Civil
Registry of Tagum City, G.R.
No. 253540, Jan. 25, 2021
11. Alanis III v. Court of Appeal,
G.R. No. 216425, Nov. 11,
2020

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(arrangement or sequence of RESOURCES
each Topic, deployed by the
the major topics is based on a (print and non-print
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logical order) materials and online/
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open-access resources)
entire conditions for
semester) learning)
12. Aquino v. Aquino, G.R. No.
208912, 209018, Dec. 7, 2021.
13. People v. XXX, G.R. No.
241089 (Notice), Dec. 9, 2020
14. People v. XXX, G.R. No.
261962, Jan. 27, 2025
15. Republic v. Boquiren, G.R. No.
250199, Feb. 13, 2023
16. Tubera-Balintec v. Heirs of
Tubera, G.R. No. 235701
(Resolution), Feb. 15, 2023
17. Salvador v. Salvador, G.R. No.
234681 (Resolution), May 29,
2024
18. Republic v. Tangarorang, G.R.
No. 272006, Feb. 5, 2025
Module 8:

I. Adoption
Administrative • Syllabus
Ÿ Recitation
• Domestic
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
Adoption Act – RA 11642
• Supreme Court reporting
• Implementing Rules and Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Decisions (SCRA)
Regulations of RA 11642 Ÿ Quiz

1. Lazatin v. Campos, Jr., G.R.

No. L-43955-56, July 30, 1979
2. Caram v. Segui, G.R. No.
193652, Aug. 5, 2014
3. Landingin v. Republic, G.R.
No. 164948, June 27, 2006
4. In the Matter of the Adoption
of Stephanie Nathy Astorga
Garcia, G.R. No. 148311,
March 31, 2005
5. In Re: Petition for Adoption of
Michelle P. Lim and Michael
Jude P. Lim, G.R. Nos.
168992-93, May 21, 2009
6. Lahom v. Sibulo, G.R. No.
143989, July 14, 2003
7. Vizcarra v. Vizcarra-Nocillado,
G.R. No. 205241, Jan. 11, 2023
8. Bagcat-Gullas v. Gullas, G.R.
No. 264146, Aug. 7, 2023

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each Topic, deployed by the
the major topics is based on a (print and non-print
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logical order) materials and online/
Exam for the about, or create the
open-access resources)
entire conditions for
semester) learning)
Module 9:

I. Support (Articles 194-208,

Family Code) • Syllabus Ÿ Recitation
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
• Supreme Court reporting
1. De Asis v. Court of Appeal, Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Decisions (SCRA)
G.R. No. 127578, Feb. 15, 1999 Ÿ Quiz
2. Magnonon vs. CA, G.R. No.
125041, June 30, 2006
3. Dadivas de Villanueva vs.
Villanueva, 54 Phil 93 (1929)
4. Quintana vs. Lerma, 24 Phil
285 (1913)
5. Francisco vs. Zandueta, 61 Phil
752 (1935)
6. Ramirez vs. Redfern, 49 Phil
849 (1926)
7. Lim-Lua v. Lua, G.R. No.
175279-80, June 5, 2013
8. Del Socorro vs. Van Wilsem,
G.R. No. 193707, Dec. 10,
2014
9. Ruiz v. AAA, G.R. No.
231619, Nov. 15, 2021
Module 10:

I. Parental Authority (Articles

209-233, Family Code) • Syllabus Ÿ Recitation
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
reporting
1. Sagala-Eslao vs. CA, G.R. No. • Supreme Court Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Decisions (SCRA)
116773, Jan. 16, 1997 Ÿ Quiz
2. Vancil vs. Belmes, G.R. No.
132223, June 19, 2001
3. Pablo-Gualberto vs. Gualberto,
G.R. No. 154994 & 156254,
June 28, 2005
4. St. Mary’s Academy vs.
William Carpitanos, G.R. No.
143363, Feb. 6, 2002
5. Masbate vs. Relucio, G.R. No.
235498, 30 July 2018
6. Caram, vs. Atty. Segui G.R.
No. 193652, Aug. 5, 2014
7. Reyes v. Elquiero, G.R. No.
210487, Sept. 2, 2020

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(Schedule of (activities designed or
(arrangement or sequence of RESOURCES
each Topic, deployed by the
the major topics is based on a (print and non-print
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logical order) materials and online/
Exam for the about, or create the
open-access resources)
entire conditions for
semester) learning)
8. Torres y Salera v. People, G.R.
No. 206627, Jan. 18, 2017
9. Apolinario v. Heirs of De Los
Santos, G.R. No. 219686, Nov.
27, 2024
10. Carnabuci v. Tagaña-
Carnabuci, G.R. No. 266116,
July 22, 2024

Module 11:

I. Emancipation and Age of

Summary • Syllabus
Ÿ Recitation
Majority and
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
Proceedings (Articles 234-257, reporting
• Supreme Court
Family Code) Decisions (SCRA) Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Ÿ Quiz
• Republic Act No. 6809

1. Lucena v. Elago, G.R. No.

252120, Sept. 15, 2020
2. Republic v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 92326, Jan. 24, 1992

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the major topics is based on a (print and non-print
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logical order) materials and online/
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open-access resources)
entire conditions for
semester) learning)
Module 12:

I. Funerals (Articles 305-310,

New Civil Code) • Syllabus Ÿ Recitation
• Textbooks Ÿ Case study &
• Supreme Court reporting
1. Valino v. Adriano, G.R. No. Ÿ Discussion/lecture
Decisions (SCRA)
182894, April 22, 2014 Ÿ Quiz

II. Surnames (Articles 364-

380, New Civil Code)

1. In Re Divinagracia, Jr., G.R.

No. L-55538, March 15, 1982
2. Alanis III vs. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 216425, Nov. 11,
2020
3. Remo v. Secretary of Foreign
Affairs, G.R. No. 169202,
March 5, 2010
4. Yasin v. Honorable Judge
Shari'a District Court, 311 Phil.
696, 707 (1995)
5. Republic v. Gallo, G.R. No.
207074, Jan. 17, 2018
6. Torrefranca v. City Civil
Registry of Tagum City, G.R.
No. 253540, Jan. 25, 2021
7. Santos v. Republic, G.R. No.
250520, May 5, 2021

III. Absence (Articles 381-396,

New Civil Code)

1. In re: Reyes v. Alejandro, G.R.

No. L-32026, Jan 16, 1986
2. Tadeo-Matias v. Republic, G.R.
No. 230751, April 25, 2018,
831 Phil 245-271

Final Examinations

TEXTBOOK/REFERENCE BOOK:
1. Persons and Family Relations Law by Sarmiento and Dechavez, Rex Bookstore

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 2. Persons and Family Relations by Maria Theresa V. Mendoza-Arcega and David
Robert C. Aquino
3. Persons and Family Relations Law by Melecio S. Sta. Maria
4. Civil Code Volume 1, Persons and Family Relations by Edgardo L. Paras

POLICIES:
1. Attendance will be checked every meeting.
2. Students who are called to recite but absent shall get a grade of 65.
3. Students who missed a quiz will get a grade of 65.
4. Students must be properly attired.

Prepared by:

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Faculty, College of Law

Approved by:

Signature
Atty. Marciano G. Delson
Dean, College of Law

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