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Baptismal Certificates and Filiation: Proving Legal Parentage in Inheritance Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that baptismal and marriage certificates alone cannot prove filiation for inheritance claims, citing Family Code rules.

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Compromise Agreements and Illegitimate Filiation: When Settlements Violate Public Policy

Philippine Supreme Court ruling: compromise agreements on filiation and civil status are void. Learn the public policy limits on settlements.

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Establishing Paternity in the Philippines: Evidence Beyond DNA

How Philippine courts prove paternity without DNA tests, using letters, birth certificates, and conduct, as shown in Pe Lim v. Court of Appeals.