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Jul 17, 1997family codeparental authorityvisitation rightsillegitimate childrenchild welfaresupreme court
Parental Visitation Rights of Illegitimate Children in the Philippines
The Supreme Court affirms a father's right to visit his illegitimate children, prioritizing the child's welfare over parental disputes.