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Primary Right of Parents.
ART. 43. Primary Right of Parents. — The parents shall have the right to the company of their children and, in relation to all other persons or institutions dealing with the child's development, the primary right and obligation to provide for their upbringing.
Rights Under the Civil Code.
ART. 44. Rights Under the Civil Code. — Parents shall continue to exercise the rights mentioned in Articles 316 to 326 of the Civil Code over the person and property of the child.
Right to Discipline Child.
ART. 45. Right to Discipline Child. — Parents have the right to discipline the child as may be necessary for the formation of his good character, and may therefore require from him obedience to just and reasonable rules, suggestions and admonitions.
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Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines — Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).