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Act No. 190 Section 47

As to absent persons.

Section 47

SEC. 47. As to absent persons. — If, when a cause of action accrues against a person, he is out of the Philippine Islands, or has absconded or concealed himself, and has not known or visible property within the Islands; the period limited for the commencement of the action shall not begin to run until he comes into the Islands or while he is so absconded or concealed, or until he has known or visible property within the Islands; and if, after the cause of action accrues, he departs from the Philippine Islands, or absconds or conceals himself, the time of his absence or concealment shall not be computed as any part of the period within which time the cause of action should be brought.

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CitationAct No. 190 Section 47 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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