Child's Welfare Paramount.
Article 8
ART. 8. Child's Welfare Paramount. — In all questions regarding the case, custody, education and property of the child, his welfare shall be the paramount consideration.
PD 603 Article 8
Other provisions in TITLE I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
- Article 3: Rights of the child.
- Article 4: Responsibilities of the Child.
- Article 5: Commencement of Civil Personality.
- Article 6: Abortion.
- Article 7: Non-disclosure of Birth Records.
- Article 9: Levels of Growth.
- Article 10: Phases of Development.
- Article 11: . — Promotion of Health.
- Article 12: Education.
- Article 13: Social and Emotional Growth.
CitationPD 603 Article 8 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
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