Marriage.
Article 57
ART. 57. Marriage. — Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code, the child shall have the prerogative of choosing his future spouse. Parents should not force or unduly influence him to marry a person he has not freely choosen.
PD 603 Article 57
PD 603 Article 57
Other provisions in CHAPTER 3. — Duties of Parents
- Article 47: Family Affair.
- Article 48: Winning Child's Confidence.
- Article 49: Child Living Away from Home.
- Article 50: Special Talents.
- Article 51: Reading Habit.
- Article 52: Association with Other Children.
- Article 53: Community Activities.
- Article 54: Social Gatherings.
- Article 55: Vices.
- Article 56: Choice of Career.
CitationPD 603 Article 57 (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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