RA 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines) Article 294
RA 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines) Article 294
Article 294
ART. 294. The claim for support, when proper and two or more persons are obliged to give it, shall be made in the following order:
(1) From the spouse;
(2) From the descendants of the nearest degree;
(3) From the ascendants, also of the nearest degree;
(4) From the brothers and sisters.
Among descendants and ascendants, the order in which they are called to the intestate succession of the person who has a right to claim support shall be observed. (144)
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CitationRA 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines) Article 294 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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