HB 4254

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 1, 2025

An Act Amending Article 174 (1) of the Family Code and Article 364 of the Civil Code of the Philippines

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The bill would let children born to married parents choose either the mother’s or the father’s last name, set a default to the mother’s name if the parents cannot agree, and create a ten‑year window after turning 18 to change the surname through a simple application.

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB04254 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Amending Article 174 (1) of the Family Code and Article 364 of the Civil Code of the Philippines

In plain language

Authors · 3 Representatives

Official sources

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