Civil Code of the Philippines:Effect of Defective Marriages on the Status of Children
A. If the marriage is voidable (Article 54)Art. 54. Children conceived or born before the judgment ofannulment or absolute nullity of the marriage under Article 36 hasbecome final and executory shall be considered legitimate. Childrenconceived or born of the subsequent marriage under Article 53 shalllikewise be legitimate. Legitimate – if conceived before final judgment Illegitimate […]