A renowned lawyer and educator reminded the netizens about a law that indicates children’s responsibility over their parents and family.
In his tweet, Atty. Mel Sta. Maria reminded his followers that Article 195 of the Family Code clearly showed that helping parents was an ‘obligation’ for children.
“Linawin natin, ayon sa batas, may obligasyon ang isang anak suportahan ang kanyang magulang kung nangangailangan ang magulang. Kasama sa suporta ang sustenance,dwelling,clothing, at medical attendance,” said Atty. Sta. Maria.
Linawin natin, ayon sa batas, may obligasyon ang isang anak suportahan ang kanyang magulang kung nangangailangan ang magulang. Kasama sa suporta ang sustenance,dwelling,clothing, at medical attendance.
— Dean Mel Sta. Maria (@deanmelofficial) August 12, 2024
He made it clear that not everyone was required to help their relatives, but only those who were in need.
“MAGKANO po ang halaga ng suporta sa magulang? Ang amount ng support ay ayon sa pangangailangan ng susuportahan at sa kakayahan ng nagsusuporta. Binabalanse ang dalawang iyan,” he said.
“HINDI po layon ng support ang payamanin ang sinusuportahan.
Halimbawa may resources na P10 million ang anak, hindi naman P1 million bawat buwan ang ibibigay sa magulang. Ayon lamang sa tamang need ng parents na makakapagdulot na maayos na pamumuhay. Tandaan ang elements: Need of the recipient and the Capacity of the giver. If one is absent, no support is required.,” he added.
Family Code, ang sinasabi ng Article 195 …. the following are obliged to support EACH OTHER to the whole extent set forth in the preceding article:
(1) The spouses;
(2) Legitimate ascendants and descendants;
(3) Parents and their legitimate children and the legitimate and…— Dean Mel Sta. Maria (@deanmelofficial) August 12, 2024
The lawyer also shared his thoughts on helping his parents, saying that he would still assist them regardless of their terms.
“If my mother is in need of help and support, I will give that support kahit ano pa ang past namin, good or bad, sa abot ng aking makakaya at ayon sa kanyang pangangailangan. Iyan lang po ang akin,” he stated.
Atty. Sta. Maria wrote the said tweet amid the heated discussion on the feud between two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his mother, Angelica Yulo.