Question

A. Natural Persons - Capacity to Act, Restrictions

Mr. Santos is a 16-year-old high school student who wants to enter into a contract to purchase a brand-new laptop worth Php 50,000. The laptop supplier, however, refuses to sell it to him because of his age. Mr. Santos insists that he should be allowed to enter into the contract as he is already earning his own money from part-time jobs.

Question:

Based on the Civil Code, particularly Articles 37-39, discuss whether Mr. Santos has the capacity to enter into a contract to purchase the laptop despite his age. Does the refusal of the laptop supplier to sell to him fall within the legal restrictions? Explain your answer.