Question

1. Bella, a 16-year-old girl, ran away from home and decided to live independently without the consent of her parents. She started working as a salesperson in a retail store and managed to support herself financially. One day, Bella was involved in a car accident and suffered severe injuries. She was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
Based on the Civil Code of the Philippines, discuss the legal effect of Bella's actions and her capacity to act when it comes to entering into contracts and incurring obligations.

2. Miguel and Sofia, both Filipino citizens, got married in a civil ceremony in the Philippines. After a few years of marriage, Miguel decided to work abroad and obtained citizenship in another country. He stopped communicating with Sofia and even changed his contact details. Sofia has been trying to locate Miguel for several years without any success.
In accordance with the Civil Code of the Philippines, explain the possible ways to establish the end of Miguel's civil personality and the legal implications for Sofia.

3. Alex, a successful entrepreneur, passed away without leaving a valid will. He left behind significant assets, including a large business empire. Alex is survived by his wife and three children from his previous marriage. Disputes arise among the family members regarding the inheritance of Alex's estate.
Discuss the applicable provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines on the commencement and end of civil personality concerning the distribution of Alex's estate and the legal rights of his wife and children.