Question

A. Natural Persons: Commencement and End of Civil Personality

Scenario:

John and Jane are a married couple residing in the Philippines. They have a son named Mark who recently turned 18 years old. Mark wishes to emancipate himself from his parents' control and establish his own independent life. He seeks to acquire legal capacity, including the right to enter into contracts and manage his own affairs.

Based on the provisions of the Civil Code, particularly Articles 40-42, answer the following:

1. When does the civil personality of a natural person commence? Explain the legal requirements and effects.
2. Can Mark emancipate himself from his parents' control? If so, describe the process and the effects of emancipation.
3. What are the conditions or circumstances that could result in the end of a natural person's civil personality? Discuss any legal effects that arise from the termination of civil personality.