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III. PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Topic: C. Domicile, Residence (Civil Code, arts. 50-51)

Question:

Mr. Santos, a Filipino citizen, has been working and residing in the United States for the past five years. However, he recently decided to return to the Philippines and establish his permanent residency there. In this context, answer the following:

1. What is the concept of domicile according to the Civil Code of the Philippines?
2. Can Mr. Santos change his domicile from the United States to the Philippines? Explain.
3. What are the elements necessary to establish a new domicile? Provide examples.
4. Discuss the distinction between domicile and residence under Philippine law.
5. Under what circumstances can a person's old domicile be retained despite establishing a new residence in another place?