(1) Strive to lead an upright and virtuous life in accordance with the tenets of his
religion, the teachings of his elders and mentors, and the biddings of a clean
conscience;
(2) Love, respect and obey his parents, and cooperate with them in the strengthening of
the family;
(3) Extend to his brothers and sisters his love, thoughtfulness, and helpfulness, and
endeavor with them to keep the family harmonious and united;
(4) Exert his utmost to develop his potentialities for service, particularly by undergoing a
formal education suited to his abilities, in order that he may become an asset to himself
and to society;
(5) Respect not only his elders but also the customs and traditions of our people, the
memory of our heroes, the duly constituted authorities, the laws of our country, and the
principles and institutions of democracy;
(6) Participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare,
always bearing in mind that it is the youth who will eventually be called upon to
discharge the responsibility of leadership in shaping the nation's future; and
(7) Help in the observance of individual human rights, the strengthening of freedom
everywhere, the fostering of cooperation among nations in the pursuit of their common
aspirations for programs and prosperity, and the furtherance of world peace.
Article 5. Commencement of Civil Personality. - The civil personality of the child shall commence from
the time of his conception, for all purposes favorable to him, subject to the requirements of Article 41 of
the Civil Code.
Article 6. Abortion. - The abortion of a conceived child, whether such act be intentional or not, shall be
governed by the pertinent provisions of the Revised Penal Code.
Article 7. Non-disclosure of Birth Records. - The records of a person's birth shall be kept strictly
confidential and no information relating thereto shall be issued except on the request of any of the
following:
(1) The person himself, or any person authorized by him;
(2) His spouse, his parent or parents, his direct descendants, or the guardian or
institution legally in-charge of him if he is a minor;
(3) The court or proper public official whenever absolutely necessary in administrative,
judicial or other official proceedings to determine the identity of the child's parents or
other circumstances surrounding his birth; and
(4) In case of the person's death, the nearest of kin.
Any person violating the prohibition shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of at least two months or a
fine in an amount not exceeding five hundred pesos, or both, in the discretion of the court.