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Republic Act No. 9255 of 2004 allows an illegitimate child to:

Correct answer: A. Use the surname of the father, if the father has expressly recognised the child

RA 9255 amended Article 176 of the Family Code so that illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if their filiation has been expressly recognised by the father, for example in the birth record or a public document.

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The correct answer is A. Use the surname of the father, if the father has expressly recognised the child

RA 9255 amended Article 176 of the Family Code so that illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if their filiation has been expressly recognised by the father, for example in the birth record or a public document.

Topic: Laws on Women, Children and the Family MCQs · Subject: General Information