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AT A GLANCE:
March 11 to 18 of every year is declared as Philippine “Grandparents’ Week” as provided under Proclamation No. 757, series of 1996.
In the Philippines, the elderly have occupied a revered stature as deserved by those who have contributed most in wisdom and affection. The Filipinos observe a waning tradition of fostering love and care for the elderly. To preserve and inculcate among the succeeding generations this valued tradition, Proclamation No. 757 series of 1996 was issued, declaring March 11 to 18 of every year as “Grandparents’ Week”.
The law says:
“NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the week March 11-18, 1996, and in every year thereafter, as “Grandparents’ Week” under the auspices of the Philippine Cultural Revival Society (Mano Po Lolo/Lola Foundation), the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs, and the Federation of Senior Citizens of the Philippines.” (Proclamation No. 757, series of 1996)
The role of grandparents in relation to family matters are important. In some instances, grandparents are sanctioned by law to exercise substitute parental authority. This matter is expounded in the case of Horacio and Liberty Luna v. Intermediate Appellate Court (G.R. No. L-68374, June 18, 1985).
Jurisprudence says:
“It must be noted with concern that Article 312 of the Civil Code clearly defines the specific and limited role of grandparents when it states that “grandparents shall be consulted by all members of the family on all important family questions.” This has been interpreted to mean that as long as the parents are living, grandparents and other ascendants have no authority over the children, even when the parents are minors. Grandparents, therefore, cannot question the form of instruction or education chosen by the parents for the children. The grandparents can only advise and counsel the children. But if the parents are dead or are absent, then the grandparents shall exercise parental authority over the children”
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