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Question 5

2023 Bar · Civil Law · 1 sub-question

5. Melchor, a Filipino, met and married Amy, a Parisian model in France. They had two daughters named Anna and Karenina. Eventually, they decided to settle in the Philippines. However, unknown to his family, Melchor was having an affair with another Parisian model, Genevieve. He arranged for Genevieve to reside in the Philippines and bought her a house in North Greenhills so that they could continue with their illicit affair. Juliette was born out of their affair. Juliette grew up not knowing that she was the illegitimate daughter of Melchor until the death of the latter. Upon discovering that her father had a legitimate family, Juliette sought to be recognized as an illegitimate daughter of Melchor since she had always longed for sisters. In her action to prove her illegitimate filiation, Juliette presented her birth certificate signed by Melchor, as well as photographs of her with Melchor in their home in North Greenhills. Amy, Anna, and Karenina opposed the action of Juliette. Will the action of Juliette prosper? Explain your answer.

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