Republic Act No. 6809: An Act Lowering the Age of Majority From 21 to 18

Republic Act No. 6809, enacted in 1989, lowers the age of majority in the Philippines from 21 to 18 years old. This means that individuals are legally recognized as adults at the age of 18, granting them full civil rights and responsibilities, including the ability to enter into contracts, vote, and make independent legal decisions. The law aligns the age of majority with the age at which individuals typically complete their education and begin participating fully in society.