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Art. 965. The direct line is either descending or ascending.
The former unites the head of the family with those who descend from him.
Art. 966. In the line, as many degrees are counted as there are generations or persons, excluding the progenitor.
In the direct line, ascent is made to the common ancestor. Thus, the child is one degree removed from the parent, two from the grandfather, and three from the great-grandparent.
Art. 967. Full blood relationship is that existing between persons who have the same father and the same mother.
Art. 972. The right of representation takes place in the direct descending line, but never in the ascending.
Art. 987. In default of the father and mother, the ascendants nearest in degree shall inherit.
Art. 994. In default of the father or mother, an illegitimate child shall be succeeded by his or her surviving spouse who shall be entitled to the entire estate.
Art. 1009. Should there be neither brothers nor sisters nor children of brothers or sisters, the other collateral relatives shall succeed to the estate.
Art. 1013. After the payment of debts and charges, the personal property shall be assigned to the municipality or city where the deceased last resided in the Philippines, and the real estate to the municipalities or cities, respectively, in which the same is situated.
If the deceased never resided in the Philippines, the whole estate shall be assigned to the respective municipalities or cities where the same is located.
Such estate shall be for the benefit of public schools, and public charitable institutions and centers, in such municipalities or cities. The court shall distribute the estate as the respective needs of each beneficiary may warrant.

References: Art. 966

Art. 967

Art. 972

Art. 987

Art. 994

Art. 1009

Art. 1013