1. The event of birth and death shall be established by its registration in the records designated for that purpose. 2. If the event of birth or death is not registered in the records, or where the registration is proven to be inaccurate, such occurrence may be established by any of the legally admissible means of evidence. 3. The records related to births, deaths, and notifications thereof shall be regulated by a special law.
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