The method of computing the period of time shall be governed by the provisions of this Chapter, unless it is otherwise provided by Acts or subordinate statutes by a judicial disposition or a juristic act.
If a period has been fixed by the hour, minute or second, it shall be computed from the given moment.
If a period has been fixed by the day, week, month or year, the first day of such period shall not be included in the computation:Provided, That this shall not apply if the period begins at midnight.
In counting age, the day on which one was born shall be included.
If a period has been fixed by the day, week, month or year, the period shall mature upon the expiration of the last day of such period.
(1) If a period has been fixed by the week, month or year, it shall be computed according to the calendar.
(2) If a period does not commence at the beginning of a week, month or year, such period shall mature on the day in the last week, month or year preceding the day corresponding to that which it commenced.
(3) In cases where a period has been fixed by the month or year, if there is no corresponding day in the last month, the last day of the month shall be the day of maturity.
Where the last day of a period falls on a Saturday or a national holiday, such period shall mature on the following day.
<Title of this Article Amended by Act No. 8720, Dec. 21, 2007>