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Celia and Marco, a married couple who have been living apart, rely on separate households; Celia has no independent income due to a chronic medical condition, and Marco earns ₱70,000 monthly. Celia seeks support under the Family Code provisions on Support (Arts. 194-208). (a) Identify the relationships and recipients who may be entitled to support under Arts. 194-208 and who bears the duty to provide it in such cases. (b) Explain the standard used to fix the amount and duration of support, including how Celia’s needs and Marco’s means are considered, and what remedies are available if Marco fails to pay. (c) If Celia and Marco privately sign a deed waiving any future support in exchange for a property settlement, is the waiver valid? Explain, citing the controlling policy and rationale behind the rule.