The Institutes of Gaius, written about the year AD 161, was an

introductory textbook of legal institutions divided into four books:

[ the first treating of persons and the differences of the status they may
occupy in the eye of the law; the second of things, and the modes in which
rights over them may be acquired, including the law relating to wills; the
third of intestate succession and of obligations; and the fourth of actions
and their forms.]
In general sense, it relates to the aspects of civil law, which in our case is
found in The Civil Code of The Philippines. So given that, it can be logically
and conclusively said that the roots of our civil laws can be traced back up to
the time of the Romans.
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Besides Institutes, which are a complete exposition of the elements of
Roman law(comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory)
, Gaius was also the author of several publications and laws including the
important Lex Papia Poppaea.
It was a Roman law introduced in the first century to encourage and
strengthen marriage. It included provisions against adultery and
celibacy Lex Papia Poppaea in relation to our laws
Marriage - Family code, Constitution Art. 2 Sec. 12 ( recognizes the sanctity
of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic
autonomous social institution. )
Adultery- Art. 333, Crimes Against Chastity, RPC
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Interestingly, they punish both adultery and celibacy.
( state of voluntarily being unmarried, sexually abstinent, or both, usually for
religious reasons.)
It is to my thinking that the reason behind the provision against
celibacy then was because during their time people actually value
procreation, but while they value the same, it should be done within the
bounds of marriage and thus prohibiting acts of infidelity by the wife to the
husband and so is celibacy.
It is within my understanding that to them, performing carnal knowledge is
for the purpose of having an offspring. In contrast to this present time where
doing the deed does not necessarily imply the want for a child but for.......
exercise. Well I have heard a lot of people saying its the best form of exercise,
I guess people really want to be fit these days.
We do not have any law punishing celibacy today, but even if we pass a law

against it, the big question is, would there be any offenders?