Judge of First Instance may appoint guardian.
Section 551
SEC. 551. Judge of First Instance may appoint guardian. — The judge of a Court of First Instance of each province, when it appears necessary or convenient, may appoint guardians for the persons and estates, or either of them, of minors, who have no guardian legally appointed by will or deed, and who are inhabitants or residents of the province, or who reside without the Philippine Islands and have estates within the province. Such appointment may be made on the petition of a relative, or other person on behalf of the minor, or on petition of the minor, if fourteen years of age. Before making such appointment the judge must cause such notice as he deems reasonable to be given to any person having the care of such minor, and to such relatives of a minor residing in the province as he may deem proper.