PD 603 Article 162

Adoption of Dependent or Abandoned or Neglected Child.

Article 162

ART. 162. Adoption of Dependent or Abandoned or Neglected Child. — Upon the filing of an application by any person to adopt a dependent, abandoned or neglected child in the custody of any institution or individual mentioned in Article 156, it shall be the duty of the provincial or city fiscal, any recognized legal association, or any appointed de officio counsel upon being informed of such fact, to represent the Department of Social Welfare in the proceedings. The costs of such proceedings shall be de officio.

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