RA 11642 Section 22

Who May Be Adopted.

Section 22

SEC. 22. Who May Be Adopted. – The following may be adopted: (a) Any child who has been issued a CDCLAA; (b) The legitimate child of one spouse by the other spouse; (c) An illegitimate child by a qualified adopter to improve status of legitimacy; (d) A Filipino of legal age if, prior to the adoption, said person has been consistently considered and treated by the adopters as their own child for a period of at least three (3) years; (e) A foster child; (f) A child whose adoption has been previously rescinded; (g) A child whose biological or adoptive parents have died: Provided, That no proceedings shall be initiated within six (6) months from the time of death of said parents; or (h) A relative of the adopter.

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