RA 11767 Section 3

Definition of Foundling.

Section 3

SEC. 3. Definition of Foundling. - For purposes of this Act, s foundling shall be a deserted or abandoned child or infant with unknown facts of birth and parentage. This shall also include those who have been duly registered as a foundling during her or his infant childhood, but have reached the age of majority without benefitting from adoption procedures upon the passage of this law.

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