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The document discusses several key points regarding adoption cases under Philippine law: 1. Jurisdiction in adoption cases is determined by the law in force at the time the adoption petition is filed. Written consent of the natural parent is generally required for a valid adoption decree, but this requirement can be dispensed with if the parent has abandoned the child. 2. If a natural parent opposes an adoption due to lack of consent, the court must first determine if that parent abandoned the child. Aba

Author

Cessy Ciar Kim

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