RA 8043

Question 1

It is an act establishing the rules to govern inter-country adoption of filipino children, and for other purposes.

Answer 1

REPUBLIC ACT 8043

Question 2

When was RA 8043 enacted?

Answer 2

JUNE 7 1995

Question 3

Who was the president who approved the RA 8043?

Answer 3

FIDEL V. RAMOS

Question 4

RA 8043 is also known as?

Answer 4

INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 1995

Question 5

Declaration of Policy

Answer 5

Declared the policy of the State to provide every neglected and abandoned child with a family that will provide such child with love and care as well as opportunities for growth and development.

Question 6

It refers to the socio-legal process of adopting a Filipino child by a foreigner or a Filipino citizen permanently residing abroad.

Answer 6

INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION

Question 7

A child who has been voluntarily or involuntarily committed to the Department, in accordance with the Child and Youth Welfare Code.

Answer 7

LEGALLY-FREE CHILD

Question 8

COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD

Answer 8

• Department Secretary as the EX OFFICIO CHAIRLIFT
• SIX (6) APPOINTED MEMBERS
• MEMBERS SHOULD INCLUDE;
• 1 PSYCHIATRIST
• 2 LAWYERS
• 1 REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
• 2 NGO REPRESENTATIVES

Question 9

WHO ARE THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE LAW?

Answer 9

• Children below 15 years old
• Must declared legally available for adoption by the DSWD

Question 10

PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS

Answer 10

• FOREIGN NATIONALS OR FILIPINOS (permanently residing abroad)
• At least 27 years old, 16 years older than the adoptee
• No criminal record and emotionally and psychologically capable of adopting

Question 11

What are the documents to be submitted to the Board in order that such child may be considered for placement?

Answer 11

a. CHILD CUSTODY
b. BIRTH CERTIFICATE
c. DEED OF VOLUNTARY COMMITMENT
d. MEDICAL EVALUATION/HISTORY
d. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
f. RECENT PHOTO OF THE CHILD

Question 12

Where to File an application to adopt a Filipino child?

Answer 12

PHILIPPINE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

Question 13

What are the supported documents of an applicant?

Answer 13

• BIRTH CERTIFICATE
• MARRIAGE CONTRACT (if married) DIVORCE DECREE (if applicable)
• WRITTEN CONSENT OF THEIR BIOLOGICAL OR ADOPTED CHILD ABOVE 10 years old
• POLICE CLEARANCE
• PHYSICAL, MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
• INCOME TAX RETURNS