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Who May Not Be Adopted. - The following may not be adopted:
1. A married person, without the written consent of the spouse;
2. An alien with whose government the Republic of the Philippines has broken diplomatic relations;
3. A person who has already been adopted unless the adoption has been previously revoked or rescinded in accordance with this Chapter.
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