Section 22Sec./Art. 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(f) A child whose adoption has been previously rescinded;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.