Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Conduct of Search and Inquiry. -Within fifteen (15) days after commitment, or submission of the affidavit of the finder or other concerned person, or the information that there is a probable foundling was brought to the attention of the NACC, unless more time is needed in view of significant developments, the NACC, through the RACCOs, shall conduct a proactive and diligent search and inquiry into the facts of birth and parentage of the foundling.

The NACC, through the RACCOs, shall ask assistance from the finder, the LGUs, LSWDOs, the local or rural health units, the women and child protection desks of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Department of Health (DOH), any public or private hospital, and other concerned individuals in the conduct of the search and inquiry. The official report of such inquiry shall thereafter be used for the application for and issuance of the Certificate of Live Birth.

Television, radio or print media or tri-media and other social media platforms shall be used to conduct the search or to locate the whereabouts of the parents of the foundling without compromising the confidentiality of one's identity.