Recognition of foreign adoption in the Philippines
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-07 02:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Law & Courts, Asia Pacific
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I am a Japanese citizen who adopted the legitimate child of my Filipina wife while we were living in Japan. Can such adoption be recognized in the Philippines and reflected in his birth certificate?
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