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In FY 2003, the Philippines were the 11th most popular adoptive country in the US. In FY 2002, they were the 12th most popular
in the US. In Canada in 2002, the Philippines were the 8th most popular adoptive country.
In FY 2002, 221 Filipino children were adopted into the US. In Canada in 2002, 43 were adopted.
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Filipino Children
The children live in orphanages. Parents are desperately needed for boys over 3, girls over 5, and children with medical conditions.
The children are 1 - 15 years old. Siblings are available. There are more boys available than girls.
Note: The requirements and process below is combined with US laws, but it should be a basis
for citizens of other countries.
Requirements
Couples married for at least 3 years may adopt. They must be at least 27. Those 27 to 45 may adopt infants. Single men and
women may adopt children over 4, but they can't be more than 47 years older than the child. The maximim age is 55. Parents
must be 16 years older than the child they will adopt. Parents must pass a physical and mental exam.
Process
One parent must travel for 6 - 10 days.
Weather / Climate
Other Information / Philippines
The capital of the Philippines is Manila. The primary languages are Tagalog, Spanish, and English.
Major Reasons Filipino Children are being put up for Adoption
Most of the time, Filipino children are given up due to poverty.
Advantages
Most people in the Philippines speak English, so the adoption process is easier and no translation is necessary.
Disadvantages
Travel is a disadvantage, since one must travel halfway around the world and it is very costly.
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The following is from the US State Dep's page on adoption from the Philippines.
ADOPTION AGENCIES AND ATTORNEYS: The following is a list of attorneys; the Embassy assumes no responsibility for the integrity
or professional liability of the persons whose names appear on the list:
Calalang Law Office
1045 Ibarra St.
Sampaloc, Manila
Tel: 632-741-1949
Fax: 632-415-4022
Quasha, Ancheta, Pena & Nolasco
6th Floor, Don Pablo Bldg.
114 Amorsolo St.
Makati City 3117
Tel: 632-892-3011
Fax: 632-817-6423
Riguera & Riguera Law Office
2F Azucena Arcade
255 Alabang-Zapote Rd.
Las Pinas City
Tel: 632-800-5749
632-543-3182
632-543-3183
Fax: 632-800-5749
Romero, Arreza & Magtanong
3rd Floor, DSPI Business Center
210 Nicanor Garcia St.
Bel-Air Village II
Makati City
Tel: 632-896-0447
632-899-8471
632-899-5144
632-899-8343
Fax: 632-896-0447
R.P. Nogales
St. Michael Int'l Tower
Suite 601
143 - A Yakal St.
Pasong Tamo, Makati City
Tel: 632-893-7062 to 64
Fax: 632-893-7065
SyCip, Salazar, Hernandez & Gatmaitan
SyCip Law
All Asia Center
105 Paseo de Roxas
Makati City
Mailing Address:
POB 4223
CPO 1002
Manila
Tel: 632-817-9811 to 9820
632-817-2001 to 2009
Fax: 632-817-3896
632-818-7562
Cebu Branch:
Keppel Center
Suite 406
Cebu Business Park
Cardinal Rosales Ave.
cor. Samar Loop, Cebu City
Tel: 032-233-1211 to 1213
032-233-1950
Fax: 032-233-1682
Davao Office:
2nd Floor, Anthony Bldg.
J.P. Laurel Ave.
Bajada, Davao City
Tel: 082- 221-3917
Fax: 082-224-2743
E-mail (for all the offices): syciplaw@globe.com.ph
Ssbg@syciplaw.com
Tenefrancia, Agrazamendez, Liceralde & Associate (Tala Law)
Suite 31, Lopez Bldg.
Session Rd.
Baguio City
Tel: 074-443-8624 to 8625
074-443-8347
Fax: 074-443-8347
P.B. Flores and Associates Law and Realty
Rm. 2203 Rivergate Complex
General Maxilom Ave.
Cebu City
Tel: 032-254-7770
032-253-2777
Fax: 032- 254-7770
E-mail: cyberlex@Cebu.pw.net.ph
Rodrigo R. Ridon
18 Fontaine St., East
Bajac- Bajac, Olongapo
Tel: 047-222-5330
1.)US State Dep's Page on Adoption from the Philippines.
2.)The Bahay Kalinga Orphanage in the Philippines. .
3.)Tips and Information about Traveling to the Philippines from the State Dep.
4.)A Public Announcement Regarding Travel to the Philippines from the US State Dep.
5.)Child Protection in the Philippines.
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