Article 338
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
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The following may be adopted: (1) The natural child, by the natural father or mother; (2) Other illegitimate children, by the father or mother; (3) A step-child, by the step-father or step-mother.
Official text — RA 386
The following may be adopted:
(1) The natural child, by the natural father or mother;
(2) Other illegitimate children, by the father or mother;
(3) A step-child, by the step-father or step-mother. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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