Question

Michael and Rachel, a married couple, are unable to have children of their own. They decided to pursue adoption and were matched with a child named Ethan. They underwent the necessary legal procedures and adopted Ethan as their son.

Years later, Michael and Rachel received information that Ethan might not be their biological child. After conducting their own investigation, they discovered that Ethan was actually a victim of a simulated birth. They learned that Ethan's biological parents had voluntarily placed him for adoption, and a simulated birth certificate was issued to make it appear that he was the legitimate child of Michael and Rachel.

In light of this revelation, Michael and Rachel want to rectify Ethan's birth records and establish his true parentage. They are aware that R.A. No. 11222, also known as the "Simulated Birth Rectification Act," provides a legal mechanism to correct simulated birth records.

Given the situation described above, what are the steps that Michael and Rachel need to undertake in order to rectify Ethan's birth records under the Simulated Birth Rectification Act (R.A. No. 11222)? Discuss the legal requirements and procedures involved in this process.