Question

Scenario:

Anna, a Filipino citizen, and her spouse, John, who is a natural-born citizen of another country, have decided to adopt a child through inter-country adoption. They have filled out the necessary application forms and submitted all required documents to the appropriate government agency. After a thorough evaluation process, they finally received approval for the adoption.

However, a few years after the adoption was finalized and the child had settled into their family, Anna and John encountered a problem. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they were both required to relocate to another country for work. They are concerned about the legal implications of moving with their adopted child.

Question:

What are the legal rights and obligations of Anna and John in relation to their adopted child under the Inter-Country Adoption Act (R.A. No. 8043) when they decide to relocate to another country for work? Discuss any applicable provisions under the said law.