Question

1. Maria and Juan, a married couple, have been trying to have a child for several years but have been unsuccessful. They decide to explore the option of adoption to fulfill their dreams of becoming parents. They come across the Alternative Child Care Act - R.A. No. 11642, which provides for the process of domestic administrative adoption in the Philippines. As part of their research, they have encountered some questions regarding the provisions of the said law.

Identify and discuss the following scenarios and their implications under the Alternative Child Care Act - R.A. No. 11642:

1. Can Maria and Juan adopt a child if they already have biological children of their own? Explain.
2. A single individual who is an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) wants to adopt a child. Can the individual proceed with the domestic administrative adoption process under the law? Discuss.
3. Suppose Maria and Juan decide to adopt a child from a different region within the Philippines. What steps or procedures should they consider in ensuring compliance with the law? Elaborate.
4. Under the Alternative Child Care Act - R.A. No. 11642, there is a provision that allows for kinship-based adoption. Explain the concept of kinship-based adoption and provide an example of a scenario where this type of adoption may be applicable.