Practice question
What central consideration governs selection of a minor's guardian under the Rule and Santos v Republic?
- Only the applicant's age, regardless of fitness.
- Only the wealthiest relative's demand.
- The minor's best interests, evaluated through the relevant suitability factors.
- Only the first person's filing date.
- Only the applicant's preferred title.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_72-109_proceedings.html — Rules88–91 and adult-guardianship Rules92–97, subject to later law and AM03-02-05-SC for minors.
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/assets/pdf/journals/Collation_and_Codification_of_SC_Issuance_DIGITAL.pdf — Supreme Court primary compilation pp1228–1236, AM03-02-05-SC April1 2003, Rule on Guardianship of Minors.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/jun2024/gr_268643_2024.html — Santos v Republic, GR268643, June10 2024, main decision (minor guardianship and best interests).
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