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Facts: A Filipino couple, Elena and Marco, residents of Cagayan de Oro City, apply to adopt a 6-year-old child, Zara, who is a citizen of Pakistan, through inter-country adoption under Republic Act No. 8043. A Pakistani court issues a final decree of adoption in favor of Elena and Marco. They file with the Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB) for recognition of the Pakistani decree. ICAB denies recognition on the ground that the Pakistani decision lacks a properly executed Home Study Report and does not clearly show the biological parents’ consent as required by RA 8043. (a) Identify the governing doctrine and the central issue raised by this scenario. (b) What conditions must be met for a foreign adoption decree to be recognized in the Philippines? (c) Based on the facts, is recognition proper now? What are the legal consequences if recognition is granted or denied?

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Governing doctrine: comity; central issue: whether the absence of a Home Study Report can be ignored if the foreign country is considered a high-standard jurisdiction; Conditions: final; Home Study; Consent; Conclusion: Recognition is proper. Governing doctrine: comity; central issue: whether ICAB may recognize a foreign inter-country adoption decree under RA 8043's safeguards; Conditions: (1) foreign decree is final; (2) a Home Study Report is prepared; (3) clear evidence of the biological parents’ consent; (4) the adoption does not contravene Philippine law; (5) ICAB recognizes the decree; Conclusion: Recognition is not proper here because the Pakistani decree lacks a properly executed Home Study Report and the parental consent is not clearly shown. Governing doctrine: national sovereignty; central issue: foreign decrees have no effect in the Philippines unless enacted into Philippine law through Congress; Conditions: none; Conclusion: Recognition should not be allowed. Governing doctrine: comity; central issue: recognition is automatic if the foreign country has a robust social welfare framework even without a Home Study Report; Conditions: final decree; parental consent; Welfare; Conclusion: Recognition may be granted despite missing Home Study Report.

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