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Ramon, a private-sector employee covered by the Social Security System (SSS) under RA 11199, dies while in service. He is survived by his wife Teresa and four children: (1) legitimate daughter, 24, who is a full-time college student; (2) legitimate son, 26, who is married and employed; (3) acknowledged illegitimate son, 9; and (4) legally adopted daughter, 5. There are no other dependents. (a) Identify Ramon's dependents/beneficiaries under RA 11199. (b) Explain how the death benefit should be allocated among Ramon’s eligible dependents, considering the status of the college student daughter, the adopted child, and the married status of the son.