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Rafael, a private-sector employee covered by the Social Security System (SSS) under RA 11199, dies while in active service. He is survived by his wife Lola and two children: a legitimate son, aged 9, and an acknowledged illegitimate daughter, aged 7, born before Rafael’s marriage but subsequently acknowledged. There are no other dependents. (a) Identify Rafael’s dependents/beneficiaries under RA 11199. (b) Explain how the death benefit should be allocated among Rafael’s eligible dependents, considering the status of the legitimate and acknowledged illegitimate child.