Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

Seventh (7th) Judicial Region
Branch ___
Cebu City

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR

JUNREL MAGNO
SP. PROC . NO. ___
FOR: ADOPTION
SPOUSES
CERILO MAGNO AND JUANA MAGNO, Petitioners. X
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PETITION

PETITIONER, through the undersigned counsel and to this

Honorable Court, most respectfully states, THAT:

1. Petitioner Cerilo Magno (subsequently referred to as “Cerilo”,

for brevity) is a Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of Talamban,
Cebu City, Cebu. He is the paternal grandfather of the minor child sought to
be adopted. He may be served with orders, notices and other legal processes
of this Honorable Court through his undersigned counsel at the address
stated below.

2. Co-petitioner Juana Magno (subsequently referred to as

“Juana”, for brevity) is a Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of
Talamban, Cebu City. She is the paternal grandmother of the minor child
sought to be adopted. She may be served with orders, notices and other legal
processes of this Honorable Court through her undersigned counsel at the
address stated below.

3. The minor child sought to be adopted by the Petitioner is Junrel

Magno (subsequently referred to as “Junrel” for brevity), born on February
26, 2014 in Talamban, Cebu City, Cebu, to parents Romula Albaño and
Ernesto Luna. He is one year and eight months old as of this date of the
Petition and a resident of Talamban, Cebu City. A copy of the certificate of
live birth of Junrel is attached hereto as Annex A.

4. Junrel’s mother, Romula Albaño (subsequently referred to as

“Romula” for brevity), abandoned him and has not been heard of since
deserting him on July 22, 2014. All possible efforts to contact Romula have
been exhausted but to no avail.

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 5. The minor’s father, Ernesto Magno (subsequently referred to as
“Ernesto” for brevity), is living with the minor and the petitioners.

6. The said minor’s parents, Romula Albaño and Ernesto Magno,

were never married to each other but they lived with the petitioners upon
Junrel’s birth.

7. Ever since Romula left Junrel, Ernesto and the petitioners have
taken care of Junrel.

8. Petitioners are in possession of full civil capacity and legal

rights; of good moral character; has not been convicted of any crime
involving moral turpitude1; physically, financially2, emotionally and
psychologically capable of caring for Junrel; at least sixteen (16) years older
than Junrel;3 capable to maintain, care for, educate, and support Junrel in
keeping with the means of the family; and physically healthy. 4 Petitioner
Cerilo earns his income by working as a hospital physician. His wife, Juana,
is likewise gainfully employed with the same hospital as a nurse.

9. Thus, Petitioners have all the qualifications and none of the

disqualifications under the law to adopt Junrel, who is not disqualified by
law to be adopted. It will be for the best interest of the minor child to be
adopted by his paternal grandparents.

10. In conjunction with this petition, Petitioners seeks that a

Certificate of Live Birth with the following details be issued, to wit:

Name of Child: Junrel Magno

Sex: Male
Date of Birth: February 26, 2014
Name of Mother: Romula Albaño
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Occupation: N.A
Age at the time of this birth: 51
Name of Father Ernesto Magno
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Occupation: Self-employed

PRAYER

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A copy of petitioner’s police and NBI clearances are attached as Annex C and D
2
A copy of the petitioner’s Income Tax Return is attached as Annex E
3
A copy of the Birth Certificate of Petitioners are attached as Annexes “F” and “G” and made an integral
part of this Petition.
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A copy of petitioner’s medical certificate is attached as Annex H

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 WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed
of this Honorable Court, after due notice, publication, and hearing to issue a
decree of adoption declaring that the minor child Junrel Magno be
considered as the legitimate child of Petitioners, and that the Local Civil
Registrar be directed to issue a Birth Certificate with the following details:

Name of Child: Junrel Magno

Sex: Male
Date of Birth: February 26, 2014
Name of Mother: Juana Magno
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Occupation: Nurse
Age at the time of this birth: 51
Name of Father Cerilo Magno
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Occupation: Hospital Physician

Other relief and remedies, just and equitable, are likewise prayed for.

THE LAW ENFOURCERS LAW FIRM

Counsel for the Petitioners
Unit 2, 2nd Floor Marco Polo Hotel
Nivel Hills
6000 Cebu City
Tel. No. (032) 221-4653

By:

ATTY. ___________________________
Roll of Attorney’s No. __________
PTR No. ____________; 10/10/2015 Cebu City
IBP Lifetime No. _________; Cebu City
MCLE Compliance No. _____________; 1/6/2014