A newborn baby died after being found abandoned on a bus in La Trinidad town, Benguet on Tuesday morning

According to the La Trinidad PNP, the bus came from Cagayan and parked at the terminal in Barangay Cruz, and when the conductor was
cleaning, he saw the baby girl under a bus seat.

It was wrapped in a bag and jacket.

The baby was taken to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

The PNP is currently investigating to determine who left the baby.

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the promoting the rights of abandoned children with the unknown parents and recognizing their
status and as natural born Filipino citizen. Under Republic Act (RA) 11767 or the Foundling Recognition and Protection Act, an abandoned child
found in the Philippines or in Philippine embassies, consulates, and territories abroad is presumed a natural-born Filipino citizen, regardless of the
status or circumstances of birth. The adopted foundling, according to RA 11767, is also entitled to the rights and obligations provided
by law to legitimate children born to them without discrimination. Once the adoption is finalized, the adopted foundling shall be considered
the legitimate child of the adopter for all intents and purposes. "In the event that the biological parents cannot be identified and located, the
foundling shall be declaredly galley available for adoption, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations and taking into consideration the best
interest of the child," RA 11767 states. the main author of (RA) 11767 or the foundling recognition is Mrs. Hontiveros or Ana Theresia Navarro
Hontiveros-Baraquel she born February 24, 1966) is a Filipina politician, community leader, and journalist who has been serving as a senator of
the Philippines since 2016 Was passed the bill 3rd and final reading In the Senate on the day of Monday afternoon approved a proposed measure
that will protect the rights and welfare of deserted and abandoned children. Authored and sponsored by Senator Risa Hontiveros, Senate Bill No.
2233 presumes a foundling a natural-born Filipino citizen granting him or her rights and protection under Philippine laws at the moment of birth.
it is the duty of the state to protect all children from abuse, neglects, exploitation and to ensure that their welfare and development are taken into
account and made priorities in policy making, but there is a particular class of children that demand special protection in light Of their unique
vulnerabilities. neglected and abandoned children under current law, not only are they deprive of the love and nurturing environment of a family,
but their citizenship may also be called into question and may remain to be stateless unless they undergo naturalization proceedings their
legitimacy also remain in limbo unless they are adopted in accordance with law. A whole array rights and protections under our laws is Denied to
them, through no fault.