In a statement, Cayetano said that the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act or Republic Act No. 11642 will make the country’s local adoption system more efficient and simple.
What is Reoublic Act 11642 (RA11642) or the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act.
Provison of Inter-Country Adoption programs and services: policy formulation, regulatory services, entrustment services, networking and advocacy, post-legal adoption services, and support services.
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and in order to manage the situation, the Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB) has adopted an alternative work arrangement from June 1, 2020 until the President declares that the quarantine has been lifted. ICAB will maintain of at least 20% workforce for the delivery of services. ICAB will not accept walk-in clients.