1.8 MILLION
Number of “abandoned or neglected” children in the Philippines, according to the United Nations’ Children’s Rights and Emergency Relief Organization
1,350
Number of Filipino children adopted by American families between 2009 and 2015, according to the US State
Department
P1,500
Application cost for couples who want to adopt
P1,300
Application cost for singles who want to adopt
P5,000
Cost for Home Study required in the adoption process
687
Number of children declared legally available for domestic adoption in 2015
SOURCES: DSWD, GOV.PH, INQUIRER ARCHIVES, UNITED NATION’S CHILDREN RIGHTS AND EMERGENCY RELIEF ORGANIZATION, KAISAHANG BUHAY FOUNDATION WEBSITE
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