Republic Act No. 8043: Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995

Republic Act No. 8043, known as the Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995, provides the legal framework for the adoption of Filipino children by foreign nationals. The law aims to protect the welfare of children by ensuring that inter-country adoptions are carried out in the best interests of the child. It establishes procedures and safeguards to prevent child trafficking and exploitation, promotes the child's right to a permanent family, and ensures that adoptive parents meet the necessary qualifications and standards.