What is the duty of a person who finds an abandoned child under seven years of age, and what happens if they fail this duty?
A person who finds an abandoned child under seven years of age has the legal duty to deliver said child to the authorities or to the child’s family (Article 275, Revised Penal Code). Alternatively, the finder must take the child to a safe place. Failure to perform this duty results in the penalty of arresto mayor, classifying this neglect as Abandonment of person in danger.
30 October 2025
About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices is a full-service law firm in the Philippines. You may visit us at the 16th Flr., Suite 1607 AIC Burgundy Empire Tower, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, 1605 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. You may also call us at +632 84706126, +632 84706130, +632 84016392 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Visit our website https://ndvlaw.com/.
