Private Adoption in the Philippines

The Hague process is for American citizens adopting in other countries. A Filipino citizen residing or has a residence in the Philippines, adopting a Filipino close relative (grandson, nephew) is completely an internal process. You need to prove you have been caring for the child for 2 years or more to the INS. They will investigate who is actually caring for the child wi.th neighbors, etc. Consulting a good lawyer is a good idea to revent issues.