A baby boy was found abandoned outside the gate of a house in Barangay Day-as, Cordova, Cebu, on Monday, Oct. 12, at around 4 p.m.
The infant was wrapped in a diaper and found beside an eco bag containing extra clothes and a small amount of milk powder.
Norlie Maligro, the homeowner, said her child was the one who picked up the baby. No note was reportedly left by the person who abandoned the infant.
The incident was immediately reported to barangay officials, who coordinated with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO).
After the incident was recorded in the blotter, the baby was brought to the town’s health facility for an initial assessment.
According to the initial examination, the infant was in good condition. Authorities are following the appropriate protocols for the child’s care.
Meanwhile, several people have expressed interest in adopting the baby. Others have offered donations, including diapers, milk and other essential supplies.
The MSWDO reminded the public to follow the proper adoption procedures when seeking to adopt a child.
For more information about the adoption process, the public may visit the Facebook page of the National Authority for Child Care – Regional Alternative Child Care Office 7, also known as NACC RACCO 7.
Authorities continue to follow the appropriate care protocols for the infant while reminding interested individuals that adoption must comply with established legal procedures.
