Sir,The rule on Stat con is the intent of the framer should prevail over the conflicting provisions of the law. In case of conflict between Intl Law and Phil Statute (re in the posted query why the adopted child cannot inherit from "lolo /lola" if the adopter predeceased the adopted ) was bec the framers intend to limit the rights over inheritance bec the adopted child remains an heir of his/her biological parents. Furthermore, it will encroach also with the rights of adopter's child /children . What do you think? Thank you.