In Paulino v. Paulino (G.R. No. L-15091, December 28, 1961, 3 SCRA 730) the Supreme Court held that the acknowledgment of the putative father is essential and is the basis of an illegitimate child's right to inherit. If there is no allegation of acknowledgment, the action filed by the illegitimate child to be given a share in the estate of the putative father becomes one to compel recognition, which cannot be brought after the death of the putative father.
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