English: But Lacson noted that under Sec. 16 of the bill, if the court determines after due notice and hearing that the parent in need of support had abandoned, abused or neglected the child, it may dismiss the petition or reduce the quantum of support.
Filipino: Nguni't sa Sec. 16 ng panukala ni Lacson, kung nadetermina ng korte na ang magulang na humingi ng suporta ay nang-abandona, nang-abuso o nagpabaya sa anak, maaaring ibasura ang kanilang petisyon o pababain ang halaga ng tulong.