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Rico, a private-sector employee covered by the Social Security System (SSS) under RA 11199, dies in service. He is survived by his wife Anna and four children: (1) legitimate daughter, 23, who is a full-time college student; (2) legitimate son, 25, who is employed and self-supporting; (3) acknowledged illegitimate son, 6; and (4) legally adopted daughter, 4. There are no other dependents. (a) Identify Rico's dependents/beneficiaries under RA 11199. (b) Explain how the death benefit should be allocated among Rico's eligible dependents, considering the status of the college student daughter and the adopted child.