SC acquits grandfather in false birth registration case
The Supreme Court acquits a grandfather accused of falsely registering his grandson as his biological child, emphasizing the need to prove criminal intent in…
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The lesser of two evils
America’s birth tourism, as abhorrent a concept as it may be, has long been a staple of the US immigration system.
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Never surrender
Although there have been previous attempts to curtail birth tourism via Cabinet-level directives, this appears to be the first of its kind as far as addressing…
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Surname change
A child born during a valid marriage is presumed legitimate under Philippine law and may seek correction of a birth certificate to reflect the father’s surname…
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Should America ban birth tourism?
More worrisome still is the concern that birth tourism may be used as a platform for inserting future sleeper agents into the US.
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NBI: Aliens pay huge sums for fake Pinoy birth certificates
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) warns of syndicates selling fraudulent Filipino birth certificates for up to P5 million, exposing a large-scale…
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Foreign nationals pay up to P5M for fake Filipino birth certificates — NBI
Foreign nationals are allegedly paying up to P5 million for fake Filipino birth certificates, NBI Director Melvin Matibag reveals, exposing a large-scale…
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Birth records rectification
Under Republic Act 11222, prospective adoptive parents who simulated a child’s birth record can legally adopt the child after meeting requirements, ensuring…
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PSA’s delayed Sy action sparks Senate wrath
The PSA faces Senate scrutiny over delays in endorsing the cancellation of mining tycoon Joseph Sy’s birth certificate amid allegations of fraudulent…
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PSA services digitalization pushed
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directs the Philippine Statistics Authority to simplify and speed up civil registry services, including birth certificate…
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Paternal filiation
A legal expert explains whether an illegitimate child can claim inheritance if the father’s name appears on the birth certificate without his signature, citing…
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Guo case ruling cited in identity fraud war
The Bureau of Immigration hailed the Tarlac court ruling voiding the birth certificate of former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, calling it a crucial move to combat…
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Belonging at last
Over 5,100 individuals in BARMM and Sulu gain birth certificates through a Japan-funded UNHCR initiative, promoting digital birth registration and reducing…
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France tweaks US travel advice over gender 'at birth'
France has modified its official advice to nationals travelling to the United States, warning they must now state their gender assigned at birth in visa or…
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South Korea sees first rise in birth rate in a decade
South Korea's birth rate rises for the first time in a decade, breaking a long trend of decline. Discover the factors behind this demographic shift and its…
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UNHCR, Japan turn over project to improve birth registration in BARMM
UNHCR and Japan have launched a project to improve birth registration in BARMM, aiming to help 130,000 unregistered individuals and indirectly benefit 800,000…
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