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Showing posts with label Illegitimate Child. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Usapang Child Support: Sino at Magkano ang Dapat Ibayad?





Suporta sa anak o child support ang isa sa madalas nagpapalala sa away ng mga naghiwalay na na mag-asawa o dating magka-relasyon. Ito'y dahil hindi madali ang mga responsibilidad na naiwan sa isang magulang na solong nagpapalaki sa anak nito. Ano man ang dahilan ng paghihiwalay ng mag-asawa o dating magka-relasyon, isa lamang ang importante at hindi magbabago — ang mga anak ay dapat sinusuportahan ng kanilang mga magulang, legitimate o illegitimate man ang isang bata.

Ngunit madalas na tanong — magkano ba ang suportang dapat ibibigay ng isang magulang sa anak nito?

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1. Ano ang legal na basehan ng Child Support?

Ayon sa Article 194 ng Family Code, ang Child Support ay sustentong kinakailangan ng isang bata para mabuhay — food, dwelling, clothing, medical expenses, education at transporation. Ngunit ito ay naaayon sa kapasidad ng kanyang pamilya.

Dahil nasa ilalim ng parental authority ang isang bata habang minor de edad ito, obligado ang mga magulang na suportahan ang kanilang mga anak na hindi pa tumuntung sa edad na 18-anyos.

Natatapos ang Child Support sa edad na 18-anyos ngunit kinakailangan pa ring suportahan ng mga magulang ang kanilang anak kahit higit 18-anyos na kung ito ay may kaugnayan sa kanyang pag-aaral.


2. Sino ang obligadong magbibigay ng Child Support?

Regular na financial support para sa pangangailangan ng isang bata ang child support. Itinuturing itong joint obligation ng ina at ama.
 
Madalas ibinibigay ito ng non-custodial parent o magulang na walang physical custody sa kanyang anak o wala sa poder nito ang kanyang anak.

Kung kapwa naman nagtatrabaho ang mga magulang, nararapat lamang na silang dalawa ang magbibigay ng suporta sa bata lalo na kung ang kostudiya ng bata ay nasa ibang tao, halimbawa kamag-anak.

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3. Ano ang non-custodal parent vs. custodial parent?

Sa pangkalahatan, ang child support ay ibinibigay sa custodial parent ng non-custodial parent, ngunit maari din itong ibayad sa ibang tao, halimbawa kamag-anak o guardian na siyang may kostudiya o nagpapalaki sa bata.

Non-custodial parent — Magulang ngunit walang parental authority sa anak.

Custodial parent — Magulang na may parental authority, ibig sabihin may karapatan at responsibilidad na magpalaki sa anak.

Sa kaso ng mga ikinasal, kapwa may kostudiya sa bata ang mga magulang.  Sakaling nanganak ang babaeng hindi kasal, siya ang may karapatan sa kostudiya ng anak ngunit maari naman mag-request ng custody ang ama sa korte.


4. Magkano ang Child Support na dapat ibigay ayon sa batas?

Walang fixed rate or percentage ang child support. Ang korte ang magde-desisyon kung magkano ang ibabayad ayon na rin sa pangangailangan ng bata at kapasidad ng magulang.

Ayon sa parameters na itinakda ng Article 201 ng Family Code, naka-proportion sa income ng nagbibigay na magulang ang child support at sa pangangailangan ng bata.

Halimbawa, hindi maaring hingan ng P10,000 a month na child support ang isang ama na kumikita lamang ng minimum wage dahil hindi niya ito kayang ibigay. Sa kabilang banda, hindi naman matatawag na sobra-sobra ng isang top executive ang demand na P10,000 bilang child support kung ito ay sumasahod ng P100,000 a month.

Kung ang pangangailangan ng bata kagaya ng pagkain, pananamit, gamot at iba pa ay hindi lalampas sa P10,000, walang rason upang humingi ng sobra sa nabanggit na halaga.


5. Paano mag-file ng claim para sa Child Support?

Una, kailangang mapatunayan ng custodial parent na ang non-custodial parent ay may relasyon sa bata. Kung may pagdududa, maaring isailalim ang mga ito sa DNA testing.

Kung napatunayan ang relasyon ng dalawa na mag-ama o mag-ina ang mga ito, maari nang humingi ng child support ang custodial parent. Sakaling tumanggi ang non-custodial parent, maari itong kasuhan para sa child support. 

May kaakibat na gastos ang pagsasampa ng kaso, ngunit maraming paraan upang hindi makagastos ng malaki. Maaring makahingi ng tulong sa Public Attorney’s Office o Department of Social Welfare and Development.

5. May mga limitations pa ang pag-demand ng child support?

Laging tandaan na ang child support ay naaayon sa financial capacity ng pamilya. Kung ang magulang ay nasa middle class, hindi maaring i-demand ng isang magulang nai-enroll ang kanyang anak sa napaka-mahal na international schools na hindi nila kayang bayaran. Ito ay isang patas at pantay na pagsukat para sa suporta. "One cannot give what he does not have."


6. Paano ang pagbabayad ng Child Support at sino ang karapat-dapat na tumanggap ng pera?

Sa usapin ng child support, madalas na nagbibigay ng allowance o child support ang non-custodial parent sa magulang na nag-aalaga o custodial parent. 

Maaari ding alagaan ng non-custodial parent ang anak nito sa kanyang bahay maliban na lamang kung may "moral" reason na hindi ito posible.
 
7. Paano kung ayaw magbayad ng child support ang non-custodial parent?

Kung hindi magkasundo ang mga magulang, maaring mag-demand ng child support ang custodial parent. Sakaling nagmatigas naman ang non-custodial parent sa pagbabayad ng child support matapos natanggap ang hinihinging demand, maaring isampa sa korte ang kaso. 

Ang kaso ay maaring i-file sa Regional Trial Courts na magsisilbi din na Family Courts para sa hearing ng kaso.

Kung sa una pa lang, nagkasundo na sa child support ang mga magulang, wala ng rason upang umabot pa sa korte ang kaso.

8. Ano ang legal liability ng mga magulang na hindi o nagmamatigas sa pagbibigay ng child support?

Kabilang sa mga batas na sumasakop sa child support ay ang Family Code at Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act o  Anti-VAWC Law.
 
Ngunit tanging ang Anti-VAWC Lamang ang naghahayag ng posibleng penalty para sa non-payment ng child support ngunit kung ito ay naghahayag ng "economic abuse"

Isinasaad ng batas na "depriving or threatening to deprive the woman or her children of financial support legally due her or her family, or deliberately providing the woman’s children insufficient financial support can constitute economic abuse" na maaring maparusahan ng hanggang sa anim na taong pagka-bilanggo.

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Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Blank or Missing Middle Name In Your Birth Certificate? Here's How To Process

Our middle name is equally important as with our given name and surname. It is a part of our identity and so much needed when filling-up legal or official documents.   Government and private transactions like banking transactions or applying for an identification card (ID) require us to provide our complete names. But there are times that we are shocked to find out that our middle name is blank or missing on our birth certificate.  So, here's what to do to have a middle name on your birth certificate, thanks to Philippine Statistics Office (PSA).



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Our middle name is equally important as with our given name and surname. It is a part of our identity and so much needed when filling-up legal or official documents. 

Government and private transactions like banking transactions or applying for an identification card (ID) require us to provide our complete names. But there are times that we are shocked to find out that our middle name is blank or missing on our birth certificate.

So, here's what to do to have a middle name on your birth certificate, thanks to Philippine Statistics Office (PSA).







1. IF LEGITIMATE

If you are a legitimate child, and middle name in your birth certificate is left blank or missing, you need to file a supplementary report to supply the missing entry.

What do you need?

  • An Affidavit indicating the entry missed in the registration
  • The reason why there was a failure in supplying the required entry. 
  • Supporting documents should be provided to show the name of the child (ex: school records, government IDs, etc)
2. IF ILLEGITIMATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE BY THE FATHER

If the child is acknowledged by the father and middle name is blank, a supplemental report should be filed to enter the omitted middle name. The last name of the mother shall be the middle of the child.

3. IF ILLEGITIMATE AND NOT ACKNOWLEDGE BY THE FATHER

The omitted middle name shall not be supplied anymore. An illegitimate child whose affiliation is not recognized by the father bears only a given name and his/her mothers surname and does not have a middle name. (Memorandum dated June 30, 2009)


WHO IS ALLOWED TO FILE?

  • owner of the record
  • owners spouse
  • children
  • parents
  • brothers
  • sisters
  • grandparents
  • guardian
  • other person duly authorized by law or by the owner of the document sought to be corrected;
if owner of the record is a minor or physically or mentally incapacitated, petition may be filed by his spouse, or any of his children, parents, brothers; sisters; grandparents, guardians, or persons duly authorized by law.
WHERE TO FILE?
  • If born in the Philippines
Supplemental report shall be filed with the local civil registry office of the city or municipality where the birth is registered.
  • If born abroad
Supplemental report shall be filed with the Philippine Consulate where the birth was reported.
  • If the person born abroad is already in the Philippines
supporting documents for supplemental report shall be coursed through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Office of Consular Affairs.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

To supply the missing entry an affidavit indicating the entry missed in the registration and the reasons why there was a failure in supplying the required entry. Other Supporting documents should be provided to show the first name of the child.





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Monday, July 10, 2017

With Tagalog: Which Last Name Should An Illegitimate Child Use And How To Use The Father's Surname?

In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.




In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.

The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines?

  • Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages;
  • Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations;
  • Children born of void marriages;
  • Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).
So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?

Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times: pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.


Born before August 3, 1988:
Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.

An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.

In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.

Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004:

By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.
In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.



Born from March 19, 2004 up to present:
According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.

Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following:
  • filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102;
  • when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father;
  • any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws.
For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.
In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.


So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?


Terms to Remember:
  • Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines
  • Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines
  • Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)
  • Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI)
  • Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO)
  • Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies, missions, consulates general.
In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.



What to File?
The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:
  1. Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available
  2. Affidavit of Admission of Paternity
  3. Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI)
  4. Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)
In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.





Who may file?
The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:
  1. The father, mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity.
  2. The father, mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the AUSF.
  3. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration.
  4. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.
In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.


Where to register?
  • The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth.
  • The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned.
In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.

When to Register?
The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI, or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.


How to Register?
  1. The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents. If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or CG will not accept the documents for registration.
  2. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments.
  3. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the Remarks portion of the Register of Births.
  4. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows: 
    • first copy to the CRG;
    • second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered;
    • third copy to the registrant/owner of the document;
    • fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP.
  5. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.
In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.




Conditions to Remember:
  1. As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother.
  2. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed.
  3. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian, in the absence of the mother, executes the AUSF.
  4. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian.
  5. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of his father provided that he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.
In September of 1990, the United Nations General Assembly approved and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Among the rights of a child acknowledged is the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.  The Philippines, as signatory to this declaration, has done its share to promote this right, especially in cases where the child is considered illegitimate by law. Who are considered illegitimate children in the Philippines? Children born to couples who are not legally married or of common-law marriages; Children born of incestuous, bigamous, or adulterous relations; Children born of void marriages; Children born of couples below 18, even if they are married (which is actually void).  So in a case where a child is born out of wedlock, which surname should be given to him/her?  Over the years, the law on illegitimate children's surname has shifted several times - pre-EDSA Revolution, in 1988, and lastly in 2004. Here are the following basic principles.   Born before August 3, 1988: Prior to the Family Code (1988), an illegitimate child has the right to bear the surname of the parent recognizing him. Recognition shall be made in the record of birth, a will, statement before a record, or in any authentic writing. If recognition is made by only one of the parents, he or she shall not reveal the name of the person with whom he or she had the child.  An illegitimate child who is not recognized or acknowledged by both parents in accordance with law shall be registered under the surname of the mother.   Born on or after August 3, 1988 up to March 18, 2004: By law, an illegitimate child shall use the surname of the mother. The father of an illegitimate child who wishes to have his name indicated in the Certificate of Live Birth shall execute an affidavit of Admission of Paternity in lieu of the affidavit of acknowledgement. The purpose of affidavit of admission of paternity is for the support and succession only, and it does not automatically entitle the illegitimate child to use the surname of his father.   Born from March 19, 2004 up to present: According to Republic Act No. 9255, illegitimate children shall shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to child support from the father.  Illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if the paternity is established by any of the following: filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register - Certificate of Live Birth or Municipal Form No. 102; when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made and duly signed by the father; any other means of establishing paternity as allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. For those born from August 3, 1988 to March 18, 2004, the rules of RA 9255 stated above cannot be used by the child until after a court decision.  So what is the right and legal process for an illegitimate child to use his or her father's surname?  Terms to Remember:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) - for children born in the Philippines Report of Birth (ROB) - for children born outside the Philippines Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) - Philippine embassies , missions , consulates general.   What to File? The following documents shall be filed at the LCRO or PFSP for registration:  Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)/Report of Birth (ROB) if available Affidavit of Admission of Paternity Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)   Who may file? The following persons are authorized to file at the LCRO or PFSP:  The father, mother, the person himself , if of age, or the guardian,  may file the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity. The father , mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian , may file the AUSF. The father shall personally file the PHI, if  the proof of filiation is through a PHI, at the  LCRO/PFSP for registration. The mother, the person himself, if of age, or the guardian, may file the PHI if the father is already deceased. The PHI can be accepted provided there are supporting documents to prove filiation.   Where to register?  For births that occur in the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of birth. For births that occur within or outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed outside the Philippines shall be registered at the PFSP of the country of residence, or where there is none, to the PFSP of the country nearest the place of residence of the party concerned. For births that occur outside the Philippines, the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI or AUSF executed in the Philippines shall be registered at the LCRO of the place of execution.    When to Register?   The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI,  or the AUSF shall be registered within twenty (20) days from the date of execution, otherwise, the rules on late registration of birth will apply.   How to Register?  The City/Municipal Civil Registrar (C/MCR) or the Consul General (CG) shall accept and examine the completeness and correctness of entries in the COLB/ROB, and the supporting documents . If there are inconsistencies, the C/MCR or Consul General will not accept the documents for registration. The C/MCR or the CG shall record the entries of the COLB/ROB in the Register of Births, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, PHI and the AUSF in the Register of Legal Instruments. The C/MCR or the CG shall annotate the COLB/ROB and enter the annotation on the  Remarks portion of the Register of Births. The C/MCR or the CG shall distribute the annotated COLB/ROB, registered  Affidavit  of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, or PHI including any supporting document as follows:  first copy to the CRG; second copy to the LCRO/PFSP where the event was registered; third copy to the registrant/owner of the document; fourth copy shall be retained for filing by the LCRO/PFSP. The C/MCR or the CG shall issue certified copies of COLB/ROB with annotations and certified copies of the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity, AUSF, and PHI.  Conditions to Remember: As a rule, an illegitimate child not acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the mother. Illegitimate child acknowledged by the father shall  use the surname of the mother if no AUSF is executed. An illegitimate child aged 0-6 years  old acknowledged  by the father shall  use the surname of the father, if the mother or the guardian , in the absence of the mother , executes the AUSF. An illegitimate child aged 7 to 17 years old acknowledged by the father shall use the surname of the father if the child executes an AUSF fully aware of  its consequence  as attested  by the  mother or guardian. Upon reaching the age of majority, an illegitimate child acknowledged by the  father shall use the surname of his father  provided that  he executes an AUSF without need of any attestation.

source: Philippine Statistics Authority, ABS-CBN




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