Civil Registration of Children in the Philippines
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What does RA 9225 allow for illegitimate children?

  • To use the surname of their father without acknowledgment
  • To use a different surname of their choosing
  • To use the surname of their father if acknowledged through AUSF (correct)
  • To use the surname of their mother
  • What is the consequence if an illegitimate child is acknowledged by the father but no AUSF is executed?

  • Choose any surname they prefer
  • Use the surname of the father
  • Use the surname of the mother (correct)
  • Use the father's surname only after reaching adulthood
  • Under what conditions can a 7 to 17-year-old child use the surname of their father if acknowledged?

  • After reaching the age of 18
  • No conditions needed, always uses father's surname
  • Mother or guardian attests to child's awareness (correct)
  • Only if the child attends a formal ceremony
  • What does RA 9858 provide for children born to parents below marrying age?

    <p>Legitimation through subsequent valid marriage of parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions does legitimation take place according to RA 9858?

    <p>By subsequent valid marriage between parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RA 9048 authorize City/Municipal Civil Registrars to do?

    <p>Correct clerical or typographical errors in the civil register without court order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the civil registration system of the Philippines?

    <p>To bring about complete coverage and timely registration of all vital events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a child's birth be registered according to the text?

    <p>Within 30 days after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before August 3, 1988, what determined the family name of an illegitimate child?

    <p>Dependent on the family name of the father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered late registration according to the text?

    <p>Registration outside the reglementary period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From August 3, 1988, what is the surname rule for illegitimate children?

    <p>They carry the surname of the mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in late registration regarding a child's Certificate of Live Birth according to the text?

    <p>The facts in the certificate retroact at the time of birth of the child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    RA 9225 and Illegitimate Children

    • Allows illegitimate children to use the surname of their father if acknowledged.
    • If acknowledgment occurs without an Affidavit to Use Surname of Father (AUSF), the child may face challenges in proving legitimacy for legal purposes.

    Surname Usage for Acknowledged Children

    • A child aged 7 to 17 can adopt the father's surname if he is acknowledged as the biological parent.

    RA 9858 Provisions

    • Provides that children born to parents below the legal marrying age (18) may be legitimated if certain conditions are met.
    • Legitimation occurs if parents subsequently marry, regardless of previous legal status.

    Conditions for Legitimation under RA 9858

    • Parents must enter into a valid marriage for a child born out of wedlock to be legally recognized.

    RA 9048 Authority

    • Authorizes City/Municipal Civil Registrars to correct clerical or typographical errors in civil registry documents without a court order.

    Goal of the Civil Registration System

    • Aims to ensure accurate documentation of vital events such as births, marriages, and deaths, contributing to legal identity and protection of rights.

    Birth Registration Timeline

    • A child's birth should be registered within 30 days after birth to ensure proper documentation.

    Family Name Rule Before August 3, 1988

    • Prior to this date, an illegitimate child’s family name was determined by the mother, which limited the father's recognition.

    Late Registration Definition

    • Late registration refers to the submission of birth registration beyond the 30-day period following the birth.

    Surname Rule After August 3, 1988

    • From this date, illegitimate children can now use their father's surname upon acknowledgment, improving their legal identification.

    Consequences of Late Registration

    • In cases of late registration, a child's Certificate of Live Birth may be marked differently, which can complicate the child's legal recognition.

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    Learn about the registration processes for legitimate and illegitimate children in the civil registration system of the Philippines. Understand the importance of timely registration of vital events like birth, marriage, and death.

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