Republic Act No. 9048
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According to Republic Act No. 9048, who is authorized to correct a clerical or typographical error in an entry or change of first name without a judicial order?

  • Local Mayor
  • Congress of the Philippines
  • Consul General
  • City or Municipal Civil Registrar (correct)
  • What type of errors can be corrected without a judicial order according to Republic Act No. 9048?

  • Family Relationship Errors
  • Legal Errors
  • Clerical or Typographical Errors (correct)
  • Historical Errors
  • Who appoints the City or Municipal Civil Registrar as per Republic Act No. 9048?

  • President of the Philippines
  • Department of Justice
  • City or Municipal Mayor (correct)
  • Civil Registry Office
  • What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 9048?

    <p>To authorize changes without a judicial order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Republic Act No. 9048, what does the term 'City or Municipal Civil Registrar' refer to?

    <p>Head of local civil registry office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Republic Act No. 9048, what is required in order to change a first name or nickname?

    <p>Approval by City or Municipal Civil Registrar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as the 'petitioner'?

    <p>A natural person with a direct and personal interest in correcting errors in the civil register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'clerical or typographical error' refer to?

    <p>A mistake committed while performing clerical work that is visible and harmless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Civil Registrar General?

    <p>To administer laws related to civil registration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can a petitioner file a petition if they have migrated within the country?

    <p>In person with the local civil registrar of their new place of residence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may file a petition at a Philippine Consulate if residing in a foreign country?

    <p>Only citizens of the Philippines currently residing or domiciled in foreign countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'first name' refer to according to the text?

    <p>A name or nickname given to a person that may consist of one or more names in addition to middle and last names</p> Signup and view all the answers

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