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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Civil Registrar General?

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

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