Problems with NSO Birth Certificate: How to Change an Illegitimate Child’s Last Name to Father’s Last Name

Can illegitimate children use their father’s last name?  What are the policies regarding a father’s acknowledgment of his illegitimate child when the child was born on or after August 3, 1988? Sandra was born when both her parents were just fresh out of college.  Her mom, Irene, still lived with her parents while her dad,

Problems with NSO Birth Certificate : Are You a “Baby Boy” or “Baby Girl”?

Us Pinoys have a penchant for naming anything small, cute, and cuddly, Baby, including our children.  We often disregard the fact that these babies will soon grow up to become boys and girls, and eventually, men and women.  Imagine being the Chairman of the Board of a multi-national company and your team calls you “Sir

Problems with NSO Birth Certificate : “I Know My Name Is Pedro.”

What if the first name you have been using all your life is not the name written on your NSO Birth Certificate (now PSA Birth Certificate)?  )?  Is it possible to have such errors corrected?  Let’s find out from “Pedro”. His family and friends have always called him Pedro, “Pete” for short.  In a sea

Problems with NSO Birth Certificate : No First or Last Name in NSO Birth Certificate

What could be more disappointing than finding out that you do not have a first name or last name written on your NSO Birth Certificate (now PSA Birth Certificate)? It could be that your parents were overwhelmed with joy when they first saw you that they failed to tell the nurses your name.  Or maybe

Problems with NSO Birth Certificate : First or Last Name is Blurry or Misspelled

If your first or last names in your NSO Birth Certificate (now PSA Birth Certificate) are blurry or misspelled, its authenticity might be questioned by the office or agency to whom you are submitting it.  This may cause delays and even denials of transactions you are working on and you know how inconvenient that can