Category Archives: Name

When a petition for cancellation or correction of an entry in the civil register involves substantial and controversial alterations including those on citizenship, legitimacy of paternity or filiation, or legitimacy of marriage, a strict compliance with the requirements of Rule 108 of the Rules of Court is mandated.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Erineus

A person can effect a change of name under Rule 103 (CHANGE OF NAME) using valid and meritorious grounds including (a) when the name is ridiculous, dishonorable or extremely difficult to write or pronounce; (b) when the change results as … Continue reading →

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No Law Allows The Change of Entry In The Birth Certificate As To Sex On the Ground of Sex Reassignment

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Erineus

The determination of a person’s sex appearing in his birth certificate is a legal issue and the court must look to the statutes.[21] In this connection, Article 412 of the Civil Code provides: ART. 412. No entry in the civil … Continue reading →

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A Person’s First Name Cannot Be Changed On the Ground of Sex Reassignment

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Erineus

A Person’s First Name Cannot Be Changed On the Ground of Sex Reassignment           Petitioner invoked his sex reassignment as the ground for his petition for change of name and sex. As found by the trial court: Petitioner filed the … Continue reading →

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