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Aug 1, 2022 filiation birth certificate correction dna testing rule 108 family code civil registry

Challenging Filiation: Birth Certificate Corrections and DNA Evidence in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court rules filiation cannot be collaterally attacked via Rule 108 birth certificate correction petitions; DNA testing requires prima facie evidence.

Apr 3, 2017 civil law birth certificate correction of entry rule 108 ra 9048 change of name

Correcting Birth Certificate Entries: When to File with the Civil Registrar or the Court

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when birth certificate corrections need administrative filing under RA 9048 versus judicial action under Rule 108.

Aug 12, 2013 civil law inheritance filiation birth certificate rule 108 family law

Affinity vs Consanguinity: Correcting Birth Records and Inheritance Rights in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts handle birth certificate corrections affecting filiation, legitimacy, and inheritance rights under Rule 108.

Dec 8, 2010 civil registry birth certificate correction of entries rule 108 philippine law

Correcting Errors in Your Birth Certificate: A Guide to Philippine Law

Learn how Philippine law handles corrections to birth certificate entries, including the difference between clerical fixes and substantial changes.