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Sep 3, 2019 same-sex marriage family code judicial review lgbq supreme court constitutional law

Falcis v. Civil Registrar General: Why the Supreme Court Declined to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking to legalize same-sex marriage in the Philippines, ruling on procedural grounds without deciding the constitutional merits.

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.

Dec 10, 2001 filiation estate administration civil registry illegitimate children evidence

Disputed Birth Records and Filiation in Philippine Estate Administration

A Supreme Court ruling shows why a birth certificate from the local civil registry can be rejected as spurious when it conflicts with the copy kept by the Civil Registrar General.