Hello po Atty. I am 20 years old. Both my parents are Filipino citizens and I was born in Japan. My problem is that I have no birth certificate here in the Philippines.   I am using my birth certificate coming from Japan which does not contain my father’s name. Currently, I am using my mother’s surname and… Read More »

Hi attorney. I just read your response about last name amendment of a child whose parents aren’t married. You mentioned that: “The entries of the birth certificate may be amended to the effect that the surnames of the said child may be changed to that of their mother but only with the lawful order of the Court. The… Read More »

Dear Atty. Wong, I bought a one bed room condominium in Paranaque City, Philippines in May 2010 covered by Reservation Agreement.   I am paying it on installment since May 2010 and on October 2011 I sign the Contract to Sell.   In June 2013 this property was ready for turnover and should be transferred to my name once I got… Read More »