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    Father's Surname Used by Illegitimate Child

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    An illegitimate child's surname is generally the mother's, but the child can optionally take the father's surname if he recognizes the child in one of three ways: by acknowledging paternity on the birth record; through a public document admission; or a private handwritten admission.

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    An illegitimate child's surname is generally the mother's, but the child can optionally take the father's surname if he recognizes the child in one of three ways: by acknowledging paternity on the birth record; through a public document admission; or a private handwritten admission.

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    An illegitimate child's surname is generally the mother's, but the child can optionally take the father's surname if he recognizes the child in one of three ways: by acknowledging paternity on the birth record; through a public document admission; or a private handwritten admission.

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    Father's Surname Used by Illegitimate Child

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    RS Suyosa
    An illegitimate child's surname is generally the mother's, but the child can optionally take the father's surname if he recognizes the child in one of three ways: by acknowledging paternity on the birth record; through a public document admission; or a private handwritten admission.

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    HOW DOES AN ILLEGITIMATE CHILD CHANGE HIS/HER

    SURNAME THAT OF HIS/HER FATHER


    ( based on R.A.9255 and its IRR )
    GENERAL RULE:
     An illegitimate child shall use the surname of his/her mother

    EXCEPTION:
     An illegitimate is given the OPTION to use his/her father’s surname if the
    latter recognizes him/her in the manner laid down by law
    o Expressly recognized through the record of birth in the civil register
    o Admission in a public document
    o Admission in a private handwritten instrument made by the father

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