How to file a report of birth for a Filipino born abroad: a step-by-step guide

By Joyce | June 15, 2026 |

Every year, tens of thousands of Filipino children are born outside the Philippines — to OFW parents working abroad, to Filipino-foreign couples, to dual citizens living overseas. These children are Filipino citizens by blood, from the moment of birth. But unless their birth is formally reported to the Philippine government through the correct legal channel,…

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