The Philippines

The following note describes the administrative structure in the Philippines as well as the registration procedure for the Philippine Identification System (Philsys) and the issuance procedure for the personal ID number and the physical and digital Philippine ID card.

The following note describes the registration and issuance procedure for Philippine birth certificates.

The following note describes the registration and issuance procedure for Philippine marriage certificates.

The following note introduces the education system of the Philippines with a special focus on the role of quality assurance and verification possibilities. Additionally a description of regulated professions is presented.

The following note describes the legalisation procedure in the Philippines for documents used abroad.

The following note gives an introduction to the regulation regarding child custody in the Philippines. The note describes the right of custody when a child is born in or out of wedlock and touches upon the deprivation of custody as well as transfer of parental authority.

The following note describes the issuance procedure for Philippine passports.