What is the procedure in filing the application for recognition?
The Filipino parent or any of his Filipino parents must file a petition by way of letter request addressed to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration of his/her child stating therein the basis for said request. All documents to support your application must be properly authenticated. Sworn statements and affidavits must be notarized. Duly accomplished application form together with the supporting documents should be submitted to window one (1) located at the ground floor, main building of the Bureau of Immigration or at the Makati Extension Office. An Order of Recognition of Philippine citizenship issued by the Commissioner is subject to the affirmation, upon review, by the Secretary of Justice. Upon affirmation of the Secretary of Justice, the Bureau of Immigration will issue to the applicant an Identification Certificate as Filipino citizen.
