We discuss the legal process for changing one's name in the Philippines. Minor changes like spelling, gender, or date of birth can be done through the local civil registrar under specific laws, but substantial changes to one's full name or surname require going to court and filing a petition. The court will look for valid, compelling reasons to grant the name change, as their goal is to prevent fraud. #NameChange #LegalProcess #CivilRegistration #CourtPetition | Atty. Alman-Najar Namla