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Church bells are ringing, doves are flying, guests are getting excited, the bride looks perfectly dashing on her gown, groom stands tall and proud as he watches his bride walks down the isle, and then the exchange of "I Do's".  But those are just part of the process. The wedding ceremony is only just like the cherry on top of a pie. The real deal is in its sweet filling, the marriage certificate. A marriage certificate is an official document validating the marriage of two people.  It is issued by the government and can be used in various purposes, such as evidence on issues pertaining to the legitimacy of a child, proof that a woman has already changed her family name due to marriage and other legal transactions. So enough with my intro and here's the procedure and requirements to request for a Marriage Certificate. First, go to your Local Civil Registrar located in your Municipal Hall or City Hall. Present at least one valid ID. If it is not available, you...

A birth certificate is one of the vital identity documents here in the Philippines. It identifies a complete personal information of an individual such as name, date and place of birth, residency, and parents.  Requirements/Procedures: Go to your Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and ask where to request a birth certificate. Make sure you have at least one valid ID to verify your identity.  Listed below are considered valid IDs here in the Philippines: - Company ID (make sure it has a signature of the employer or authorized representative); - Postal ID; - Students ID (you can use your library card if you have, signed by the school authority); - Senior Citizens ID; - Driver’s license; - NBI Clearance - PNP clearance; - Passport; - SSS ID; - GSIS ID; - Integrated Bar of the Philippine (IBP) ID; - Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) license. Ask for a Birth Certificate Request Form from any issuing officer and fill in the following information: -Name (i...

A community tax certificate (or also known as residence certificate) is a legal form of identification document of a person who is residing here in the Philippines, just like a driver's license and a passport. A community tax is levied by municipalities or cities and it is deputized to its barangay sectors in accordance to the provisions of existing laws. Who are subject to a community tax? As stated in Art. VI sections 157 of RA 7160, the individuals liable to a community tax are those inhabitants of the Philippines aged 18 years old and above who: 1. has been regularly employed on a wage or salary basis for at least thirty (30) consecutive working days during any calendar year; or2. who is engaged in business or occupation; or3. who owns real property with an aggregate assessed value of P1,000.00 or more; or4. who is required by law to file an income tax return The above mentioned individuals shall pay an annual additional tax of P5.00 and an annual additional tax P...

Below are the simple steps on how to get a Community Tax Cetificate or Sedula: 1. Go to your local government offices, barangay office, municipal hall or city hall.  Please take note that CTC can only be issued where your residence is actually located; or in case of a company, it is in the place where the principal office of the juridical entity is located.  For example Juan wants to get a CTC in Town A. But his actual residence is in Town B, then the issuing officer would not allow or issue such CTC since he's not a resident in Town A. 2. Approach the window/cashier who issues CTC and ask for the CTC application slip. 3. Fill out the application slip with the following information: Full name (Last Name, First Name and Middle Name/MI) Address Citizenship Civil status *Profession/Occupation/Business **TIN (tax identification number) Date and place of birth Height Weight * If you're working or engaged in business, they would ask how much is your monthly...

What is a Police Clearance? Have you ever been wondering why employers will always require this document when hiring new employees? It's because companies just want to make a background check whether or not one has committed a criminal record such as arrest, criminal proceedings or conviction. This document will serve as an assurance that the new employee they're hiring is free from any criminal liabilities. So how to get a police clearance here in the Philippines? First, you have to secure the following documentary requirements before going to your local police station: Two pieces of 2×2 ID picture; Note: There are some police stations which no longer require for an ID picture because they are the ones who will take a picture of you at their office, make some minor editing in their computer, attach it right away to the certificate, and then print. So make sure you look good and presentable when you go there because you might have no time anymore to make a retouc...

INHERENT POWERS OF THE STATE POLICE POWER Buck v. Bell, 274 U. S. 200 Ermita-Malate Hotel and Motel Operators v. City of Manila, July 31, 1967 Taxicab Operators v. Board of Transportation, 119 SCRA 597 Republic v. Meralco, G.R. No. 141314, Nov. 15, 2002 Ichong v. Hernandez, 101 Phil. 1155 Lim v. Pacquing , 240 SCRA 649 Lutz v. Araneta , 98 Phil. 148 Magtajas v. Pryce Properties, 234 SCRA 255 Miners Association v. Factoran , 240 SCRA 100 Pollution Adjudication Board v. CA, 195 SCRA 112 Tablarin v. Gutierrez, 152 SCRA 730 Tio v. Videogram Regulatory Board, 151 SCRA 208 Ynot v. IAC, 148 SCRA 659 Lozano v. Martinez, 146 SCRA 323 Bunting v. State of Oregon, 243 U. S. 426 MMDA v. Bel-Air Village Assn., March 27, 2000 EMINENT DOMAIN Assn. of Small Landowners v. Sec. of Agrarian Reform, 175 SCRA 343 Roxas & Co. v. CA, 321 SCRA 106 Belen v. CA, 195 SCRA 59 Manosca v. CA, Jan. 29, 1996 De Knecht v. Bautista, 100 SCRA 660 Rep...