Want to legally change your first name? PSA explains who can file and how

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The viral rise of “Sharmaine” may have started as a joke on TikTok, but it has also prompted many Filipinos to ask a serious question about whether someone can legally change the first name on their birth certificate. The answer: Yes, but only under specific circumstances and through a legal process laid down by law. As online discussions surrounding the fictional orange named “Sharmaine” continue to spread across social media, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reminded the public that Republic Act No. 9048 allows qualified individuals to file a petition to change their first name, […]... Keep on reading: Want to legally change your first name? PSA explains who can file and how