Tips in Filing Petition for Correction by Virtue of RA 10172

1. Plan ahead. This is necessary especially to those whose place of birth is far from where they are currently residing. Book your trip ahead of time to avail promos or discounts to minimize transportation expenses. Allot enough (or more) time and expect the unexpected because we have to deal with government officials who would sometimes say “Balik na lang kayo bukas, the day after the next, and so on”, like I myself had experienced. It would also be helpful not to file for a petition of correction on ELECTION SEASON and after regular/special holidays for obvious reasons.
   
   
2. Research. I mentioned in my previous post that the provision and implementing rules and regulations of this law did not mention any specific requirements. The statements “At least 2 public or private documents to support your claim”, “Earliest School Record”,
   

RA 10172 and My (Mis)adventures (Part 4: The Ordeal )

April 20-21 (Saturday and Sunday)--this was the longest and the most boring weekend for me. That was also the most stressful one because I couldn't help but to think of what would possibly happen to my job. I just had filed for two days leave of absence, and now I had to be absent on Monday, the following week.

April 22nd- Monday.

I was accompanied by my two cousins to go to the Municipal Health Center to have the Municipal Health Officer's (MHO) signature on the “Special Medical Certificate”.