The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has updated their policy for passport renewal for married women. As per implementation of the New Philippine Passport Act, married women renewing passports may now voluntarily revert to their maiden names. For married women who will avail of the voluntary reversion, a duly notarized affidavit will also be accepted. Furthermore, a married woman who has used her husband’s surname in her passport or travel document may revert to her maiden name only once, following the dissolution of a subsisting marriage. Read more in our articles including "DFA updates passport renewal policy for married women" and "ASUS launches Vivobook 14, Vivobook 15".
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has updated their policy for passport renewal for married women. As per implementation of the New Philippine Passport Act, married women renewing passports may now voluntarily revert to their maiden names.
For married women who will avail of the voluntary reversion, a duly notarized affidavit will also be accepted. Furthermore, a married woman who has used her husband’s surname in her passport or travel document may revert to her maiden name only once, following the dissolution of a subsisting marriage.
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