G.R. No. 159966 - Julian Lin Wang vs. Cebu City Civil Registrar

Julian Lin Wang vs. Cebu City Civil Registrar

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Title Supreme Court: Julian Lin Wang vs. Cebu City Civil Registrar

Case: G.R. No. 159966

Decision Date: Mar 30, 2005

A minor petitioned to drop his middle name for convenience and to avoid discrimination in Singapore, but the Supreme Court denied the request, ruling that convenience and foreign customs are insufficient grounds under Philippine law.

change of name

dropping middle name

convenience

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