BONTOC, Mountain Province – The municipal government, through the Municipal Civil Registrar Office (MCRO), will issue copies of civil registry documents for free on scheduled dates.
Municipal Civil Registrar Valentina Domaoa said that documents that will be issued for free are local birth, marriage, and death certificates.
The free issuance of civil registry documents to the constituents of barangays Alab Oriente, Alab Proper, Balili, and Gonogon is on February 25, 2025; barangays Bontoc Ili, Caluttit, Poblacion, and Samoki is on February 26; barangays Dalican, Guina-ang, Mainit, and Maligcong is on February 27; and barangays Bayyo, Can-eo, Talubin, and Tocucan is on February 28.
She added that the free issuance of civil registry documents shall still comply with the guidelines by Republic Act No. 10173 or the DPA of 2012. Domaoa also reminded the public of their responsibility to register vital life events, adding their office is open to provide assistance for those needing to correct discrepancies in their civil registry documents.
Individuals who want to avail copies of local birth, marriage, and death certificates for free are advised to visit the MCRO on the said dates. The MCRO is located at the Left Wing, First Floor of the Bontoc Municipal Capitol and is open from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., excluding Non –Working Holidays.
Domaoa clarified that those who request the documents before or after the scheduled dates will pay the regular fees.
Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., encouraged the public to take advantage of the free issuance of local civil registry documents that may be used in applying for a job, enrolling in school, or for personal files.
This initiative is part of the observance of Civil Registration Month, celebrated every February under Proclamation No. 682. The theme for the 35th Civil Registration Month is “Building a Resilient, Agile, and Future-fit Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System.” By Alpine L. Killa-Malwagay
