Senate probe on fake birth certificates pushed in Manila


Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. - Photo: Philippine Daily Inquirer File

MANILA: A parallel investigation into the proliferation of fake birth certificates and abuse of the late birth registration system in the country has been sought in the Senate.

The probe is proposed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (pic) through Senate Resolution No 1053 he filed early this week.

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