HOW RELIABLE IS PHILPOST?

Ever mail a letter or package to the Philippines? What was the outcome? For most it's a bad experience. I have mailed letter's and cards myself and it was hit or miss. Sometimes the letter would arrive, but up to 2 months later.  Other times no show. I have noticed that most Filipino's don't even know their own address. Try and ask someone one day and see what answer you get. Most will give you some type of landmark, such as; the house on the hill or the brown house. In Provinces no one has a mail box, and they certainly will not offer door to door delivery.




There are postal codes but as far as lot or building numbers, a lot of places do not have them. Another big problem is in house corruption. The postal workers are the main culprits in theft. It seems upper management does not keep an eye on employees, or don't really care at all, even if aware of it. If you go to a local post office yourself to pick up mail be aware that some clerks might ask for money claiming a tax or unpaid fee of some sort. This is illegal, there should not be any additional fee's. If some merchandise is shipped in some cases there might be custom fee's.

 It's not to say never use their postal system, but just be aware of the possible problems and expect your letter may never reach its destination. Never send expensive items or money.
For years pen pals would exchange letters back and fourth. This is how some lover's communicated before computers. They must of gotten letters but how many were lost in transit? Most people are shying away from snail mail these days. As for me its email or video chat. If I want to send something I do the balikbayan box.

HOW TO CLAIM CITIZENSHIP FOR BABIES BORN IN THE PHILIPPINES

The simplest and least expensive way to obtain birthright citizenship for a child born abroad is by reporting the birth to the nearest U.S. consulate general or embassy. Filing a report of birth abroad results in the issuance of an U.S. birth certificate accepted on all accounts as a rightful and legal proof of citizenship. For a child born in the Philippines to an U.S. father, the application must be made at the Embassy of the United States in Manila. Reporting a birth must be made before the child's eighteenth birthday and should be done as soon after the birth as possible t 

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   Acquire the application forms and document checklist. You cannot schedule an appointment until all application forms and documents are submitted and reviewed. The U.S. Embassy in Manila offers home delivery of all application materials, instructions and check lists. Call the ACS Air21 FedEx Courier (partnered with the U.S. Embassy) to receive forms by mail as well as to schedule a pick up and drop off of your completed forms at the embassy. If you prefer, you can obtain the forms in person at the embassy (7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the American Citizen Services window) or by downloading the DS-2029 form online.
   ACS-Air21 FedEx Courier
   (63-2) 879-4747

   
   

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     Gather the required documentation to accompany the application form. All documents must be original copies or certified by the seal of a notary. All documents not originally in English must be accompanied by a notarized translation. Documents include: the child's Philippine birth certificate, evidence of the father's U.S. citizenship (his passport, birth certificate or naturalization certificate) and marriage certificate of the parents.
     If the child is born outside of wedlock, the father's parentage must be legitimized by either providing a written sworn oath of parentage, financial support, proof of residence in an U.S. state and possibly a court ruling establishing parentage and a DNA test. If any excess documentation or procedure is required, you will be informed by the U.S. embassy before you attend the appointment.  
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     Submit the application form and all required supporting documents to the U.S. Embassy via mail or courier as mentioned above in step one. If submitting the application by mail rather than scheduled courier, submit the completed packet to:
     Citizenship and Passport Unit
     American Citizen Services, Consular Section
     U.S. Embassy
     201 Roxas Boulevard
     Manila
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     Wait for the embassy to receive and review your application. You will be notified via telephone of the possible dates and times to schedule your appointment. If there are any additional documents required, you will be notified at this time.
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     Attend the appointment. You must arrive 30 minutes before your appointed time to clear embassy security. At the appointment you must pay the $100 application fee in U.S. dollars or the local currency equivalent in cash or credit card only. The child must be present at the appointment as well as one of the parents (both parents present is ideal) for the application to be final. If the application is approved, you can immediately apply for the child's U.S. passport.

CRBA = Consular Report of Birth Abroad 
Bring proof of US Citizenship (parent).
Provide proof of relationship before baby was born (PICTURES)
Proof of physical presence of same location during child's conception. (PASSPORT ENTRY/EXIT STAMPS, RECEIPTS, FLIGHT ITINERARY)
You can apply CRBA and Passport same time.
If born our of wedlock provide proof child is yours.