NBI uncovers 200 fake birth certs for Chinese nationals

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has uncovered nearly 200 counterfeit birth certificates issued primarily to Chinese nationals by the civil registry in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur between 2018 and 2019.

The investigation revealed that the Filipino-sounding names used in these birth certificates were also fake, making it difficult to locate the holders who are reportedly mostly in Luzon.

The civil registrar who signed these birth certificates has been suspended and the NBI is preparing to file complaints against them.

This discovery is linked to the arrest of a Chinese national at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) office in Davao City for alleged passport law violations, falsification of public documents, and concealing his true name.

Authorities were alerted to the issue by the DFA office after receiving reports of fake documents, including a birth certificate, ID, and driver's license.