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An Affidavit of Paternity is a crucial legal instrument in the Philippines used to formally establish and document a father's recognition of his biological child. This document becomes necessary in various situations, such as when the father's name is not included on the birth certificate, when seeking to amend civil registry records, or when establishing rights and obligations related to support and inheritance. The affidavit must be executed in accordance with Philippine law, particularly the Family Code and Civil Register Law, and requires notarization to be legally binding. It typically includes detailed information about the father, child, and mother, circumstances of birth, and explicit acknowledgment of paternity. This document can have significant legal implications for all parties involved, affecting matters such as parental rights, support obligations, and inheritance rights.

1. Title and Jurisdiction: States that this is an Affidavit of Paternity and identifies the jurisdiction where it is being executed

2. Affiant Information: Complete identification of the father making the declaration, including full name, age, citizenship, civil status, and current address

3. Child Information: Complete details of the child including full name, date and place of birth, and current address if different from the father

4. Mother Information: Identity and details of the child's mother, including full name, age, citizenship, and current address

5. Declaration of Paternity: Clear and unequivocal statement acknowledging paternity of the child

6. Circumstances of Birth: Brief description of the circumstances surrounding the child's birth and the relationship between the parents at the time

7. Purpose of Affidavit: Statement of the purpose for executing the affidavit (e.g., birth certificate amendment, recognition of rights)

8. Oath and Verification: Sworn statement affirming the truth of the contents and signature line

9. Notarial Section: Space for notary public's authentication of the document