July 14, 2024 - The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued a statement today following reports from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) regarding the discovery of nearly 200 falsified birth certificates obtained by Chinese nationals in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur.
The PSA confirmed its cooperation with the NBI, providing all necessary information related to the birth records under investigation. They emphasized that these records originated from the Local Civil Registry Office of Santa Cruz.
The statement also revealed that the PSA had previously recommended an investigation into the Civil Registrar's office, resulting in their removal from duty by the Local Chief Executive.
The PSA assured the public that they are taking proactive measures, including:
- Conducting a thorough investigation
- Collaborating with law enforcement agencies
- Blocking suspicious birth records in their database
- Building cases for possible cancellation of the falsified birth certificates
The PSA is encouraging the public to report any suspected illegal activity involving civil registry documents. They provided contact details for the PSA Civil Registration Service and the Fraud Management Division for reporting or inquiries.