The discussion focuses on married women’s legal options for using their maiden or husband’s surname, particularly in passports. With the enactment of the 2024 New Philippine Passport Act, women may now voluntarily revert to their maiden name during passport renewal—a shift from previous restrictions. The change is seen as a step toward gender equality and recognition of women’s identity rights.
| Asset Type: | Audio, Video |
| Collection: | Philippine Commission on Women |
| Subject: | Gender, Gender Mainstreaming, Laws and Policies |
| Publisher: | Philippine Commission on Women |
| Publication Date: | April 25, 2025 |