Republic Act No. 9255: An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of their Father

Republic Act No. 9255 allows illegitimate children to use the surname of their father, provided that the father acknowledges paternity through a public document or a private handwritten instrument. This act aims to give legal recognition to the father's role in the child's identity and ensure that the child can carry the father's surname, promoting the child's sense of identity and family connection.