Bureau of Immigration(BI)

Hi, I would like to request a copy of my oath of allegiance because I unfortunately lost it. I did my oath taking here in Geneva, Switzerland and the Philippine Embassy directed me to contact your office. Thank you!

September 22, 2023

Dear Avon Mica,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 20, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Oath of allegiance.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we would need for you to personally file and request for a copy of your CERTIFICATE OF OATH OF ALLEGIANCE at BI Main Office. CERTIFICATE OF OATH OF ALLEGIANCE consist of personal information that is protected under the Data Privacy Act 2012, comprehensive and strict privacy legislation “to protect the fundamental human right of privacy, of communication while ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and growth.” Other ways are to authorize someone with Special Power of Attorney or with court order.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to the BI Commissioner, NORMAN G. TANSINGCO, Bureau of Immigration, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer

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Dear Ma'am, Sir,

Thank you very much for your reply.

We are currently living in Geneva, Switzerland and might not go back to the Philippines for a couple of months/years. We need the document for my passport renewal and report of birth for my daughters. Is there a way you can provide a copy without going to the Main Office?

Many thanks in advance.

Best regards,
Mica Pacis