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Birth certificates are vital documents that serve as proof of one's identity and birth details. In the Philippines, you may encounter two types of birth certificates: PSA (Philippines Statistics Authority) and Local Civil Registry birth certificates. In this article, we will explore the distinctions between these two types of birth certificates, when each is used or required, and how to obtain copies of both. Before we delve into the differences, let us understand what each type of birth certificate represents: a. Local Civil Registry Birth Certificate: A local civil registry birth certificate is issued by the Local Civil Registrar's office of the city or municipality where a person was born. It contains essential birth information such as the person's name, date of birth, place of birth, parents' names, and other relevant details. Local civil registry birth certificates are typically accessible to the person or their immediate family through the LCR's office. b. P