Birth Registration (PSA Birth Certificate)
Kailan: Within 30 days after birth
Saan: Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) ng city/municipality
Requirements: Certificate of Live Birth (from hospital), valid IDs ng parents, marriage certificate (kung kasal)
Process: Fill out forms, submit documents, bayaran ang fee (~₱200–₱350). PSA birth certificate available after 2–3 months (request via PSAHelpline.ph).
PhilHealth Registration para sa Baby
Kailan: ASAP after birth
Requirements: PSA birth certificate, PhilHealth Member Data Record ng parent
Process: Magpa-add ng dependent sa PhilHealth office o online (PhilHealth). Libre ang coverage ng baby bilang dependent.
SSS Maternity & Child Benefits
Kailan: Within 60 days after birth
Requirements: SSS maternity notification, birth certificate, valid IDs
Process: Mag-file ng maternity benefit claim at child dependent registration sa SSS branch o online (SSS).
Pag-IBIG Fund: Dependent Registration
Kailan: Optional, anytime
Requirements: Birth certificate, Pag-IBIG MID number ng parent
Process: Magpa-update ng dependents sa Pag-IBIG branch o online (Pag-IBIG).
Health Insurance para sa Baby
Public: PhilHealth coverage ay automatic kung dependent
Private: Mag-apply ng health insurance policy para sa baby within 30–60 days para covered agad. Requirements: birth certificate, application form, payment.
Passport Application para sa Baby
Kailan: Anytime after birth certificate release
Requirements: PSA birth certificate, parents’ IDs, marriage certificate (kung kasal)
Process: Mag-book ng appointment sa DFA (passport.gov.ph), fill out forms, personal appearance ng baby at parent.
Vaccination & Well-Baby Checks
Kailan: Simula 1st week, sunod-sunod ayon sa DOH schedule
Process: Magpa-schedule sa barangay health center, pedia clinic, o hospital. Libre ang basic vaccines sa public health centers.
Financial Planning & Savings
Tip: Magbukas ng savings account o educational plan para sa baby. Kailangan ng birth certificate at valid ID ng parent.
Konklusyon
Ang tamang dokumento, maagang registration, at pag-follow sa deadlines ay susi para sa smooth na transition ng baby sa legal at health system ng Pilipinas. Gumamit ng checklist, magtanong sa local offices, at mag-book ng online appointments para mas mabilis ang proseso.

