PCW issues memo circular on use by married women of maiden name in transactions with financial instutitions
News release from the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) for banks and other financial institutions regarding use by married women of their maiden name in their transactions
(from PCW Facebook Page)
It has come to our attention that some institutions still require married women to use their married name in official documents and transactions, despite the existence of legal provisions granting them the right to use their maiden name.
It has come to our attention that some institutions still require married women to use their married name in official documents and transactions, despite the existence of legal provisions granting them the right to use their maiden name.
Thus, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), as the primary policymaking and coordinating body on women and gender equality concerns, issued PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2023-04 which reminds all banks and financial institutions in the Philippines of the rights of married women to use their maiden name in their transactions.
For further details, please refer to the full memo here: http://bit.ly/pcwmc202304
