Italian gov’t rule omitting middle names of Filipinos in documents sparks protest
04/30/2012Filipinos in Italy are protesting a rule by the Italian government that restricts the use of middle names in documents for Philippine citizens.
The Filipino workers blamed the Philippine Embassy in Italy for the blunder, saying it was the one that requested the Italian government to omit the middle names of registered Filipinos in their records so as not to confuse them with their proper names.
Junn Felix Mendoza Landicho, president of Alliance of Filipinos in Italy, called the rule “oppressive,” saying it has brought them a lot of inconvenience as they had to go through the intricate process of amending their papers, documents, permits, employment contracts, as well as the expected benefits and other claims..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20120430met4.html
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