Due to her unique name, an alleged fast-food crew couldn’t take the teacher’s board exam
UNIQUE NAME – A woman who allegedly couldn’t take the Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) due to her name being similar to a fast-food chain is currently gaining attention online.
In a post on X by @skylinescotty, the woman can be seen working at a fast-food chain with the name ‘Jolivie’ displayed. However, it is claimed that her birth certificate actually bears the name ‘Jollibee,’ and she uses ‘Jolivie’ in her school records.
Because of this, there seems to be an issue with her name as what appears on her public documents differs from what she is accustomed to in her school records. Various reactions have emerged from netizens regarding the said post.
According to one netizen, the parents are somewhat responsible and should be blamed for naming her with a complicated, unserious, and excessively corny name. Another netizen finds it puzzling why she consistently used “Jolivie” despite the one appearing on her birth certificate being ‘Jollibee.’ A netizen contemplates that there should be a law to prevent parents from naming a child something that could cause discomfort.
Meanwhile, changing your name in the Philippines is a legal process that can be undertaken for either your first name or family name. The importance of such a change is multifaceted, carrying personal, social, and legal implications.
To alter your first name, you need to be at least 18 years old and meet specific criteria, such as your current name inviting ridicule or being challenging to pronounce. Required documents include an affidavit, clearances, baptismal and birth certificates, school records, employment certificates, and valid IDs. The application is submitted to the Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO), with a waiting period of one to four months for the petition to be granted.
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