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This section describes repositories other than the | This section describes repositories other than the FamilySearch Library that can help you in your research. The FamilySearch Library has copies of many but not all of the records at these archives. | ||
Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. When you need the address of a library or archive, return to this section. | Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. When you need the address of a library or archive, return to this section. | ||
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'''The National Census and Statistics Office (NCSO).''' The National Census and Statistics Office has the major civil records after 1932 and is currently responsible for all civil registration. Unfortunately, most documents from 1932 to 1945 were destroyed in World War II. Prior to 1974 the office was known as the Bureau of Census and Statistics. | '''The National Census and Statistics Office (NCSO).''' The National Census and Statistics Office has the major civil records after 1932 and is currently responsible for all civil registration. Unfortunately, most documents from 1932 to 1945 were destroyed in World War II. Prior to 1974 the office was known as the Bureau of Census and Statistics. | ||
Most vital records should be available at the | Most vital records should be available at the FamilySearch Library and Family History Centers. The microfilmed records include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage contracts, and notarial records. | ||
Employees of the Philippine National Census and Statistics Office will answer questions. Send family history inquiries to: | Employees of the Philippine National Census and Statistics Office will answer questions. Send family history inquiries to: | ||
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'''Tanggapan Sa Pamamahala Ng Mga Kasulatan At Sinupan (Records Management and Archives Office).''' The Archive Division of the Records Management and Archives Office (Bureau of Records Management) has approximately 11,000,000 documents from the Spanish colonization period (1552–1898) and a few records from the American occupation period (1898–1946). Unfortunately, thousands of documents have been lost due to careless handling, deliberate destruction, and natural deterioration caused by termites, mold, and moisture. | '''Tanggapan Sa Pamamahala Ng Mga Kasulatan At Sinupan (Records Management and Archives Office).''' The Archive Division of the Records Management and Archives Office (Bureau of Records Management) has approximately 11,000,000 documents from the Spanish colonization period (1552–1898) and a few records from the American occupation period (1898–1946). Unfortunately, thousands of documents have been lost due to careless handling, deliberate destruction, and natural deterioration caused by termites, mold, and moisture. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has filmed the most important genealogical records from this collection, including: | ||
*Cemetery records (''cementerios''). | *Cemetery records (''cementerios''). | ||
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*Philippines Genealogy Web Project. | *Philippines Genealogy Web Project. | ||
* | *FamilySearch Library home page. | ||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
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