how can a minor get passport if both parents are dead or not available

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General Requirements:

Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)
Personal appearance of the minor applicant
Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
Original Birth Certificate of minor in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO is required if minor was born abroad.
Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time andrenewal applicant) such as School ID or Form 137 with readable dry seal
For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child is not in school, is required
Marriage Certificate of minor's parents duly authenticated by NSO
Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent to travel from either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / from mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor
Photocopy of valid passport of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) or identification documents (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)
Additional Requirements:
If minor is not traveling with either parent or alone

Personal appearance of the mother is required if minor applicant is an illegitimate child.
Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion and relationship to the minor. If minor will be traveling alone, ASC must be executed by either parent, stating that his/her child will be traveling alone. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.
Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance
There is no need to secure a DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has parents who are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent's visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card which serves as proof that he / she is living with parents abroad.
If both parents are abroad:

Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General). If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC
Special Power of Attorney (SPA) with an attached photocopy of either parent's valid passport (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) authorizing a representative in assisting the child to apply for a passport. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the SPA.
Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance
There is no need to secure a DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has parents who are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent's visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa /pass / identification card which serves as proof that he / she is living with parents abroad.
Proper ID of the duly authorized representative (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)
If minor is legitimated by subsequent marriage of parents:

Authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO must include annotation regarding new status as legitimated and the full name of the child
If minor is illegitimate but acknowledged by father:

Birth certificate from NSO reflecting surname of father with Affidavit ofAcknowledgement and Consent to use the surname of father
Foundling:

Certificate of foundling authenticated by NSO
DSWD Clearance
Passport of the person who found the applicant
Letter of authority or endorsement from DSWD for the issuance of passport
Orphaned minor applicant:

Authenticated Death Certificates of parents from NSO
Court order awarding guardianship of the orphaned minor applicant or substitute parental authority under Article 214 & 216 of the Family Code
DSWD Clearance
Abandoned minor applicant:

Court order awarding guardianship of the abandoned minor applicant or substitute parental authority
DSWD Travel Clearance
Legally adopted:

Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of NSO Birth Certificate before adoption
Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of the NSO amended Birth Certificate after adoption
Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court Decision or Order on Adoption and Certificate of Finality
DSWD clearance for minor applicant, if traveling with the person other thanthe adopting parents
In case the applicant is for adoption by foreign parents:

Certified True Copy of the Court Decree of Abandonment of Child
DSWD Travel ClearanceNSO Death Certificate of the child's parents or the Deed of Voluntary Commitment executed after the birth of the child
Endorsement of child to the Intercountry Adoption Board by the DSWD
Authenticated Birth or Foundling Certificate
Minor applicant whose parents are annulled / divorced:

Court order awarding guardianship of the minor applicant or substitute parental authority
DSWD Travel Clearance
NSO Marriage Certificate with annotation on nullity or annulment decree
Minor applicant whose mother is likewise a minor:

Personal appearance of mother and maternal grandparent/s
NSO Birth Certificate of minor applicant and mother
Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the maternal grandparent/s indicating the name of the traveling companion
DSWD Clearance if minor will be traveling with the person other than the maternal grandparent/s
Proof of identity of mother and maternal grandparent/s (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)
For Muslim Applicants (same general requirements stated above)
For late registered Muslim applicants:

Certificate of Tribal Affiliation from the National Commission on MuslimFilipinos (NCMF)
For converts who would like to use their Muslim name:

Annotated Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) bearing the Muslim name
National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) or Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) Certificate of Conversion

Advocate Siddhant Sharma LawRato