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A Personal Reference Letter is a crucial document in the Philippines used to provide character testimony for various personal and professional purposes. It is commonly requested for job applications, academic admissions, visa applications, housing applications, or other situations where character verification is needed. The document must comply with Philippine legislation, particularly the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and relevant Civil Code provisions. The letter typically includes information about the relationship between the reference provider and the subject, specific examples of character traits, capabilities, and achievements, and a clear recommendation statement. The reference provider must be someone who can speak credibly about the subject's character, such as a former employer, teacher, community leader, or long-term associate, and must write the letter in good faith with factual, verifiable information.

1. Letter Header: Current date, recipient's name and address (if known), and formal letter formatting

2. Salutation: Proper greeting to the recipient, either specific name or general (e.g., 'To Whom It May Concern')

3. Introduction: Writer's identification, relationship to the subject, and purpose of the letter

4. Length of Relationship: Duration and context of how the writer knows the subject

5. Character Assessment: Specific examples and observations of the subject's positive qualities and character traits

6. Closing Statement: Strong recommendation and willingness to be contacted for further information

7. Sign-off: Professional closure, writer's signature, name, title, and contact information