Citizenship Flashcards

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Manner of acquisition of citizenship

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Who are citizens of the Philippines?

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Difference: natural born and naturalized citizens

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How did the principle of jus sanguinis in the Philippine Constitution evolve?

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Uy-Belleza v. Civil Registrar of Tacloban

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An illegitimate child born of a Filipino mother and Chinese father in 1942 did not need to elect Philippine citizenship in order to be considered a natural born Filipino citizen. The requirements of electing PH citizenship only applies to legitimate children.

In other words, petitioenr is a Filipino since birth without having to elect PH citizenship when she reached the age of majority.Her petition for correction of entry in birth certificate to reflect her mother’s citizenship should be granted.

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Who are public officers that must be natural-born citizens accordign to the 1987 Constitution?

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GDV: Members of lower courts also need natural-born citizenship
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What is naturalization?

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Ho Ching Yi v. Republic

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Effect of marriage on PH Citizenship

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Difference: dual citizenship vs. dual allegiance

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Who may have dual citizenship?

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Modes of reacquisition of PH citizenship under CA No. 63

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Naturalization as a mode of re-acquiring PH citizenship

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Repatriation as a mode of reacquisition of PH citizenship

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16
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RA 8171 vs RA 9225

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17
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Consider this: A was born to a Filipino father and an American mother. Her mother requested confirmation of A’s citizenship from the US Consular Service.

Should A be considered a dual citizen by naturalization?

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Will reacquisition of PH citizenship under RA 9225 benefit a foreigner spouse, and children?

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As to the spouse, no. RA 9225 does not provide that the wife of a PH citizen who reacquired his citizenship will also become a PH citizen.

As to children, only those who are unmarried and below 18 years old may be considered to have acquired PH citizenship automatically.

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Requirement of a dual citizen for filing a COC

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RA 9225 requires that the candidate must execute an affidavit renouncing his foreign citizenship.