Philippine Citizenship and Rights Quiz

Citizenship

• A natural-born citizen of the Philippines is one who is a citizen of the Philippines from birth, including those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
• Naturalization is the process by which a foreigner acquires Philippine citizenship

Dual Citizenship

• Dual citizenship, also known as dual nationality, is the status of a person who is a citizen of two countries at the same time
• A Filipino citizen may acquire dual citizenship through naturalization in another country or by being born to parents who are citizens of another country

Rights of Filipino Citizens

• The right to life, liberty, and security of person is guaranteed to all Filipino citizens
• Citizens have the right to freedom of speech, expression, and peaceful assembly
• The right to freedom of religion is guaranteed, and no law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof
• Citizens have the right to petition the government for redress of grievances
• No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
• Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
• The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court

Unofficial Duties of Filipinos

• According to Alex Lacson's book, some of the unofficial duties of Filipinos include:
  • Paying taxes and doing one's share in nation-building
  • Respecting the nation's heritage and cultural traditions
  • Taking care of the environment and natural resources
  • Being honest and law-abiding citizens
  • Being proud of being Filipino and spreading patriotism

Test your knowledge about the Philippine constitution, citizenship laws, dual citizenship, and the rights and duties of Filipino citizens. Explore questions about acquiring and re-acquiring Filipino citizenship, the Philippine flag and Heraldic Code, and Alex Lacson's book on the unofficial duties of Filipinos.