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Who are considered natural-born citizens of the Philippines?
Who are considered natural-born citizens of the Philippines?
- Those who are naturalized in accordance with law
- Those who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
- Citizens born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers
- Citizens from birth without having to perform any act to acquire Philippine citizenship (correct)
According to the Constitution, who can lose or reacquire their Philippine citizenship?
According to the Constitution, who can lose or reacquire their Philippine citizenship?
- Citizens born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers
- Citizens in accordance with law (correct)
- Citizens who marry aliens
- Natural-born citizens
What type of citizens are those who marry aliens according to the Constitution?
What type of citizens are those who marry aliens according to the Constitution?
- Citizens who marry aliens shall retain their citizenship (correct)
- Citizens who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the Constitution
- Natural-born citizens
- Those who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
What is considered inimical to the national interest according to the Constitution?
What is considered inimical to the national interest according to the Constitution?
Which group of people can be considered natural-born citizens under certain conditions according to the Constitution?
Which group of people can be considered natural-born citizens under certain conditions according to the Constitution?
Which individuals are explicitly NOT mentioned as citizens of the Philippines according to the Constitution?
Which individuals are explicitly NOT mentioned as citizens of the Philippines according to the Constitution?
'Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.' Which provision in the Constitution explicitly states this definition?
'Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.' Which provision in the Constitution explicitly states this definition?
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Natural-born citizen (Philippines)
Natural-born citizen (Philippines)
A citizen of the Philippines from birth, without needing any action to gain citizenship.
Citizenship loss (Philippines)
Citizenship loss (Philippines)
Citizens can lose citizenship under specific laws.
Citizens marrying aliens (Philippines)
Citizens marrying aliens (Philippines)
Citizens who marry aliens retain their citizenship.
Dual allegiance
Dual allegiance
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Specific birth condition (citizenship)
Specific birth condition (citizenship)
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Post-1973 birth (Philippine citizenship)
Post-1973 birth (Philippine citizenship)
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Constitutional citizenship provision
Constitutional citizenship provision
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Study Notes
Natural-Born Citizens of the Philippines
- Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.
Loss and Reacquisition of Citizenship
- The Constitution outlines who can lose or reacquire their Philippine citizenship.
Citizenship and Marriage
- Those who marry aliens are considered naturalized citizens according to the Constitution.
Inimical to National Interest
- Acts considered inimical to the national interest are outlined in the Constitution.
Conditional Citizenship
- Foundlings, under certain conditions, can be considered natural-born citizens according to the Constitution.
Non-Citizens
- Foreigners are not explicitly mentioned as citizens of the Philippines according to the Constitution.
Constitutional Definition
- The definition of natural-born citizens is explicitly stated in the Constitution, outlining their status from birth without the need for further action.
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Test your knowledge on Article IV of the Philippine Constitution which discusses citizenship. Learn about the criteria for citizenship in the Philippines such as being born to Filipino parents, electing Philippine citizenship, and naturalization.
