Question

III. PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Topic: C. Domicile, Residence (Civil Code, arts. 50-51)

1. Jazmine, a Filipino citizen, has been living and working in the United States for the past 10 years. She recently acquired U.S. citizenship and intends to permanently reside there. However, she wishes to establish legal ties with her family in the Philippines and, if possible, maintain her Philippine citizenship as well. Discuss the legal implications of Jazmine's situation with regards to domicile and residence under the Civil Code.

2. Antonio, a Filipino seafarer, has been working on foreign vessels for the past 5 years. He spends around 9 months each year working on the high seas and the remaining 3 months in his family's ancestral home in the Philippines. He is unsure about his legal domicile and residence due to his work arrangement. Based on the provisions of the Civil Code, analyze Antonio's situation and determine his domicile and residence.

3. Clarissa, a Filipino citizen, has been living and working in a foreign country as an overseas worker for the past 15 years. She visits her family in the Philippines once every two years for a short vacation. Despite her long absence, she maintains strong ties to her family, owns properties in the Philippines, and intends to retire there in the future. Assess the legal implications of Clarissa's situation in relation to domicile and residence as stipulated in the Civil Code.