Question

Question:

Alice, a natural-born Filipino citizen, has been working abroad as an overseas worker for the past ten years. During her employment, she established a residence in a foreign country and has been living there with her husband and children. Recently, Alice decided to return to the Philippines for good and establish a new life here. She wants to know the legal requirements and process she needs to undergo to establish her domicile and residency in the Philippines.

Based on the given scenario, explain the concept of domicile and residency under Philippine law. Discuss the legal requirements and process that Alice needs to comply with in order to establish her domicile and residency in the Philippines. Cite relevant provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Articles 50-51) to support your answers.