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Practice question: Acquisition of Philippine Citizenship (CA 473, as amended by CA 535; RA 530 and 9139; AM 21-07-22-SC)

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Practice question

A naturalization applicant argues that the possession of the required residence period is conclusive proof of entitlement to citizenship. Explain why both Commonwealth Act No. 473 and Republic Act No. 9139 require a broader inquiry.

Legal references

  • Commonwealth Act No. 473, Sections 2, 3, 4 and 7: https://lawphil.net/statutes/comacts/ca1939/ca_473_1939.html
  • Republic Act No. 9139, Sections 3, 4 and 6: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2001/ra_9139_2001.html

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