Practice question
A former natural-born Filipino validly reacquires Philippine citizenship. He remains an active commissioned officer in the armed forces of the country where he naturalized and seeks appointment to a Philippine public office. He offers a Philippine oath but refuses to end that active service. Assuming the stated military status is established, which conclusion follows Section 5(5)?
- Reacquisition makes the active foreign commission irrelevant.
- The statutory restriction prevents exercise of the claimed appointment right while the specified active foreign service continues.
- His rank automatically transfers to the Philippine armed forces.
- Only the foreign state’s permission matters.
- A Philippine oath conclusively erases every other Section 5 condition.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 9225, August 29, 2003, Sections 3 and 5: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2003/ra_9225_2003.html
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