Practice question
A lawyer reacquires Philippine citizenship under RA 9225 and claims that this alone automatically licenses her to resume Philippine legal practice without applying to the proper authority. What does Section 5(4) provide?
- Every foreign license becomes a Philippine license.
- Professional qualifications disappear upon reacquisition.
- The person intending to practice a profession must apply to the proper authority for a license or permit.
- Only foreign authorities may issue the required Philippine permit.
- Reacquisition permanently prohibits all professional practice.
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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