Practice question
A person covered by RA 9225 validly reacquires Philippine citizenship and is simultaneously a candidate for public office in the country where she naturalized. She seeks to vote in a Philippine election, arguing that citizenship alone makes Section 5(5)(a) irrelevant. Assume the foreign candidacy is current and proved. Which is correct?
- The foreign candidacy itself proves she was never Filipino.
- Section 5 contains no limitation on voting rights.
- The bar applies only after she wins the foreign election.
- Section 5(5)(a) expressly limits the right to vote while the specified foreign candidacy exists.
- The Philippine election automatically cancels her foreign candidacy.
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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