Practice question
Distinguish birth-based dual citizenship from dual allegiance as discussed in Mercado v. Manzano. Give an example showing why two nationalities do not necessarily prove a voluntary choice of divided loyalty.
Legal references
- Mercado v. Manzano, G.R. No. 135083, May 26, 1999, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/37660
- 1987 Constitution, Article IV, Sections 1 and 5: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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