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Practice question: Dual Citizenship and Dual Allegiance

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Practice question

For a person covered by RA 9225 seeking Philippine elective office, when must the personal sworn renunciation of foreign citizenship required by Section 5(2) be made?
  1. Only after winning
  2. At the time of filing the certificate of candidacy
  3. Whenever the foreign government requests it
  4. Only after completing the Philippine term
  5. Never, because reacquisition removes all candidacy conditions

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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