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Practice question: Natural-born and Naturalized Citizens

Essay Hard Jurisprudence

Practice question

A former naturalized Filipino completes valid repatriation under a law applicable to the person. An official says that Bengson III v. HRET makes every repatriated citizen natural-born. Explain the error without disputing the validity of the repatriation.

Legal references

  • Bengson III v. HRET, G.R. No. 142840, May 7, 2001, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/18/58613

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