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Practice question: Natural-born and Naturalized Citizens

Essay Hard Jurisprudence

Practice question

Two citizens ask whether natural-born status can be acquired simply by later accomplishments. The first was naturalized in adulthood and has since served the community for many years. The second was Filipino from birth through a Filipino parent without any act required to acquire or perfect citizenship, but has never held public office. Explain their classifications, assuming no later citizenship loss.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article IV: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353

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