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Practice question: Who are Filipino Citizens

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A foundling discovered in Davao has unknown parents. A delayed registration and the absence of adoption proceedings are invoked to deny the child's Philippine citizenship, but no substantial proof of foreign parentage is produced. Resolve the objection under Republic Act No. 11767.

Legal references

  • Republic Act No. 11767, Sections 3 and 5: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph//thebookshelf//showdocs/2/95041

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