Practice question
Carlos is the legitimate child of a Filipino mother and an alien father and was born in 1965. Upon reaching the applicable age of majority, he promptly signs and swears to a statement electing Philippine citizenship, takes the oath of allegiance and registers both with the nearest civil registry. Which constitutional category addresses his acquisition?
- Citizenship based solely on the alien father's nationality.
- Automatic naturalization through employment.
- The category for those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers who elect citizenship upon reaching majority.
- Citizenship based on mere ownership of Philippine land.
- The category requiring all Philippine-born persons to elect citizenship regardless of parentage.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article IV Section 1(3): https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Commonwealth Act No. 625, Section 1: https://lawphil.net/statutes/comacts/ca1941/ca_625_1941.html
- In re Application of Vicente D. Ching, B.M. No. 914, October 1, 1999, main resolution: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1999/oct1999/bm_914_1999.html
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