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Practice question: Nationality and Citizenship Requirements

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Explain why a legal adviser cannot use 'sixty percent Filipino ownership' as the universal nationality answer for every Philippine business. Use public utilities, mass media and advertising as examples.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article XII Section 11: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
  • RA 11659, Section 4 amending Public Service Act Section 13(d): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/94539
  • 1987 Constitution, Article XVI Section 11: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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