Practice question
A naturalized Philippine citizen meets all other admission requirements. May the application be rejected solely because the applicant is not a natural-born Filipino?
- Yes, natural birth is indispensable under Section 2
- Yes, unless a law-school dean waives it
- Yes, unless a private bar association approves
- No, Section 2 requires Philippine citizenship without imposing a natural-born qualification
- No, because no qualifications apply to naturalized citizens
Legal references
- Rule 138, Sections 1–3, as amended by A.M. No. 24-10-05-SC (August 12, 2025), effective November 3, 2025: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/pdf/am_24-10-05-sc_2025.pdf
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