Practice question
Does reacquiring Philippine citizenship under R.A. No. 9225 automatically authorize a former Filipino lawyer to resume Philippine law practice?
- Yes, without any further action
- Yes, upon accepting a paying client
- Yes, if a foreign bar certifies good standing
- No, leave to resume practice must be obtained from the proper authority
- Yes, if the lawyer has retained an old identification card
Legal references
- In re Muneses, B.M. No. 2112, July 24, 2012 (Court resolution), applying R.A. No. 9225: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2012/jul2012/bm_2112_2012.html
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