Practice question
Lia was admitted to the Philippine Bar, later lost Philippine citizenship through foreign naturalization, and eventually reacquired it under R.A. No. 9225. Without applying to the Supreme Court for leave to resume, she accepts litigation work, relying on her original admission and reacquisition oath. Which assessment follows Muneses?
- Original admission makes the loss of citizenship irrelevant
- Reacquisition alone automatically restores authority to accept litigation
- The foreign naturalization certificate authorizes Philippine litigation
- Paying a filing fee in the client's case supplies leave
- She must obtain leave to resume practice and comply with the conditions imposed; reacquisition alone is insufficient
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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