Philippine Constitution 1987 (Article 4)
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The document outlines citizenship provisions in the Philippines constitution. Section 1 defines who are considered citizens, including those who were citizens at the time of the constitution's adoption, those with Filipino fathers or mothers, those born before 1973 of Filipino mothers who elect citizenship, and those who are naturalized. Section 2 states that natural-born citizens are those who acquire citizenship from birth without performing any act.
Philippine Constitution 1987 (Article 4)
- 1. Article IV CITIZENSHIP © 2012 Charie Camilo. All rights reserved.
- 2. Section 1 The following are citizens of the Philippines: (1) Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution; (2) Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines; (3) Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and © 2012 Charie Camilo. All rights reserved.
- 3. (4) Those who are naturalized in accordance with law. © 2012 Charie Camilo. All rights reserved.
- 4. Section 2 Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship. Those who elect Philippine citizenship in accordance with paragraph (3), Section 1 hereof shall be deemed natural-born citizens. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority © 2012 Charie Camilo. All rights reserved.
- 5. Section 3 Philippine citizenship may be lost or reacquired in the manner provided by law. © 2012 Charie Camilo. All rights reserved.
- 6. Section 4 Citizens of the Philippines who marry aliens shall retain their citizenship, unless by their act or omission, they are deemed, under the law, to have renounced it. © 2012 Charie Camilo. All rights reserved.
- 7. Section 5 Dual allegiance of citizens is inimical to the national interest and shall be dealt with by law. © 2012 Charie Camilo. All rights reserved.