Case Digest (G.R. No. L-6274)
Facts:
- Domingo Tiong filed a request for naturalization in Manila.
- The Republic of the Philippines opposed his request, arguing that Tiong lacked the essential qualification of having real estate worth at least P5,000 or a "known lucrative trade, profession, or lawful occupation."
- The lower court granted Tiong's request for naturalization, stating that his employment in his father's establishment and fulfillment of other qualifications outweighed the argument of a non-lucrative occupation.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The court affirmed the decision of the lower court, granting Domingo Tiong's ...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- Tiong's employment in his father's establishment, where he received an annual salary of P3,000, qualifies as a lucrative trade, profession, or lawful occupation.
- Although Tiong did not receive regular monthly pay, he could get advances on account of his annual compensation when needed.
- The fact that Tiong and his family were living in the parental home indicated that he was given free board and lodging, which further supported the notion of a lucrative occupation.
- The court ...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. L-6274)
Facts:
In the case of Tiong v. Republic, the court ruled in favor of Domingo Tiong, affirming his request for naturalization despite the Republic of the Philippines' opposition. The case was decided on February 26, 1954, with the court's decision being penned by Justice Bengzon.
The facts of the case are as follows: Domingo Tiong, the respondent, filed a petition for naturalization in the lower court. He claimed that he had been a resident of the Philippines for more than ten years, had a good moral character, and possessed the necessary qualifications for naturalization. However, the Republic of the Philippines opposed his petition, arguing that Tiong did not meet the requirement of having a "known lucrative trade, profession, or lawful occupation."
Issue:
The main issue raised in the case was whether Tiong's employment in his father's establishment and other qualifications were sufficient to meet the requirement of a "known lucrative trade, profession, or lawful occupation."
Ruling:
The court, in its ruling, held that Tiong's employment in his father...