Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 530)
No petition for Philippine citizenship shall be heard by the courts until after six months from the publication of the application required by law.
The decision becomes executory only after two years from its promulgation, following a proper hearing where the court finds the applicant meets certain conditions.
The applicant must not have left the Philippines, must have dedicated himself continuously to a lawful calling or profession, must not have been convicted of any offense or violation of government promulgated rules, and must not have committed any act prejudicial to the interests of the nation or contrary to government policies.
The Solicitor General or his representative must attend the proper hearing.
An applicant is entitled to all privileges after the court's order granting citizenship is registered and the applicant takes the oath provided by existing laws.
Yes, it repeals such parts of Act Numbered Four Hundred Seventy-Three that are inconsistent with its provisions.
Yes, it applies to cases pending in court where the applicant has not yet taken the oath of citizenship.
No, in pending cases where the publication under the old law was already complied with, the new publication requirement does not apply.
The publication serves as a public notice and allows time to verify the applicant’s eligibility and character before the court hears the petition for citizenship.
Taking the oath is the final step after the court's grant, upon which the applicant becomes entitled to all the privileges of a Filipino citizen.