Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 634)
Republic Act No. 634 adopts the Honorable Millard E. Tydings and the Honorable John McDuffie as sons of the Philippines and confers upon them all the rights, privileges, and prerogatives of Philippine citizenship.
The Honorable Millard E. Tydings, United States Senator from Maryland, and the Honorable John McDuffie, former Member of the House of Representatives of the United States from the First District of Alabama.
They authored the Philippine Independence Act, a law passed by the United States Congress on March 24, 1934, which paved the way for Philippine independence.
They are conferred all the rights, privileges, and prerogatives of Philippine citizenship.
No, the act specifically states that it shall take effect upon its approval.
It was approved on June 8, 1951.
It is a symbolic gesture expressing the gratitude of the Filipino people for their significant contributions to the country's independence and welfare, granting them honorary citizenship and its associated rights.
No, this act does not provide any penalties or sanctions as it is primarily a conferment of citizenship and honorary adoption.
The citizenship conferred is automatic as the act expressly grants all rights, privileges, and prerogatives of Philippine citizenship to the honorees.
The conferment is based on the service and contributions of the honorees to Philippine independence, recognized by the Philippine Congress as a valid ground for honorary adoption and citizenship.