Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11660)
Republic Act No. 11660 grants Philippine citizenship to Mrs. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala, conferring upon her all rights, privileges, prerogatives, duties, and obligations under the Philippine Constitution and laws.
Mrs. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala is the individual granted Philippine citizenship under RA 11660.
She shall have all the rights, privileges, prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations appurtenant to Philippine citizenship under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
She must take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an authorized officer.
The Bureau of Immigration is responsible for registering the Oath of Allegiance.
She officially gains full citizenship upon the issuance of the Certificate of Naturalization following the registration of her Oath of Allegiance.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
It was approved by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, and signed by leaders of both chambers of Congress.
Taking the Oath of Allegiance signifies the formal acceptance of Philippine citizenship and commitment to abide by its laws and Constitution, a prerequisite to receiving the Certificate of Naturalization.