Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11149)
Republic Act No. 11149 is an Act granting Philippine citizenship to Mr. Kwok Hing Carlos Yeung, with all the rights, privileges, and obligations thereof.
The Act grants Philippine citizenship specifically to Mr. Kwok Hing Carlos Yeung.
He is granted all rights, privileges, and prerogatives, and is vested with the duties and obligations appurtenant to Philippine citizenship.
He must take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an authorized officer.
An officer duly authorized to administer the Oath of Allegiance.
The Bureau of Immigration is responsible for registering the Oath of Allegiance.
He begins to fully enjoy Philippine citizenship upon issuance of the Certificate of Naturalization after registering the Oath of Allegiance.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Publication ensures public notice of the Act and triggers its effectivity period of 15 days thereafter.