PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 587

: Presidential Decree No. 587 is a law granting Philippine citizenship to Monsignor Alberto Van Overbeke.
: Monsignor Alberto Van Overbeke, a Belgian national, was granted Philippine citizenship.
: He was granted citizenship due to his love and concern for his fellowmen, interest in cultural undertakings, involvement in government reform programs, social integration with Filipinos, and service to the Filipino people.
: He was the Bishop-Prelate of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.
: He is granted all the rights, privileges, and prerogatives appurtenant to Philippine citizenship.
: No, the decree states it shall take effect immediately upon issuance.
: The President used the powers vested in him by the Philippine Constitution to grant citizenship.
: Yes, the decree explicitly states it is made part of the law of the land.
: Yes, he mingled socially with Filipinos, embraced their customs, traditions and ideals, and learned to speak one of the Philippine dialects.