Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11660)
The purpose of Republic Act No. 11660 is to grant Philippine citizenship to Mrs. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala with all the rights, privileges, prerogatives, duties, and obligations under the Philippine Constitution and laws.
Mrs. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala is the beneficiary of the Philippine citizenship granted by this Act.
She must take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an authorized officer, and the oath must be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.
The Bureau of Immigration is responsible for registering the Oath of Allegiance and issuing the Certificate of Naturalization.
This Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
She is granted all the rights, privileges, prerogatives, as well as duties and obligations appurtenant to Philippine citizenship under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
An officer duly authorized to administer the Oath of Allegiance must administer it.
The Certificate of Naturalization issued by the Bureau of Immigration signifies the completion.
No, the naturalization is not automatic; it requires Mrs. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala to take the Oath of Allegiance, have it registered, and receive a Certificate of Naturalization.
Republic Act No. 11660 was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on March 24, 2022.