QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11242)
RA 11242 is an Act granting Philippine citizenship to Kitson Soriano Kho, with all attendant rights, privileges, duties, and obligations under the Philippine Constitution and laws.
It provides that Kitson Soriano Kho is granted Philippine citizenship with all rights, privileges, prerogatives, and the duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
Yes. While Section 1 grants citizenship, Sections 2 and 3 require the taking of the Oath of Allegiance and its registration before full enjoyment is realized.
The grantee must take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorized to administer it.
It must be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.
Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization to the grantee.
After registration of the Oath of Allegiance and upon issuance of the Certificate of Naturalization by the Bureau of Immigration.
It registers the Oath of Allegiance and, upon such registration, issues the Certificate of Naturalization.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
First, the grantee takes the Oath of Allegiance before an authorized officer; second, the oath is registered with the Bureau of Immigration; third, the Bureau issues the Certificate of Naturalization, after which the grantee enjoys citizenship fully.
It was approved by the President, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, on March 11, 2019.
It states the bill originated in the House of Representatives, passed by the House on November 21, 2018 and by the Senate on January 21, 2019.
It reflects the idea that citizenship is comprehensive and comes with both benefits and burdens under Philippine law and the Constitution.