Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10636)
Republic Act No. 10636 is an Act granting Philippine citizenship to Mr. Andray Blatche.
Mr. Andray Blatche is granted Philippine citizenship under this Act.
Mr. Andray Blatche is granted all the rights, privileges, prerogatives, duties, and appurtenances under the Constitution and laws of the Philippines.
He must take an Oath of Allegiance before an authorized officer and register the same with the Bureau of Immigration.
The Bureau of Immigration is responsible for registering the Oath of Allegiance.
This Act takes effect immediately upon its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Taking the Oath of Allegiance is a precondition for Mr. Blatche to enter the full enjoyment of his Philippine citizenship.
The Act was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III.
The steps are: approval of the Act by Congress, taking the Oath of Allegiance before an authorized officer, registration of the oath with the Bureau of Immigration, and issuance of a Certificate of Naturalization.