Oath of allegiance and full enjoyment
- Section 2 requires Marcus Eugene Douthit to take and register an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
- Section 2 provides that after taking and registration of the oath, Marcus Eugene Douthit shall enter upon the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.
Effectivity and taking effect mechanism
- Section 3 states that the Act takes effect upon its approval.
- The Act is dated March 12, 2011.
- The Act “lapsed into law” on MAR 12, 2011 without the signature of the President.
- The lapse mechanism is tied to Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
- The Act is published in 107 OG No. 18, 2068 (May 2, 2011).