Retention of Philippine citizenship after foreign naturalization

The State declares that Philippine citizens who acquire foreign citizenship shall not lose their Philippine citizenship under this Act.

Natural-born Filipinos who lost Philippine citizenship by naturalizing in a foreign country are deemed to have re-acquired it upon taking a prescribed oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
Natural-born Filipinos who acquire foreign citizenship after the Act's effectivity retain Philippine citizenship upon taking the oath.
The oath commits individuals to support, defend the Philippine Constitution, obey its laws, and maintain true faith and allegiance to the Philippines.

Unmarried children under 18 years old (legitimate, illegitimate, or adopted) of parents who re-acquire Philippine citizenship under the Act are considered Philippine citizens.

Those who retain or re-acquire Philippine citizenship enjoy full civil and political rights and are subject to Philippine laws.
Voters must comply with requirements under the Constitution and the Overseas Absentee Voting Act.
Candidates for elective public office must meet constitutional qualifications and renounce foreign citizenship at filing.
Public office appointees must swear allegiance to the Philippines and renounce prior foreign oaths before assuming office.
Professionals must secure appropriate licenses or permits to practice in the Philippines.
Rights to vote, be elected, or appointed are denied to individuals who hold public office or serve actively in the armed forces of their foreign country of naturalization.

If any part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, other provisions remain effective.

All inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations are repealed or modified to conform to this Act.

The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.