Background and Contributions of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Sia Seng
- Specialists in Chinese medicine, therapy, and acupuncture.
- They have devoted their time and skills to treating indigent Filipinos.
- They have expressed their intention to make the Philippines their permanent home and pledge allegiance to the country.
Background and Contributions of Mr. and Mrs. Vasquez
- Mr. Leandro Vasquez is of Cuban ancestry; married to Andrea Vasquez.
- Entered the Philippines in 1962 on a pre-arranged employment visa and became a permanent resident in 1972.
- Work history includes key roles in Clavarria Philippines, Czarmikow-Rionda (Phil.), and Philippine Sugar Commission since 1977.
- Made significant contributions to the improvement of the sugar industry in the Philippines.
- The Vasquez couple's permanent residency and citizenship are seen as beneficial to the local sugar industry.
Background and Contributions of Mr. Eduardo J. Soriano
- Assistant Vice President of the Agri-Business Group at San Miguel Corporation.
- Contributions mainly in government food production programs, particularly research related to shrimp production, technology, and processing.
- Recognized civic leader in the Philippines.
- Awards and commendations from government ministries and private sectors for socially and economically important projects.
- His acquisition of citizenship is intended to benefit Filipino society and government programs.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The decree is issued under the constitutional powers of the President of the Philippines.
- Citizenship grants are formalized by Presidential Decree No. 1831, dated January 16, 1981.
- The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- Signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and authenticated by Presidential Executive Assistant Juan C. Tuvera.