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Title Supreme Court: Citizenship grant to Fabio Enrique Bardales Posas

Law: Republic Act No. 8146

Decision Date: Aug 26, 1995

Republic Act No. 8146 grants Philippine citizenship to Fabio Enrique Bardales Posas, requiring him to take an oath of allegiance and renounce his allegiance to any foreign government, with the oath to be recorded in the Civil Registry of Manila within 60 days, allowing Bardales Posas to enjoy all the rights and privileges of a Filipino citizen, as the law took effect on August 26, 1995.

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Oath of Allegiance Requirements

Fabio Enrique Bardales Posas must take and register an oath of allegiance to the Philippines.
The oath includes renouncing all previous allegiances, particularly to Honduras.
The oath commits the individual to support and defend the Philippine Constitution and obey its laws and authorities.
The individual declares recognition of Philippine government’s supreme authority and pledges true faith and allegiance.
The obligation is voluntary, without mental reservation or evasion.

Recording and Effectivity of Citizenship

The oath of allegiance must be recorded in the Civil Registry of the City of Manila within sixty (60) days from the law’s approval.
The act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
The law lapsed into effect on August 26, 1995, without the President's signature, as per Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

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