Effectivity and Oath of Allegiance
- The grant of citizenship is effective only after the naturalized alien takes an oath of allegiance to the Philippines.
- Upon taking the oath, a certificate of naturalization is issued by the Special Committee.
- The Commission on Immigration and Deportation cancels the alien registration certificates and issues identification certificates recognizing citizenship.
Special Provision for Deceased Naturalized Aliens
- If a naturalized alien dies before taking the oath and receiving the certificate, the widow may take the oath and become a citizen if she resides in the Philippines and is not disqualified.
- Minor children of the deceased and the widow follow the mother's acquired Filipino citizenship, subject to conditions.
Citizenship for Alien Wives and Minor Children
- Alien wives and minor children of naturalized persons under this decree are deemed Philippine citizens if conditions are met:
- The alien wife must have no disqualifications under Letter of Instructions No. 270.
- The wife and minor children must reside permanently in the Philippines at the time of naturalization.
- If not residing in the Philippines during naturalization, they must relocate and reside bona fide within one year.
- Minor children of school age must enroll in Philippine schools and show bona fide attendance; failure to graduate without valid reasons is prima facie evidence of lack of bona fide enrollment.
- For naturalized women, their minor children retain the father's citizenship until majority when they may elect Philippine citizenship.
Cancellation and Revocation of Citizenship
- The Special Committee is authorized to cancel certificates of naturalization in these scenarios:
- Fraud, misrepresentation, or violation of law in the naturalization process.
- Permanent residence established abroad within five years after citizenship is granted (e.g., over one year in country of origin or two years in any other foreign country indicates intent to reside).
- Being a dummy used to circumvent legal requirements of Philippine citizenship for rights, franchises, or privileges.
- Commission of acts detrimental to national security.
Renunciation of Hereditary Titles or Nobility
- Naturalized persons holding hereditary titles or memberships in orders of nobility must expressly renounce such status before the Special Committee.
- The renunciation is recorded in their naturalization application files.
Regulatory Authority and Implementation
- The Special Committee is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations to effectively implement the decree.
Penal Provisions
- Falsifying, forging, or assisting in fraudulent use of naturalization certificates, or aiding unauthorized persons to obtain certificates, is punishable by:
- A fine up to Five Thousand Pesos.
- Imprisonment for up to five years.
- Cancellation of the naturalization certificate for naturalized citizens involved.
Immediate Effectivity
- The decree took effect immediately upon issuance on December 3, 1975.
Annex "A" - List of Naturalized Aliens
- The decree includes an extensive list of individuals granted Philippine citizenship under this law, detailed across multiple pages.
- Each individual named is accorded full Philippine citizenship rights upon compliance with the prescribed conditions.