Title
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 923
Date
Apr 20, 1976
Ferdinand E. Marcos grants Philippine citizenship to a second group of deserving aliens, as recommended by the Special Committee on Naturalization, while amending previous provisions to include their families.
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Law Summary

Overview

Presidential Decree No. 923, enacted on April 20, 1976, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, grants Philippine citizenship to a specific group of deserving aliens. This decree follows the earlier Presidential Decree No. 836 and amends its provisions concerning naturalization.

Background

  • Previous Decree: Presidential Decree No. 836, dated December 3, 1975, allowed for the grant of Philippine citizenship to deserving aliens, following a screening process by the Special Committee on Naturalization.
  • Completion of Screening: The Special Committee has processed a second group of applicants and recommended their citizenship to the President.

Grant of Citizenship

  • Authority: The President grants citizenship by virtue of constitutional powers.
  • Beneficiaries: Individuals of foreign nationality listed in Annex A of the decree are granted citizenship.
  • Rights and Obligations: The granted citizenship comes with all associated rights, privileges, duties, and obligations, similar to those provided under Presidential Decree No. 836.

Amendment to Previous Decree

  • Additional Provision: The decree amends Presidential Decree No. 836 by inserting a new paragraph (3-A).
    • Oaths and Certificates: Copies of the oaths of allegiance and certificates of naturalization for wives and minor children of newly naturalized citizens must be provided to the Commission on Immigration and Deportation.
    • Cancellation of Alien Registration: Upon receipt, the Commission will cancel their certificates of registration as aliens and issue identification certificates as citizens.

Effectivity

  • Immediate Effect: The decree takes effect immediately upon signing on April 20, 1976.

Key Takeaways

  • Presidential Decree No. 923 grants Philippine citizenship to deserving aliens following a screening process.
  • Amendments include provisions for the naturalization of spouses and minor children, facilitating their transition from alien status to citizenship.
  • The decree is effective immediately, signifying prompt implementation of the granted citizenship rights.

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