Law Summary
Requirement to Take Oath of Allegiance
- Mrs. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala is required to take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
- The oath must be administered by an officer authorized to perform this function.
- The Oath of Allegiance must be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.
Issuance of Certificate of Naturalization
- Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration will issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Mrs. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala.
- This certificate marks the point at which she fully enjoys the rights and privileges of Philippine citizenship.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House on September 21, 2021, and by the Senate on December 1, 2021.
- Approved by the President on March 24, 2022.
Legal and Procedural Significance
- This statute is a special legislative grant of citizenship, which is distinct from citizenship granted through administrative or judicial processes.
- It underscores the process of naturalization, including the critical step of taking the Oath of Allegiance.
- The law formalizes the legal status and citizenship rights of a specific individual in accordance with the constitutional framework.