Title
Citizenship Grant to Father Julian C. Mazana
Law
Republic Act No. 11160
Decision Date
Dec 14, 2018
Republic Act No. 11160 grants Philippine citizenship to Father Julian C. Mazana, entitling him to all the rights and privileges of a Filipino citizen, while also subjecting him to the duties and obligations of citizenship.

Oath of Allegiance Requirement

  • Fr. Julian C. Mazana must take an Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
  • The oath must be taken before an authorized officer.
  • The Oath of Allegiance must be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.

Certificate of Naturalization

  • Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration will issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Fr. Julian C. Mazana.
  • The issuance of the certificate marks the commencement of enjoying full Philippine citizenship rights and privileges.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication.
  • Publication can be done in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative and Executive Approval

  • The Act was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  • It was approved and signed into law by the President of the Philippines.
  • Official records bear the signatures of the presiding officers of both legislative chambers and the Secretary of the Senate and Acting Secretary General of the House of Representatives.

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