Oath of Allegiance and Full Enjoyment of Citizenship
- Peter Leslie Wallace must take the Oath of Allegiance before an authorized officer.
- The Oath must be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.
- Upon fulfillment, Mr. Wallace may fully enjoy his Philippine citizenship.
Issuance of Certificate of Naturalization
- Following registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration must issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Mr. Wallace.
- This certificate is formal evidence of his Philippine citizenship.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act will take effect 15 days after its publication.
- Publication must be made in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated from the House of Representatives, passed on June 9, 2014.
- Amended and concurred by the Senate by August 4, 2015.
- Officially approved by the President of the Philippines on September 28, 2015.
Legal Implications
- Confers nationality status; this may affect Mr. Wallace's rights to own property, vote, and be subject to Philippine laws as a citizen.
- Establishes procedures for formalizing citizenship grant through oath and registration.
- Ensures documentation via naturalization certificate for all legal purposes.