Repatriation of Filipino women and natural-born citizens

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Republic Act No. 8171: Repatriation of Filipino women and natural-born citizens

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Title Supreme Court: Repatriation of Filipino women and natural-born citizens

Law: Republic Act No. 8171

Decision Date: Jul 3, 1995

Republic Act No. 8171 provides a legal pathway for Filipino women who lost their citizenship through marriage to aliens, as well as natural-born Filipinos who lost their citizenship due to political or economic reasons, to regain their Philippine citizenship through repatriation, ensuring their rights and privileges as Filipino citizens.

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marriage to aliens

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Procedure for Repatriation

Repatriation effected through:
- Taking the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
- Registration with the proper civil registry.
- Registration with the Bureau of Immigration.
Upon completion, the Bureau of Immigration:
- Cancels the alien certificate of registration.
- Issues a certificate of identification as a Filipino citizen.

Legal Adjustments

All laws, decrees, orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect thirty (30) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
The law lapsed into effect on July 3, 1995, without the President's signature, as provided by the Constitution.

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