Law Summary
Methods for Reacquiring Philippine Citizenship
- By naturalization, provided the applicant does not possess disqualifications as defined by Act No. 2927
- Repatriation of deserters of the Army, Navy, or Air Corps
- Repatriation of women who lost citizenship by marriage after termination of the marital status
- By direct legislative act of the National Assembly
Procedures for Reacquisition by Naturalization
- Subject to the naturalization process under Act No. 2927 as amended, except:
- General and special qualifications under sections 3 and 4 of Act No. 2927 are not required
- Applicant must be at least 21 years old
- Residency requirement of at least six months in the Philippines prior to application
- Applicant must have behaved properly and irreproachably during the residency
- Applicant must pledge an oath of permanent renunciation of allegiance to the foreign state or sovereignty
Repatriation Process
- Simple procedure requiring taking an oath of allegiance to the Commonwealth of the Philippines
- Registration in the appropriate civil registry is mandatory
Regulatory Authority and Implementation
- The Secretary of Justice shall issue regulations to enforce the Act
- The Solicitor General prepares and furnishes naturalization blanks subject to Secretary of Justice approval
Effectivity
- The Act became effective upon approval on October 21, 1936