Article IV - Citizenship (Philippine Constitution)

Who are the citizens of the Philippines according to Article IV of the 1987 Constitution?

• Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution (February 2, 1987).

• Those whose fathers OR mothers are citizens of the Philippines (Jus Sanguinis - based on blood relationship regardless of where you are born).

• Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority.

• Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.

What are the two kinds of Philippine citizens?

• Natural born and Naturalized

• By birth and By marriage

• By election and By appointment

• By descent and By adoption

Fill in the blank: Citizenship denotes membership of a ______ character in a political community.

• permanent

• temporary

• occasional

• conditional

Which of the following is NOT a method of acquiring Philippine citizenship?

• By birth/Jus Sanguinis

• By marriage

• Jus Soli or Jus Loci

• Naturalization

According to the 1935 Constitution, if a Filipina marries an alien, what happens to her Philippine citizenship?

• She loses her Philippine citizenship.

• She automatically gains dual citizenship.

• She retains her Philippine citizenship regardless of her husband's nationality.

• She must apply for citizenship again.

Under the 1987 Constitution, both fathers and mothers can confer citizenship to their children regardless of where the child is born.

• True

• False

What is the meaning of 'Jus Sanguinis' as a method of acquiring citizenship?

• Blood relationship is the basis for the acquisition of citizenship. The children follow the citizenship of the parents or one of them.

• Citizenship is acquired by being born in the territory of the country, regardless of parents' citizenship.

• Citizenship is granted only through marriage to a citizen of the country.

• Citizenship is obtained by fulfilling certain residency requirements.

Which process is NOT a process for naturalization in the Philippines?

• Judicial Process

• Administrative Process

• Legislative Process

• Executive Process

List two ways by which Philippine citizenship can be lost according to C.A. No. 63.

• By naturalization in a foreign country; By express renunciation of citizenship.

• By birth in another country; By marriage to a foreigner.

• By failing to vote in national elections; By not paying taxes.

• By living abroad for more than five years; By changing religion.

What is the process called when a former natural-born Filipino reacquires citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance to the Commonwealth of the Philippines?

• Repatriation

• Naturalization

• Dual Citizenship

• Residency