Art IV Citizenship

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Philippines as a State

People

University of San CarlosDepartment of Political Science

POSC 12Philippine Government & Constitution


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Inhabitants

Filipinos


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The Filipino

Citizen


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Art. IV. Citizenship

- is a term denoting membershipof a citizen in a politicalsociety, which membership implies,reciprocally, a dutyof allegianceon the part of the member and duty ofprotectionon the part of the State

- Citizen is a member of a democratic community whoenjoys full civil and political rights, and is accordedprotection inside and outside the territory of the State.


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Nationality and Nationals

- Nationals embrace all those who owe allegiance

to the state.

- Covers all citizens and non-citizens but owe

allegiance to the state.

- "All citizens are nationals of s state but not allnationals are citizens of a state."


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Subjects and Aliens

- In a monarchial state, citizens are called subjects.

- Aliens are citizens of a country who is residing in

or passing through another country. "Foreigner"

- Not given FULL rights but enjoys protection to hisperson and property.


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Ways of Acquiring

Citizenship

Involuntary method- by birth, because of blood

relationship or place of birth

Voluntary method- by naturalization

The two modes of acquiring citizenship correspond

to the 2 kinds of citizens - natural-born andnaturalized citizens


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Basic Principles on

Citizenship

Jus Sanguinis- blood relationship

(Ex. Phil and US)

JusSoli- place of birth

(Ex. US)


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Who are Filipino

Citizens?Sec. 1The following are citizens of the Philippines:

(1) Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this

Constitution (Feb. 2, 1987)

(2) Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines; (Jus

Sanguinis)

(3) Those born before January 17, 1973 (Ratification of the 1973 Consitution),

of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of

majority; and

(4) Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.


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Naturalization

An act of formally adopting a foreigner into the political

body of the state, clothing him with the rights and privileges

of citizenship.

Generally implies the renunciation of the former citizenship

but this is not the case under Philippine laws (RA 9225).

Acquired either by judgment of court or by direct act of

Congress or by administrative proceedings.


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Am I Natural-Born

Citizen?Sec. 2.

Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of thePhilippines from birth without to perform any act to acquire

or perfect their Philippine citizenship. Those who elect

Philippine citizenship in accordance with paragraph (3),

Section 1 hereof shall be deemed natural-born citizens.


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Kinds of Citizens under the

ConstitutionNatural-born citizens

Citizens at the time of the adoption of the newconstitution

Citizens through election

Naturalized citizens

Only NATURAL-BORN citizens have FULL political

rights.


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Filipino for Life?

Sec. 3.

Philippine citizenship may be lost or reacquired in the manner provided by law.

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Ways of Acquiring or Losing Citizenship

Involuntary

Voluntary

Ways of Reacquiring CitizenshipBy Naturalization

By Repatriation

By Direct Act of Congress


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Marriage of a Citizen to

an Alien

Sec. 4.

Citizens of the Philippines who marry aliens shall

retain their citizenship, unless, by their act or omission

they are deemed, under the law, to have renounced it.


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Dual Allegiance vs. Dual

CitizenshipSec. 5.

Dual allegiance of citizens is inimical to the national interest and

shall be dealt with by law.

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What is prohibited is dual allegiance and not dual citizenship!

Why? Because we have no control over the laws of other

states.


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For every right there mustbe a corresponding duty


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Duties and obligations of

citizensTo be loyal to the republic

To love and defend the country

To contribute to the development and welfare of the state

To uphold the constitution and obey the laws

To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of

others

To engage in gainful work

To register and vote


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The little hero in all of us!

12 "little things"

every filipino can do to help our country

Follow traffic rules

Whenever you buy or pay for anything ask for an official receipt

Do not buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino

When you talk to others, especially to foreigners, speak positively of our race and our country

Respect your traffic enforcer, soldier and other public servants

Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve

Support your church (charitable or civic organizations)

During elections, do your solemn duty

Pay your employees well

Pay your taxes

Adopt a scholar or adopt a poor child

Be a good parent


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Progress= goodgovernance+

responsible citizenship


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References

De leon, H. (2014). Textbook on the PhilippineConstitution. Philippines: Rex Bookstore. Pp 32-

37.

http://www.congress.gov.ph
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