CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
1987
Citizens at the time of the adoption of this
constitution
Those whose F/M are citizens of the PH
Those born before January 17, 1973 of Fil mothers
who elect PH citizenship upon reaching the age of
majority
Born before Jan 17, 1973 – 1935 applies
Those naturalized in accordance with the law
- those born of Filipino fathers—automatically Filipino citizens
1973
Citizens of the PH @ the enactment/adoption of this
constitution
Those whose F/M are citizens of the PH
Those who elect PH citizenship pursuant to the
provisions of the consti of 1935
Those naturalized in accordance with the law
1935
Citizens of the PH @ the enactment/adoption of this
constitution
Those born in the PH islands of foreign parents who,
b4 adoption of this consti, had been elected to public
office in the PH islands
Caram rule – applicable only to elective positons
Mothers are citizens, age of majority, elect PH
citizenship
Those naturalized in accordance with the law