DENATURALIZATION

Person who becomes a filipino thru naturalization can be denaturalized (Cancellation of Cert of
Naturalization)on the ffl grounds:

1. If it was obtained fraudulently or illegally

2. Withing 5 years upon issuance he returned to his native country and resided there. Provided,
that his stay there for one year shall be considered prima facie evidence of his intention of
taking up permanent residence.
3. Made on an invalid declaration of intention
4. Minor children of the naturalized person fails to graduate from a school recognized by DECS
through fault of the parents either by neglecting to support them or transferring them to a
different school

Certified copy of the decree be forwarded to DILG and OSG

5. If he allowed himself to be a dummy in violation of the constitutional or legal provision req. PH

citizenship as a req. for the exercise, use or enjoyment of a right, franchise or privilege.