lesson 4

Citizenship Training: The Filipino Citizen

 origin and definition of filipino
citizenship
“Filipino term” can be rooted in the 16th century when the
Spanish conquistador Ruy Lopez de Villalobos and his
men baptized their acquired territory in the Pacific as “La
Islas Filipinas” (The Philippine Islands). The name was
coined to honor Prince Philip, who was later crowned as
King Philip II of Spain. As colonialism progressed,
Spanish settlers who were born in the Philippines were
referred to as “Filipinos”.
origin and definition of filipino
citizenship
“Filipinos” (”Insulares” or “Creoles” were also used) to
distinguish them from those who were born in Spain (known as
“Peninsulares”). However, indigenous inhabitants of the colony
(branded as “Indio”), like Jose Rizal, began calling themselves
“Filipinos” in the 19th century while imagining the possibility
of an independent Filipino nation. These locals succeeded in
declaring independence on June 12, 1898.
 origin and definition of filipino
citizenship
On the other hand, “citizenship” refers to the membership
of an individual in his/her community or country. It is a
title given to a native-born of a specific country or a
foreigner who was able to profess his/her allegiance to a
particular state. Even though a country, in theory, is said to
be ”immortal” every citizen has the responsibility to
participate in the process of building the nation.
origin and definition of filipino
citizenship
Combining to concepts, Filipino Citizenship pertains to the
membership of Filipinos in the Filipino nation-state, which was
painstakingly fought for and established by Filipino founding
fathers after more than 300 years of colonialism. Because the
product of blood sacrificed by Filipino heroes, every citizen
across time has duties and obligations to strengthen the nation
for the present and next generations
indigenous peoples (ipS)
of the philippines
The indigenous people of the Philippines are the original
inhabitants of the country before the start of the country’s
colonial period. The Philippines is home to roughly 110 ethno-
linguistic groups, with 14-17 million indigenous people (UNDP,
2013) who are residing in a particular ancestral domain. Today,
their rights are protected by the 1987 Philippine Constitution
and are reinforced through Republic Act No. 8371, known as the
Indigenous Peoples Right Act (IPRA) of 1997.
Although theories about the peopling of the Philippines may
vary (i.e., Migration Waves Theory, Austronesian Migration
Theory, and Nusantao), it may still be proven thet “unity in
diversity” is possible in a complex society such as the Filipino
nation. Next slide shows some of the ethno-linguistic groups
found in the Philippines.
 WAYS OF
ACQUIRING
FILIPINO
CITIZENSHIP
Generally, there are 2 ways by which citizenship can
be obtained by an individual.
• By birth - either by blood relationship (jus
sanguinis) or by place of birth (jus soli). People
under this category are known as natural-born
citizens. in the Philippine Constitution states that
an individual is a Filipino if his/her mother or
father is a Filipino regardless of the place of birth.
With this, Philippines practice the doctrine of jus
sanguinis
2. By Voluntary means - or by committing to
judicial acts to acquire citizenship. People
under this category are known as naturalized
citizens. The following are the requirements for
foreigners to become naturalized citizens of the
Philippines, as stated in Commonwealth Act
No. 473 or the “Revised Naturalization Law”
 Commonwealth Act No. 473 or “The Revised
Naturalization Law”

• Should be 21 years old and above in the

hearing day
• Should’ve lived in the country continuously
for not less than 10 years
• Should be in good moral standing
• Must have enrolled their children in any
recognized school in the country
Commonwealth Act No. 473 or “The Revised
Naturalization Law”

• Must posses real estate in the country that is

worth Php 5,000 or more, and have a
profitable trade or lawful occupation
• Must be able to speak English, Spanish, or
any if the principal languages of the country
 IF FILIPINO
CITIZENSHIP CAN BE
ACQUIRED, IT IS ALSO
POSSIBLE TO LOSE IT.
THE FOLLOWING ARE
THE WAYS TO LOSE
CITIZENSHIP:
• Being naturalized in another country
• If women acquire the nationality of
a foreign husband
• Cancellation of the certificates of
naturalizations
• Define rejection of citizenship
• Pledging oath of allegiance toward
another country’s constitution when
reaching 21 years or more
• Being in the armed forces of a
foreign country
• Becoming a deserter of the armed
forces
 TO REACQUIRE LOST CITIZENSHIP, AN
APPLICANT MUST FOLLOW THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION,
REPATRIATION, OR THOUGH ANY JUDICIAL
ACTS PROVIDED BY THE STATE. THEY
MUST ALSO RECITE THE OATH OF
ALLEGIANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES
 Duties and
obligations of
filipino citizens
The 1987 Constitution does not have
specific provisions regarding the duties
and obligations of citizens, albeit Article
V of the 1973 Constitution gives us a
glimples of the following
• Citizens have the obligation to defend the
Republic and the flag, defend and cotribute to the
state, support the constitution and cooperate to
authorities.
• They need to respect the rights of others
• They have to become productive citizens and have
productive sources of income to sustain their
families
• They have the right and the obligation to vote
 IMPORTANCE OF
CITIZENSHIP IN THE
PHILIPPINES
The role of good citizens is multifaceted.

It's about giving and taking, contributing and

participating, respecting and protecting. Every
Filipino, as a mabuting mamamayan, plays an
integral role in shaping the society we live in,
building a stronger, more prosperous Philippines
for the generations to come.
 Thanks for
playing
You are now a good citizen! Keep up the
good work.