Rules Governing Philippine Citizenship

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Justice
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Manila

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. AFF-04-01

RULES GOVERNING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP UNDER REPUBLIC ACT R.A. No. 9225 AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (A.O.) NO. 91, SERIES OF 2004.

WHEREAS, R.A. No. 9225 declares that natural-born citizens of the Philippines who become citizens of another country shall be deemed not to have lost their Philippine citizenship under conditions provided therein;

WHEREAS, A.O. No. 91, Section 1 designated the Bureau of Immigration (BI), in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Civil Registrar-General, National Statistics Office (NSO), as the implementing agency of R.A. No. 9225

WHEREAS, A.O. No. 91, Section 2 authorizes the BI to promulgate and issue rules and regulations to implement R.A. No. 9225 ;

WHEREFORE, by authority of A.O. No. 91 Section 2 in relation to Commonwealth Act. No. 613, Section 3, as amended, the following rules are hereby adopted to carry out the provisions of R.A. No. 9225

Section 1. Coverage. – These rules shall apply to former natural-born citizens of the Philippines, as define by Philippine law and jurisprudence, who have lost their Philippine citizenship by reason of their naturalization as citizens of a foreign country.

Sec. 2. Former natural-born Philippine citizen already in the Philippines and a BI-registered alien – A former natural-born citizen of the Philippines who is already in the Philippines and registered in the BI shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the cancellation of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and issuance of an Identification Certificate (IC), as the case may be, under R.A. No. 9225

Sec. 3. Former natural-born Philippine citizen who is abroad but a BI registered alien – A former natural-born citizen of the Philippines who is abroad but is a BI-registered alien shall file a petition under oath to the nearest Philippine Foreign Post for evaluation. Thereafter, it shall forward the entire records to the Commissioner of Immigration for the cancellation of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and issuance of an IC under R.A. No. 9225

Sec. 4. Former natural-born Philippine citizen already in the Philippines and not a BI-registered alien – A former natural-born citizen of the Philippines who is already in the Philippines but has not registered with the BI within sixty (60) days from date of his arrival shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the issuance of an IC under R.A. No. 9225

Sec. 5. Former Natural-born Philippine citizen who is abroad and not a BI-registered alien – A former natural-born citizen of the Philippines who is abroad and is not a BI-registered alien shall file a petition under oath to the nearest Philippine Foreign Post for the issuance of an IC under R.A. No. 9225

Sec. 6. Forwarding address. Photographs. – In all petitions under Sections 2 to 5 hereof, the applicant must indicate his or her latest forwarding address. Three (3) recent 2” x ”2 photographs of the applicant (front, left side, and right side views over white background) shall be attached to the petition.

Sec. 7. Fees. – Each applicant under these Rules shall pay a one-time fee for the processing of the application and issuance of the corresponding IC.

Applicants already in the Philippines shall attach the official receipt for the amount of P2,500.00 as proof of payment of processing fee. Applicants who are abroad shall attach the official receipt for the amount of US$50 or its equivalent in foreign currency acceptable to the Philippine Foreign Post concerned.

Sec. 8. Proof as natural-born citizen of the Philippines. – A former natural-born citizen of the Philippines, who was born in the Philippines, shall submit the NSO-authenticated copy of his or her birth certificate.

On the other hand, a former natural-born citizen of the Philippines, who was born abroad, shall submit the original copy of the Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Foreign Post and in applicable cases, the Birth Certificate issued by competent foreign authorities.

These documents shall be sufficient to establish that the applicant is a natural-born citizen of the Philippines for purposes of these Rules.

Sec. 9. Submission of the Oath of Allegiance – Applicants under these Rules shall also sign and attach an Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines as follows:

“I, (name of the applicant) solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and obey the laws and local orders promulgated by the duly constituted authorities of the Philippines, and I hereby declare that I recognize and accept the supreme authority of the Philippines and will maintain true faith and allegiance thereto, and that I impose this obligation upon myself voluntarily without mental reservation or purpose of evasion.”

Sec. 10. Strict compliance. Effect of non-compliance. – All petitions must strictly comply with the preceding requirements prior to filing at the Office of the Commissioner or at the nearest Philippine Foreign Post, as the case may be. After the filing of the petition, the same shall be assigned to an evaluating officer who shall evaluate the petition without further proceedings.

In the case of petitions that do not comply with the requirements, the applicant shall be notified to submit the required documents within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof. Otherwise, the petition shall not be favorably acted upon by the Bureau of Immigration or by the Philippine Foreign Post.

If after evaluation, the documents submitted fail to establish that the applicant is a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, the applicant shall be notified of such fact in writing by the Commissioner of Immigration or by the Philippine Foreign Post.

Sec. 11. Approval Procedures. – If the petition is found to be sufficient in form and in substance, the evaluating officer shall submit the findings and recommendation to the Commissioner of Immigration or Consul-General, as the case may be, within five (5) days from date of assignment.

For Applications filed under Section 2 and 4 of these Rules, the Commissioner of Immigration shall issue, within five (5) days from receipt thereof, an Order of Approval indicating that the petition complies with the provisions of R.A. No 9225 and its IRR, and further direct the chief of the Alien Registration Division (ARD) to cancel the subject ACR and/or to issue the corresponding IC to the applicant.

Each cancelled ACR shall, however, be attached to the Order of Approval to form part of the records of the applicant.

For applications filed under Section 3 and 5 of these Rules, the Consul-General shall issue, within five (5) days from receipt thereof, the Order of Approval indicating that the petition complies with the provisions of R.A. No. 9225 and its IRR. He shall then transmit copies of the Order of Approval, Oath of Allegiance, including the authenticated Record of Birth or Birth Certificate to the BI. Immediately upon receipt thereof, the BI shall issue the corresponding IC to the applicant and forward the same to the Philippine Foreign Post concerned. If the applicant is a BI-registered alien, the BI shall also cancel the subject ACR.

Sec. 12. Conferment of Philippine citizenship. Conditions. – Subject to full compliance with these Rules, the Oath of Allegiance shall be the final act that confers Philippine citizenship.

In case the applicant is in the Philippines, he may take his Oath of Allegiance before the Commissioner of the Immigration or any officer authorized under existing laws to administer oath. In the latter case, the applicant must submit the Oath of Allegiance to the BI to form part of his records.

In case the applicant is abroad, only the Consul General or a duly commissioned foreign service officer of the Philippine Foreign Post concerned shall administer the Oath of Allegiance.

The Oath of Allegiance shall thereafter be registered in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Registry laws.

Sec. 13. Repository of Records – The BI Records Section shall maintain the integrity of all the documents filed under these Rules. It shall send official copies of the Order of Approval and Oath of Allegiance to the NSO.

Sec. 14. Copies for the Applicant. Identification Certificate. Correction of errors. – The applicant shall be provided with an official copies of the Order of Approval and the Oath of Allegiance. Further, all IC’s issued under these Rules shall indicate Philippine citizenship under R.A. No. 9225 and A.O. N0. 91 s. 2004. Any clerical error or errors in the entries of the IC may be corrected, upon written request to and approval by the Commissioner of Immigration. The NSO shall be promptly provided with a copy of the corrected IC.

Sec. 15. Confidentiality of Records. – Any application, document of information given before the Bureau of Immigration or any Philippine Foreign Post shall not be divulged in any manner to any person or entity without the express written consent of the person to whom such application, record or information belongs.

Sec. 16. Other beneficiaries of R.A. No. 9225 – This memorandum circular shall equally apply to the unmarried child, whether legitimate, illegitimate or adopted, below eighteen (18) years of age, of those who re-acquire Philippine citizenship upon the activity of R.A. No. 9225

Sec. 17. Exemption from administrative review. Limitations. – The conferment of Philippine citizenship under these Rules shall no longer be subject to the affirmation by the Secretary of Justice pursuant to the DOJ Policy Directive of 7 September 1970 and Opinion No. 108, s. 1996.

However, Philippine citizenship under these Rules may be revoked by competent authority upon a substantive finding of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment on the part of the applicant.

 

Sec. 18. Effectivity. – This memorandum circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

 

Source: http://immigration.gov.ph

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The Residences at Brent

Property Details:

Address: Brent Baguio Campus
Price: Php 7,548,800
Category: Investment Properties
Year Built: 2012
House Size: 102
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2

Property Description:

Coming Home to The Residences at Brent is almost like a nostalgic trip back to what Baguio was in our childhood: the quiet charm; the unhurried pace where time seems to stand still; the cozy country home where the family could spend days together, bonded by simple joys and pleasures; and the serene sanctuary where one can contemplate and while away one’s worries.

The Residences at Brent is located within the Brent Baguio Campus at Yangco Street in Baguio City. Its prime location is the only remaining piece of lush, unspoiled greenery in the heart of Baguio city. The community will stand on a high elevation, overlooking the city and the surrounding mountains. The Church of the Pink Sisters is located just a few meters from the community gate, while Baguio's popular malls, parks, restaurants and shops are just a few minutes away.

BUILDING FEATURES

LAND AREA: Approx. 7 Hectares
NO. OF BUILDINGS: Two Buildings (Phase I)
NO. OF UNITS/BLDG: 16 units per building/4 units per floor.

ARCHITECTURAL THEME:

Rustic contemporary mountain lodge design theme

OUTDOOR AMENITIES:

• Pocket parks
• Landscaped gardens, entrance gate and guard house
• Nature walking/Jogging trails
• Access to Brent Baguio's facilities (football field, children's playground, chapel, etc...)

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Gated residential community
• State of the art security features
• Access to the development and residential building are through access cards
• CCTV system
• Each unit has a utility room and maid's room with its own toilet and bath
• Common driver's quarters is provided for each building in the basement with its own toilet and bath
• Gas-fired fireplace in all units
• Centralized LPG gas lines
• Each unit has a powder room with a shower
• Separate service door entry for each unit
• Standby Generator
• Automatic sprinkler system
• Private Balcony (selected units)
• Forest Views (selected units)
• Spacious Floor Plans

GREEN ARCHITECTURE FEATURES:

• Dual flush water closets
• Rain water collection
• Low rise, Low density
• Plenty of open spaces

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The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection and/or with the appropriate professionals. The information at this site is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell, rent, or advertise real estate outside the state in which the owner of the site is licensed. The owner is not making any warranties or representations concerning any of these properties including their availability. Information at this site is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Baguio Pinesview Cottages @ South Drive

Property Details:

Address: South Drive, Baguio City
Price: Php 16,688,000
Category: House and Lot
Year Built: 2011
House Size: 367
Lot Size: 173
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4

Property Description:

OWN A PIECE OF THE PINE

We take our cue from nature and give you the kind of open space planning within the structure to maximize wind flow and light penetration.

Each home distinguished by the open and unique green architecture, extends the beauty of Pinesview Cottages seamlessly inside and out.

UNIT FEATURES AND FINISHES:

• approx. 380 sqm Total Floor Area
• master bedroom with walk-in closet, toilet, bay window and a private balcony
• four kids/ guest bedrooms, with a family room convertible to a sixth bedroom
• separate rooms and toilets for maids and drivers
• spacious outdoor porches and balconies
• wood-finished, steel-reinforced uPVC doors and windows
• imported algae-proof shingles with 20yrs warranty
• exterior cultured stone accent walls
• wood plastic composite (WPC) exterior balcony railings
• high density homogeneous tiles for common areas, stairs and toilets
• fireplace with mantle in living room with another in the attic
• brass-finished quality bathroom faucets with matching accessories
• cable tv provisions in every room
• solid pinewood kitchen cabinets
• cook-top, range-hood, sink and accessories included
• motorized garage doors

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The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection and/or with the appropriate professionals. The information at this site is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell, rent, or advertise real estate outside the state in which the owner of the site is licensed. The owner is not making any warranties or representations concerning any of these properties including their availability. Information at this site is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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The Best Ways to Relax in Baguio City, Philippines

So you've come to unwind, you worked hard and deserve a break, and the cool, fresh air and mountain vistas are just what you need... Welcome to "Relaxing Baguio!"

The City of Pines is the perfect place for some peace and quiet, a cheap place to relax in, too. But my first advice would be to find yourself a nice cozy room away from the center of the city.

Highly urbanized is what we have become, especially in the last decade. This gives both visitors and residents all the amenities of city life and a more hectic pace that comes with "development."

But there are many places here to "lose oneself" still, and that is what I and a lot of visitors love about the place.

Here then are some of my suggestions for a relaxing vacation in the City of Pines.

• Take long, leisurely walks
• On the east and south sides where there are lots of trees. Stay away from major roads.
• Go for the 'Cosmic Journey'
• The Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary has a 14-station account of the evolution of the universe set in a secret garden in the middle of bustling Baguio City, in Camp Sioco, accessed via Marcos Highway. Picnic tables available, too.
• Get a 'Home Service" massage
• The rates here are only Php275-350 per hour and you'll get the best sleep of your life afterwards.
• Read a good book.
• Malls have bookstores where you can get best-sellers and second hand books. Or, better yet, bring that one you have been planning to read for a long time along on your trip.
• Play a nice round of golf.
• Go for a round of golf in one of two of our naturally air-cooled courses. Even if you are not a member of Camp John Hay or Baguio Country Club, special guest passes are available at slightly higher rates.
• Attend some art lessons or do some painting.
• In Baguio, you are surrounded by natural beauty and there are lots of subjects to choose from plus many places to whip out the canvas and prop up the easel. Art workshops are held at Tam-awan Village and at the Botanical Garden.
• Row a boat at the Burnham Park Lagoon in the early morning.
• When I want to be alone with the soothing sound of water and voices in the distance, I rent a rowboat for an hour or two and just go around the lake. Try it might just work for you, too.
• Plan an evening by the fireplace

Whether alone or with a special person or persons in your life, there's nothing like a warm fire and good conversation to soothe one's soul. Make sure to have a nice mug of hot cocoa to go with it, and maybe do some marshmallow roasting to round it all up.

Basically, do things for yourself that you have been postponing for the longest time, like having long conversations with your loved ones, or finishing the needlepoint you began a long time ago while the kids are out skating, or planning a meal using fresh ingredients from the Baguio City Market.

Explore a foggy mountain trail, Play a round of golf with your buddies, Read a book at Igorot Garden in Camp John Hay, Take some art lessons at Tam-awan Village Take a long, leisurely boat ride at Burham Park. A Glance Of Baguio City.

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*Photo Contributors: Florife Pantaleon, Oswald Reyes and Johann Viloria.

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Buying Philippine Real Estate Properties

Buying real estate is more than just finding a place to call home. Investing in Philippine Real Estate Properties has become increasingly popular over the past years and has become a common investment vehicle. Find a property to call your home or invest for your future.

The first major advantage to investing in Philippine real estate is that you are purchasing an extremely expensive product. "It is the best option in protecting your hard earned money. Unlike stocks or bonds which may go down in value and are too risky, properties provide hard assets which you can use or sell or rent out. It’s a productive asset. It is the foundation of wealth, in which will generate cash flow once you invest the right way. The key factors for high returns is when you invest in a property with a good location, good quality of development and from a developer with proven track record of on time delivery and property management to ensure your property will gain high resale value and rental income upon turn over.”

Secondly, “The income you will benefit from buying a good property in the Philippines is called PROPERTY VALUE. When you invest on a project at pre-selling stage (buying the property while under construction) you have the opportunity to own the property at introductory price, affordable payment terms and more units available to choose from. The value of the property increases as the delivery date draws near. Upon completion, your P3M investment today may escalate to P5M to P6M upon delivery of the project.

Another income you will benefit from real estate properties is called RENTAL INCOME. “Rental from properties is stable source of monthly income. As unit owner, your property generates income every month approximately 1% of your present property value.

Here @ Home Buyers Avenue - your Real Estate Partner for Philippine Property Investment, we can help you…HBAve. is the Philippine Real Estate web blog which takes pride on managing major properties all over the Baguio City. HBAve. contains wide range of searchable location of properties all over Baguio City. HBAve. is a real estate web blog that has unique insight on Baguio City properties that would be willing to help you find the property that you want to have.

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