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(4) Those whose mothers are citizens of the Philippines and, upon
reaching the age of majority, elect Philippine citizenship;
(5) Those who are naturalized in accordance with law. (n)
Art. 49. Naturalization and the loss and reacquisition of citizenship of the
Philippines are governed by special laws. (n)
- Domicile: fixed permanent residence to which, when absent, one has the intention of
returning; residence + intent to remain for an unlimited time
- Residence: place of abode whether perma/temp
- Domicile of origin is lost through: (1) actual removal or an actual change in domicile;
(2) bona fide intent of abandoning the former place of residence establishing a new
one; (3) acts which correspond with the purpose
- Jus sanguinis (by blood) v Just solis (place of birth)
- CA 473 governs acquisition by a foreigner of PH citizenship; Sec 2 provides the reqs
- CA 63 and RA 106 govern loss and reacquisition of citizenship
Art. 50. For the exercise of civil rights and the fulfillment of civil
obligations, the domicile of natural persons is the place of their habitual
residence. (40a)
Art. 51. When the law creating or recognizing them, or any other
provision does not fix the domicile of juridical persons, the same shall be
understood to be the place where their legal representation is
established or where they exercise their principal functions. (41a)