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Citizenship & Suffrage: By: Atty. Enrique V. Dela Cruz, JR
Citizenship & Suffrage: By: Atty. Enrique V. Dela Cruz, JR
• By birth
• Jus sanguinis – acquisition of citizenship on the
basis of blood relationship.
• Jus soli – acquisition of citizenship on the basis
of the place of birth.
• By naturalization – the legal act of adopting an
alien and clothing him with the privilege of a
native-born citizen.
• By marriage
• Q: Who are natural-born citizens?
• Citizens of the Philippines from birth
without having to perform any act to
acquire or perfect their Philippine
citizenship;