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Aznar Vs COMELEC
Aznar Vs COMELEC
COMELEC
GR No. 83820, May 25, 1990
FACTS:
1. On Jan. 22, 1988, petitioner filed a petition for qualification against Osmeña, who filed a
COC for provincial governor on Nov. 19, 1987, is an American citizen. He provided a
certification stating that Osmeña is an American and is a holder of an ACR and
Immigrant Certificate of Residence.
2. Osmeña maintained that he is a Filipino citizen since he is the legitimate child of a
Filipino, he is a holder of a valid PH passport, he has been continuously residing in the
country since birth, he has been a registered voter since 1965.
3. COMELEC proclaimed Osmeña as provincial governor, having obtained the highest
votes.
Philippine courts are only allowed to determine who are Filipino citizens and who are not.
Whether or not a person is considered an American under the laws of the United States does not
concern Us here.
Considering the fact that admittedly Osmeña was both a Filipino and an American, the mere fact
that he has a Certificate stating he is an American does not mean that he is not still a Filipino. He
possesses both nationalities or citizenships. There can be no such loss of Philippine 'citizenship
when there is no renunciation