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Dual Allegiance Vs Dual Citizenship A. Dual Allegiance (INTENTIONAL)

Dual allegiance, where a person intentionally maintains allegiance to their original country in addition to the Philippines, is prohibited by Philippine law as it implies false or pretend loyalty. Dual citizenship, which can occur unintentionally when the laws of multiple countries both confer citizenship, is generally allowed. However, dual citizenship is prohibited for those seeking elective public office in the Philippines, who must renounce all foreign citizenships.

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Dual Allegiance Vs Dual Citizenship A. Dual Allegiance (INTENTIONAL)

Dual allegiance, where a person intentionally maintains allegiance to their original country in addition to the Philippines, is prohibited by Philippine law as it implies false or pretend loyalty. Dual citizenship, which can occur unintentionally when the laws of multiple countries both confer citizenship, is generally allowed. However, dual citizenship is prohibited for those seeking elective public office in the Philippines, who must renounce all foreign citizenships.

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Dual Allegiance vs Dual Citizenship

A. Dual Allegiance (INTENTIONAL)

-Prohibited by law and inimical to the national interest

- Philippine Citizens maintain allegiance to his/her original country,

- There is false allegiance or pretend loyalty to the Philippines

- Section 5 of Article IV is not self-executing (Aajs vs, Datumanong)

B. Dual Citizenship (Generally UNINTENTIONAL)

- Not prohibited by the Constitution


- Happens when the laws of both countries confer upon him (Jus Sanguinis in PH and Jus soli in
US)
- Accidental by Birth or by marriage.

C. Limitation on Dual Citizenship

It is prohibited under some special cases. In RA 9225 it requires that a; those who are seeking elective
public offices in the Philippines to execute a personal and sworn renunciation of any and all foreign
citizenship to qualify them as candidates in the Philippine elections.

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