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    SBM-2014-051 R.A. 9225 and RECOGNITION

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    The document outlines the Bureau of Immigration's guidelines for who qualifies to apply for recognition as a Filipino citizen or for retention/reacquisition of Philippine citizenship under Republic Act 9225. It specifies that those born to a Filipino parent outside the Philippines or those born in the Philippines with one foreign parent may apply for recognition as a citizen. It also states that former natural born Filipinos who lost citizenship due to naturalizing in another country and their minor children can apply to retain or reacquire Philippine citizenship under the Act.

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    The document outlines the Bureau of Immigration's guidelines for who qualifies to apply for recognition as a Filipino citizen or for retention/reacquisition of Philippine citizenship under Republic Act 9225. It specifies that those born to a Filipino parent outside the Philippines or those born in the Philippines with one foreign parent may apply for recognition as a citizen. It also states that former natural born Filipinos who lost citizenship due to naturalizing in another country and their minor children can apply to retain or reacquire Philippine citizenship under the Act.

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    SBM-2014-051 R.A. 9225 and RECOGNITION

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    The document outlines the Bureau of Immigration's guidelines for who qualifies to apply for recognition as a Filipino citizen or for retention/reacquisition of Philippine citizenship under Republic Act 9225. It specifies that those born to a Filipino parent outside the Philippines or those born in the Philippines with one foreign parent may apply for recognition as a citizen. It also states that former natural born Filipinos who lost citizenship due to naturalizing in another country and their minor children can apply to retain or reacquire Philippine citizenship under the Act.

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    REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

    DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
    BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
    MAGALLANES DRIVE, INTRAMUROS
    1002 MANILA

    OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-051

    APPLICANTS FOR RECOGNITION AS FILIPINO


    CITIZEN AND RETENTION/REACQUISITION OF
    PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP UNDER R.A. 9225

    WHEREAS, the Bureau has been receiving information about the


    applicants’ confusion on who qualifies for recognition as Filipino citizen and
    who qualifies for retention/reacquisition of the Philippine citizenship under
    RA 9225;

    WHEREAS, there is a need to clarify the same;

    NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the rule-making authority of the


    Commissioner of Immigration under relevant immigration laws, the following
    shall be observed:

    Section 1: Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen – The


    following may apply for Recognition as Filipino citizen:

    A. Those (i) born to a Filipino parent1, (ii) outside of the Philippines,


    and (iii) became citizens of the country of their birth due to the
    principle of jus soli;

    B. Those (i) born a Filipino parent2 and a foreign parent, (ii)


    holding/using a foreign passport, (iii) even if born inside the
    Philippines;

    Section 2: Applicants for Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine


    Citizenship under RA 9225 – A person may apply for
    Retention/Reacquisition of the Philippine Citizenship under RA9225 if: (i) he
    is a former natural born Filipino; and (ii) he lost his Philippine citizenship by
    reason of his naturalization as a citizen of a foreign country.

    Petitioner for RA 9225 may include his child who is:

    1. Below eighteen (18) years old; and


    2. Legitimate or illegitimate or adopted child;

    1
    As determined by the prevailing Philippine Constitution at the time of the
    Petitioners’ birth;
    2
    Those born under the 1973 and 1987 Philippine Constitution.
    Section 3: Persons who Acquired their Foreign Citizenship
    through Derivative Naturalization – Petitioners who acquired their
    foreign citizenship through derivative naturalization shall be processed under
    RA 92253.

    Section 4: Effectivity – This order shall take effect immediately.

    For strict compliance

    22 October 2014

    Signed
    SIEGFRED B. MISON
    Commissioner

    3
    Pursuant to DOJ 2nd Endorsements dated 16 June 2014 and 03 September 2014

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