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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Art. 4, Sec. 11987 Constitution, Art. IV, Sec. 1
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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The following are citizens of the Philippines:
Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;
Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;
Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine Citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and
Those who are naturalized in the accordance with law.
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