1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
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- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Provision
- 1
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceSECTION 1. The following are citizens of the Philippines:
(1) Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this
Constitution;
(2) Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;
(3) Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and
(4) Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.
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1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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