Article 4: section 4&5

P R E S E N T E D B Y : C R I S Q U E E N D . D E U N A B S H M - 1 A THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – ARTICLE IV.

Article IV CITIZENSHIP Section 4&5.

Citizenship, relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. Citizenship implies the status of freedom with accompanying responsibilities. Citizens have certain rights, duties, and responsibilities that are denied or only partially extended to aliens and other noncitizens residing in a country. In general, full political rights, including the right to vote and to hold public office, are predicted upon citizenship. The usual responsibilities of citizenship are allegiance, taxation, and military service. What is Citizenship?.

Article IV Section 4 Citizens of the Philippines who marry aliens shall retain their citizenship, unless by their act or omission, they are deemed, under the law, to have renounced it..

Scenario: Maria, a Filipino citizen, and James, a British citizen, who are happily married. Maria works for an international organization and frequently travels with her husband. One day, they find themselves involved in a protest against the Philippine government's policies in the country they are residing in..

Article IV Dual allegiance of citizens is inimical to the national interest and shall be dealt with by law. Section 5.

Scenario: Luis and Sofia, who are both Filipino citizens with dual citizenship. Luis is a successful businessman with citizenship in both the Philippines and a foreign country, while Sofia is a dedicated government employee. One day, it becomes public knowledge that Luis, while holding a key position in a Philippine company, is also actively involved in business dealings that may compromise the national interest. This dual allegiance becomes a cause for concern, prompting the government to take legal action..

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