An Act Granting Philippine Citizenship to Kwok Yam Ian Chan
Republic Act No. 11826, enacted on June 2, 2022, grants Philippine citizenship to Mr. Kwok Yam Ian Chan, providing him with all associated rights and responsibilities under Philippine law. To finalize this process, Mr. Chan must take an Oath of Allegiance before an authorized officer, which will then be registered with the Bureau of Immigration. Following this registration, he will receive a Certificate of Naturalization, enabling him to fully enjoy his citizenship. The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a widely circulated newspaper.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11826
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 2, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11826
AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO KWOK YAM IAN CHAN
SECTION 1. Mr. Kwok Yam Ian Chan is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
SECTION 2. Mr. Kwok Yam Ian Chan shall take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorized to administer the same. The Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.
SECTION 3. Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Mr. Kwok Yam Ian Chan who shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved:
Lapsed into law on June 2, 2022 without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 118, No. 30, p. 8362 on July 25, 2022.
Cite This Law
An Act Granting Philippine Citizenship to Kwok Yam Ian Chan, Republic Act No. 11826, Jun 2, 2022 (Philippines)
An Act Granting Philippine Citizenship to Kwok Yam Ian Chan, Republic Act No. 11826 (Phil. 2022)
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