Grant of Philippine Citizenship to Rev. Paul P. Zwaenepoel
Presidential Decree No. 682, issued on April 7, 1975, grants Philippine citizenship to Rev. Paul P. Zwaenepoel, a Belgian national. The decree recognizes his significant contributions to education and social upliftment in the Mountain Provinces and surrounding areas, showcasing his dedication to the Filipino people. President Ferdinand E. Marcos, exercising constitutional powers, affirms that Zwaenepoel is deserving of the rights and privileges that accompany Philippine citizenship. The decree takes effect immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Presidential Decree No. 682
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Decrees
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 7, 1975
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 682
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO REV. PAUL P. ZWAENEPOEL
WHEREAS, Rev. Paul P. Zwaenepoel, a citizen of Belgium, has manifested his desire to become a Philippine citizen; cd
WHEREAS, as a Catholic of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (C.I.C.M.), and educator, he has shown dedication not only in the educational upbringing of the residents of the Mountain Provinces and adjacent provinces but also in the social upliftment of the natives; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of his long and invaluable service to the Filipino people, Fr. Zwaenepoel has proven himself worthy and deserving of all the rights, privileges and prerogatives of a citizen of this country;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby grant Philippine Citizenship to Rev. Paul P. Zwaenepoel, with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto. acd
This Decree shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 7th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Five.
Cite This Law
Grant of Philippine Citizenship to Rev. Paul P. Zwaenepoel, Presidential Decree No. 682, Apr 7, 1975 (Philippines)
Grant of Philippine Citizenship to Rev. Paul P. Zwaenepoel, Presidential Decree No. 682 (Phil. 1975)
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