Article IV of 1987 Philippine Constitution | CITIZENSHIP

Summary

In this educational video, a teacher introduces students to the topic of citizenship in Philippine Politics and Governance. Through interactive activities like identifying pictures and answering true or false questions, students learn about citizenship, nationality, and different ways of acquiring citizenship. The lesson covers key concepts such as natural-born citizenship, dual citizenship, and the process of naturalization. The teacher also highlights the importance of understanding citizenship laws as outlined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, leaving students with a reading task and a reaction paper for further exploration.

Takeaways

• 🖋️ The lesson begins with a short activity where students guess images related to travel documents and legal systems.
• 🛂 The first image represents a passport, which is an official document for international travel and citizenship verification.
• ✈️ The second image depicts an airplane, symbolizing international travel by air.
• 🛅 The third image shows a visa, which is a permit allowing a person to enter, stay, or leave a country for specific purposes.
• ⚖️ The fourth image represents law or justice, highlighting the role of laws in protecting citizens' rights.
• 🇵🇭 The final image shows the Philippine flag, signifying the country's identity.
• 📜 The topic of the lesson is citizenship, focusing on its definition and importance, as outlined in Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
• 🇵🇭 Citizenship can be acquired by birth (jus soli and jus sanguinis) or by naturalization, as discussed with examples of Filipino citizens and dual citizenship.
• 👩‍👦 A child with at least one Filipino parent, whether born in or outside the Philippines, is considered a natural-born Filipino citizen.
• 📘 The lesson concludes with an activity asking students to answer five questions based on the information discussed and to read a case article for further learning.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of having a passport?

The primary purpose of having a passport is to allow the holder to travel internationally.

What is the difference between nationality and citizenship?

Nationality refers to the country where you come from, while citizenship is a legal relationship between a person and a country, granting rights and responsibilities.

What are the two recognized forms of acquiring citizenship?

The two recognized forms of acquiring citizenship are by birth and by naturalization.

What is jus soli and how does it determine citizenship?

Jus soli, or law of the soil, is a rule that determines citizenship based on the place of birth.

What is jus sanguinis and how does it determine citizenship?

Jus sanguinis, or law of blood, is a rule that determines citizenship based on blood relation.

Who are considered natural-born Filipino citizens?

Natural-born Filipino citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to perfect their citizenship.

Can a child born to a Filipino parent be considered a natural-born Filipino citizen even if they are born outside the Philippines?

Yes, if a child is born to at least one Filipino parent, they are considered a natural-born Filipino citizen regardless of their place of birth.

What are the three ways to become a naturalized citizen of the Philippines?

The three ways to become a naturalized citizen of the Philippines are through direct naturalization, derivative naturalization, and repatriation.

What is dual citizenship and how does it relate to Filipino law?

Dual citizenship refers to being a citizen of two countries at the same time. The Philippine law recognizes dual citizenship under Republic Act 9225, allowing a person to have and exercise rights of nationality in two countries.

What is the difference between dual citizenship and dual allegiance?

Dual citizenship is being a citizen of two countries simultaneously. Dual allegiance refers to owing loyalty to two or more countries simultaneously. The 1987 Philippine Constitution prohibits dual allegiance, not dual citizenship.

Can naturalized citizens run for political positions in the Philippines?

No, naturalized citizens are prohibited from running for political positions in the Philippines.