In an interview over the TV, Teresita Ang See, an activist for the Fil Chi community (formerly the spokesman of Fil Chi community vs kidnapping decades ago, noted that under the 1987 constitution is a natural born citizen. He was born in 1972 (the Constitution was specific before 1973) by a Filipina mother Emilia Chua. Hence the said gentleman was allowed to run as councilor for several terms
According to See, no less than Fr. Joaquin Bernas ++ Rip clarified to her that she, being the same situation like Joey Uy, is also a natural born citizen.
The complaint by Cong Abante was based on 1935 constitution. How could Comelec en bank have erred? There seems to be a lot of controversial decisions at present Comelec.
Will Comelec en banc see the light?
ARTICLE IV
CITIZENSHIP
Section 1. The following are citizens of the Philippines:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
- [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 cralaw:red
[4] Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.cralaw:red