Republic Act No. 12149 (RA 12149) — An Act Granting Philippine Citizenship to Booles Shemishoo Ashooriyan
Data as of July 4, 2026 · Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗
SECTION 1. Booles Shemishoo Ashooriyan 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.
SEC. 2. Booles Shemishoo Ashooriyan 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.
SEC. 3. Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Booles Shemishoo Ashooriyan, who shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved, (SGD.) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO (SGD.) FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ President of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives This Act, which is originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines on March 4, 2024 and February 3, 2025, respectively. (SGD.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR. (SGD.) REGINALD S. VELASCO Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: APR 11 2025 (SGD.) FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR. President of the Philippines
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