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Philippines (2007)
event, he had and has no capacity or personality to question
the subsequent lease of the Boracay property by his wife on
the theory that in so doing, he was merely exercising the
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prerogative of a husband in respect of conjugal property. To
sustain such a theory would countenance indirect
RATIO / RULINGS controversion of the constitutional prohibition. If the property
— In naturalization proceedings, it is the burden of the were to be declared conjugal, this would accord the alien
applicant to prove not only his own good moral character husband a substantial interest and right over the land, as he
but also the good moral character of his/her witnesses, who would then have a decisive vote as to its transfer or
must be credible persons. disposition. This is a right that the Constitution does not permit
— On the other hand, if we maintain the distinct qualifications him to have.
under each of the two laws, an alien who is not qualified
under R.A. No. 9139 may still be naturalized under C.A. No.
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Beumer v. Amores (2012)
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RATIO / RULINGS
IMPORTANT FACTS
— FOREIGN EVEN ON EQUITY CANNOT BE REIMBURSED FOR A
RIGHT ONLY DUE TO CITIZENS. In any event, the Court cannot,
— RA 9225 CITIZENSHIP RETENTION AND REACQUISIOTION ACT even on the grounds of equity, grant reimbursement to
OF 2003 DOESN’T VIOLATE Section 5, Article IV on DUAL petitioner given that he acquired no right whatsoever over
ALLEGIANCE the subject properties by virtue of its unconstitutional
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