This document discusses the citizenship status of respondent Teodoro C. Cruz. It notes that Cruz was originally a natural-born citizen of the Philippines but lost his citizenship when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and took an oath of allegiance to the United States. However, Cruz later reacquired his Philippine citizenship through repatriation. The main issue is whether Cruz can still be considered a natural-born citizen of the Philippines after reacquiring citizenship. The dissenting justice argues that Cruz is still considered natural-born as repatriation restored his status, while being natural-born means having citizenship from birth.
This document discusses the citizenship status of respondent Teodoro C. Cruz. It notes that Cruz was originally a natural-born citizen of the Philippines but lost his citizenship when he enl…