tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post7148273370853644336..comments2024-02-16T09:51:55.973-08:00Comments on Ask A Filipino!: Feature Post: What are the pros and cons of dual citizenship?The Filipinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06411009013482740401noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-44990254745339334362016-06-30T16:19:56.212-07:002016-06-30T16:19:56.212-07:00Hi sir/ma'am,
I am an American citizen as wel...Hi sir/ma'am,<br /><br />I am an American citizen as well as a Filipino citizen. I have both passports, a consular report of birth abroad, a Filipino Nso birth certificate, but I don't have a dual citizenship document because my parents haven't filed for it. <br /><br />I want to know how do I pay my taxes? I live in the Philippines. Do I have to pay both taxes in philippines and the United States? <br /><br />I hope you can help me. <br /><br />Thank you very much in advance.<br /><br />- Oliver MartinezNemory Oliver Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840162754093922284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-2530075314079327452014-01-03T07:32:11.289-08:002014-01-03T07:32:11.289-08:00The Filipino,
Thank you for writing such an artic...The Filipino,<br /><br />Thank you for writing such an article. It answered a lot of my questions. I am a Philippine born US citizen currently working in the US government and I wanted information on how I can make a seamless transition when I retire in the Philippines. I may be getting ahead of myself though since I won't be retiring till about 2037(?). I do have a question, would a SRRV courtesy be a better option for people who just want to retire in the Philippines or is a dual citizenship a better option?Acirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539354826692028870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-64868290379489806492013-03-23T13:52:17.724-07:002013-03-23T13:52:17.724-07:00Dear Sir,
I was so impressed after reading your b...Dear Sir,<br /><br />I was so impressed after reading your blog in " Ask A Filipino ". It gave me so much knowledge which is very helpful for me. Sir I would like to ask a few more questions just as a clarification. You mentioned in your blog that Filipinos who acquired a foreign citizenship after August 2003 are still considered Filipinos and did not lose there Filipino citizenship. In my case, I am a naturalized German citizen and in Germany we are not allowed to have dual citizenship like in the U.S. So i need to give up my Filipino citizenship here in the Philippine embassy in German. My question is, dies this law RA 9189 which you mentioned applies to me also? I am planning to go back to the Philippines for good and open a business there. I became a German citizen last 2008. So am I allowed to open a business in the Philippines? As you have mentioned that Filipinos who became a foreign citizen after August 2003 are still Filipinos. I would really be happy if you can give me some answers to this. Thank you very much and hope to hear from you.<br /><br />Sincerelely Yours,<br /><br />S.SShielanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-4196528667226348442012-09-16T16:25:02.331-07:002012-09-16T16:25:02.331-07:00itaryptiThe son of a naturalized US citizen is aut...itaryptiThe son of a naturalized US citizen is automatically a US citizen. On this line, is there such citizenship as 'Fil-AMERICAN'? iF SO, Is there such as 'American-Fil'?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-66155179702824529652012-09-11T01:50:08.623-07:002012-09-11T01:50:08.623-07:00anybody can give me for a piece of advise?
my gran...anybody can give me for a piece of advise?<br />my grandma went off to U.S. about 1970's and send back here in the Phil. last 2008. Because my relative can't bare to took care of her. She's now 86 years old and have Alzheimers Disease. Her eldest child taking care of her and that was my mother.<br />She has retirement in U.S. and we don't have any idea how much was it?<br />my tita send us for about $400, when we recalled when my grandma is in normal condition, states that she has big amount of money on her retirement plan.?<br />is it possible to know if she can receive a pension and how much from u.s?<br /><br />thanks a lot...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-12307853545667611432012-09-11T01:45:16.168-07:002012-09-11T01:45:16.168-07:00anybody can give me for a piece of advise?
my gran...anybody can give me for a piece of advise?<br />my grandma went off to U.S. about 1970's and send back here in the Phil. last 2008. Because my relative can't bare to took care of her. She's now 86 years old and have Alzheimers Disease. Her eldest child taking care of her and that was my mother.<br />She has retirement in U.S. and we don't have any idea how much was it?<br />my tita send us for about $400, when we recalled when my grandma is in normal condition, states that she has big amount of money on her retirement plan.?<br />is it possible to know if she can receive a pension and how much from u.s?<br /><br />thanks a lot...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-16637622721728554702012-07-10T17:32:49.416-07:002012-07-10T17:32:49.416-07:00The Filipino,
You made a lot of great points in ...The Filipino, <br /><br />You made a lot of great points in this article. I came here in the United an have chosen a dual citizenship coz I really want to own properties in the Philippines and plan to retire in our country. However, I have to be discreet about my dual citizenship. Dual citizenship is still controversial here in the United States and in many other countries. When in the United States, be an American. Unnecessarily flaunting your other citizenship may stir resent among the Americans who don’t have dual citizenship and lead them and others to question why you became an American in the first place.filipino womanhttp://www.filipinotodate.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-39817287341130772682012-06-25T20:15:51.472-07:002012-06-25T20:15:51.472-07:00@Rodel:
Thanks for your comments. I have also put ...@Rodel:<br />Thanks for your comments. I have also put as an edit the added benefit of being able to travel to Asean countries without a visa.<br /><br />I Really like your post Im hoping too<br />that if we travel to other country we dont need a visa or we can get a visa easily not like now they ask you a lot of requirements..so bad for the people cannot afford..Christianhttp://www.christiandarlings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-44784489680245053622012-06-08T18:47:08.364-07:002012-06-08T18:47:08.364-07:00For the past two years, I have been paying my Soci...For the past two years, I have been paying my Social Security contributions constantly from being an Overseas worker to a voluntary member. <br />When I left our beloved country again, I continued paying my monthly payment since I already started it. Currently, I am here in the states as a conditional resident. <br />Will I be able to claim my contributions at the right time even if in case I am already a citizen or dual citizen here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-5074748780960397412012-02-04T13:39:34.660-08:002012-02-04T13:39:34.660-08:00What a very good analysis.
I do have a question t...What a very good analysis.<br /><br />I do have a question though with regards to renunciation of citizenship. What if a U.S. citizen applies for Philippine citizenship and then later on (let's say 5 years after) decides it has actually no use or bearing..can that person renounce his/her Pilipino citizenship again? Is there a formal process for doing this while in the U.S.?<br /><br />I have also heard that when travelling, a dual-citizen has to present both passports. Is this true? Or can one present a single passport of choice, depending on purpose of travel or length of stay (in the Philippines)?<br /><br />Hope to get some clarification on these. Thank you.Devildoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794095373947826798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-80373802040917781852011-11-19T20:05:09.126-08:002011-11-19T20:05:09.126-08:00I am a naturalized US citizen and planning to get ...I am a naturalized US citizen and planning to get the dual citizenship from the Philippines.<br /><br />I retired from US military and one of the Cities in California. I am receiving pension from both. I heard that if I become a dual citizen, I will loose both of my pensions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-81783805581447190922011-04-06T20:06:30.920-07:002011-04-06T20:06:30.920-07:00Good day guys. Does anybody has a sample of the a...Good day guys. Does anybody has a sample of the affidavit of intent to return? Thanks in advance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-62139717106672366392011-01-12T12:10:41.139-08:002011-01-12T12:10:41.139-08:00Minor update: This AAF! post was among the blogpos...Minor update: This AAF! post was among the blogposts featured on <a href="http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7830941-5-steps-to-get-american-citizenship-after-marriage" rel="nofollow"><br />AllVoices.com, "Local to Global News."</a>The Filipinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411009013482740401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-90583947385604107412011-01-12T01:09:41.502-08:002011-01-12T01:09:41.502-08:00@Leticia (aka Ramoncito Borneo):
Thanks for point...@Leticia (aka Ramoncito Borneo):<br /><br />Thanks for pointing this out. Please note that I have already made an edit to reflect your contention, and provided a link as well to the SF Weekly article on Mr. Pascual. I hope you understand though that the blogpost was not meant in any way to be the most complete and thorough discussion about this topic. But who knows? If the post gets enough verifiable corrections and contributions from readers, this may indeed turn out to be the most authoritative article on the topic.<br /><br />@Rodel:<br />Thanks for your comments. I have also put as an edit the added benefit of being able to travel to Asean countries without a visa.<br /><br />@Leiza:<br />Based on the "retention" part of the CRRA law, you did not lose your Philippine citizenship after having been naturalized as an American in 2005, two years after passage of the law, if you are a natural-born Filipino citizen. But again, you're better off getting the advice of a Philippine attorney.The Filipinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411009013482740401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-68581254663128795352011-01-11T13:56:48.923-08:002011-01-11T13:56:48.923-08:00So if I was naturalized (U.S.) in 2005, I still ha...So if I was naturalized (U.S.) in 2005, I still have Filipino citizenship? I'm usually lost in the legal mumbo-jumbo. :) Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14957483564570498376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-31827442590884487182011-01-11T12:59:29.234-08:002011-01-11T12:59:29.234-08:00I read your response to the query posed by "A...I read your response to the query posed by "Always Filipino" with great interest because I can relate to this subject. I was disappointed, however, on the question " who lobbied for the passage of the law, be it in the Philippines or abroad" ?. You did not make a thorough research of the organization who aggressively lobbied for the immediate enactment of R.A. 9225 otherwise known as " The Philippine Citizenship Retention & Reacquisition Act of 2003. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Please be advised, that it was The Integrated Bar of the Philippines, California Chapter under the leadership of Atty. Rene A. Pascual, who aggressively lobbied with community collaboration of certain Fil-Am organization in the SF Bay Area. To prove my point for his unrelentless lobbying effort, in February 2002, Mr. Pascual was featured in the front cover of the SFWeekly Newsmagazine captioned "Divided Loyalties". <br /><br /> <br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Ramoncito BorneoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016311974378921156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4370906785269759264.post-59736090429414320952011-01-08T11:24:43.232-08:002011-01-08T11:24:43.232-08:00Wow. Excellent analysis. Really comprehensive. A f...Wow. Excellent analysis. Really comprehensive. A few points.<br /> <br />1, Yes, the Affidavit of Intent to Return is still in the law although there have been numerous promises by members of Congress (Drilon) to repeal it in time for the next elections in 2013.<br /> <br />2. Teddy Boy is no longer in Congress. He was termed out and his wife lost a bid to replce him. <br /> <br />3. I always cite as a retort to the charge of "divided loyalties" the fact that you can love both your mother and your father equally without having to choose between them.<br /> <br />4. Additional benefit: Being a Philippine citizen allows one to travel to Asean countries without a visa (eg. Vietnam).<br /> <br />5. At a time when traveling to certain Muslim countries can be dangerous for those carrying blue passports, it's handy and convenient to use a Philippine passport.Rodel Rodisnoreply@blogger.com