Today we got a comment and question from Elizabeth.
Here is what Elizabeth had to say:
Bob,
My husband was born on Subic Bay Navy Base to an American father and Philipina mother. We have two children born in the States. Four questions: 1) Was he born in P.I (because it was a U.S base) or on American property? 2) If my husband obtains his dual citizenship, can we then apply for our children (both under 18yrs.) or would they be denied? 3) Can you recommend a web site that has all the obligations of a dual citizen? 4) U.S.A allows it’s citizens to be dual citizens with the Philippines?
Thanks for any help you are able to give us
And here is Bob’s response to Elizabeth:
Subic Bay Navy Base
Hi Elizabeth – Firstly, before offering an answer to your questions I want to emphasize that I am not a lawyer (don’t even play one on TV!). My answers are based only on my understanding and opinion of Philippine law.
1. If your husband was actually born on base, I believe that he would be counted as having been born on US soil. If he was born on an off-base hospital, then he was born in the Philippines. Whether he was born on Philippine soil or not, though, if his mother was a Philippine citizen at his time of birth, then he can get Philippine citizenship.
2. Under Philippine law, if your husband applies and is granted Philippine dual citizenship, then any minor children should automatically become Philippine citizens as well.
3. Sorry, I don’t have any knowledge of any such website.
4. The US does not encourage dual citizenship with any country, however, it is allowed and legal.
Hope this helps.
Thank you for visiting, Elizabeth, and good luck.