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No, they're Philippine citizens.
Residents during the time the islands were controlled by the US were US nationals but not US citizens. However, the Philippines have been independent of the US since at least 1946, so most residents today can't even claim to be US nationals.
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Are the people in the Philippines US citizens?
No. Furthermore, they never have been. During the time of US control of the Philippines, they were considered US Nationals, but not US Citizens (the big difference being that they can't vote in US federal elections).
Are people born in the Philippine Islands US citizens?
No. The Philippines have not been part of the US since 1946
Can you travel from the Philippines to the US using green passport?
Unknown what is meant by a "green passport." Residents of The Philippines are not US citizens and their entrance into the US is governed according to the applicable US laws controlling the entry of ANY foreign national into the US.
What is the name of the official residence of the President of the Philippines?
Malacañang Palace
Are only people of the US citizens?
Depends on how you define 'people of the US'. People living in the US are not by definition US citizens. They can be nationals of other countries if they stay on a residence and/or work permit, or they may be illegal aliens.Others may be citizens of the US (for instance, by being born from US parents) but live outside the USA all of their lives and even also be the citizen of another country at the same time.
Can non-citizens purchase homes?
yes, long as you are legal residence.
Who are considered Filipinos?
people who are citizens of the Philippines.
When does a felon get deported?
The act of deportation pertains to those persons who are not US citizens. If an individual who is not a US citizen is convicted of a felony crime he or she serves the imposed sentence, their residence status is revoked and they are deported to their country of origin.
What are Philippine citizens called?
The 1987 Constitution, Article IV, Section 1 provides: Section 1. The following are citizens of the Philippines: Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution; Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines; Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and Those who are naturalized in accordance of law. by: jampong
What is the importance of malacanang palace?
Malacanang Palace is the official residence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
Why did the Philippines become independent?
The Phillipines became independant for the same reasons the US and several other countries are independant, to try and give citizens their freedoms.
Is Tim Tebow an American citizen?
His parents were American citizens, so even though he was born in the Philippines he is a "natural-born" US citizen.
