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Richard Velasco vs. Republic of The Philippines 108 Phil 234

RICHARD VELASCO, petitioner and appellant, vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, oppositor and appellee.

G.R. No. L-14214 | 1960-05-25

D E C I S I O N

BAUTISTA ANGELO, J.:

This is a petition for naturalization filed before the Court of First Instance of Manila which, after trial, was denied for failure of petitioner to meet the requirements of the law. Petitioner has appealed.

Petitioner was born in the Philippines on May 12, 1932 of spouses Peter Velasco and Miguela Tiu who became naturalized citizens in 1956. He alleges that since his birth in Manila on May 12, 1932 he continuously resided in the Philippines, particularly at 1441 Magdalena St., Manila; that he finished his elementary education at the Francisco Balagtas Elementary School, and his high school at the Arellano...