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[Title] => Historical issues on succession and citizenship
[Summary] => The Senate of the 20th Congress has proven to be a drama-filled Congress in Philippine history.
[DatePublished] => 2026-06-10 00:00:00
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[AuthorName] => Todd Sales Lucero
[SectionName] => Freeman Opinion
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[Title] => The ‘purpose’ of USCIS’s adjustment memo is flawed and misleading
[Summary] => On May 21, 2026, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy memorandum entitled “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process.”
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[AuthorName] => Michael J. Gurfinkel
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[Title] => Pinoy responsible for new adjustment memo?
[Summary] => On May 21, 2026, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy memorandum, sending shockwaves within the US and around the world, as it implies that people in the US should ordinarily leave and apply for their green cards at the embassy versus filing for adjustment of status in the US.
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[AuthorName] => Michael J. Gurfinkel
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[Title] => Model citizen, dual citizen
[Summary] => Just a few days ago, I turned 60 years old. “Welcome to dual citizenship,” my friends fondly tease, as I invoke the senior citizen discount when paying bills.
[DatePublished] => 2026-03-08 00:00:00
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[AuthorName] => Senator Risa Hontiveros
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[Title] => Filipinized
[Summary] => It has been a norm already in many parts of the world where athletes, after meeting eligibility, residency and some other related requirements, acquire citizenship in a country different from their country of birth thru a naturalization process, which then qualifies them to represent their adoptive country in international sporting competitions.
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[AuthorName] => Bobby Motus
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[Title] => CA: Detention of Globe Ferronickel chair Joseph Sy illegal
[Summary] => The Court of Appeals has ruled that the continued detention of Globe Ferronickel chairman Joseph Sy is unlawful.
[DatePublished] => 2026-02-26 07:30:00
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[AuthorName] => Ian Laqui
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[Title] => ‘Don’t panic, don’t renounce Philippines citizenship’
[Summary] => The Philippine embassy in Washington called on Filipino-Americans to remain calm amid fears over a proposed law that seeks to end dual citizenship in the United States.
[DatePublished] => 2025-12-14 00:00:00
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[AuthorName] => Michael Punongbayan
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[Title] => Ban on dual citizenship?
[Summary] => There is a pending legislation introduced by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio which bans dual citizenship --meaning that it is unlawful to hold U.S. citizenship while also being a citizen of another country.
[DatePublished] => 2025-12-14 00:00:00
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[AuthorName] => Marco Tomakin
[SectionName] => Freeman Opinion
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[Title] => Fil-Ams cautioned on renouncing citizenship
[Summary] => The Philippine embassy in Washington has advised members of the Filipino-American community to exercise caution in renouncing their citizenship, saying the United States has not made any changes in its policy on dual citizenship.
[DatePublished] => 2025-12-08 00:00:00
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[AuthorName] => Pia Lee-Brago
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[Title] => USCIS denials could now result in deportation
[Summary] => The Trump administration recently sent out an email that is very alarming and disturbing to anyone filing a petition or application for an immigration benefit. It advises that if the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denies a case, they may issue a Notice to Appear (NTA), placing the person in deportation/removal proceedings.
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[DatePublished] => 2026-06-10 00:00:00
[ColumnID] => 136589
[Focus] => 1
[AuthorID] => 1807512
[AuthorName] => Todd Sales Lucero
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[Title] => The ‘purpose’ of USCIS’s adjustment memo is flawed and misleading
[Summary] => On May 21, 2026, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy memorandum entitled “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process.”
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[Title] => Pinoy responsible for new adjustment memo?
[Summary] => On May 21, 2026, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy memorandum, sending shockwaves within the US and around the world, as it implies that people in the US should ordinarily leave and apply for their green cards at the embassy versus filing for adjustment of status in the US.
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[AuthorName] => Michael J. Gurfinkel
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[Title] => Model citizen, dual citizen
[Summary] => Just a few days ago, I turned 60 years old. “Welcome to dual citizenship,” my friends fondly tease, as I invoke the senior citizen discount when paying bills.
[DatePublished] => 2026-03-08 00:00:00
[ColumnID] => 136581
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[AuthorID] => 1808553
[AuthorName] => Senator Risa Hontiveros
[SectionName] => Opinion
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[Summary] => It has been a norm already in many parts of the world where athletes, after meeting eligibility, residency and some other related requirements, acquire citizenship in a country different from their country of birth thru a naturalization process, which then qualifies them to represent their adoptive country in international sporting competitions.
[DatePublished] => 2026-03-06 00:00:00
[ColumnID] => 134132
[Focus] => 1
[AuthorID] => 1172095
[AuthorName] => Bobby Motus
[SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Sports
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[Title] => CA: Detention of Globe Ferronickel chair Joseph Sy illegal
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[ColumnID] => 0
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[AuthorName] => Ian Laqui
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[Title] => ‘Don’t panic, don’t renounce Philippines citizenship’
[Summary] => The Philippine embassy in Washington called on Filipino-Americans to remain calm amid fears over a proposed law that seeks to end dual citizenship in the United States.
[DatePublished] => 2025-12-14 00:00:00
[ColumnID] => 0
[Focus] => 1
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[AuthorName] => Michael Punongbayan
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[Title] => Ban on dual citizenship?
[Summary] => There is a pending legislation introduced by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio which bans dual citizenship --meaning that it is unlawful to hold U.S. citizenship while also being a citizen of another country.
[DatePublished] => 2025-12-14 00:00:00
[ColumnID] => 136349
[Focus] => 1
[AuthorID] => 1807871
[AuthorName] => Marco Tomakin
[SectionName] => Freeman Opinion
[SectionUrl] => opinion
[URL] =>
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[Title] => Fil-Ams cautioned on renouncing citizenship
[Summary] => The Philippine embassy in Washington has advised members of the Filipino-American community to exercise caution in renouncing their citizenship, saying the United States has not made any changes in its policy on dual citizenship.
[DatePublished] => 2025-12-08 00:00:00
[ColumnID] => 0
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[AuthorID] => 1804865
[AuthorName] => Pia Lee-Brago
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[URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/12/07/6_2025-12-07_22-02-09943_thumbnail.jpg
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[Title] => USCIS denials could now result in deportation
[Summary] => The Trump administration recently sent out an email that is very alarming and disturbing to anyone filing a petition or application for an immigration benefit. It advises that if the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denies a case, they may issue a Notice to Appear (NTA), placing the person in deportation/removal proceedings.
[DatePublished] => 2025-07-13 00:00:00
[ColumnID] => 134402
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[AuthorID] => 1805111
[AuthorName] => Michael J. Gurfinkel
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