Q. X is a naturalized Filipino. In 1990, he migrated to the USA and embraced American citizenship. In 2010, he returned to the Philippines and asks you whether he can own a residential lot in Manila. What is your advice? (Solved)

1. Yes, he being a former natural-born citizen, he can own up to 5,000 square meters;

2. No, because only former natural-born citizens can own land in the Philippines up to 5,000 square meters in Manila;

3. Yes, because he has the same rights as a former natural born citizen;

4. Yes, otherwise, there would be a violation of the equal protection clause.