[ G.R. No. L-19502, April 29, 1966 ]
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION TO BE ADMITTED A CITIZEN OF THE PHILIPPINES. PEDRO CO., PETITIONER AND APPELLEE, VS. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, OPPOSITOR AND APPELLANT.
D E C I S I O N
BENGZON, C.J.:
In this case, the Manila court of first instance approved the petition for naturalization of Pedro Co, a Chinese citizen married to Anita Linu Its decision was in due time appealed by the Solicitor-General, whose office questions the sufficiency of the
qualifications of said petitioner, sustaining the proposition, among others, that he had no lucrative trade, profession or occupation.
[1] 1958 P1800; 1959 P2160; 1960 P3000.
It is admitted that for the past three years before the hearing, Pedro Co's average annual income was P2,320.00[1] only. In the light of our decisions, he is deemed to have no lucrative income, considering further that he has a wife to support.
- Applicant, married, earning P400.00 a month, held to have no lucrative trade or occupation (Yu Kian Chie vs. Republic, L-20169, February 26,1965).
- Applicant, single, with P250.00 monthly income, denied naturalization for having no lucrative occupation (Uy vs. Republic, L-20799, November 29, 1965).
- Applicant, single, with P3,600.00 annual income, denied naturalization for having no lucrative business, trade or occupation (Uy vs. Republic, L-20208, June 30, 1965).
- See also Yap vs. Republic, L-19649, April 30, 1965,and Tan vs. Republic, L-20021, June 23,1965.
Wherefore, without passing on the other objections of the Republic's counsel, we hereby sustain this appeal, reverse the decision a quo, and deny the petition for naturalization. Costs against appellee.
Bautista Angelo, Concepcion, Reyes, J.B.L., Barrera, Dizon, Regala, Makalintal, Bengzon, J.P., and Sanchez, JJ., concur.[1] 1958 P1800; 1959 P2160; 1960 P3000.