WHEREAS,
Msgr. Alberto Van Overbeke, Belgian, has manifested his desire to
become a Philippine citizen; chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, Msgr. Van Overbeke, Bishop-Prelate of Bayombong, Nueva
Vizcaya, on account of his love and concern for his fellowmen,
irrespective of rank, race or social standing, has shown deep interest
in cultural undertakings and involved himself in various reform
programs of the Philippine government;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, he has mingled socially with the Filipino people embraced
their customs, traditions and ideals, and learn to speak one of the
Philippine dialects; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of his long and invaluable service to the Filipino
people, Msgr. Van Overbeke has proven himself worthy of all the rights,
privileges and prerogatives of a citizen of this country;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of
the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the
Constitution, do hereby grant Philippine Citizenship to Msgr. Alberto
Van Overbeke, Bishop-Prelate, with all the rights, privileges and
prerogatives appurtenant thereto. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
This Decree is made part of the law of the land and shall take effect
immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 22nd day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred
and seventy-four.
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