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Joven Cruz was born in Dumaguete City, Philippines in 1991 to a Filipino father and a Colombian mother, making him a Filipino citizen by birth. In 2010, he leaves the Philippines and becomes a naturalized Colombian citizen. In 2018, he applies for retention of Philippine citizenship under the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003 (RA 9225), and his retention is granted. Which of the following statements best describes his status? (a) At birth, was Joven a natural-born or a naturalized citizen? (b) Has he remained a Philippine citizen after his Colombian naturalization if he retained Philippine citizenship under RA 9225? (c) If Joven later seeks to hold the presidency, does he meet the natural-born requirement?

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