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Rina del Rosario, born in the Philippines, left the Philippines in 2001 and became a naturalized citizen of Germany in 2005. In 2027 she seeks to reacquire Philippine citizenship under Republic Act No. 9225 by taking an oath of allegiance before a Philippine consul in Germany, with the intention of returning to the Philippines to acquire land and establish a small orchard business. (a) Identify the central doctrine under RA 9225 and the controlling rule that applies to Rina’s case. (b) Explain the effect of reacquisition on Rina’s citizenship status and on her rights in the Philippines, with particular focus on dual nationality and the ownership of land. (c) Discuss any constitutional or statutory limitations or grounds for denial that could apply to Rina’s petition.