2. I personally know MARIA DEL PILAR LANUZA Y ORTIGAS who is presently applying for Philippine citizenship pursuant to Commonwealth Act 473, as amended. 3. I have regularly interacted with the applicant because of our work. I observed that she was good natured and warm. I used to watch plays by the Repertory Philippines with the applicant. I even attended birthday parties hosted by her family and observed that they were very 'Filipino' in their choice of food and gestures. 4. She usually speaks in Filipino whenever she talks to us. She even shares her childhood stories about playing 'piko and 'taguan'. 5. I am aware that the applicant has continuously resided in the Philippines from the time that we first met in 1997 until prior to the date of filing of petition for naturalization. 6. I know that Maria del Pilar is a person of good repute. She is morally upright and adheres to the Filipino values and principles. She admits her love for the Philippines where she was born and has lived all her life. As a native-born alien, she has imbibed the Filipino way of living. 7. The applicant has never been charged with or been convicted of any crime. She follows the law and government rules and regulations. She has shown her character to be more Filipino considering that she was born and raised in our country. 8. In my opinion, Maria del Pilar has all the qualifications necessary to become a citizen of the Philippines and is not in any way disqualified under the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 473, as amended. 9. I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and to support the application for naturalization of Maria del Pilar Lanuza y Ortigas. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of September 2012, in Makati City. (Sgd.) AILEEN P. JACOB SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 3rd day of September 2012, in Makati City, affiant exhibiting to me her Passport No. EB5958706 issued at the City of Manila, and expiring on July 17, 2017. (Sgd.) SALVADOR P. ESCALANTE Roll of Attorney No. 54608 PTR No. 3178057; 01-04-2012; Makati City IBP No. 873743; 01-03-2012; Quezon City 23F Multinational Bancorporation Centre 6805 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Book No. 214; Page No. 44; Doc. No. III; Series of 2012. |