FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
8 
JUL 22 1'5 '>\' 
Second Regular Session 
1 
Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Under Article IV, Section of the Constitution, Congress is empowered to pass 
laws granting Philippine citizenship to foreigners who have rendered outstanding 
service to the country and to the Filipino people. 
This bill seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Edward A. Artis, with all the 
rights, privileges, duties and obligations appurtenant to such grant under the 
Constitution. 
Edward A. Artis is a founding member of Knightsbridge International, a 
California-based humanitarian relief organization providing millions of dollars worth 
of food, medicine and shelter to the needy, including in the world's most dangerous 
locations. In the disaster that flash floods wrought in Guinsaugon, Leyte where whole 
barangays were buried in an enormous landslide, Edward A. Artis led Knightsbridge 
International, in partnership with non-governmental organizations, in distributing 
food, clothing, medical supplies, drug wells and water catchments for survivors. For 
his selfless dedication and concern for the unfortunate victims of Guinsaugon, Leyte, 
no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo cited him for "his solidarity with the 
Filipino nation, especially the people of Guinsaugon, in time of great grief," and for 
"his generous heart and selfless spirit - 
offered when we needed it most." 
Aside from humanitarian services rendered to Guinsaugon victims, Edward A. 
Artis through his Knightsbridge organization has been involved in various civic action 
projects in various parts of the country for the last four years beginning April 2002, 
namely: 
1. 
Participation in Balikatan 2002 resulting in the provision of $2.28 
Million worth of medicines and medical equipment donated in 
support of Medical Civic Action Programs mounted in Zamboanga, 
Basilan and physical delivery of medicines and equipment to Sulu; 
2. 
Provision of more than a quarter million dollars worth of medicines 
personally delivered by President Macapagal-Arroyo to refugees in 
Tawi-Tawi from Zamboanga; 


3. 
Active participation with valuable assistance in the rebuilding of the 
Department of Social Welfare and Development Orphanage in 
Talon-Talon, Zamboanga in partnership with other Philippine and 
US. NGOs; 
4. 
Personal delivery and distribution of medical supplies and 
equipment personally solicited by him from various organizations 
and agencies in the United States of America for the years 2003 
and 2004, such as hospital beds, heart monitors, X-ray machines, 
dialysis machines, suction pumps, incubators, all of which benefited 
various beneficiaries in Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Basilan, Jolo, 
Cotabato, Pikit, Davao, Digos, Cebu, Lanao del Norte, Iligan, 
Cagayan de Oro, Tawi-Tawi, Palawan, Olongapo, Subic and 
Angeles City; 
5. 
Personal solicitation of free medical treatment in the United States 
for a significant number of Filipino children, including helping in the 
obtainment of surgical intervention for the separation of the 
conjoined Aguirre twins, among others, jointly with Philippine and 
US. NGOs; and 
6. 
Provision of free medical equipment and supplies worth PhP 4 
Million to the Philippine National Police General Hospital at Camp 
Crame. 
True to his credo that life is most meaningful when lived in service to others, 
Edward A. Artis has made a commitment to continue providing coordination and 
logistical support to humanitarian and human improvement programs in the 
Philippines as long as the need arises. 
In recognition of the invaluable service rendered to the Filipino nation, this bill 
proposes that Edward A. Artis be granted by Congress the honor of Philippine 
citizenship with all the rights, privileges, duties and obligations appurtenant thereto 
and with the same effects and subject to the same conditions as provided under the 
Constitution. For the foregoing considerations, the passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
fgj&- 
CHARD J. GORDON 
Senator 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
8 JUL 22 P 5 3 0  
Second Regular Session 
1 
Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon 
AN ACT 
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO EDWARD A. ARTlS 
Be if enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
'- Congress assembled: 
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Approved, 
SECTION 1. Edward A. Artis is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the 
rights, privileges, duties and obligations appurtenant thereto and with the same effects and 
subject to the same conditions as provided under the Constitution. 
Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval.