NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session
SENATE
S. B. No.
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24 may 14 All :2i
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO FAVOUR OGECHUKWU ONOH
EXPLANATORY NOTE
18-year-old Favour Ogechukwu Onoh, who currently plays center for the 
University of the Philippines (UP) Women's Basketball Team, was born in the Enugu 
state of Nigeria and started playing basketball in secondary school. As she developed 
her skills, she received offers from teams in Italy and Japan but eventually decided to 
pursue playing in the Philippines.
As a Fighting Maroon, Onoh immediately displayed dominance to the game 
during her rookie season in the 86th Season of the University Athletic Association of 
the Philippines (UAAP) Women's Basketball Tournament posting an impressive 10.07 
points, 13.93 rebounds, 3.21 blocks, 1.29 steals, and 1.21 assists. She was also 
instrumental in leading UP to the bronze medal - their first podium finish since 2008, 
In fact, she is currently the record holder for the most number of rebounds in one 
game at 30.
Onoh noted that, in addition to the warm hospitality of Filipinos, the strong 
culture of basketball in the Philippines and the Filipinos' immense passion for the sport 
made her love the country. And she intends to reciprocate this by representing the 
Philippines in a more global stage - an aspiration that has been welcomed by the 
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). In fact, SBP Executive Director Erika Dy 
praised Onoh's good character both inside and outside the basketball court and is 
looking forward to having her on the Gilas team.


Hence, in view of the foregoing, immediate passage of the bill is earnestly
sought.
SONNY ANGARA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session
SENATE
S. B. No. 2670
of tlif il i 1 fi.ifi/
24 MAY 14 All 26
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO FAVOUR OGECHUKWU ONOH
Be It enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
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SECTION 1. Grant of Philippine Citizenship to Favour Ogechukwu
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Onoh. - Favour Ogechukwu Onoh is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with ail the
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rights, priviieges and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations appurtenant
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thereto under the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
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SEC. 2. Oath of Allegiance. - Favour Ogechukwu Onoh shall take the Oath
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of Allegiance to the Repubiic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorized for
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this purpose. The Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of
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Immigration.
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SEC. 3. Certificate of Naturalization and Enjoyment of Philippine
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Citizenship. - Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration
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shall forthwith issue Favour Ogechukwu Onoh's Certificate of Naturalization, who shall
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thereupon enter into the fuli enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.
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SEC. 4. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect immediately upon publication
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in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,