SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )

OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 07 AUG 2013
First Regular Session RGD PH

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.No._ 23842

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

Explanatory Note

More popularly known for his boxing stint as a referee representing the Philippines,
the Auckland, New Zealand-born Bruce Donald Mc Tavish first arrived in the Philippines on
February 12, 1967. He is best recognized for his exemplary contributions in the City of
Angeles as manifested in various projects that no other foreigner or natural born citizen
Filipino in the City has accomplished as a sportsman, entrepreneur, civic leader, devout
Catholic and a philanthropist.

Being a popular sportsman, Mc Tavish popularized international darts in the
Philippines and has championed five international tournaments that were held in Pampanga
and Manila. As boxing referee for over 35 years, he has been recognized by the Games and
Amusements Board and had spearheaded seminars for ring officials around the country
sponsored by the board and the World Boxing Council (WBC).

While as an entrepreneur, he was included among the pioneer investors at the then
Clark Special Economic Zone, now Clark Freeport Zone. His exemplary business skills and
leadership seated him as the President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of
Pampanga (HARP) and the only non-Filipino to become a director of the Metro Angeles
‘Chamber of Commerce.

As a civic leader, he became the president of the Rotary Club of Mabalacat in 1983
and who instigated the first anti-polio program of the international club worldwide. In 1999,
he also became the president of the Rotary Club of Clark Centennial and together with some
notable members, the Rotary Club of Clark Centennial Street Children Foundation, Inc. was
formed.

Being a devout Catholic, he had actively participated in different religious
organizations such as the Knights of Columbus in 1969 as a Grand Knight and in 1971 as the
first non-Filipino appointed District Deputy; and St. James Cursillo as president in 1972 and a
lector the following years.



‘Above all these exemplary rosters of achievements, Mc Tavish is best admired for his
philanthropic works advancing the plight of street children. In fact, he consistently raised
Funds to support the education and subsistence of 71 school children and provided lodging
to35 of them. As former international rugby player, he was also successful in motivating the
Street children to engage in sports by introducing rugby-football in 2005. In fact, out of the
ine tournaments held, seven were championed by the said children. Further, he hosted the
first Pony League Baseball Tournament elimination Series at the “Angeles Bahay Bata
Center,” which was participated by teams from Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and two other
Filipino Teams:

With these exemplary achievements, he was bestowed the privilege as an Honorary
Citizen of Angeles City by the City Council. Indeed, in his forty year-stay in Angeles City, Mc
Tavish had embraced Philippine customs, traditions and ideals. Hence, he decided to
hecome a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines as his permanent home, which he shall
forever pledge and hold loyalty, obedience and allegiance.

Section 1 (4), Article IV of the 1987 Constitution provides that those who are
naturalized in accordance with law are considered citizens of the Philippines. By granting
citizenship to Bruce Donald Mc Tavish, the undersigned seeks to bestow upon him all the
rights and corresponding obligations appurtenant thereto as a natural born Filipino citizen.

In view of the foregoing issues, the approval of this bill is eaprfesty sought.

JOSELLER “Yeng” M. GUIAO
Representative
A* District, Pampanga


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
uno. 2342

Tntroduced by Representative Joseller ‘Yeng” M. Guiao

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO BRUCE DONALD MC TAVISH

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Bruce Donald Mc Tavish is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the
rights, privilege and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

\e Republic of the Philippine:
pine citizenship.

Upon taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to th
Bruce Donald Mc Tavish shall enter the full enjoyment of the Phill

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause ~ Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule of regulation contrary to or inconsistent with,
the provisions of this Actiis hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

TION 3. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,