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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No.~13b 
Introduced by Senator Franklin M. Drilon 
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This measure seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Bruce Donald Mc Tavish, with aI/ 
the rights and corresponding obligations appurtenant thereto as a natural born Filipino citizen. 
Bruce Donald Mc Tavish was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He moved to the 
Philippines on February 12, 1967 and settled in Angeles City, Pampanga, where he provided 
exemplary contributions as a sportsman, entrepreneur, civic leader, devout Catholic and 
philanthropist. 
Mc Tavish, a boxing referee for over 35 years, spearheaded seminars for ring officials 
around the country sponsored by the Games and Amusement Board and the World Boxing 
Copuncil (WBC). He also popularized international darts in the Philippines, being a champion of 
five international tournaments that were held in Pampanga and Manila. 
Mc Tavish was among the pioneer investors at the Clark Freeport Zone (Clark Special 
Economic Zone). He exemplified business skills and leadership that made him the President of 
the Hotel and Restaurant Association in Pampanga. He was also the only non-Filipino director 
of the Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce. 
In 1983, he became the president of the Rotary Club of Mabalacat and instigated the 
first anti-polio program of the international club worldwide. He also headed Rotary Club of Clark 
Centennial Street as its president and, together with other mer1)bers, formed the Rotary Club of 
Clark Centennial Street Children Foundation, Inc. 
Mc Tavish was conferred the title of Grand Knight Of the Knights of Columbus in 1969 
and its first non-Filipino appointed District Deputy in 1971. In 1972, he became the president of 
St. James Cursillo and a lector thereafter. 
Mc Tavish is a staunch advocate of street children's rights, raising funds to support the 
education and subsistence of 71 school children and providing lodging to 35 of them. In 2005, 
he motivated the street children to engage in sports by introducing rugby-football. Further, he 
hosted the first Pony League Baseball Tournament Elimination Series, which was participated 
by teams from Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and two other Filipino teams, at the "Angeles Bahay 
Bata Center." 


Recognizing his exemplary contributions, the City Council of Angeles City bestowed 
upon him Honorary Citizenship, He considers as his home, having spent forty years of his life 
here, and embraces the Filipino custom, tradition and ideals as his own, Thus, he seeks to be 
granted Filipino citizenship under Article IV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution, 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No.31St; 
Introduced by Senator Franklin M. Drilon 
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AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO BRUCE DONALD MC TAVISH 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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Section 1. Bruce Donald Mc Tavish is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the 
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rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto. 
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Upon taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the 
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Philippines, Bruce Mc Tavish shall enter the full enjoyment of the Philippine citizenship. 
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Section 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, 
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letter of instruction, administrative order, rule of regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the 
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provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
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Section 3. Effectivity Clause, - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
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in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, 
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Approved,