Republic of the Philippines   
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session   
HOUSE BILL NO. _______  
Introduced by Rep. Rowena Niña Taduran 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 This bill seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Jia Yongfei, a Chinese National who has 
planted his roots through his enterprise and has benevolently helped tragedy-stricken 
Filipinos as a humanitarian. Jia Yongfei was born in the Hebei province of China on January 
1, 1975. In 2016, Mr. Yongfei decided to migrate to the Philippines when he was offered a job 
as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a company that invests in local development projects. 
In his almost 5 years of stay here in the Philippines, he has largely contributed to the company 
he works at and has touched the lives of those under his purview while being supported by 
his acquaintances who translated for him.  
 To some, Jia Yongfei’s civic contributions may be little and to no great effect, but for an alien 
to be so helpful to people whom in truth, he has no rooted relationships with—that alone 
speak volumes on Mr. Yongfei’s character. He sympathizes with those who are struggling. He 
has been channelling his donations through partner organizations who have the same 
resounding purpose for helping. Jia Yongfei is unlike all the other applicants for 
naturalization. Through his own, silent ways, he has been able to remarkably partake in civic 
duties that is becoming of a model Filipino citizen. If Mr. Yongfei were to be naturalized, there 
could be many more things he could contribute to the country through his simple but plentiful 
donation drives or perhaps even through more astounding things that he could do as a true 
Filipino. Jia Yongfei is a productive member of society who dutifully pays his taxes, works 
very hard, and is vigorous in his line of business.  
  Fascinated with the warm hospitality, the colorful culture, the delicious food, and the 
determination of the Filipino people in spite of whatever situation they may find themselves 
in, Mr. Yongfei realized how much he wanted to belong. Jia Yongfei is certain that through 
being naturalized, he will be able to contribute further. He knows that through being 
naturalized, he can finally, deeply ’root’ here—build his own warm, welcoming home, bring 
his family in and educate his future children with Filipino culture and traditions, make them 
experience the kindness and hospitality of the people, and build a new life in a country that 
makes living worthwhile.   
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ROWENA NIÑA TADURAN 
May 31, 2021
3:35 pm
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Republic of the Philippines   
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session   
HOUSE BILL NO. _______  
Introduced by Rep. Rowena Niña Taduran 
AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO JIA YONGFEI 
Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines  
in Congress assembled:  
 SECTION 1. Granting of Citizenship to Jia Yongfei. — Jia Yongfei is hereby 
granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives, as 
well as the duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the Constitution 
and laws of the Republic of the Philippines.  
 Upon taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the 
Philippines, Jia Yongfei shall enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine 
citizenship.   
 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 Act is hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly.  
 SECTION 3. Effectivity. —This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.  
Approved, 
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