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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

5405
First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Introduced by Hon. Tobias “Toby” M. Tiangco

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Augustinians in the Philippines have been instrumental in the
establishment of towns, and churches before they shifted to education at the end
of the 19" century. In 1969, the Colegio San Agustin, Makati was built with an
objective of imparting religious instruction along with the official educational
programs.

Father Julian C. Mazana was born in Spain in 1961. He was ordained as a
Catholic priest of the Order of St. Augustine (OSA). In 1990, Fr. Mazana was
assigned at the Colegio San Agustin. Since then, Fr. Mazana has been actively
involved in the operations of the school and in molding students to be dynamic,
responsive and brilliant members of the society. Fr. Mazana has competently and
diligently performed the functions of Assistant Principal of the High School
Department since 1997. Aside from being the Assistant Principal, he is also the
Treasurer, Vice Recor, OSA Vicarial Treasurer and Counsellor of the institution.
He also serves as the Coordinator of the Vicariate. Outside OSA, Fr. Mazana has
worked with the National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCAA) and the
Intramuros Administration for the renovation of the San Agustin Church in
Intramuros, which is considered one of the UNESCO heritage sites in the
country. He also rendered valuable assistance for the conversion of the ancient
monastery into a museum, which presently has the best collection of religious
artifacts in the Philippines. Further, he assisted in the raising of funds for the
construction of four (4) chapels in Baseco area. Fr. Mazana was also part of the
Committee for the construction of the Colegio San Agustin Bulacan, a 20 hectare
campus, which opened its doors to the public on July 4, 2016.

Fr. Mazana has been living in the Philippines for more than two (2)
decades now and has embraced Filipino culture, tradition and ideals. He has
championed the rights and welfare of the students and has been a constant
partner in promoting the spiritual and cultural need of the Filipinos. Fr. Mazana
has faithfully obeyed the laws and sustained the highest standards of decent and
lawful behaviour in his relations with all the members of the society.

To grant Filipino Citizenship to Fr. Mazana would be a fitting recognition of
his selfless and valuable contribution in the field of educatign and his dedication
to uphold and promote the cultural, spiritual and moral



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

5405
First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Introduced by Hon. Tobias “Toby” M. Tiangco

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO FATHER
JULIAN C. MAZANA

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

Section 1. Fr. Julian C. Mazana is hereby granted Philippine
Citizenship with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant
thereto.

Upon taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the
Republic of the Philippines, Fr. Julian C. Mazana shall enter the full
enjoyment of the Philippine citizenship.

Section 2. Repealing Clause— All laws, presidential decree or
issuance, executive orders, letters of instruction, administrative order,
tule of regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this
Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity Clause—The Act shall take effect fifteen
(15) days after its application in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved.