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24 MAY 13 P2:17
Introduced by Senator Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO FAVOUR ONOH
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Favour Onoh is an eighteen (18) year old Nigerian who is currently enrolled under the 
Bachelor of Physical Education course of the University of Philippines - Diliman. She 
graduated from Carlos L. Albert - High School in Quezon City.
Favour Onoh gained popularity during her first year as a collegiate player for the 
Women's team of the UP Fighting Maroons after contributing 14 points and 30 
rebounds in UP's 88-80 win versus the UST Lady Tigers in their semifinals match in 
the UAAP Season 861. Leading the UP to their first UAAP Final Four appearance in 
sixteen (16) years, Favour Onoh was awarded Rookie of the year for Season 86.2
Aside from showcasing exceptional basketball skills, Favour Onoh also exudes great 
character both inside and outside the court. It is exactly for this reason that the 
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is eyeing Favour Onoh to be included in the 
official line-up of the Gilas Pilipinas Women.
With the naturalization of Favour Onoh and official inclusion in the Gilas Pilipinas 
Women's lineup, she would be able to reinforce the team which is currently short of a 
naturalized player since its point guard Vanessa De Jesus, who has taken the spot of 
a naturalized player for Gilas in the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, has just suffered a 
knee injury two months ago.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of the bill is earnestly soughfT
FRANCTS^"TOL,rN. TOLENTINO
1 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/08/sports/onohs-naturalization-in-process-sbp/1945081
2 https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/9/favour-onoh-ready-for-gilas-call-up-as-naturalized-player


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE } 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. NO. 2668
24 may 13 P2:17
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Introduced by Senator Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO FAVOUR ONOH
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
SECTION 1. Grant of Philippine Citizenship to Favour Onoh. - Ms.
Favour Onoh 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 the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
SEC. 2. Oath of Allegiance. - Ms. Favour Onoh shall take the Oath of 
Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorized for this 
purpose. The Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.
SEC. 3. Certificate of Naturalization and Enjoyment of Philippine 
Citizenship. - Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration 
shall forthwith issue Ms. Favour Onoh's Certificate of Naturalization, who shall 
thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.
SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon publication 
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,