Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___________ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO 
AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO NITISH GIRDHARI LAL 
KHEMANI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to NITISH GIRDHARI LAL KHEMANI and 
providing him all the rights and privileges as well as the duties and the obligations 
appurtenant thereto under our Constitution and existing laws. 
Nitish Girdhari Lal Khemani, an Indian national, who played a pivotal role in the 
technological advancement of the Province of Camiguin by introducing innovations in 
smart tourism and digitalization of government processes which significantly contributed 
to the effective and efficient performance of government operations and uplifting tourism 
experience.  
His expertise in Information Technology has enabled the seamless digitalization of 
public records and the integration of smart tourism initiatives that resulted to better data 
management and implementation of key policies for the local government units (LGUs) 
as well as enhancing the capability of our tourism sector. 
For the past ten (10) years, Mr. Khemani has worked closely with numerous local 
government units (LGUs) in Mindanao to modernize administrative systems, improve 
data management, and enhance delivery of public service. His unwavering dedication to 
leveraging technology for governance has set a benchmark for digital transformation 
particularly in the subject of local government innovation and tourism infrastructure. 
In view of Nitish Girdhari Lal Khemani’s strong commitment and high regard to the 
Filipino values and his significant contributions in the area of technological innovation, 
smart governance, and digital tourism initiatives, we earnestly sought your favorable 
support and approval of this bill. 
REP. JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO 
Lone District, Camiguin 
11464
February 19, 2025
4:58 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___________
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO 
AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO NITISH GIRDHARI LAL 
KHEMANI 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Nitish Girdhari Lal Khemani is hereby granted Philippine citizenship 
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with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations 
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appurtenant thereto, under the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of the 
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Philippines. 
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SECTION 2. Nitish Girdhari Lal Khemani shall take the Oath of Allegiance to the 
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Republic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorized to administer the same. 
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The Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of Immigration. 
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SECTION 3. Upon the registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of 
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Immigration shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Nitish Girdhari Lal Khemani who 
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shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship. 
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SECTION 4. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
11464