EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session
SENATE 
S. B. No. 1892
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO ANGELO KOUAME
EXPLANATORY NOTE
20-year old basketball player Angelo Kouame has dominated the sport of 
basketball since his arrival in the Philippines.
While basketball was not the first sport introduced to the 6-foot-lO Ivory Coast 
native, Kouame eventually learned the ropes while using his huge frame to his 
advantage. Scouts from Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) quickly noticed Kouame's 
potential which led to him moving to the Philippines in 2016.
Since his UAAP debut in 2018 with the ADMU Blue Eagles, his performance has 
been admired. During the 81st season of UAAP Men's Basketball, he eventually earned 
the Rookie of the Year award after tallying 12.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 
1.4 assists. He was also a strong contender for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award 
in the following season. Needless to say, his contributions have been instrumental in 
ADMU winning two (2) of their three (3) consecutive championships.
Kouame's passion for basketball garnered him numerous praises from his 
coaches, local basketball analysts and fans. From having little knowledge of the sport 
back in the Ivory Coast, he has definitely proven that he can thrive on Philippine 
shores.
Taking cue from other countries, the Philippines has been allowing naturalized 
athletes, such as Marcus Douthit and Andray Blatche, to complement our national 
teams as a way to improve its global rankings. With his young age and potential, 
Kouame would be a great addition to Philippine basketball and the Philippine sporting


community at large. This bill, which is a counterpart of the measure filed by 
Representative Roberto "Robbie" V. Puno, seeks to grant Philippine Citizenship to 
Angelo Kouame because, although he may not have been a Filipino by birth, he 
embodies the Filipino values of perseverance, determination and dedication to his 
craft.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of the bill is earnestly sought.
SONNY ANGARA


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session
SENATE 
S. B. No. 1892
TU.IE
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO ANGELO KOUAME
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
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SECTION 1. Grant of Philippine Citizenship to Angeio Kouame. - Mr.
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Angelo Kouame is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights, privileges
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and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the
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Constitution and the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
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SEC. 2. Oath of Allegiance. - Mr. Angelo Kouame shall take the Oath of
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Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorized for this
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purpose. The Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.
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SEC. 3. Certificate of Naturalization and Enjoyment of Philippine
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Citizenship. -Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration
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shall forthwith issue Mr. Angelo Kouame's Certificate of Naturalization, who shall
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thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.
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SEC. 4. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect immediately upon publication
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in the Official Gazette or In at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,