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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
Second Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HB, No, 9146

Introduced by REP. ROMMEL RICO T: ANGARA

‘ANACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO DANIEL HONGJU UM.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Being a ctizen means being part of a poitical community which is personal and
‘more or ess permanent in character. AS apolitical status, birth alone, does not make a
person a ctzen, As explained by the Supreme Court in the case of Jose Tang Chong v.
“The Secretary of Labor:

“While bith is an important element of citizenship, it alone does not

‘make a person actizen ofthe country of his birth. Youth spent in the

county; Intimate and endearing association with the citizens arnong

whom he lives; knowledge and pride of the country’s past; belief in

the greatness and security ofits institutions, in the loftiness of its

ideals, and inthe ability ofthe country’s government to protect him,

bis children, and his earthly possessions against perils from within

‘and from without; and his readiness to defend the country against

such pers, ae some ofthe important elements that would make a

‘person living in a country its citizen. Citizenship is a political status.

‘The citien must be proud of his cizenship. He should treasure and

cherish it”

This bill seks to grant Philippine citizenship to Daniel Honaju Um, who was born

(on 16 October 1995 in Mandaluyong Cy to Korean and American parents. Mr: Um grew
Lup in Manila where he frst fll in love with and started to embrace the Filipino cuiture,
values, and tradition, Throughout his Me, he has forged deep and solid relationships
with his Fipino fiends at school, and was an active member of the Philippine Tennis
‘Assocation (PHILTA) cru.

* GR No. 47623, September 16,1987


Mc Um was active in sociorcvic activities, while he is stil in high school
volunteering In various medical missions, spending weekends reading books to children
‘and volunteering at the Gutnangbayan School in San Mateo, Rizal where he raised
funds for school computers and created animated educational videos to supplement
‘existing learning materials forthe conduct ofthe National Achievement Test.

Despite his admission to Harvard directly from high school, Daniel requested
Harvard to defer his entrance to the said university and instead studied at the Ateneo
University, where he immersed himself in the Flipino tertiary education system.
‘Thereafter, Mr. Um brought with him this enthusiasm to serve, encourage and empower
Filipinos when he went to Harvard University. While in the said University, he was active
With the Harvard Philippine Forum, a venue where cose-knit families of Flipines,
Filipino-Americans, and their friends actively promote Phiippine culture. In recognition
of his patriotic Filipino values, he was appointed president of the Filipino cub where he
raised cultural awareness through monthly Flipino-themed ‘study breaks, Tagalog
tabies, uest lectures, and intercollegiate dance festivals. He wishes to bring back home
to the Philippines the knowledge and experience he earned in the fields of computer
science, biotech and economics gained abroad, to help with the development and
‘Prosperity of our country.

"Mr, Um has always considered himself aFlipino and is proud of his Philippine tes
‘and what he considers as his Philippine heritage. He has always believed that the
Philippines is his only home and the place where he wants to spend the res of his life ~
serving his kababayans, upliting the Ives of Flipinos and ultimately giving back to the
country that he cals and considers as his own.

Jn view of the foregoing, approval ofthis bil is earnestly sought.

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. No. 9146,

Introduced by REP. ROMMEL RICO T: ANGARA

‘ANACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO DANIEL HONGJU UM.

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

‘SECTION 1. Grant of Philippine Citizenship to Daniel Hongju Um. ~ Mr.
Daniel Hongju Um is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights, privileges
and prerogatives, 2s well as the duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the
Constitution and the laws ofthe Republic of the Philippines.

SEC. 2. Oath of Allegiance. ~ Mr. Daniel Hongju Um shall take the Oath of
‘Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorized for this
purpose. The Oath of Alegiance shall be registered withthe 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 Mr. Daniel Hongju Um’s Certificate of Naturalization, who shall
thereupon enter ito the fll enjoyment of Philippine citizenship,

SEC. 4. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fiteen (15) days after its
publication in the Oficial Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,