Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7316
HOUSE BILL NO. __—

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE ANTHONY M. BRAVO

AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO MR. XU HAIGANG aka JAIME CO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Mr. XU HAIGANG aka JAIME CO
under Article IV, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. He is a Chinese national who
has rendered notable service to the country and to the Filipino people.

Xu Haigang aka Jaime Co first visited the Philippines in 1995 to help Filipino-
Chinese citizens introduce quality but affordable Chinese medicinal drugs which eventually
become widely accepted in the country. Years later, he co-founded BiogenPharma, Inc, a

company that caters quality medicines and state of the art medical equipment.

BiogenPharma Inc. makes available affordable medicines and medical equipment to

ino people, It is a vibrant and growing company which employs a considerable
number of Filipino personnel. On top of this, it provided business opportunities to many
Filipinos who in turn have significantly contributed to the economic growth of the country.
During his stint in the Philippines, he has developed love for its people, culture and
tradition. It was not long that he founded ShiShi First High School (Phil.) Alumni
Association, His sincere desire to serve the Filipino people attained prominence when he
became the Chairman of Filipino Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Inc. - Youth
Committee. Itis through these associations that he demonstrated, once again, his soft heart
for the Filipinos when he championed countless charitable undertakings including
extensive medical missions in the country.
He is a proud member of Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) with a rank of
a Commodore and has been serving the same with utmost passion and dedication. In fact,
he was recently awarded with a merit medal and ribbon for his outstanding contribution to
workforce development through investment in equipment, technology and training, further
enhancing the capability of the PCG personnel in undertaking their mission as lifesavers. In


addition, he had actively participated and funded relief efforts for the Filipino victims of

calamities.

As a testament to his kindred Filipino spirit, he had constantly collaborated with
the Philippine Consul General in Xiamen, China in pursuing several initiatives towards
promoting cooperation and linkages between Philippines and Fujian on business and trade,
culture, arts and tourism. It can be said that he initiated and sponsored trading and
business between Xiamen, China and the Philippines which opened a new era of business
and trading between the two. Ultimately, these accomplishments further strengthen the
relation between the Philippines and China.

All told, Mr. Xu Haigang aka Jaime Co had contributed much to the Philippines

ino people. In all likelihood, he will contribute more in the years to come.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is greatly and sincerely sought.

HON. ANTHONY M. BRAVO, Ph.D.
COOP-NATCCO PARTYLIST


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7316

Introduced by:

REPRESENTATIVE ANTHONY M. BRAVO

AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO MR. XU HAIGANG aka JAIME CO

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

SECTION 1.MR. XU HAIGANG aka JAIME CO is hereby granted Philippine citizenship
with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

SECTION 2.MR. XU HAIGANG aka JAIME CO shall take the oath of allegiance to the
Republic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorize to administer the same.

SECTION 3. Said oath of allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of
Immigration for the issuance of Certificate of Naturalization of MR. XU HAIGANG aka JAIME
CO who shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
official gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.