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Introduced by Senator Richard “ Dick” J. Gordon
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO BRUCE DONALD MCTAVISH
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This measure seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Bruce Donald McTavish, with 
all the rights and corresponding obligations appurtenant thereto as a natural-born Filipino 
citizen.
Bruce Donald Me Tavish was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He moved to the 
Philippines in February 12, 1967 and settled in Angeles City, Pampanga, where he 
provided exemplary contributions as a sportsman, entrepreneur, civil leader, devout 
Catholic and philanthropist.
McTavish, a boxing referee for over 35 years, spearheaded seminars for ring 
officials around the country sponsored by the Games and Amusement Board and the 
World Boxing Council (WBC). He also popularized international darts in the Philippines, 
being a champion of five international tournaments that were held in Pampanga and 
Manila.
McTavish was among the pioneer investors in the Clark Freeport Zone (Clark 
Special Economic Zone). He exemplified business skills and leadership that enabled him 
to become the President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association in Pampanga. He was 
also the only non-Filipino director of the Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
In 1983, he became the president of the Rotary Club of Mabalacat, Pampanga and 
initiated the first anti-polio program of the international club worldwide. He also headed 
Rotary Club of Clark Centennial Street as its president and, together with other members, 
formed the Rotary Club of Clark Centennial Street Children Foundation. Inc.


McTavish was conferred the title of Grand Knight Of the Knights of Columbus in 
1969 and its first non-Filipino appointed District Deputy in 1971. In 1972, he became the 
president of St. James Cursillo and a lector thereafter.
McTavish is a staunch advocate of street children's rights, raising funds to support 
the education and subsistence of 71 school children and providing lodging to 35 of them. 
In 2005, he motivated the street children to engage in sports by introducing rugby-football. 
Furthermore, he hosted the first Pony League Baseball Tournament Elimination Series, 
which was participated by teams from Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and two other Filipino 
teams, at the "Angeles Bahay Bata Center."
DICK” J. GORDON


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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE
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AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO BRUCE DONALD MCTAVISH
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Bruce Donald McTavish is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all 
the rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto. Upon taking and registration of 
the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, Bruce McTavish shall enter the full 
enjoyment of the Philippine citizenship.
Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 3. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the 
completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
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circulation in the Philippines.
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Approved,