NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
SENATE 
S. B. No. 1 516
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
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Rt'CEIVtD BY:
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO JUSTIN DONTA BROWNLEE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Having spent time in the Philippines for over five (5) years, American-born Justin 
Donta Brownlee has embraced the culture and history of the country through his stint 
representing the well-established and storied Barangay Ginebra basketball team of the 
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). More importantly, through his combination of 
basketball fundamentals, impressive basketball IQ, and high-flying acrobats, Filipinos - 
especially basketball afficionados - have come to appreciate the hard work and 
dedication that Brownlee has exhibited.
With the 6-foot-6 swingman expressing his deep desire to further his contribution 
to the country by becoming part of the Gilas Pilipinas national basketball team in the 
ongoing International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball World Cup qualifiers by 
way of naturalization, fans and basketball experts expect that Brownlee - should he be 
given the chance - will post high numbers similar to his output in the PBA. Based on 
the PBA website, Brownlee is currently averaging of 29.29 points per game (PPG), 
10,57 rebounds per game (RPG), and 7.43 assists per game (APG).
His contributions helped Barangay Ginebra win five (5) PBA titles and has 
resulted in him winning the Best Import Award twice. In addition, Brownlee has 
cemented himself as one of the top 10 all-time import scoring leaders along with other


PBA legends Norman Black and Bobby Parks Sr.
Other than his outstanding output as a basketball player and the enjoyment he 
brings to basketball-crazed Filipinos, Brownlee's strong pursuit to don the national 
team's jersey and be among those who bring pride and glory to the Philippines should 
also be taken into account. Hence, in view of the foregoing, the passage of this 
measure is earnestly sought.
SONNY ANGARA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
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SENATE
RECEIVED BY
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO JUSTIN DONTA BROWNLEE
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 Justin Donta
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Brownlee. - Mr. Justin Donta Brownlee is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with
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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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SEC. 2. Oath of Allegiance. - Mr. Justin Donta Brownlee shall take the
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Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an officer duly authorized
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for this purpose. The Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of
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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
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Immigration shall forthwith issue Mr. Justin Donta Brownlee's Certificate of
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Naturalization, who shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine
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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.
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Approved,