Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL __ 8063

Introduced by; REPRESENTATIVE ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI

EXPLANATION

Luciano Ariel Felloni is an Argentinian missionary born in Mar del Plata, Argentina
on May 28, 1973. Since 1994, he has worked with the urban poor in the Philippines,
particularly in Quezon City and Caloocan City. On April 1, 2000, he was ordained a
priest while he was still a member of the Sons of Divine Providence Congregation,
which founder’s motto is: “Do good to all; harm no one.” He was incardinated to the
Diocese of Novaliches in 2007. Since 2012 up to the present, he serves as the Parish
Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish located at Area B, Camarin, Caloocan City.

As a resident of the Philippines for more than twenty (20) years, Fr. Felloni lives
his vocation among the urban poor of Metro Manila while serving various diocesan
ministries. Before his present assignment as Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
in Caloocan, he was assigned at the Holy Trinity Parish of Quezon City. But it was his
assignment at the Mother of Divine Providence Parish at Payatas, Quezon City for more
than ten (10) years, from 1994 to 2006, that spearheaded his work among the
marginalized communities. His experience at Payatas was instrumental in his formation
work in the areas of education, health and ecology, and his present function as the
Executive Director of the Social Action Commission of the Diocese of Novaliches.


Being a Philippine resident for more than two (2) decades, Rev. Fr. Luciano Ariel
Felloni is very much a Filipino. He has served and influenced hundreds of thousands of
Filipinos in the country in his social and parish work. Having spent majority of his life in
the Philippines, Rev. Fr. Felloni had significantly immersed himself in Philippine culture,
tradition and traits. In fact, he speaks fluent Filipino and has immersed himself in
understanding the Filipino. The work, heart and soul of Rev. Fr. Felloni reflect
everything that is profoundly Filipino.

In view of these considerations, the passage of the Bill is urgently sought.

ariT-ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI

Representative
First District, Caloocan City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House si, 6063

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO LUCIANO ARIEL FELLONI

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

SECTION 1. Luciano Ariel Felloni 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, Luciano Ariel
Felloni shall enter the full enjoyment of the Philippine Citizenship.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. —- Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to
or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,