ustin Brownlee once said he wants to be a naturalized Filipino, and a few days after

he made that wish public he’s one step closer to becoming one.

Mikee Romero, the 1-Pacman party-list representative and NorthPort governor in the
PBA, filed House Bill No. 8106 to endorse Brownlee’s naturalization to the lower
house of the Philippine legislation.

On Twitter, Sheryl Reyes, Brownlee’s agent, posted Romero’s house bill that will act
in “granting Philippine citizenship to Mr. Justin Donta Brownlee.”

1-Pacman representative Enrico Pineda, Masbate 3rd District representative Scott

Davies Lanete, MD, and Bohol 2nd District Representative Erico Aristotle
Aumentado are the other three signatories of Romero’s bill.

Brownlee said during Ginebra’s victory party after their 4-2 Commissioner’s Cup
Finals series win over San Miguel that he wants to become a Filipino citizen and even
San Miguel Corporation president Ramon Ang was willing to sponsor the process.

READ: Brownlee wants to stay in Philippines for good

“At present, he [Brownlee] continues with his efficient sportive activities and is
socially active through community service,” as stated in the bill. “Justin Donta
Brownlee is dependable when it comes to helping Filipinos—a true mark of a Filipino
spirit and character.”

Brownlee has won three PBA championships with Ginebra since making his
Philippine debut in 2016.

“His allegiance in this country is indubitable, his skills and competency in the field of
basketball shall truly complement the entire nation,” said the bill. “Thus let Congress
give him the privilege of becoming a Filipi

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