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BillSBN-159620th Congress

Philippine Citizenship to Maodo 'Malick' Diouf

In committee Filed Dec 10, 2025
◷ Where it standsIn Committee
FiledCommittee2nd Reading3rd ReadingBicamEnacted

Filed on December 10, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Rules; transferred to the Committee on Justice and Human Rights on January 28, 2026. The bill has been consolidated and substituted in the committee report, with no recorded action since March 4, 2026.

Should you care?
Relevance to you
Moderate

The bill addresses the citizenship status of a prominent athlete, which may influence sports and community engagement.

Maodo 'Malick' DioufPhilippine basketball communityLocal sports organizations
Timeliness
Routine

The bill is not urgent but timely as it formalizes the citizenship of a notable athlete.

Affects you ifBasketball fansSports communityAthletesUniversity students
Impact assessment
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Overall impact
4.1/ 10
Long title

Philippine Citizenship to Maodo 'Malick' Diouf

Plain-language summary
✦AI Summary

This bill seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Maodo 'Malick' Diouf, a basketball player who has significantly contributed to Philippine sports. It outlines the process for his naturalization, including taking an Oath of Allegiance and receiving a Certificate of Naturalization from the Bureau of Immigration.

What this bill actually requires
RequiresGrant Philippine citizenship to Maodo Diouf.
RequiresMaodo Diouf must take the Oath of Allegiance.
RequiresThe Bureau of Immigration shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization.
DeadlineThis Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete publication.
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What changes from current law

Compared with current law:

Today

Maodo Diouf is not a citizen.

This bill

Maodo Diouf will be granted Philippine citizenship.

Today

No Oath of Allegiance taken.

This bill

Diouf must take the Oath of Allegiance.

Today

No Certificate of Naturalization issued.

This bill

Diouf will receive a Certificate of Naturalization.

ⓘ AI-generated comparison — verify against the bill and the cited law.
Ask this bill

Maodo 'Malick' Diouf is a basketball player who has lived in the Philippines since 2018 and has made significant contributions to Philippine sports, particularly through his performance in the UAAP.

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Issue areas
JusticeMaodo DioufPhilippine citizenshipNaturalizationSports communitybasketball

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Legislative history
Dec 10, 2025Senate
Introduced by Senators PIA S. CAYETANO, ALAN PETER "COMPAÑERO" S. CAYETANO and CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO;
Dec 10, 2025Senate
Read on First Reading and Referred to the Committee on RULES;
Jan 28, 2026Senate
Transferred from the Committee on RULES to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS;
Mar 3, 2026Senate
Conducted COMMITTEE MEETINGS/HEARINGS;
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Returned and submitted by the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS per Committee Report No. 41, recommending that it be considered in HBN-6640;
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Committee Report Calendared for Ordinary Business;
Mar 4, 2026Senate
CONSIDERED IN HBN-6640 UNDER COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 41.
✦ AI insight

Stalled: the bill has been in the Committee on Justice and Human Rights since January 28, 2026, with no further action recorded since it was considered in HBN-6640 on March 4, 2026.

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Floor activity

No floor deliberations yet — this measure has not reached plenary. Its committee-stage actions appear under Legislative history above.

Full text
SBN-1596 — verbatim textAs filed

Deltate Office of the Bertarp TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEC 10 P3:32 First Regular Session SENATE RECEIVED BY: S. No. 1596 troduced by Senators PIA S. CAYETANO, ALAN PETER "COMPANERO" AYETANO, and CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. G AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO MAODO "MALICK" DIOUF EXPLANATORY NOTE This proposed bill seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Maodo "Malick" Diouf, a 6 feet 11 inch basketball player who has made considerable contributions to Philippine sports through his athletic excellence and leadership. Having lived in the Philippines since his college years, Mr. Diouf has grown within the local sports system and has' become an integral part of the country's basketball landscape. Mr. Diouf's journey to the Philippines began when his talent was noticed in an exhibition game by local coaches. In 2018, he flew to the Philippines after accepting an athletic scholarship from Centro Escolar University to pursue his education and basketball career. He was later recruited by the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he became a cornerstone of the UP Fighting Maroons. He played a crucial role in securing the UAAP Season 84 championship and was named the Most Valuable Player. Having spent a significant portion of his athletic career in the Philippines, Mr. Diouf has consistently contributed to the growth of basketball in the country. His presence in Philippine basketball strengthens team competitiveness and provides a positive example to younger athletes. His naturalization is an opportunity to inspire

• * the next generation of Filipino players to pursue excellence with a fierce love for the game and the country. In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. Pins Centran

TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PHILIP RECEIVED First Regular Session DEC 10 2025: NI LU m TIME: 3:32 pm SENATE BY: _ BILLS & INDEX S. No. 1596 Introduced by Senators PIA S. CAYETANO, ALAN PETER "COMPAÑERO" S. CAYETANO, and CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO MAODO "MALICK" DIOUF Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Grant of Philippine Citizenship to Maodo Diouf. - Maodo Diouf is

hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights, privileges, and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the Constitution and 4 the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

Sec. 2. Oath of Allegiance. - Maodo Diouf shall take the Oath of Allegiance duly

authorized to administer the same. The Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.

Sec. 3. Certificate of Naturalization and Enjoyment of Philippine Citizenship. -

9 Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Maodo Diouf who shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine Citizenship.

Sec. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following

its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. Approved,

Reproduced from the Senate document. The official PDF is the authoritative version.