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BillSBN-161320th Congress

Granting Philippine Citizenship to Mathew James Ramos

In committee Filed Dec 15, 2025
◷ Where it standsIn Committee
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Filed on December 15, 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 May 13, 2026.

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The bill addresses the citizenship of a notable athlete, which may impact sports representation.

Matthew James RamosFilipino sports enthusiastsAthletes of Filipino descent
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The bill is timely as it supports the Philippines' efforts to enhance its competitiveness in international sports.

Affects you ifFilipino-American athletesSports development advocatesWrestling communityResidents of Pangasinan
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Long title

Granting Philippine Citizenship to Mathew James Ramos

Plain-language summary
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This bill grants Philippine citizenship to Matthew James Ramos, a Filipino-American wrestler, allowing him to represent the Philippines in international competitions.

What this bill actually requires
RequiresMatthew James Ramos is granted Philippine citizenship with all associated rights and obligations (Sec. 1).
RequiresMatthew James Ramos must take the Oath of Allegiance, which will be registered with the Bureau of Immigration (Sec. 2).
RequiresThe Bureau of Immigration will issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Matthew James Ramos upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance (Sec. 3).
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What changes from current law

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Today

Matthew James Ramos is not a Philippine citizen.

This bill

Matthew James Ramos will be granted Philippine citizenship.

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Matthew James Ramos is a 23-year-old Filipino-American wrestler born in Naperville, Illinois. He has Filipino roots through his father, Crisante Holanday Ramos, and resides in Barangay Poblacion Basista, Pangasinan.

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Issue areas
Justicesports developmentFilipino-American athletesWrestling communityPangasinan residents

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Legislative history
Dec 15, 2025Senate
Introduced by Senator CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO;
Dec 17, 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;
May 6, 2026Senate
Conducted COMMITTEE MEETINGS/HEARINGS;
May 6, 2026Senate
Returned and submitted by the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS per Committee Report No. 62, recommending that it be considered in HBN-6644;
May 6, 2026Senate
Committee Report Calendared for Ordinary Business;
May 13, 2026Senate
CONSIDERED IN HBN-6644 UNDER COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 62.
✦ 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-6644 on May 13, 2026.

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Full text
SBN-1613 — verbatim textAs filed

Schair Offer of the Scroctarp TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE DEC 15 P5:42 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session ) SENATE RECEIVED BY Senate Bill No. 1613 INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO MATTHEW JAMES RAMOS EXPLANATORY NOTE Matthew James Ramos, a 23 year old, a Filipino-American wrestler, born in Naperville, Illinois. Matthew, traces his Filipino roots from his father, Crisante Holanday Ramos. A resident of Barangay Poblacion Basista, Pangasinan. Matthew has expressed his earnest intention to become a naturalized Filipino citizen in order to proudly represent the Philippines in international wrestling competitions. His desire to carry the Philippine flag on the global stage reflects not only his personal affinity for his Filipino roots but also his commitment to contribute to the nation's sports development. The Philippines is a sports-loving nation that continues to invest in nurturing athletes who can bring pride and honor to the country. Wrestling, while still emerging as a mainstream sport locally, has shown increasing promise in recent years. The inclusion of highly skilled athletes such as Matthew James Ramos can significantly elevate the Philippines' competitiveness in regional and world-level tournaments. In this light, granting Philippine citizenship to Matthew also aligns with the country's long-standing policy of welcoming individuals of Filipino lineage who wish to serve the nation in their professional capacities. Several athletes of Filipino descent, upon naturalization, have successfully brought international medals and recognition to the

Philippines. Matthew's naturalization is therefore viewed not only as a reinforcement of our national sports program but also as an opportunity to further strengthen our presence in international wrestling. In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO

."", Senate Office of the Sectary TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 25 DEC 15 P5:43 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATE RECEIVED BY: Senate Bill No. 1613 INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO MATTHEW JAMES RAMOS Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Matthew James Ramos is hereby granted Philippine Citizenship with

all the rights, privileges, prerogatives, as well as duties and obligations appurtenant thereto, under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

SEC. 2. Matthew James Ramos 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. Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration

shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Matthew James Ramos who shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine Citizenship.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved,

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