MANILA, Philippines — Angelo Kouame is a step closer to gaining Filipino citizenship as the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill seeking his naturalization.
Voting via viva voce, the lower chamber approved House Bill No. 8632, which seeks Filipino citizenship to the Ivorian cager, a step required for the athletes to compete under the Philippine flag.
The bill still has to go hurdle the third and final reading, which requires nominal voting, before it goes to the Senate.
Once it passes in the Senate, the bill will lapse into law after 30 days, although President Duterte can sign it before the 30 days are over to speed up the process.
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