Sports

Naturalization candidate Justin Brownlee willing to join military reserve force


Justin Brownlee Ginebra

FILE–Ginebra import Justin Brownlee. Tristan Tamayo’s photo/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra naturalization and citizenship candidate Justin Brownlee is poised to join the country’s military reserve.

During a hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Monday, Senate panel chairman Francis Tolentino asked Brownlee if he performs uniformed services in the United States, where the encouragement comes from.

“Have you ever served in the services of the United States — army, air force, navy, coast guard, national guard?” Tolentino asked Brownlee to say “no.”

Tolentino then pointed out that at least 20 tropical cyclones enter the Philippines each year. The senator asked if Brownlee was ready to defend the country and participate in disaster response and rescue.

“According to Article 2, Section 4 of our Constitution: ‘The prime duty of government is to serve and protect the people. The government may call upon the people to defend the state, and to do so, all citizens may be required under the conditions prescribed by law to perform personal, military or civil service. .’

“Are you ready to do it? Are you ready to protect the Philippines? Are you willing to participate in any disaster, disaster, rescue operation during hurricane season?” he asked further and Brownlee replied “opo (yes).”

Tolentino added: “So, does that mean you’re ready to join the military reserve?”

The athlete again replied in the affirmative, saying “opo.”

The committee considered naturalizing Brownlee, aratifies the granting of Philippine citizenship to athletes.

BUT RELATED STORY

Continue reading

Do not miss the latest news and information.

Register QUESTIONER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer and more than 70 other titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to news, download as early as 4am and share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.

For feedback, complaints, or requests, Contact us.

news7f

News7F: Update the world's latest breaking news online of the day, breaking news, politics, society today, international mainstream news .Updated news 24/7: Entertainment, Sports...at the World everyday world. Hot news, images, video clips that are updated quickly and reliably

Related Articles

Back to top button