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Justin Brownlee with Milka Romero.
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Justin Brownlee has long been a fixture for Barangay Ginebra in the PBA that he has embraced several Filipino traits including the deep sense of gratitude or reciprocity.
And that’s why it’s an easy decision for Brownlee to join fellow basketball stars like Scottie Thompson and Jayson Castro as well as other known pro athletes in supporting Milka Romero and 1Pacman party-list’s advocacy for sports and youth development.
“I actually want to give back to basketball. Hopefully I can do some things with younger kids and try to help the development of basketball in the Philippines,” said Brownlee.
Brownlee became a Filipino citizen back in January 2023, thanks to the initiative of outgoing 1Pacman Rep. Mikee Romero who filed the bill granting the Gilas wingman citizenship in Congress.
His naturalization allowed him to become a part of the national team which ended a 61-year gold medal drought for the country in the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.
His endearing feats – highlighted by Gilas’ shocking win over world No.6 Latvia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament that ended a 64-year dry spell for the Filipinos against European teams – have made him a national treasure.
