HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, £997

Introduced by Representative SOLOMON R. CHUNGALAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 16 of the Constitution states that the State shall protect and advance the
right of people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of
nature. Pursuant to RA No. 7586, otherwise known as the “National Integrated Protected Areas
System Act of 1992” as amended by RA 11038 or the “Expanded National Integrated Protected
Area System Act of 2018”, it is deemed relative that the State shall ensure the protection and
conservation of Mt. Pulag Protected Lanscapes as a protected area in order to preserve its
biological diversity, the uniqueness of its landscapes and its socio-cultural and economic
significance for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the province of Benguet, Nueva
Vizcaya, and Ifagao. Consequently, the State shall strengthen institutional mechanisms for the
mobilization of resources to provide adequate scientific and technical support for the conservation
of biodiversity and the integrity of the ecosystems, cultures and spiritual practices.

This bill seeks to declare the Mt. Pulag Protected Landscape in some portions of the
municipalities of Kabayan, Bokod, and Buguias, all in the province of Benguet; portions of Tinoc,
Ifugao; and Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya as a protected area under the category of protected landscape
providing for its management and for other purposes.

‘The bill aims to protect the forest reserve and manage the watershed of the Mt. Pulag
Protected Landscape which is the primary source of water several adjacent provinces. The
watershed is characterized by a moderate to intensive forest cover in a mountainous topography.
It is essential to support varieties of flora and fauna with its terrestrial ecology. This crucial
protected landscape requires legal protection to assure its survival and sustain;



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

a 6557
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative SOLOMON R. CHUNGALAO

AN ACT DECLARING THE MT. PULAG PROTECTED LANDSCAPE IN SOME
PORTIONS OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF KABAYAN, BOKOD AND BUGUIAS,
ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET; PORTIONS OF TINOC, IFUGAO; AND
KAYAPA, NUEVA VIZCAYA AS A PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE CATEGORY
OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR

OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Mt. Pulag Protected
Landscape of 2019”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise
known as the “National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992” as amended by RA 11038
or the “Expanded National Integrated Protected Area System Act of 2018”, it is hereby declared
the policy of the State to ensure the protection and conservation of Mt. Pulag Protected Landscape
as a protected area in order to preserve its biological diversity, the uniqueness of its landscapes and
its socio-cultural and economic significance for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the
Province of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, and Ifugao. The State shall ensure the full implementation
of this Act by establishing the institutional mechanism for the mobilization of resources and
providing for adequate scientific and technical support for the conversation of biodiversity and
the integrity of the ecosystems, cultures and spiritual practices.

SECTION 3. Scope and Coverage. — The boundaries of the Mt. Pulag Protected
Landscape are as follows:


TIE LINE: Corner 1 is § 82-57-35 E, 1,158.387 meters from BBM No. 7 Cad-1030-D
(KabayanCadastre) (PRS 92), located at Eddet, Kabayan, Benguet with a Grid Coordinates of
1836708.6701 Northing, 483001.4797 Easting.

LINE BEARING DISTANCE
1-2 N 25-27-44 E 4332.46
23 N 1237-3 E 3329.941
3-4 'N 26-56-7 W 887.033,
45 N 30-41-12 W 3929.385,
5-6 S 81-56-34 E 113.25
67 $ 23-23-22 B 157.263
18 'N 69-31-22 E 185.001
89 S$ 69-30-56 E 200.325
9.10 N 76-55-17 E 263.17
10-11 N 82.24.49 E 1899.687
11-12 S 70-29-53 E 1910.602
12-13 $47-12-.0E. 2838.738
13-14 S$ 21-2415 E 2237.76
14.15 $ 20-25-39 E 76.532
15-16 S$ 66-49-21 E 54.612
16-17 $ 27-19-46 E 133.237
1718 $ 12-49-13 W 43.163
18-19 S 36-49-33 E 446.315
19-20 S 79-34-6 E 36.665
20-21 $13-19-2E 86.101
21-22 S41-6-17E 90.763
22-23 S$ 57-40-0 E 40.487
23-24 S$ 11-24-44 E 47.842
24-25 S 74-15-49 E, 238.542
25-26 S 10-40-10 E 74.13,
26-27 N 84-31-15 E 198.68,
27-28 $72-8-13E 75.876
28-29 N241-5E, 64.869
29-30 S 8431-40 E 170.909
30-31 N 42-44-36 E 144.277
31-32 N 74-29-48 E 124.163
32-33 $ 22-10-2E 154.834
33-34 S$ 47-15-24 48.093
34.35 S 69-13-34 B 93.385
35-36 $8-2-37E 61.508
36-37 $ 35-32-16 W 256.161
37-38 S 8-53-26 W 109.463
38-39 N 86-30-45 W 155.352
39-40 S$ 37-32-37 W 229,999

40-41 $ 36-26-15 E 182.584


41-42 S 60-46-35 W 110.508

42.43 8356-17 E 170.253
43-44 S$ 185-16 E 2208.92
44-45, $ 18-30-13 W 4393.193
45-46 N 68-33-5 E 103.792
46-47 N41-17-24E 567.814
47-48 $76-10-5 E 270.31
48-49 'N 57-38-50 E, 262.416
49-50 S 63-25-23 E 440.422
50-51 $ 75-41-18 B 147.928
51-52 N 83-45-36 E 141.66
52-53 S$ 27-31-43 E 130.111
53-54 $328.27 W 3696.443
54-55, S$ 3-6-53 W 241.074
55-56 S 41-4458 W 528.656
56-57 S 20-48-15 B 251.462
57-58 N 81-16-28 W 4017.704
58-59 'N 36-56-56 W 1589.577
59-60 N 36-37-9 W 908.841
60-61 N 37-26-16 W 1334.471
61-62 N 14.29.37 E 2381.17
62-63 N 19-2-16 W 1104.59
63-4 N 8412-42 W 1390.157

SECTION 4. Land Classification. — All lands of the public domain comprising the
MPPL shall fall under the classification of protected landscapes as provided for in the 1987
Constitution: Provided, the public lands already classified as agricultural lands of alienable and
disposable lands prior to the passage of this Act remains such and may be disposed pursuant to
existing laws.

SECTION 5. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act;

a) Biological Resounes refer to living natural resources, including microorganisms,
plants, animals, and other biotic component of the ecosystem with actual or
potential use or value;

b) Buffer zones refer to identified areas outside the boundaries of and immediately

adjacent to designated protected areas pursuant to Section 8 of the NIPAS Act

that need special development and monitoring in order to avoid or minimize
harm to the protected area;

General Management Plan refers to the basic long-term framework plan to attain

the objectives of conserving and protecting the area which shall serve as guide

in the preparation of the annual operations plan and budget;

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General Management Planning Strategy refers to the general guide in the
formulation of site specific management plan that shall include the
management of buffer zones and the preservation of ancestral domain lands;
Indigenous Peoples refer to a group of people sharing common bonds of language,
customs, traditions, and other distinctive cultural traits, and which have since
time immemorial occupied, possessed and utilized a territory;

Protected Area refers to identified portion of land and water that are set aside so
that their unique physical significance and biological diversity are protected
against destructive human exploitation; and,

Temured Migrants refer to persons who have actually and continuously occupied
an area for five (5) years prior to its designation as a protected area in
accordance with the NIPAS Act, and are solely dependents on its resources for
subsistence.

SECTION 6. Protected Areas Management Board (PAMB). — There shall be created
a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) which shall serve as the highest policy making body
of the MPPL and shall be composed of the following:

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‘The Regional Executive Director (RED) of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources Cordillera Administrative Region (DENR-CAR), as
Chairperson;

Governors of the Municipalities of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya or
their duly designated representatives;

‘A Senator of the Republic of the Philippines who is a duly registered resident
of the city or province where the protected area is located or a duly authorized
representative, unless the Senator declines membership in the PAMB;
District Representatives of the Municipalities of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva
Vizcaya or their duly designated representatives, unless the District
Representative declines membership in the PAMB;

Mayor/s of each municipality/municipalities where the protected area is
located or their duly designated representative/s;

Chairperson or Punong Barangay of each barangay of Ekip, Municipality of
Bokod, Benguet; Barangays Catlubong and Amlimay, Municipality of Buguias;
Barangays Eheb and Impugong Municipality of Tinoc; Barangays Ballay,
Bashoy, Duacan, Eddet, Gusaran, Tawangan, Lusod and Poblacion,
Municipality of Kabayan, Benguet; to be appointed by their respective
barangay councils, as members;

Regional Directors of the following government agencies, namely: the
Department of Agriculture (DA), the National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the
Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Department of National Defense
(DND);

‘The three (3) representatives from either NGO or PO, duly accredited both by
the DENR and the provincial government. The NGO or PO represented
should have been in existence for at least five (5) years and with track record
in or related to protected area managements;


i) At least one (1) but not more than three (3) representatives from all the
IPs/ICCs present in the area and recognized by the National Commission on
Indigenous Peoples (NCIP);

j) One (1) representative from an academic institution, preferably from a

university or college in the province where the protected area is located, with

proven track record in or related to the protected area management; and,

One (1) representative from the private sector, preferably a resident of the

province where the protected area is located, who is distinguished in a

profession or field of interest relevant to the protected area management.

k)

Ex: officio members or members of the PAMB by virtue of their elective or
appointive government positions as specified in the immediately preceding subparagraphs
(@), (), (©, (@), (©), (O), and (g), shall serve for the duration of their respective terms of
office in their respective elective or appointive _ government _ positions.

On the other hand, the member of the PAMB specified under subparagraphs (h),
@, @), and (&) of this section shall be appointed by the DENR Secretary after the conduct
of a transparent and fair selection process. They shall each serve a term of five (5) years
and may be reappointed for another term.

Except for government officials who shall serve as ex officio, every member of the
PAMB shall be appointed by the DENR Secretary and shall serve for a term of five (5)
years without compensation provided, that each member remains connected with the
organization being represented. In the case of members who are government officials, their
appointments shall be coterminous with their term of office. Whenever a vacancy occurs
during the term of a nongovernment PAMB member, a new member shall be chosen in
the same manner as the original selection process and shall only serve for the remaining
term.

‘The members of the PAM shall be entitled to reimbursement of actual and
necessary travelling and subsistence expenses incurred in attending meetings of the PAMB
‘or any of its committees, subject to government accounting, auditing and budgeting rules
and regulations, and subject further to the availability of funds as reflected in the Work
and Financial Plan (WFP), which is required in accessing funds from the Integrated
Protected Area Fund (IPAF).

SECTION 7. Powers and Functions of the PAMB. ~The PAMB shall exercise the
following powers and functions:

a) Issue rules and regulations to prohibit acts that may be prejudicial to the
MPPL and the policy declaration herein set forth as well as established
biodiversity protection criteria;

b) Approve the management plan required under Section 10 of this Act and
oversee the office of the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu);


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Adopt rules and procedures for the conduct of business, including the

creation of committees to whom its powers may be delegated;

Set fees for the issuance of permits for activities regulated by this Act or the

management plan;

Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through appropriate

culturally sensitive and effective means;

£) Approve proposals for funding and budget allocation and exercise
responsibility over all funds that may accrue to the MPPL; and,

g) Deputize interested individuals for the enforcement of the laws, rules and

regulations governing the conduct in the MPPL and its buffer zone.

d)

‘The DENR, through the Regional Director for CAR, shall exercise authority over
the PAMB to ensure that it acts within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of
conflict between administrative orders of national application issued by the DENR
pursuant to the NIPAS Act and other pertinent laws and the rules and regulations issued
by the PAMB, the PAMB shall notify the DENR Secretary who shall decide whether to
apply the rule or withdraw its application in the MPPL. The decision of the DENR
Secretary shall be guided by a preference for local initiatives and specific policies enacted
by the PAMB. The decision of the DENR Secretary may be raised on appeal to the
Regional Trial Court that has jurisdiction over the MPPL.

SECTION 8. The Protected Area Management Office (PAMO). ~ ‘There is hereby
created a PAMO to be headed by a PASu with plantilla position who shall perform the day to day
management, protection, and administration of the Mt. Pulag Protected Landscapes. Sufficient
number of support staff shall be appointed by the DENR to assist the PASu in the management
of the Mt. Pulag Protected Landscapes.

‘The Position are as follows:

No Item Salary Grade
1 Park Superintendent 26
1 Asst. Park Superintendent 24
1 Provincial Deputy Park
Superintendent 24
1 Legal Officer 24
3 St. Ecosystems Management
Specialist 18
1 ‘Administrative Officer 18

1 ‘Veterinarian 22


1 Engineer 22

1 GIs 18
1 Community Dev’t. Officer ITI 15
1 Finance Officer 15
1 Cashier 15
ii Supply Officer 15
3 Ecosystem Mgt. Speci 15
1 Livelihood Specialist 15
1 Human Resource Dev’t. Officer 15
1 Biologist 15
i, Ecotourism Specialist 15
1 ‘Taxonomist 15
3 Legal Assistant 15
1 Communications Assistant 15
1 Records Officer II 15
1 IT Staff 15
4 Community Dev’t. Officer I 1
14 Park Development Officer

(Park Warden/Park Rangers) 8
2 Driver 6
2 Clerks/ Stenographer 6
1 Utility Worker 4
2 Green Brigade 4

SECTION 9. Protected Areas Superintendent Management Office.—There is hereby
established a Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office in charge of the management,
protection and administration of the MPPL. ‘The PASu shall be supported by the existing
personnel of the DENR. The head of office shall be the chief operating officer of the MPPL and
shall be accountable to the DENR RED for CAR and the PAMB. The PASu shall have the
following powers and functions:

a) Prepare the initial and subsequent management plan as herein provided;
b) Serve as the secretariat for the PAMB with the duty to provide the PAMB with
all the needed information in making appropriate decisions when necessary;


©) Establish a productive partnership with the local community, including groups
interested in the achievement of the herein goals and objectives, and in the
planning, protection and management of the MPPL;

4) Develop and implement a park information, education and visitor program;

©) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the BPNM and assist in the
prosecuting of offenses;

{) Monitor all activities within the BPNM to ensure compliance with the
management plan; and,

g) Perform such other functions as the PAMB may assign.

SECTION 10. Protected Area Management Plan. ~ Within one (1) year from the
effectivity of this Act and in accordance with the General Management Planning Strategy as
provided for in the NIPAS Act, the PASu, in coordination with the local communities, appropriate
offices of the DENR, LGUs, NGOs, and people’s organizations (POs), shall prepare a
management plan. The management plan shall contain, among others, the following:

a) The category of the protected area;

b) Period of applicability of the plan;

©) Key management issues;

d) Goals and objectives of management in support of no. 3 hereof;

©) Site management strategy;

£) Major management activities such as, but not limited to, enforcement of laws,
habitat and wildlife management, sustainable use management, infrastructure
development and maintenance, fire and pest control, ete...;

®) Zoning; and,

h) Visitor management programs

‘The management plan shall be reviewed, approved, and adopted by the PAMB and
shall be certified by the DENR Secretary that it conforms to all laws, rules and regulations
of national application issued by the DENR. In no case shall the DENR revise or modify
the management plan without prior consultation with the PAMB.

One (1) year before the expiration of the initial management plan, the PASu shall
cause the publication of notices for comments and suggestion on the subsequent
‘management plan in a newspaper of local circulation and the posting of such notices in
the provincial, municipal, and barangay halls and in three (3) other areas frequented by the
public. Public hearings may be conducted on the subsequent management plan upon the
written request of any interested part. The plan shall be prepared in the language
understood in the area and shall be made available to the public during the period for
comments.


In the event that no subsequent management plan is adopted upon the expiration
of the initial management plan, the latter shall remain in force subject to interim
modifications that may be adopted by the PAMB.

SECTION 11. Integrated Protected Area Trust Fund, — On the establishment of the
IPAF, the pertinent provisions of the NIPAS Act as amended by RA 11038 should be followed.
Special Agreement in the Protected Area shall be issued by the PAMB with corresponding amount
allowed by law that shall accrue to the IPA.

SECTION 12. Mount Pulag Protected Landscape Fund, ~ There is hereby a trust
fund known as the Mt. Pulag Protected Landscapes Fund, for the purposes of financing projects
of the MPPL. All income generated from the operation or management of wild flora in the MPPI.
shall accrue to the Fund. These incomes shall be derived from the visitor/tourist fees, fees from.
permitted sale and export of flora and fauna, and other resources from the MPPL, proceeds from
the registration and lease of multiple-use areas including tourism concessions, contributions from
industries and facilities directly benefitting from the protected area, administrative fees, permits
and such other fees and incomes derived from its operation.

‘The Fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various resources,
domestic or foreign, for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That the fund shall be
subjected to the retention by the PAMB of the protected area, of seventy-five percent (75%) of all
revenues raised therefrom and deposited in any government bank within the locality where the
protected area is located, and the disbursements shall be made solely for the protection,
maintenance, administration, and management of the area and implementation of duly approved
projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with existing accounting, audition and budgeting
rules and regulations: Provided, further, That twenty-five percent (25%) of the revenues shall be
deposited as a special account in the National Treasury: Provided finally, that the Fund shall not
be used to cover personal services expenditures.

‘The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated herein which
they have traditionally collected, such as business permits, property tax and rentals of LGUs
facilities. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to fees imposed by the PAMB: Provided, that
such add-ons shall be determined based on the contribution of the LGUs in the maintenance and
protected area.

SECTION 13. Existing Facilities and Infrastructure. ~ Within sixty (60) days from
the effectivity of this Act, the owners, operators or public offices in charge of major existing
facilities such as roads, buildings, water systems, transmission lines, communication facilities,
heavy equipment and itrigation facilities within the boundaries of the MPPL shall submit a project
description to the PAMB through the PASu, and with the help of the DENR, the PAMB shall
determine whether the present and future existence, operations and plans of a facility is determined
to the MPPL of conditions for its continued operation shall be imposed. If any such conditions,


once imposed, are violated, the owner of the facility shall be liable to pay fine of five thousand
pesos (P 5,000.00) for every violation. Upon reaching a total fine of five hundred thousand pesos
(P 500,000.00), the PAMB, through the PASu and other deputized government entities, shall cause
the cessation and demolition of the facility at the cost of its owner.

Existing facilities allowed to remain withing the MPPL may be charged a reasonable royalty
by the DENR. Alll income from such royalty shall accrue to the Fund.

SECTION 14. Utilization of Nonrenewable Resources. ~ Any exploitation and
utilization of nonrenewable resources within the MPPL shall be allowed only upon the approval
of the PAMB and shall be subject to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) System.

SECTION 15. Indigenous Peoples Rights. — Ancestral domains and the customary
rights and interest of indigenous communities located within any area of the MPPL shall be
accorded due recognition and respect. The preservation of ancestral domains and customary rights
shall be considered as one of the management objectives of this Act.

‘The evaluation of ancestral domain claims within the MPPL shall be conducted in
accordance with Republic Act No. 8371, in coordination with the DENR and other concerned
groups.

SECTION 16. Tenured Migrants and Other Protected Area Occupants. — Persons
who have actually and continuously occupied a portion of the MPPL five years before the
effectivity of the NIPAS Act and whose livelihood are solely dependent of the area shall be
considered as tenured migrants in the MPPL.

For the purposes of official documentation, recognition of rights and determination of the
extent of occupation within the MPPL, a tenured migrant shall be issued a tenurial instrument over
the area being occupied or cultivated. However, in areas that are designated as zones in which no
occupation of other human activities is allowed, a provision for the transfer of tenured migrants
to multiple-use zones of the buffer zones shall be undertaken.

Upon the cancellation of a tenured migrant instrument for cause, abandonment or by
voluntary surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate ot restore the
area to its natural state.

SECTION 17. Prohibited Acts and Penalties. ~ In addition to the provisions in the
NIPAS Act, the following shall constitute the prohibited acts and penalties in MPPL: Would
depend on the situation or needs of the PA.


a) Hunting, burning, destroying, disturbing, trapping or mere possession of any
wild plant or wild animal or product derived therefrom without a permit from
the PAMB;

b) Dumping of any waste product detrimental to the BPNM, or to the plants,

animals or inhabitants therein;

Bulldozing, using any motorized equipment to include back hoes, chain saw

and other similar instruments without permit from the PAMB;

d) Burning, cutting, mutilating, defacing or destroying objects of natural beauty,

or objects of interest to cultural communities;

Damaging and leaving roads and trails in a damaged condition;

£) Squatting, treasure hunting, mining or otherwise occupying any land in the
identified Strict Protection Zones/Protection Zones, Water sources,
watershed without permit;

g) Constructing or maintaining any kind of structure, fence or enclosure or
conducting any business enterprise without a permit from the PAMB;

h) Leaving exposed or in unsanitary condition refuse, chemicals or debris or
depositing the same in the grounds or in bodies of water; and,

i) Altering, removing, destroying or defacing boundary marks or signs, facilities,
fences, hand rails or storm shelters;

j) Any project, environmental critical or not, outside the scope of the General
Management Plan of UARBRR shall be subjected to Environmental Impact
Analysis

k) Prospecting activities shall be presented to the PAMB before issuance of
permit

1) The Licenses, Patents, and Deeds Division should not issue any permit without

the consent of the PAMB;

Wild Timber poaching, charcoal making, land conversion of mossy oak forests,

pine forests, and other natural ecosystems or areas identified as protection

zones and other similar activities that will threaten the ecosystems.

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SECTION 18. Special Prosecutor and Retained Counsel, ~ Within thirty (30) days
from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a special prosecutor
to prosecute violations of laws, rules and regulations in the protected area. The special prosecutor
shall coordinate with the PAMB and the PASu in the performance of duties and assist in the
training of wardens and rangers in arrest and criminal procedures. The PAMB may retain the
services of counsel to prosecute and assist in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and
supervision of the regular or special prosecutor. Said counsel shall also represent and defend the
members of the PAMB, the PASu and the staff, or any DENR deputized individuals and
volunteers, against any legal action arising from the performance of their powers, functions and
responsibilities as provided in the Act.

SECTION 19. Reporting Responsibility. —‘The PASu, through the PAMB, shall submit
an annual accomplishment report of the protected area to the Secretary of the DENR through the


BMB. A report on the conditions and benefits of the biological resources and ecosystem services
of the protected area shall also be submitted by the PASu to the Secretary every five (5) years.
Consequently, the BMB shall likewise prepare a National State of Protected Areas (NSPA) Report
every five (5) years and shall submit the same to the President and the Congress of the Philippines.

SECTION 20. Appropriations. ~The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately include
in the DENR’s program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in
the Annual General Appropriations Act with a ten percent (10%) markup per succeeding year.

SECTION 21. Separability Clause. ~ If any part or section of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the other parts or section of this Act.

SECTION 22. Repealing Act. — All other laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 23. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,