NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. No. 2347
icp of tl;p
23 JJL 25 PI 46
RECEtvcDBV;
Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING BU LABOG-PUTI AN NATIONAL PARK LOCATED IN THE 
MUNICIPALITIES OF DINGLE AND SAN ENRIQUE, IN THE PROVINCE OF 
ILOILO, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE CATEGORY OF "NATURAL PARK" 
TO BE NAMED AS "BULABOG-PUTIAN NATURAL PARK" UNDER THE 
NATIONAL INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS), 
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it is a declared policy that the State 
"shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful 
ecology In accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."1 In line with 
safeguarding a healthful ecology, the Constitution likewise provides that Congress 
shall determine the national parks, which shall be conserved and may not be 
increased nor diminished, except by law.2
Pursuant to the said constitutional provisions, the National Integrated 
Protected Areas System (NIPAS) was established by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 
7586, as amended by RA No. 11038, otherwise known as the "Expanded NIPAS Act 
of 2018". Cognizant of the exacting impact of diverse human activities on all 
components of the natural environment, the NIPAS Act declared it the policy of the
1 Article II, Section 16, 1987 Philippine Constitution
2 Article XII, Sec. 3, 1987 Philippine Constitution


state to secure for the Filipino people of present and future generations the 
perpetual existence of ail native plants and animals through the establishment of a 
comprehensive system of integrated protected areas within the classification of 
national park as provided for In the Constitution." The system shall encompass 
ecologically rich, unique and biologically Important areas that are habitats of 
threatened species of plants and animals, biogeographIc zones and related 
ecosystems, whether terrestrial, wetland or marine, all of which shall be designated 
as ’protected areas'.3
To date, as of March 2023, there are already 114 protected areas in the 
Philippines that have been so declared through legislation. And yet, based on the 
records and various suitability assessments by the Biodiversity Management Bureau 
(BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), there are 
still numerous sites In the country that have to be given 'protected area' status, by 
legislative action. In order to ensure Its conservation.
One of these sites refer to the Bulabog-Putian, which is herein being sought 
to be declared as a protected area with the category of "Natural Park" pursuant to 
R.A. No. 7586 or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 
1992 as amended by R.A. No. 11038 or the Expanded National Integrated Protected 
Areas System Act of 2018. Bulabog-Putian was reserved by the Philippine 
Government as a National Park through Proclamation No. 760 by the late President 
Carlos P. Garcia in 1961. The area spans parts of the Municipality of Dingle 
consisting of Barangays Moroboro, Lincud, Caguyuman, and Tulatulaan, and parts of 
the Municipality of San Enrique including Barangays Compo, Palje, and Lip-ac of the 
4th District of Iloilo, totaling eight hundred sixty-five (865) and 39/100 hectares of 
territory more or less.
The Bulabog-Putian National Park supports the life of diverse of flora and 
fauna which are endangered and vulnerable to include white-throated jungle fly 
catcher, white-bowed - shama, Philippine dawn-bat and other threatened species of
Section 2, RA No. 7586, as amended by RA 11038


eta, kamagong, nato, century old dao and natural hybrid of Philippine Begonia 
(Begonia x ding lens is).
The Bulabog-Putian National Park features limestone forest, where many 
caves are found with archaeological, paleontological, historical and cultural values. 
Two of these caves, the Guizo and Maanghit caves, are considered habitat of fruit 
and insect bats, tarantulas and snakes. One of the caves, the Maestranza Cave, is 
historical as it was known to have been used as garrison of the guerillas and hideout 
of revolutionary forces in Iloilo during the Spanish occupation.
Aside from the limestone forests and caves, Bulabog-Putian National Park also 
has springs and beautiful natural landscapes which tourists, both local and foreign, 
visit for leisure. The park is dubbed as a living museum where people can visit both 
for recreation and study. It is an ideal sanctuary for nature lovers, adventure 
seekers, trekkers, climbers, bird watchers, campers, spelunkers, excursionists, and 
researchers.
With the filing of the house bill declaring Bulabog-Putian as a protected area 
with the category of Natural Park by Representative Ferjenel G. Biron, M.D. of the 
4th District of lioiio in the House of Representatives, I see the wisdom of filing a 
counterpart in the Senate and push for the passage of this bill.
In view of all the foregoing, I seek the immediate passage of this bill.
(jlM^—^
CYNTHIA A. VILLAR


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
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23 JUL25 PI-46
SENATE
s. No. 2347
:OVEDBY:
Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING BULABOG-PUTIAN NATIONAL PARK LOCATED IN THE 
MUNICIPALITIES OF DINGLE AND SAN ENRIQUE, IN THE PROVINCE OF 
ILOILO, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE CATEGORY OF "NATURAL PARK" 
TO BE NAMED AS "BULABOG-PUTIAN NATURAL PARK" UNDER THE 
NATIONAL INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS), 
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1 
Section 1. Tide. - This Ac.1 shall be known as the "Bulabog-Putian Natural
2 
Park (BPNP) Act".
3 
Sec. 2. Deciaration of Poiicy. - Cognizant of the profound impact of human
4 
activities on all components of the natural environment, it is hereby declared the
5 
policy of the State to secure for the Filipino people of present and future
6 
generations, the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through the
7 
declaration of protected areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas System
8 
(NIPAS) within the classification of national park as provided for in the Constitution.
9 
In recognition of the richness of the biological resources, both flora and
10 
fauna, and caves with cultural and historical value, a parcel of land situated in the


1 
municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, in the Province of Iloilo, is hereby declared
2 
a protected area with the category of Natural Park, and shall hereinafter be referred
3 
to as the Bulabog-Putian Natural Park (BPNP). As such, the State shall ensure the
4 
conservation, protection, management and rehabilitation of the area. It is likewise
5 
recognized that effective administration of this area is possible only through
6 
cooperation among the national government, local government units (LGUs),
7 
concerned nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private entities and local
8 
communities. The use and enjoyment of this area must be consistent with the
9 
principles of biological diversity and sustainable development.
10 
Towards this end, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act,
11 
the mobilization of resources for the institutional mechanisms herein established,
12 
and the full scientific and technical support needed for the conservation of
13 
biodiversity and the integrity of the ecosystems, culture and indigenous practices.
14 
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are
15 
defined as follows:
16 
a) 
Buffer zones refer to identified areas outside the boundaries of and
17 
immediately adjacent to designated protected areas that need special
18 
development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the
19 
protected area;
20 
b) 
Conservation refers to any act or acts of preservation and sustainable
21 
utilization of wildlife or maintenance, restoration and enhancement of
22 
habitats;
23 
c) 
Integrated Protected Area Fund (IPAF) refers to the special account
24 
established for the purpose of financing projects of the NIPAS and the
25 
BPNP;
26 
d) 
Management Board 'cefers to the Management Board of BPNP;


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e) 
Management Plan refers to the fundamental plan, strategy and/or 
scheme which shall guide all activities relating to the BPNP in order to 
attain the objectives of this Act;
f) 
Multiple-Use Zone (MUZ) refers to the area where traditional and/or 
sustainable use of natural resources including ecotourism, extraction 
activities and other income generating or livelihood activities, may be 
allowed to the extent prescribed in the management plan;
g) 
National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) refers to the 
classification and administration of all designated protected areas to 
maintain essential ecological processes and life-support systems, to 
preserve genetic diversity, to ensure sustainable use of resources 
found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to the greatest 
extent possible;
h) 
National park refers to the lands of the public domain classified as such 
in the Constitution which include all areas under the NIPAS pursuant to 
this Act, primarily designated for the conservation of native plants and 
animals, their associated habitats and cultural diversity;
i) 
Natural Park refers to a relatively large area not materially altered by 
human activity where extractive resource uses are not allowed and 
maintained to protect outstanding natural and scenic areas of national 
or international significance for scientific, educational and recreational 
use;
j) 
Protected Area refers to the Identified portions of land and/or water set 
aside by reasons of their unique physical and biological significance, 
managed to enhance biological diversity and protected against 
destructive human exploitation;
k) 
Protected Area Retained Income Account (PARIA) refers to the trust 
fund maintained by BPNP and administered by the PAMB created 
pursuant to this Act representing seventy-five percent (75%) of


1 
revenues generated from the protected area to support its operation
2 
and management;
3 
I) 
Special Account in the General Fund refers to the trust fund deposited
4 
in the national treasury representing the twenty-five percent (25%) of
5 
the revenues generated from the operation of BPNP and earmarked to
6 
support the NIPAS; and
7 
m) 
Strict Protection Zone (SPZ) refers to the natural area with high
8 
biodiversity value which shall be closed to all human activity except for
9 
scientific studies and/or ceremonial or religious use by the indigenous
10 
cultural cornniuniLies/indigenous peoples; , may include habitats of
11 
threatened species, or degraded areas that have been designated for
12 
restoration and subsequent protection, even if these areas are still in
13 
various stages of regeneration.
14 
Sec. 4. Classification as a National Park. - The Bulabog-Putian Natural Park
15 
situated in the Municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, in the Province of Iloilo,
16 
shall fall under the classification of national park as provided for in Article XII,
17 
Section 3 of the Constitution.
18 
Sec. 5. Scooe and Coverage. - The boundaries of Bulabog-Putian Natural
19 
Park are more particularly described as follows:
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Beginning at a point marked "1" on the map, which is N 51° 45/.00E with 
321.49 meters from BBM #54, CAD 246, Dingle Cadastre with coordinates 
23690.850 N and 18268.090 E located at Barangay Moroboro, Municipality of Dingle, 
Province of Iloilo.
24
25
26
27
28
thence
S63-42-00E
161.96
meters to corner 2;
thence
N61-02-00E
227.82
meters to corner 3;
thence
N34-44-00W
177.58
meters to corner 4;
thence
N50-05-00E .
143.77
meters to corner 5;
thence
N17-38-00E
136.14
meters to corner 6;
4


1
thence
N16-49-00W
615.20
meters to corner 7;
2
thence
N06-27-00E
38.77
meters to corner 8;
3
thence
N61-41-00E
84.10
meters to corner 9;
4
thence
N01-35-00W
42.91
meters to corner 10;
5
thence
N35-57-00E
129.48
meters to corner 11;
6
thence
N83-28-00E
102.89
meters to corner 12;
7
thence
N75-02-00E
122.13
meters to corner 13;
8
thence
N45-23-00W
85.31
meters to corner 14;
9
thence
N14-08-00E
9.76
meters to corner 15;
10
thence
N26-44-00E
211.45
meters to corner 16;
11
thence
N45-10-00E
323.75
meters to corner 17;
12
thence
N34-01-00E
169.98
meters to corner 18;
13
thence
N32-50-00E
110.05
meters to corner 19;
14
thence
S62-58-00W
51.93
meters to cornet 20;
15
thence
N08-06-00W
109.55
meters to corner 21;
16
thence
N67-46-00E
362.82
meters to corner 22;
17
thence
N69-27-00E
181.94
meters to corner 23;
18
thence
N70-53-00E
237.08
meters to corner 24;
19
thence
N59-15-00E
399.25
meters to corner 25;
20
thence
N18-00-00E
78.52
meters to corner 26;
21
thence
N82-50-00E
183.39
meters to corner 27;
22
thence
N86-46-00E
78.00
meters to corner 28;
23
thence
N79-15-00E
182.20
meters to corner 29;
24
thence
N69-33-00E
97.76
meters to corner 30;
25
thence
N78-03-00E
107.79
meters to corner 31;
26
thence
N56-36-00E
111.14
meters to corner 32;
27
thence
N65-40-00E
20.80
meters to corner 33;
28
thence
S63-41-00E
251.83
meters to corner 34;
29
thence
S07-40-00E
119.22
meters to corner 35;
30
thence
S72-47-00E
44.84
meters to corner 36;


1
thence
S17-06-00E
53.51
meters to corner 37;
2
thence
S28-37-00E
56.60
meters to corner 38;
3
thence
N78-i2-00W
57.78
meters to corner 39;
4
thence
S06-39-00E
124.64
meters to corner 40;
5
thence
S61-25-00W
46.67
meters to corner 41;
6
thence
S64-53-00W
256.21
meters to corner 42;
7
thence
S01-49-00E
177.87
meters to corner 43;
8
thence
N73-42-00E
217.32
meters to corner 44;
9
thence
N70-39-00E
150.66
meters to corner 45;
10
thence
S86-54-00E
21.16
meters to corner 46;
11
thence
S34-44-00E
178.66
meters to corner 47;
12
thence
N87-36-00E
96.00
meters to corner 48;
13
thence
S05-39-00E
87.80
meters to corner 49;
14
thence
S89-27-00E
231.54
meters to corner 50;
15
thence
S21-54-00E
37.82
meters to corner 51;
16
thence
S56-09-00E
59.01
meters to corner 52;
17
thence
S65-26-00W
89.41
meters to corner 53;
18
thence
N80-16-00W
81.27
meters to corner 54;
19
thence
S01-18-00W
70.48
meters to corner 55;
20
thence
S55-43-00W
112.72
meters to corner 56;
21
thence
S26-03-00E
48.71
meters to corner 57;
22
thence
S87-42-00E
127.68
meters to corner 58;
23
thence
S28-12-00W
176.34
meters to corner 59;
24
thence
S37-32-00W
109.53
meters to corner 60;
25
thence
S24-27-00W
157.51
meters to corner 61;
26
thence
S52-45-Q0W
107.37
meters to corner 62;
27
thence
S67-37-00E
125.32
meters to corner 63;
28
thence
S31-34-00W.
84.52
meters to corner 64;
29
thence
S76-13-00W
21.81
meters to corner 65;
30
thence
S20-35-00W
125.09
meters to corner 66;


1
thence
S64-17-00W
155.01
meters to corner 67;
2
thence
S32-16-00W
46.36
meters to corner 68;
3
thence
S51-36-00W
243.44
meters to corner 69;
4
thence
N44-47-00W
135.15
meters to corner 70;
5
thence
S03-08-00W
300.76
meters to corner 71;
6
thence
S33-52-00W
53.70
meters to corner 72;
7
thence
N56-00-00W
23.02
meters to corner 73;
8
thence
S29-40-00W
51.50
meters to corner 74;
9
thence
S71-03-00E
67.55
meters to corner 75;
10
thence
S70-37-00E
3.39
meters to corner 76;
11
thence
S07-53-00
17.43
meters to corner 77;
12
thence
S01-48-00\A(
27.16
meters to corner 78;
13
thence
S20-16-00W
94.19
meters to corner 79;
14
thence
S88:34-00W
157.06
meters to corner 80;
15
thence
N78-14-90VV
89.25
meters to corner 81;
16
thence
S45-55-00E
142.10
meters to corner 82;
17
thence
S25-52-00W
172.82
meters to corner 83;
18
thence
S80-08-00W
120.33
meters to corner 84;
19
thence
S43-27-00W
171.44
meters to corner 85;
20
thence
S53-30-00W
111.60
meters to corner 86;
21
thence
S31-26-00W
121.79
meters to corner 87;
22
thence
S04-56-00E
112.91
meters to corner 88;
23
thence
S38-46-00E
71.82
meters to corner 89;
24
thence
S34-43-00W
146.45
meters to corner 90;
25
thence
N49-54-00W
72.08
meters to corner 91;
26
thence
S32-09-00W
108.78
meters to corner 92;
27
thence
S73-09-00W
382.54
meters to corner 93;
28
thence
S44-15-00W
77.65
meters to corner 94;
29
thence
S59-26-00W
643.16
meters to corner 95;
30
thence
S66-19-00E
394.64
meters to corner 96;


1
thence
S07-36-0p;yy/
237.63
meters to corner 97;
2
thence
S45-34-00W
52.64
meters to corner 98;
3
thence
S50-36-00W
150.42
meters to corner 99;
4
thence
S18-04--Q0W
72.38
meters to corner 100;
5
thence
S28-11-00W
23.37
meters to corner 101;
6
thence
S68-21-00W
83.62
meters to corner 102;
7
thence
S69-57-00W
15.93
meters to corner 103;
8
thence
S71-53-00W
21.47
meters to corner 104
9
thence
S73-33-00W
92.33
meters to corner 105;
10
thence
S53-19-00E
29.51
meters to corner 106;
11
thence
S48-56-00E
48.22
meters to corner 107;
12
thence
S32-02-00W
134.71
meters to corner 108;
13
thence
N88-50“00Vv
2.44
meters to cornerl09;
14
thence
N00-40-00E
120.30
meters to corner 110;
15
thence
N79-28-00W
227.07
meters to corner 111;
16
thence
N37-20-00E
51.44
meters to corner 112;
17
thence
N58-47-00W
97.82
meters to corner 113;
18
thence
S73-19-00W
28.74
meters to corner 114;
19
thence
N39-04-00W
127.55
meters to corner 115;
20
thence
N30-34-00W
107.26
meters to corner 116;
21
thence
N35-30-00W
49.41
meters to corner 117;
22
thence
N30-35-00W
366.20
meters to corner 118;
23
thence
N49-32-00W
99.06
meters to corner 119;
24
thence
N44-30-00W
110.38
meters to corner 120;
25
thence
N41-15-00VAy
133.30
meters to corner 121;
26
thence
N51-19-00W
40.22
meters to corner 122;
27
thence
N29-25-00W
72.61
meters to corner 123;
28
thence
N37-39-00W
33.25
meters to corner 124;
29
thence
N46-23-00E
7.27
meters to corner 125;
30
thence
N44-22-00W
46.97
meters to corner 126;


1
thence
N01-42-00W
80.29
meters to corner 127;
2
thence
N14-34-00W
3.13
meters to corner 128;
3
thence
N27-23-00E
43.92
meters to corner 129;
4
thence
N46.-36-00E
215.39
meters to corner 130;
5
thence
N24-22-00E
41.74
meters to corner 131;
6
thence
N33-20-00E
76.16
meters to corner 132;
7
thence
N29-07-00W
29.76
meters to corner 133;
8
thence
N63-48-00W
54.76
meters to corner 134;
9
thence
N81-10-00E
95.39
meters to corner 135;
10
thence
S84-03-00E
27.44
meters to corner 136;
11
thence
N22-36-00W
381.82
meters to corner 1;
12
and comprises eight hundred sixty-five and 39/100 hectares more or less.
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Sec. 6. Establishment of Management Zones. - Based on Republic Act No.
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7586 otherwise known as the "National Integrated Protected Area System Act of
15 
1992" (NIPAS Act) as amended by Republic Act No. 11038, otherwise known as the
16 
"Expanded National Integrated Protected Area System Act of 2018" (ENIPAS Act),
17 
only two zones shall be established in a Protected Area: the Strict Protection Zone
18 
(SPZ) and the Multiple-Use Zone (MUZ). The MUZ may be further divided into sub-
19 
zones in consonance with the management plan.
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Sec. 7. Establishment of Buffer Zones. -The Secretary of the Department of
21 
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), upon recommendation of the Protected
22 
Area Management Board (PAMB) created under Section 9 of this Act, may designate
23 
areas surrounding the BPNP as buffer zones for the purpose of providing an extra
24 
layer of protection where restrictions may be applied. The establishment of the
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buffer zone shall follow the same manner for the establishment of protected area as
26 
provided for in the NIPAS Act. Such buffer zone(s) may include public or private
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lands and/or municipal waters; Provided, That, in cases where the designated buffer
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zone covers private lands, the owners thereof shall be required to design their
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development with due consideration to the protected area management plan.


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Management prescriptions for the buffer zones shall be included as a component of
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the protected area management plan. Rights over private lands within established
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buffer zones shall be recognized and respected consistent with the management
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plan.
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ARTICLE II
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MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS
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Sec. 8. Management Plan. - There shall be a Management Plan promulgated
8 
for the BPNP pursuant to Section 9 of the NIPAS Act as amended and its revised
9 
Implementing Rules and Regulations, which shall serve as the basic long-term
10 
framework plan in the management of the protected area and guide in the
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preparation of its annual operations plan and budget.
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Sec. 9. Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). — Within ninety (90) days
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from the effectivity of this Act, a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) shall be
14 
created to oversee the management of the BPNP. The PAMB shall be composed of
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the following:
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a) 
The 
Regional Executive Director (RED) of DENR, Region VI, as
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Chairperson;
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b) 
The 
Governor of the Province of Iloilo or his/her duly authorized
19 
representative;
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c) 
A Senator of the Republic of the Philippines who is a duly registered
21 
resident of the Province of Iloilo, or his or her duly authorized
22 
representative, unless the Senator declines membership in the PAMB;
23 
d) 
The 
District Representative of the Congressional District where the
24 
BPNP is located, or his/her duly authorized representative, unless the
25 
District Representative declines membership in the PAMB;
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e) 
The Mayors of the Municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, Province of
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Iloilo;
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f) 
Chairpersons of all the barangays with territorial jurisdiction over
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BPNP;
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g) 
Regional Directors of the following government agencies namely; the
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Department of Agriculture (DA), The National Economic and
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Technology (DOST), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the
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Organization (NGO) or People's Organization (PO) based in the
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Government. The NGOs or POs represented should have been in
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existence for at least five (5) years and must have a record of
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accomplishments in the field of protected area management;
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preferably from a university or college in the Province of Iloilo, with a
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record of accomplishments in or related to protected area
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a resident of the Province of Iloilo, who is distinguished in a profession
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or field of interest relevant to protected area management.
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The term of office of the members of the PAMB, as well as the grounds for
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their removal shall be in accordance with the provisions of the NIPAS Act as
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Oversee the management of the protected area;
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Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and 
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Approve the management plan of the protected area and ensure its 
harmonization and integration with the Ancestral Domain Sustainable 
Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP), land use plan and other 
development plan,, public or private, and its implementation;
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Adopt a manual of operations to include rules of procedures in the 
conduct of business, and the creation of committees and their 
respective terms of reference;
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Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for 
the enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the 
management of the protected area;
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Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the management 
plan and manage the Protected Area Retention Income Account 
(PARIA) and other funds with government accounting, budgeting, and 
auditing rules and regulations;
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Set fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines;
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Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through 
appropriate and effective means;
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Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other 
government instrumentalities with respect to the management of 
BPNP;
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Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area 
Superintendent (PASu) and other protected area personnel and 
compliance of partners with the terms and conditions of any 
undertaking, contract or agreement relative to any project or activity 
with the BPNP;
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Recommend from among a shortlist of qualified candidates, the 
designation, or appointment of the PASu; and
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national agencies shall inform their respective constituents, offices or
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sectors, of PAMB-approved or other relevant policies, rules,
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regulations, programs, and projects and shall ensure that the
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provisions of this Act and its implementing rules and regulations are
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complied with, and used as reference and framework in their
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respective plans, policies, programs and projects. Failure to comply
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member according to administrative rules and regulations and such
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penalties as the PAMB may provide; Provided further, That the DENR,
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through the Regional Director, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within
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the scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict between the
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resolutions issued by the PAMB and the existing administrative orders
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of national application, the latter shall prevail.
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a quorum of all the members; Provided, a quorum shall compose the fifty percent
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Sec. 11. The Protected Area Management Office (PAMO). - There is hereby
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established a Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to be headed by a
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Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) who shall supervise the day-to-day
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management, protection, and administration of the BPNP. The PASu shall hold , a
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permanent piantiiia position and shall be appointed by the DENR Secretary. A
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sufficient number of support staff with permanent piantiiia positions shall likewise be
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appointed by the DENR Secretary to assist the PASu in the management of the
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protected area.
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management and operations of the BPNP. Pursuant thereto, the PASu shall have the
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implementation;
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Ensure the integration of the protected area management plans, 
programs, projects, and policies with relevant national and LGU plans 
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Provide secretariat services to the PAMB and its committees and 
ensure the availability of relevant, and timely information for decision­
making;
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Formulate and recommend to the PAMB proposed policies, ri\\es, 
regulations, and programs;
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Establish, operate and maintain a database management system which 
shall be an important basis for decision-making;
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Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the protected area, 
commence and institute administrative and legal actions in 
collaboration with other government agencies or organizations, and 
assist in the prosecution of offenses committed in violation of the 
provisions of this Act and the NIPAS Act as amended;
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Monitor, evaluate and report the implementation of management 
activities of the BPNP;
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Request for and receive any technical assistance, support or advice 
from any agency or instrumentality of the government as well as 
academic institutions, NGOs, and the private sector, as may be 
necessary for the effective management, protection and administration 
of the protected area;
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Issue permits and clearances for activities that implement the 
management plan and other permitted activities in accordance with 
terms, conditions, and criteria established by the PAMB: Provided, That 
all permits for extraction of natural resources, including collection of 
wildlife for research purposes, shall continue to be issued by relevant
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PASu, in accordance with the specific acts to be covered;
Collect and receive pertinent fees, charges, donations, and other 
income for the protected area: Provided, That such fees, charges, 
donations, and other income collected and received shall be reported 
regularly to the 
and the DENR in accordance with existing
guidelines;
Prepare and recommend to the PAMB approval of the annual work and 
financial plans' of the protected area based on the management plan; 
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Perform such other functions as the PAMB and the DENR may assign.
ARTICLE III 
PROCEEDS AND FEES
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Sec. 12. The Bulabog-Putian Natural Park Integrated Protected Area Fund. -
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There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as Bulabog-Putian Natural Park
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Integrated Protected Area Fund (BPNP-IPAF) for purposes of financing projects of
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the BPNP and the NIPAS. A!! incu.Vie generated from the operation and management
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of the BPNP shall accrue to the BPNP-IPAF. The income shall be derived from fees
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and charges from the use of resources and facilities of the protected areas; fines
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collected from violators of the NIPAS Act as amended, contributions from industries
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and facilities directly benefitting from the BPNP; and such other fees and income
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derived from the operation of the BPNP.
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The PAMB shall retain seventy-five (75%) of all revenues raised through the
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above means, which shall be deposited in the Protected Area Retained Income
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Account (PARIA) in any authorized government depository bank within the locality;
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implementation of duly approved* projects of the PAMB. The remaining twenty-five
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sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, that the fund shall be deposited in full as a
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special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be made
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solely for the protection, maintenance, administration, and management of the
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NIPAS and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with
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existing accounting, budgeting and auditing rules and regulations; Provided further,
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that the fund shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures.
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enumerated herein which they have traditionally collected, such as fees for business
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permit applications, property taxes and rentals of LGUs' facilities,
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the Bulabog-Putian Natural Park shall participate in its management through
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representation in the PAMB as provided under Section 9 hereof. Said LGUs may
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allocate appropriate portions of their share from the annual internal revenue
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allotment and other income for use of the Bulabog-Putian Natural Park: Provided,
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that all funds directly coming from the LGUs shall be exempt from the twenty-five
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percent (25%) remittance requirement for the Integrated Protected Area Fund
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Special Account in General Fund (IPAF SAGF).
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include in the DENR's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which
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shall be included by the Department of Budget and Management in the annual
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Sec. 16. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days from
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the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR shall, in consultation with the
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local government of the Municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, the Provincial
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Government of Iloilo, and concerned national government agencies, issue the
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corresponding rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 17. Separability Clause. - If any section or provision of this Act is held
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unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining sections or provisions not affected thereby
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shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 18. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with
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this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly,
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Sec. 19. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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