EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. B. No. 2165
FLED
T W.iE
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING PINSAL FALLS LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF SAN NICOLAS, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, A TOURISM 
DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the Phiiippine Constitution states 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."
Pinsai Faiis is an ideai spot for ecotourism. It is about 12 kiiometers south of the 
famous San Roque Dam, the world's sixth iargest dam. Tourists must first navigate the 
Agpay Nature Park, which is an important part of the ecotourism site, before arriving 
at the breathtaking Pinsai Falls. Any tourist will be able to enjoy the travel to the 
untouched natural areas while admiring and enjoying scenery away from the hustle 
and bustle of city life.
This bill therefor seeks to declare the "Pinsai falls" as an ecotourism destination 
in the Municipaiity of San Nicolas, Province of Pangasinan. The development of the 
Pinsai Falls will significantly boost the Municipality of San Nicolas' ecotourism industry.
Hence, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. B. No. 2165
FILED
T)ME
NDEX
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING PINSAL FALLS LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF SAN NICOLAS, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, A TOURISM 
DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Pinsal Falls located in the Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of
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Pangasinan, is hereby deciared a tourism destination. As such, its development shall
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be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and
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regulations governing the development of tourism destinations.
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SEC. 2. Within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, the DOT, in
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coordination with the of Public Works and Highways, the municipal government of
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San Nicolas and other concerned agencies of the government, shall prepare a tourism
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development plan that shall include the construction, installation and maintenance of
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such appropriate facilities and infrastructure that shall enhance tourism in the area:
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Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation, conservation and
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optimum utilization of avaiiable assets and resources in the area.
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SEC. 3. The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall take immediate
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steps to implement the development plan and incorporate the same in its tourism
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development program for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also include Pinsal Falls
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in all its national, regional and local promotions programs.
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SEC. 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program
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the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
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General Appropriations Act, and shall augment such allocation with internally
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generated funds of the Department.


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SEC. 5. All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, proclamations,
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presidential decrees and other Issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this
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Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.
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SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,