Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 882 
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Introduced by Representative REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare Ulot River as an ecotourism site in the 
Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar. 
The Ulot River is the longest river in the Province of Samar with a length 
of approximately ninety (90) kilometers. Ulot River runs from the Municipality 
of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar, passing downstream through 
Paranas and finally in Can-Avid, Eastern Samar. 
The Ulot River is one of the most sought tourist destinations in the 
Province of Samar as it offers the very famous Ulot River Torpedo Extreme 
Boat Adventure. With the offering of the torpedo boat adventure, the Ulot River 
has now gained popularity among tourists. 
The declaration of Ulot River as an ecotourism site will not only result 
to the development and improvement of the tourist site but will likewise help 
in the furtherance of socio-economic development in the local communities 
as well as in the whole country. 
As embodied in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, 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. In light of all this, the 
immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
    REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
Second District, Samar 
July 1, 2025
2:36 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 882 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
DECLARING ULOT RIVER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARANAS, 
PROVINCE OF SAMAR AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
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 “Ulot River Ecotourism 
Act.” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy – The 1987 Philippine Constitution 
mandates 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. 
Accordingly, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote an 
ecologically-sustainable and effective tourist industry that will enhance 
environmental preservation and support socio-economic development.  
SECTION 3. The Ulot River Ecotourism Site. The Ulot River in the 
Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar is hereby declared as an 
ecotourism site. Its development shall be prioritized by the Department of 
Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the 
development of ecotourism sites. 
The DOT, in coordination with the concerned local government units as 
well as with the other concerned government agencies, shall prepare a 
tourism development for Ulot River which shall be incorporated in the overall 
National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic Act No. 
9593, otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009” and which shall also 
include the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in 


the area; Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the preservation 
and conservation of the scenery and resources of the area. 
 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within sixty (60) days 
after the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DOT, in consultation with 
the concerned local government units, the Tourism Infrastructure and 
Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and other agencies, shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation if this Act. 
 
SECTION 5. Appropriations. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the 
Department’s program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which 
shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act and internally 
generated funds of the DOT. 
 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, rule, regulations, proclamations, 
executive orders of parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby deemed 
repealed or amended accordingly. 
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,