NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 2154
23 mY-9 A10 35
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
DECLARING THE IMMEDIATE ENVIRONS OF SAINT MARY MAGDALENE 
PARISH CHURCH LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KAWIT, PROVINCE 
OF CAVITE, A TOURISM DESTINATION
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Saint Mary Magdalene Church, parish church of the Municipality of Kawit, 
Cavite, is one of the oldest churches in the country. Its origin dates back to the early 
17th century.
The president of the First Philippine Republic, Emilio Aguinaldo, was baptized 
in 1869 in the church and his birth certificate is kept in the altar. The church was 
declared a Historical Structure of the Philippines and a marker was placed by the 
National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 1990.
This measure seeks to establish the immediate environs of Saint Mary 
Magdalene Parish Church located in the Municipality of Kawit, Province of Cavite as 
tourism destination and pilgrimage site.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure Is earnestly sought.
RAMCW BONG REVILLA, ]R.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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23 MAY-9 A10 35
SENATE
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
DECLARING THE IMMEDIATE ENVIRONS OF SAINT MARY MAGDALENE 
PARISH CHURCH LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KAWIT, PROVINCE 
OF CAVITE, A TOURISM DESTINATION
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. The immediate environs of the Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church
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located in the Municipality of Kawit, Province of Cavite, are hereby declared a tourism
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destination. Pursuant thereto, its development shall be prioritized and supported by
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the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations governing the
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development of tourism destinations.
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Sec. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal
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government of Kawit shall, in coordination with the DOT, Department of Public Works
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and Highways, National Historical Commission of the Philippines and concerned
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agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development plan that shall include
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the construction. Installation, and maintenance of such appropriate facilities and
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Infrastructure to Improve the overall features of the immediate environs surrounding
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the Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church, thereby enduring Its accessibility and
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security of the tourists: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the
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preservation and conservation of the historical significance of the area: Provided,
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further, That the implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included In
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the budget of the municipal government of Kawit.


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Sec. 3. The DOT shall assist the municipal government of Kawit in the
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implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in
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tourism capacity building. It shall also Include the immediate environs of the Saint
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Mary Magdalene Parish Church in its national and regional promotion programs.
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Sec. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the
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annual budget of the municipal government of Kawit The DOT may augment such
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allocation with internally generated funds.
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Sec. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivlty of this Act, the municipal
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government of Kawit, in consultation with the DOT and concerned agencies of the
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government, promulgate the rules and regulations to implement this Act.
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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,