Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Representatives Ria Christina G. Fariñas 
and Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare the Tanap Avis Falls in the Municipality of Burgos, 
Ilocos Norte, as an ecotourism destination.  
The Municipality of Burgos is known for its local delicacy and popular tourist 
destinations like the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and the Kapurpurawan Rock 
Formation. However, little do people know, the municipality of Burgos is also a 
sanctuary to majestic waterfalls, one of which is the Tanap Avis Falls.   
The Tanap Avis Falls is located in Barangay Tanap, Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is 
said to be one of the less visited and isolated water falls in Ilocos Norte. However, 
hundreds of tourists continuously flock to visit this majestic waterfall. In order to get 
to the waterfall, one must hike for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, but the 
experience is always worth it because of the hidden paradise that awaits. The 
basin within the vicinity of the waterfall is shallow which is perfect for anyone who 
just simply want to take a dip and enjoy nature. It is the perfect combination of 
tranquility and adventure.  
The Tanap Avis Falls is quickly gaining popularity as tourists and locals alike 
frequent the place. Thus, it is with the best interest of the government to preserve 
its natural beauty.  
In view of the foregoing, this bill aims to declare the Tanap Avis Falls as an 
ecotourism destination, mandating the Department of Tourism and its attached 
agencies, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways, 
and in consultation with the Municipality of Burgos, to come up with a 
development plan for the water falls and its surroundings.  
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Thus, the approval of this proposed measure is earnestly sought for. 
 RIA CHRISTINA G. FARIÑAS 
        RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Representatives Ria Christina G. Fariñas 
and Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE TANAP AVIS FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURGOS, PROVINCE 
OF ILOCOS NORTE, AS AN ECOTOURISM DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS 
DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:  
Section 1. The Tanap Avis Falls in the Municipality of Burgos, Province of 
Ilocos Norte is hereby declared an ecotourism destination. As such, its 
development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be 
subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist 
destinations. 
Sec. 2. Within one (1) year from the approval of this Act, the DOT shall, in 
coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and 
other concerned agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development 
plan involving the construction, installation, and maintenance of such 
appropriate facilities and infrastructures that enhance tourism in the area: 
Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the preservation and 
conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the area: Provided, further, 
That any activities and developments to be carried out in the area must conform 
with the concept of ecotourism as provided in the national ecotourism strategy 
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jointly issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the 
DOT.  
 
       
Sec. 3. The DOT and its attached agencies shall take immediate steps to 
implement the tourism development plan tailored to the needs of the Tanap Avis 
Falls in the Municipality of Burgos and shall incorporate the same in its tourism 
program for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also include Tanap Avis Falls in all 
its national, regional, and local promotion programs.  
 
Sec. 4. The Secretary of Tourism shall include in the DOT’s program the 
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.  
 
Sec. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of 
Tourism shall, in consultation with the Municipality of Burgos, promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. 
 
 
Sec. 6. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive orders, or parts 
thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended accordingly. 
 
 
Sec. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
       
Approved,