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AN ACT
DECLARING THE NORTHERN ANTIQUE PROTECTED SEASCAPE AND 
LANDSCAPE LOCATED IN  THE M UNICIPALITIES OF LIBERTAD, 
PANDAN, SEBASTE, CULASI AND TIB IA O  IN  THE PROVINCE OF 
ANTIQUE AS AN ECOTOURISM ZONE TO ENCOURAGE THE 
RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE USE AS WELL AS FOR THE 
PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES 
FOUND THEREIN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The people's right to a healthful ecology is enshrined in the Constitution of 
the Republic of the Philippines as stated in Section 16 of Article II which states, 
"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." This Bill is a 
step in the fulfilment of that Constitutional mandate.
This bill seeks to declare the Northern Antique Protected Seascape and 
Landsape (NAPSL) composed of the towns of Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi 
and Tibiao as an ecotourism zone. It will be a true protected area with the 
appropriate delineation and zoning in order to achieve a balance of various land 
and water resource uses such as protection, production and settlements and 
multi-use areas. The NAPSL shall also serve to provide Filipinos with the 
following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 1. End poverty; 
Goal 2. Zero hunger; Goal 3. Good health and Well-being; Goal 6. Clean water 
and sanitation; Goal 11. Sustainable cities and communities.^
The NAPSL hosts a rich biodiversity that provide food, clean water, clean 
air, space for recreation and adventure for its splendour and unspoiled beauty. It 
needs protection which can be carried out fully well by a Protected Area 
Management Board with jurisdiction straddling various municipalities. The bill 
strives to address developmental needs of the community while assigning great 
importance to the carrying capacity and rich biodiversity of the NAPSL which 
cannot be replaced readily or at all.


The NAPSL is highlighted by features and species that need protection. 
Among them are the Mag-aba Wetland, Pandan Bay, Bugang River, endemic 
mangrove species, beach forest trees and fauna such as the Philippine duck 
(Anas Luzonica).
This Bill aspires to create a sustainable ecological tourism zone in Antique. 
The persistent global trend to visit as many magnificent nature reserves around 
the world behooves us to establish mechanisms to protect these areas. This bill 
will make it doable to implement protection measures within the NAPSL while 
allowing appropriate activities for Filipinos to satisfy the need for food, potable 
water, raw materials for commercial and industrial purposes only within limits.
In view of the above, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
MIGUEL F. ZU BIR I


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
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AN ACT
DECLARING THE NORTHERN ANTIQUE PROTECTED SEASCAPE AND 
LANDSCAPE LOCATED IN  THE M UNICIPALITIES OF LIBERTAD, 
PANDAN, SEBASTE, CULASI AND TIB IA O  IN  THE PROVINCE OF 
ANTIQUE AS AN ECOTOURISM ZONE TO ENCOURAGE THE 
RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE USE AS WELL AS FOR THE 
PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES 
FOUND THEREIN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "Northern 
Antique Protected Seascape and Landscape Act o f2020."
SEC. 2. Declaration o f Policy. - The State is mandated to promote a 
tourism industry that is ecologically sustainable, responsible, participative, 
culturally sensitive, economically viable, and equitable for the local community. 
Towards this end, the Northern Antique Protected Seascape and Landscape 
(NAPSL) is hereby declared as a special ecotourism zone, where the responsible 
and sustainable use of the natural resources therein is encouraged and will be 
strictly implemented.
SEC. 3. Objectives. - Pursuant to the above declaration of policy, the 
State shall endeavor to accomplish the following:
(a) 
Develop and promote responsible, community-based ecological tourism as 
the core management strategy in the development of the NAPSL;
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Ensure the conservation of the biodiversity and the preservation of the 
said ecotourism site;
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Develop 
ecotourism 
products 
and 
programs 
that 
will 
generate 
employment and livelihood for the local residents concerned, consistent with the 
preservation and maintenance of the natural resources;


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Guarantee that the financial and economic benefits of the tourism industry
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are equitably shared by, and distributed among the local residents concerned by
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giving 
preference and 
support to 
community and 
home-based tourism
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enterprises, such as, but not limited to, resorts and homestays, micro and small
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businesses including restaurants, food and fruit stands, and other similar
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tourism-oriented industries and businesses;
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Ensure that the quality of local ecotourism programs and activities are
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educational and enriching for tourists and visitors through the provision of
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orientation, educational and tour programs by local tour operators, non-
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government organizations (NGOs), the concerned Local Government Units
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(LGUs), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the
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Department of Tourism (DOT); and,
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Guarantee that in the development and promotion of the local tourism
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industry, the concerned Local Government Units (LGUs) shall ensure that the
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needs of the local residents for adequate water supply, food, energy,
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transportation and local construction materials are first secured and met.
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SEC. 4. Definition o f Terms. -  As used in this Act:
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(a) 
Buffer Zone refers to an identified area outside the boundaries of and
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immediately adjacent to the NAPSL that need special development control in
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order to avoid or minimize any threat or harm to the NAPSL;
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Community-Based Ecotourism refers to a form of tourism where the local
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community and its residents have substantial control and involvement in the
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development and management of the local tourism industry and a greater
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portion of the economic gains remain within the community;
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protection 
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education and ethics, as well as economic benefits are fostered and pursued for
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the enrichment of host communities and the satisfaction of the visitors; and,
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Responsibie Ecotourism refers to a form of sustainable tourism in which
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both the tourism sector and the tourists take responsibility in the protection,
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respect, and conservation of the natural environment and the local culture and
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ways of life, and where community participation as well as benefits are fostered
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and pursued for the well-being of the local people and visitors.
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SEC. 5. Northern Antique Protected Seascape and Landscape. — The
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municipalities of Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, and Tibiao in the Province of 
Antique is hereby declared as a responsible, community-based ecotourism zone. 
It shall be accorded priority development by the DOT, DENR, Department of 
Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise 
Zone Authority (TIEZA) and shall be subject to the rules and regulations 
governing the development of ecotourism zones provided in the national 
ecotourism strategy jointly issued by the DENR and DOT.
SEC. 6. Scope and Coverage. -  The NAPSL, which shall cover an area of 
364,453.5395 hectares, shall be composed of the following:
a) The wetland area located in Brgy. Mag-aba, Pandan, Antique composed 
of mangrove forest and estuarine river ecosystem with an area of 
21,095 hectares, located in Brgy. Mag-aba, Pandan, Antique;
b) The seas, islet and sandbar ecosystem covering the municipalities of 
Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, and Tibiao with an area of 
213,556.26 hectares; and,
c) The Pandan Bay with an area of 150,876.25 hectares.
The corresponding boundaries shall be as follows:
A. The wetland area
Beginning at point marked TP - 1, being N 81° 21' W, 27,787.09 meters from 
reference BLLM 1, PLS 1107, Northern Antique Protected Seascape and 
Landscape; 
thence
S 75° 30' E 
3,242.00 
thence 
N 81° 34' E 
3,723.95
thence 
S 88° 11' E 
4,292.00
thence 
S 70° 26' E 
7,759.31
thence 
S 83° 19' E 
3,489.57
thence 
N 78° 36' E 
2,873.78
thence 
S 40° 19' E 
4,925.65
thence 
S 0 5 ° 5 5 ' W  14,342.35
thence 
S 12° 57' W 4,208.77
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S 2 0 ° 4 0 ' W  8,176.30
thence 
S 2 6 ° 2 8 'E  
2,100.83
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S 1 5 ° 0 7 ' W  3,828.16
thence 
S 14° 11' E 
4,552.10
thence 
S 0 7 ° 4 9 ' W  2,472.18
thence 
N 8 9 ° 5 1 ' W  17,369.06
meters to corner 2; 
meters to corner 3; 
meters to corner 4; 
meters to corner 5; 
meters to corner 6; 
meters to corner 7; 
meters to corner 8; 
meters to corner 9; 
meters to corner 10; 
meters to corner 11; 
meters to corner 12; 
meters to corner 13; 
meters to corner 14; 
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S 19° 13'W 3,169.16
meters to corner 17;
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S 47° 56' W 18,926.52
meters to corner 18;
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S 61° 51' W 6,834.81
meters to corner 19;
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S 88° 08' W 6,837.37
meters to corner 20;
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N 65° 37' W 6,817.66
meters to corner 21;
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N 40° 46' W 6,141.86
meters to corner 22;
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N 16° 52' W 6,841.57
meters to corner 23;
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N 09° 23' E 
6,833.87
meters to corner 24;
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N 03° 19' E 
32,126.72
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N 31° 53' E 4,886.87 
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N 50° 38' E 
3,792.90
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N 66° 15' E 
6.070.27
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N 83° 30' E 
20,309.49
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to the point of
beginning containing an
area of two hundred
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B. Seas, Islets and Sandbar Ecosystem
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Beginning at point marked TP - 1, being S 86° 08' W, 33,925.26
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S 44° 36' W 14,735.43
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S 30° 12' E 
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S 57° 20' E 
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N 81° 25' E 4,111.89
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S 52° 51' E 
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N 84° 22' E 
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S 07° 49' W 2,472.18
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N 89° 51' W 17,369.06
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S 19° 13' W 3,169.16
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S 47° 56' W 18,926.52
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S 61° 51' W 6,834.81
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S 88° 08' W 6,837.37
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N 65° 37' W 6,817.66
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N 35° 22' W 6,930.04
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N 09° 23' E 6,833.87
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N 03° 19' E 
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N 31° 53' E 4,886.87
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N 50° 38' E 
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to the point of beginning containing an area of one hundred eighty-six thousand
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S 75° 30' E 
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N 81° 34' E 
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S 88° ll'E  
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S 70° 26' E 
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S 40° 19' E 
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S 05° 55' W 14,342.35
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S 12° 57' W 4,208.77
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S 20° 40' W 8,176.30
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S 81° 25' W 4,111.89
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The metes and bounds of NAPSL shall be indicated on maps and/or
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nautical charts. Any modification of the coverage of this Act due to such factors
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discovety of traditional boundaries not previously taken into account shall be 
made through an act of Congress, after consultation with the concerned
government agencies.
SEC. 7. Establishment o f a Buffer Zone. -  There shall also be established 
buffer zones surrounding the NAPSL for the purpose of providing extra protection 
around the area, where restrictions shall apply and communities can assist in 
repealing threats to the NAPSL. Such buffer zones shall be managed according to 
the ecotourism and management plan formulated pursuant to this Act.
Such buffer zone shall be included in the ecotourism development and 
management plan of the NASPL: Provided, That no build up or reclamation 
detrimental to the diversity in the NASPL shall be done within the designated 
buffer zone. The Council shall exercise its authority over the designated buffer
zone.
SEC. 8. Northern Antique Protected Seascape and Landscape Ecotourism 
Development and Management Plan. -  The DENR and the DOT, in coordination 
with the DPWH and TIEZA, shall jointly assist the Northern Antique Protected 
Seascape 
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Landscape 
Development Council, 
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created, 
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formulation of the ecotourism development and management plan for the NAPSL 
that shall be complemented by a set of guidelines for a responsible, community- 
based ecotourism. The tourism development and management plan shall ensure 
the preservation of the seascapes and landscapes and shall include the following 
components:
(a) 
Carrying capacity of the seascapes and landscapes and its endemic 
and migratory birds species;
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Specific site assessment, including terrestrial, underwater (biotic 
and abiotic), oceanographic and other scientific site assessment;
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Identification of strategic priorities;
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Product development for local income generation;
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Capacity building for the local community to allow residents therein 
to ably manage economically viable and responsible, community- 
based ecotourism business enterprises;
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Support for the formulation of local groups and networks, including 
the marketing and pricing of products;
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Marketing 
strategies 
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natural, 
social 
and 
environmental integrity of the NAPSL;
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Management and maintenance of the mangrove areas; and
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Proper solid waste management in accordance with Republic Act 
No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act; and,
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Proper use, protection, preservation and revival of water resources 
and implementation of a proper sewerage system in accordance 
with Republic Act No. 9275, or the Clean Water Act;
The process of developing the ecotourism development and management 
plan for the NAPSL shall be participatory, from the bottom up, with the 
framework to be provided by the DOT and DENR in consultation with the 
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Protected 
Area 
Management Board herein created.
In order to protect the mangroves and forest in NAPSL, the foreshore 
areas shall not be leased to any private entity; Provided, That Special 
Agreements on Protected Area (SAPA) may be availed upon Protected Area and
Management Board (PAMB) Clearance.
SEC. 9. Formation o f the Northern Antique Protected Seascape and 
Landscape Protected Area Management Board. - A multi-sectoral board to be 
known as the "Northern Antique Protected Seascape and Landscape Protected 
Area Management Board," hereinafter referred to as the Board, shall be created. 
It shall be composed of the following members:
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The Mayors of the municipalities of Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi and 
Tibiao shall take turns serving as Chairperson;
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The heads of the Municipal Tourism Offices of Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, 
Culasi and Tibiao shall take turns serving as Vice-chairpersons;
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The heads of the Municipal Environmental and Natural Resources Office of 
Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi and Tibiao shall likewise take turns serving as 
member;
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The Association of Barangay Chairmen (ABC) Presidents of the barangays 
of the municipalities of Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi and Tibiao shall also 
serve alternately;
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The Chairmen 
of the 
Municipal 
Fisheries and Aquatic 
Resources 
Management Councils of Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi and Tibiao shall also 
serve alternately;
Provided, That representatives from the LGUs as indicated in sub-sections 
(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above, coming from the same municipality, shall all 
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The Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Officer of
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The Director of the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB);
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The Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise
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The DENR-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO)
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One representative from an academic institution, preferably from a state
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university or college in the Province of Antique, with proven track record in or
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related to protected seascapes and landscapes management;
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One representative from the private sector, a resident of the Province of
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Antique, who is distinguished in a profession or field of interest relevant to
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protected seascapes and landscapes management; and,
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People's Organization (PO), duly accredited both by the DENR and the provincial
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government of Antique. The NGO or PO represented should have been in
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existence for at least five (5) years with a proven track record in or related to
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seascapes and landscapes management.
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The ex-officio members of the Board by virtue of their elective or
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appointive government positions as specified in the immediately preceding
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subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), 0), (k), and (I) shall seive for
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the duration of their respective terms of office in their respective elective or
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appointive government positions.
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of this section shall be elected by the ex-officio members of the Board in a
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transparent and fair selection process. They shall each serve a term of three (3)
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years and may be reappointed for another term.
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the actual and necessary travelling and subsistence expenses incurred in the
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performance of their duties, either in their attendance in meetings of the Board
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or in connection with other official business authorized through a resolution of
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the Board, subject to existing rules and regulations. Each member shall have the
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effectivity of this Act shall continue their term until the expiration of their term or
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appointment. Thereafter, 
members of the Board shall be appointed in
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meetings of the Board;
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NAPSL as embodied in existing rules and regulations governing NAPSL;
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(c) Disassociation from the office or organization being represented;
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(d) Termination of relationship with the office or organization being
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represented; or
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secretariat for the Board including the funding necessary to cover the expenses
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for the performance of its official functions and activities.
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Formulation and the implementation of the ecotourism development and
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management plan in consultation with the local residents, businesses, and other
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stakeholders;
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Assessment and evaluation of the potential impact of the development to
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the environmental safety and well-being of the seascapes and landscapes,
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communities, and enterprises;
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Provision of technical and financial assistance to the communities within
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the seascapes and landscapes;
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Implementation of a monitoring plan for the water birds and their habitats
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to ensure their presence and well-being in NAPSL;
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Formulation of the rules and regulations in relation to the maintenance
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SEC. 11. Formulation o f Guidelines and Standards. -T h e  DENR and DOT
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shall assist the PAMB Council in the formulation of local ecotourism standards
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ensuring that environmental protection is integrated in the development and
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Raise the capacity of all stakeholders and ensure that best practices are
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Reduce waste and pollution through the encouragement of recycling and
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Prevent vandalism in the facilities of the eco-park; and
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Encourage the use of local produce and services, and 
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shall closely coordinate with the Council, as well as the relevant regional offices
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of the DPWH, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of
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Transportation (DOTr), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Education
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(DepEd), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of the Interior
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and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), Maritime
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Industr/ Authority (MARINA) and other line agencies of the government in the
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implementation of this Act.
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SEC. 13. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within thirty (30) days
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from the effectivity of this Act, the DENR and the DOT, in consultation with the
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Council, 
other concerned 
government agencies, 
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stakeholders, 
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promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper and effective
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implementation of this Act.
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SEC. 14. Appropriations. — The Secretaries of the DENR, DOT, and
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DPWH and the Chief Operating Officer of TIEZA shall include in their subsidy
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programs, support for the capital outlay requirements of the NAPSL for the
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preliminary implementation of this Act and enhancement of the facilities of the
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ecotourism zone which shali be taken from the budget of their respective
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agencies for the current fiscal year.
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The budgetary allocations for the succeeding years shall be included in the
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General Appropriations Act, subject to government audit.
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SEC. 15. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any provision of this
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Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not
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affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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SEC. 
16. Repealing Clause. - AH laws, decrees, executive orders, 
proclamation and administrative regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent 
herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 17. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation 
or in the Official Gazette.
Approved,
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