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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SEN)
S.B. No. 1 fob
23 JAN 23 P4 -08
RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING DIKET FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UMINGAN, PROVINCE 
OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS 
DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution states that "the State shall 
protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology accord 
with the rhythm and harmony of nature."
The Diket Falls is a perfect spot for ecotourism. It is one-hour hike to a waterfall 
that provides a good view of the various sections of the Caraballo Mountain Range. 
Hikers will love the verdant forest park, which is lined with rocky river beds and streams. 
Anyone who enjoys ecotourism will be immersed in nature in a way that most people 
cannot in urban life, bringing with him an experience associated with a natural 
environment. Any visitor will be able to experience trail traveling to relatively 
undisturbed natural areas, as well as admire and enjoy scenery away from urban life.
The bill seeks to declare the "Diket Falls" as an ecotourism destination in the 
Municipality of Umingan, Province of Pangasinan. The development of the Diket Falls 
will significantly boost the Municipality of Umingan's ecotourism industry.
In view of the foregoing reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MEfe^. MARCOS


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1736
23 M23 P4-.08
RECEIVLD BV.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
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AN ACT
DECLARING DIKET FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UMINGAN, PROVINCE 
OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST 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. Diket Falls located in the Municipality of Umingan, Province of 
Pangasinan, is hereby declared a tourism destination. As such, its development shall be 
prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations 
governing the development of tourism destinations.
SEC. 2. Within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, the DOT, in 
coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways, the municipal 
government of Umingan and other concerned agencies of the government, shall 
prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the construction, installation and 
maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure that shall enhance tourism 
in the area: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation, 
conservation and optimum utilization of available assets and resources in the area.
SEC. 3. The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall take immediate steps 
to implement the development plan and incorporate the same in its tourism 
development program for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also include Diket Falls in 
all its national, regional and local promotions 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 shall augment such allocation with internally generated funds of 
the DOT.


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SEC. 5. All Other laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and 
regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,