Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City. Metro Manila

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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2096
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JUMEL ANTHONY i. ESPINO.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Mt. Zion Pilgrim Park and the Basay Falls both
located in Barangay Laguit Padilla in the Municipality of Bugallon, Province of
Pangasinan as: + ecotourism zones,

A 52 hectare religious shrine, Mt. Zion Pilgrim Park is a popular pilgrimage
site among devotees from all over the country with a retreat house and station of the
cross with life-size statues depicting the passion and death of Jesus Christ.

One of the first religious centers in Asia, Mt. Zion Pilgrim Park has a wide area
for resting, relaxation, meditation, reflection and retreat. Established and developed on
2002, Mt, Zion is currently expanding its facilities to provide a place of sanctuary for
its visitors and tourists.

After soul searching and meditation at Mt. Zion Pilgrim Park, one can proceed
and refresh in the nearby Basay Falls also in the Barangay Laguit Padilla

Basay Falls is the only waterfalls in the municipality, It is a hidden beauty in
the mountains west of the Municipality of Bugallon, This waterfall is famous among
barangay and municipal residents, During holy week, this place attracts many visitors
coming from Manila, Dagupan, Lingayen and other parts of the Province of
Pangasinan and neighboring provinces.

With the passage of this bill. Mt. Zion Pilgrim Park and the Basay Falls will be
declared as ecotourism spots and will be developed into first class tourist attractions
equipped with all the facilities and amenities that will lure more tourists from all over
the country.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this House Bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City. Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2096
HOUSE BILL NO

7

Introduced by Congressman JUMEL ANTHONY I

AN ACT
DECLARING THE MOUNT ZION PILGRIM PARK AND BASAY FALLS
BOTH LOCATED IN BRGY. LAGUIT PADILLA IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BUGALLON, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS ECO-TOURISM
ZONES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION |. Mount Zion Pilgrim Park and the Basay Falls both located In
Brey. Laguit Padilla in the Municipality of Bugallon, Province of Pangasinan are
hereby declared as « ecotourism zones. As such, priority development of Mt Zion
Pilgrim Park and Basay Falls shall be made by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and
shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist

SECTION 2. - The DOT. in coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority and other concerned agencies of the government, shall,
within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, prepare the development plan
involving the construction, installation and maintenance of such appropriate facilities
which shall enhance tourism in the area Provided, that said development plan shall

ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and historical significance thereof.


SECTION 3.- The Secretary of Tourism shall take immediate steps to implement
the said development plan and incorporate the same in the overall tourism development
program of the Department for the ensuing calendar year.

SECTION 4.- ‘Ihe Secretary of ‘Yourism shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. - The amount needed for the immediate implementation of this Act
is hereby appropriated from the funds of the National Treasury not otherwise
appropriated. Thereafter sum as maybe needed for the continued implementation,
operation and maintenance of Mount Zion Pilgrim Park and the Basay Falls shall be
included in the annual General Appropriation Act

SECTION 6. - This act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,