EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 2173
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING THE TINAKAYANAN FALLS LOCATED IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF LABRADOR, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, AS AN
ECOTOURISM ZONE 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 in 
accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."
The Tinakayanan Falls, located in the Municipality of Labrador, Pangasinan 
Province, is one of the most beautiful attractions in the province. Since the falls have 
not been tainted by human intervention, the water is like purified drinking water. With 
its thunderous roaring sound of water flowing and its cool waters welcoming, the falls 
create a magnificent scene. However, there is no road that leads to the falls, so one 
must take a trail to get there. As a result, the trail can only be used for hiking or biking. 
Hence, a road should be constructed for an easy access of tourists coming from 
different places to the natural water falls.
This bill therefor seeks to declare the Tinakayanan Falls in the Municipality of 
Labrador, Province of Pangasinan as an ecotourism zone. The proposal to develop the 
Tinakayanan Falls into an ecotourism zone will definitely generate economic growth by 
providing employment opportunities through tourism activities among the residents of 
the Municipality of Labrador.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly 
sought.
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IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2173
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING THE TINAKAYANAN FALLS LOCATED IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF LABRADOR, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, AS AN 
ECOTOURISM ZONE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. The Tinakayanan Falls in the Municipality of Labrador, Province of
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Pangasinan is hereby declared as an ecotourism zone. As such, its development shall
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be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and
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regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites.
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SEC. 2. Within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, the DOT, in
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coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority and other
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concerned agencies of the government, shall prepare a tourism development plan
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containing, among others, the construction, installation and maintenance of such
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appropriate facilities and infrastructure that shall encourage tourism in the area:
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Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the preservation of the natural
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beauty and resources of the area.
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SEC. 3. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement the tourism
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development plan and incorporate the same in its tourism development program for
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the ensuing calendar year.
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SEC. 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program
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the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
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General Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.
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SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of
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the DOT shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for its proper
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implementation.


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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,
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