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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3869

Introduced by: HONORABLE ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Fourth Legislative District of the Province of Camarines Sur consisting of the
Municipalities of Tigaon, Sagnay, Goa, San Jose, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Presentacion, Caramoan,
Garchitorena and Siruma is endowed with great natural resources, scenic beauty, prestine sands
and beaches and other natural wonders of nature.

However, among the areas in the District, only the Municipality of Caramoan has become
a favorite tourist destination due mainly to the popularity of the World famous television series
“Survivor”, which had been held there numerous times already although there are other beautiful
areas awaiting to be discovered, tapped and protected.

‘This bill seeks to declare the Butawanan Island and the Siruma South Coastal Area (Vito-
Cabugao-Sulpa Area) which are located in the Municipality of Siruma, Province ‘of Camarines Sur
are hereby declared as ecotourism zones to be known as the Siruma Ecotourism Zone.

‘The enactment of this bill into law will effectively fast-track the construction and
improvement of roads and bridges, and other infrastructure projects necessary to make the area
accessible to all, especially the tourists.

‘The paramount objective of this bill is to maintain these natural areas used as ecotourim
attractions with the attendant economic benefits to be generated for host communities and
authorities managing these areas for conservation and tourist attraction purposes.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA
Representative
Fourth District, Camarines Sur



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _3869

Introduced by: HONORABLE ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE BUTAWANAN ISLAND AND SIRUMA SOUTH COASTAL AREA IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIRUMA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR AS
ECOTOURISM ZONE

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

SECTION 1. The Butawanan Island and the Siruma South Coastal Area (Vito-Cabugao-
Sulpa Area) which are located in the Municipality of Siruma, Province of Camarines Sur are
aereby declared as ecotourism zones to be known as the Siruma Ecotourism Zone.

SEC. 2. The coordinates (in WGS’84) of the areas covered by Siruma Ecotourim Zone are
as foliows:

1. Butawanan Island, which includes the Island of Butawanan and its surrounding dive sites,
to wit:
a. 14°7.8'N, 123°17.0'E
b. 14°7.8'N, 123°19.8'E
c. 14°5.2'N, 123°19.8'E
d. 14°5.2'N, 123°17.0'E

2. Siruma South Coastal Area, which include the islands, beaches and mangrove forests in the
coastal barangays of Vito, Cabugao and Sulpa, to wit:

a. 13°59.0'N, 123°13.S'E
b. 13°57.3'N, 123°17.0E
c. 13°56.3'N, 123°16.5'E
d. 13°58.0'N, 123°13.0°


SEC. 4. Ecotourism Development Action Plan. — The Department of Tourism (DOT), in
coordination with Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Authority (TIEZA), Partido Development
Administration (PDA), Partido State University (PSU), and other concerned agencies of the
government, shall update and consolidate all existing tourism development plans for the area and
prepare an ecotourism development action plan consistent with the national tourism master plan.
The plan shall include the construction, development and maintenance of facilities and
infrastructure to enhance the tourism sites: Provided, That the interventions shall ensure
biophysical conservation and cultural preservation in the area, while providing sustainable
‘economic opportunities for the local communities.

SEC. 5. The DOT shall incorporate the ecotourism development action plan to the overall
Philippine National Tourism Development Plan pursuant to Republic Act No. 9593. otherwise
known as the “Tourism Act of 2009” and take immediate steps to implement the ecotourism
development action plan and incorporate the same in its tourism development program for the
ensuing calendar years.

The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall also provide the necessary technical
and financial assistance for the development of tourism infrastructure and the conduct of skills
development in concerned local government units and their local communities while endeavoring,
when practicable, to promote the tourism zones both domestically and internationally.

SEC. 6. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with
PDA, and the office of the district representative of the 4" district of Camarines Sur, shall
implement and fast-track the construction and improvement of roads, bridges and other
infrastructure necessary in the development of the area and prioritize the same in its infrastructure
program upon the effectivity of this Ac...

The DOT, DPWH and Department of Transportation (DOTR) shall promote the
progressive development and aggressive spending in civil aviation, land and sea transportation
infrastructures in the area to improve accessibility and connectivity of tourist destinations.

SEC. 7. The DOT, PDA, PSU and concerned local government units shall organize a forum
by which the private sector, nongovernment organizations and other interest groups can interact
with one another and create an atmosphere that shall encourage investment and develop a culture
of tourism.

SEC. 8. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOT, in consultation
with PDA, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for its proper implementation.

SEC. 9. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.