FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First ReguJpr Session 
SENATE 
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Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape in the Municipalities of Agoo, Sto. Tomas and Rosario, La Union as a 
protected area. 
The Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, which covers 10,649 
hectares, bears unique and lush biological, geological and hydrological features. Aside 
from its rich terrestrial and aquatic vegetation, major rivers are located within the 
protected area which includes the Agoo river, Cupang river and Bani river. Also found 
in this area are no less than fifteen (15) species of birds and certain species of reptiles 
and fishes. 
Recognizing its value, the area was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 
4570 dated June 19. 1965 and later affirmed as Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape 
and Landscape by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 277, dated April 23, 2005. 
This bill, therefore, seeks to declare the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape 
and Landscape as a protected area in order to protect. it from indiscriminate 
exploitation and to be able to maintain its ecological balance and preserve its source of 
water supply. 
Given the importance of biodiversity, it is deemed crucial that we act on this now 
to ensure that our children and the succeeding generations will inherit a living earth 
with all of its bountiful natural resources and vibrant wildlife. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly.urged. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Pia S. Cayetano 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE AGOO-DAMORTIS PROTECTED SEASCAPE AND 
LANDSCAPE IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF AGOO, STO. TOMAS AND ROSARIO, 
IN THE P~OVINCE OF LA UNION AS A PROTECTED AREA, PROVIDING FOR ITS 
MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it eoacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Agoo-Oamortis Protected 
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Seascape and Landscape Act of 2010." 
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SEC. 2. Land Classification. - All lands of the public domain comprising the 
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Agoo-Oamortis Protected Seascape and Landscape shall fall under-the classification of 
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National Park as provided for in the Philippine Constitution. 
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SEC. 3. Scope and Coverage. - The Agoo-Oamortis Protected Seascape and 
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Landscape, located within the Municipalities of Agoo, Sto. Tomas and Rosario in the 
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Province of La Union is hereby declared a protected area and categorized as a 
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protected seascape and landscape pursuant to Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise 
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known as the National Integrated Protected Areas Act of 1992 or the NIPAS Act. 
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The boundaries of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape are 
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as follows: 
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Beginning at corner "1" on the plan which is identical to MBM 20, Agoo-
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Cadastre, N36°46'W, 5,125.64 m. from BLLM #1, Cad 314-0, Agoo Cadastre, 
IS 
Thence 
S 34°08'E 
323.0 m. 
to point 2 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
Thence 
Thence 
Thence 
Thence 
Thence 
Thence 
Thence 
S 07°28'E 
N 43°31'E 
S 42°48' E 
S 52°59'W 
S 27°22'E 
S 29°46'E 
S 29°47'E 
110.1 m. 
to point 3 
37.5m. 
to point 4 
71.7 m. 
to point 5 
9.1 m. 
to point 6 
82.8m. 
to point 7 
146.1 m. 
to point 8 
45.0m. 
to point 9 


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3 
Thence 
N 8005TE 
17.6m. 
to point 10 
2 
Thence 
S 32°35'E 
183.0 m. 
to point 11 
3 
Thence 
N 59°4TE 
69.6m. 
to point 12 
4 
Thence 
S 09°05'E 
79.2m. 
to point 13 
5 
Thence 
N 89°42'W 
15.0m. 
to point 14 
6 
Thence 
S 05°00'E 
50.7 m. 
to point 15 
7 
Thence 
S 06°31'E 
16.6 m. 
to point 16 
8 
Thence 
N 86°49'E 
16.2 m. 
to point 17 
9 
Thence 
S 06°49'E 
155.0 m. 
to point 18 
10 
Thence 
N75°41'E 
10.4 m. 
to point 19 
11 
Thence 
S 20032'E 
17.5 m. 
to point 20 
12 
Thence 
S 07°00'E 
120.0 m. 
to point 21 
13 
Thence 
S 04°0TE 
260.1 m. 
to point 22 
14 
Thence 
S 05°38'W 
319.4 m. 
to point 23 
15 
Thence 
S 03°45'E 
389.9 m. 
to point 24 
16 
Thence 
S 07°41'W 
411.7 m. 
to point 25 
17 
Thence 
S 07°44'W 
330.6 m. 
to point 26 
18 
Thence 
S 09°52'W 
412.2 m. 
to point 27 
19 
Thence 
S 07°41'W 
411.7 m. 
to point 28 
20 
Thence 
S 3005TW 311.1 m. 
to point 29 
21 
Thence 
S 00058'E 
319.0 m. 
to point 30 
22 
Thence 
S 03°23'W 
288.1 m. 
to point 31 
23 
Thence 
S 03°30'W 
411.2 m. 
to point 32 
24 
Thence 
S 04°50'W 
62.0 m. 
to point 33 
25 
Thence 
S 04°36'E 
277.9 m. 
to point 34 
26 
Thence· 
S 08°28'E 
246.7 m. 
to point 35 
27 
Thence 
S 09°0TE 
134.7 m. 
to point 36 
28 
Thence 
S 04°3TE 
298.9 m. 
to point 37 
29 
Thence 
S 01°5TE 
247.0 m. 
to point 38 
30 
Thence 
S 00058'E 
52.0m. 
to point 39 
31 
Thence 
S 01°56'E 
93.0 m. 
to point 40 
32 
Thence 
S 01°5TE 
267.0 m. 
to point 41 
33 
Thence 
S 13°56'E 
450.3 m. 
to point 42 
34 
Thence 
S 33°01'E 
80.5 m. 
to point 43 
}5 
Thence 
S 40001'E 
131.4 m. 
to point 44 
36 
Thence 
S 21°40'E 
163.9 m. 
to point 45 
37 
Thence 
S 23°05'E 
91.9 m. 
to point 46 
38 
Thence 
S 20008'E 
103.0 m. 
to point 47 


, 
4 
Thence 
S 24°16'E 
264.0 m. 
to point 48 
2 
Thence 
S 26°2TE 
384.8 m. 
to point 49 
3 
Thence 
S 25°23'E 
313.5 m. 
to point 50 
4 
Thence 
S 32°49'E 
539.3 m. 
to point 51 
5 
Thence 
S 31°4TE 
211.8 m. 
to point 52 
6 
Thence 
S 24°18'E 
413.4m. 
to point 53 
7 
Thence 
S 18°25'E 
355.2 m. 
to point 54 
8 
Thence 
S 14°18'E 
404.4 m. 
to point 55 
9 
Thence 
S 12°10'E 
377.7 m. 
to point 56 
10 
Thence 
S 36°39'E 
305.7 m. 
to point 57 
11 
Thence 
S 53°04'E 
240.0 m. 
to point 58 
12 
Thence 
S 28°02'E 
257.1 m. 
to point 59 
13 
Thence 
S 43°29'E 
516.3 m. 
to point 60 
14 
Thence 
S 50029'E 
324.4 m. 
to point 61 
15 
Thence 
S 37°05'E 
308.5 m. 
to point 62 
16 
Thence 
S 06°51'E 
186.7 m. 
to point 63 
17 
Thence 
S 30036'E 
515.1 m. 
to point 64 
18 
Thence 
S 24°00'E 
250.0 m. 
to point 65 
19 
Thence 
S 63°25'W 
111.8 m. 
to point 66 
20 
Thence 
N 30023'E 
475.3 m. 
to point 67 
21 
Thence 
N 18°39'W 
95.0 m. 
to point 68 
22 
Thence 
N 45°39'W 503.5 m. 
to point 69 
23 
Thence 
N 14°25'W 400.6 m. 
to point 70 
24 
Thence 
N 25°36'W 730.3 m. 
to point 71 
25 
Thence 
N 59°0TE 1052.5 m. 
to point 72 
26 
Thence 
S 6005TE 
279.1 m. 
to point 73 
27 
Thence 
S 03°3TW 
138.9 m. 
to point 74 
28 
Thence 
S 53°44'E 2275.0 m. 
to point 75 
29 
Thence 
S 25°41'E 2167.0 m. 
to point 76 
30 
Thence 
N90000'E 
150.8 m. 
to point 77 
31 
Thence 
S 10041'E 
110.0 m. 
to point 78 
32 
Thence 
S 18°06'E 
269.9 m. 
to point 79 
33 
Thence 
S14°41'E 
266.8 m. 
to point 80 
34 
Thence 
S 22°35'E 
271.8 m. 
to point 81 
35 
Thence 
S 21°10'E 
302.9 m. 
to point 82 
36 
Thence 
S 42°1TE 
230.4 m. 
to point 83 
37 
Thence· 
S 30008'E 
202.7 m. 
to point 84 
38 
Thence 
S 09°58'E 
84.2m. 
to point 85 


5 
Thence 
S 18°32'E 
206.3 m. 
to point 86 
2 
Thence 
S 16°31'E 
323.3 m. 
to point 87 
3 
Thence 
S 18°52'E 
174.3 m. 
to point 88 
4 
Thence 
S 45°05'E 
15.2 m. 
to point 89 
5 
Thence 
S 09°09'E 
322.0 m. 
to point 90 
6 
Thence 
S 19°32'E 
282.0 m. 
to point 91 
7 
Thence 
S 17°22'E 
290.2 m. 
to point 92 
8 
Thence 
S 26°32'E 
220.7 m. 
to point 93 
9 
Thence 
S 21°40'E 
225.0 m. 
to point 94 
10 
Thence 
S 49°39'E 
195.2 m. 
to point 95 
11 
Thence 
N 90000'W 4895.0 m. 
to point 96 
12 
Thence 
N 53°05'W 6357.0 m. 
to point 97 
13 
Thence 
N 30021'W 4200.0 m. 
to point 98 
14 
Thence 
N 22°30'W 1590.0 m. 
to point 99 
15 
Thence 
N 22°20'W 2760.0 m. 
to point 100 
16 
Thence 
N 01°04'E 5400.0 m. 
to point 101 
17 
Thence 
N 85°03'E 5152.2 m. 
to point 1, 
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the point of beginning, containing an area of ten thousand five hundred thirteen and 
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30/100 (10,513.30) hectares, more or less. 
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PARCEL II beginning at a corner marked "1" on plan II, which is identical to 
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MBM 20, Agoo Cadastre, N 36°46' W, 5,125.64 m. from BLLM # 1, Cad 314-D, Agoo-
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Cadastre, 
23 
Thence 
N 85°03'E 
57.0 m. 
to point 2 
24 
Thence 
S 34°08'E 
309.0 m. 
to point 3 
25 
Thence 
S 07°28'E 
43.0m. 
to point 4 
26 
Thence 
S 42°48' E 
159.0 m. 
to point 5 
27 
Thence 
S 52°59'W 
19.8 m. 
to point 6 
28 
Thence 
S29°46'E 
195.8 m. 
to point 7 
29 
Thence 
N 80057'E 
17.6 m. 
to point 8 
30 
Thence 
S 32°35'E 
167.8 m. 
to point 9 
31 
Thence 
N 59°47'E 
95.5 m. 
to point 10 
32 
Thence 
S 09°05'E 
155.0 m. 
to point 11 
33 
Thence 
S 07°28'W 
138.0 m. 
to point 12 
34 
Thence 
S 06°49'E 
27.5 m. 
to point 13 
.35 
Thence 
S 200 32'E 
66.0m . 
to point 14 
36 
Thence 
S 07°00'E 
122.0 m. 
to point 15 
37 
Thence 
S 04°07'E 
268.0 m. 
to point 16 
38 
Thence 
S 05°38'W 
320.0 m. 
to point 17 


, 
6 
Thence 
S 03°45'E 
390.0 m. 
to point 18 
2 
Thence 
S 07°41'W 
412.0 m. 
to point 19 
3 
Thence 
S 07'41' E 
330.0 m. 
to point 20 
4 
Thence 
S 09°52' W 411.0 m. 
to point 21 
5 
Thence 
S 30°51' W 310.0 m. 
to point 22 
6 
Thence 
S 00058'E 
315.0 m. 
to point 23 
7 
Thence 
S 03°23'W 
290.0 m. 
to point 24 
8 
Thence 
S 03°30'W 
408.0 m. 
to point 25 
9 
Thence 
S 04°50'W 
61.0 m. 
to point 26 
10 
Thence 
S 04°36'E 
275.0 m. 
to point 27 
11 
Thence 
S 08°28'E 
245.0 m. 
to point 28 
12 
Thence 
S 09°0TE 
135.0 m. 
to tJoint 29 
13 
Thence 
S 04°3TE 
300.0 m. 
to point 30 
14 
Thence 
S 01°5TE 
245.0 m. 
to point 31 
15 
Thence 
S 01°58' E 
52.0m. 
to point 32 
16 
Thence 
S 01°56' E 
93.0m. 
to point 33 
17 
Thence 
S 01°51' E 
268.0 m. 
to point 34 
18 
Thence 
S 13°56'E 
445.0 m. 
to point 35 
19 
Thence 
S 33°01'E 
70.0 m. 
to point 36 
20 
Thence 
S 40001'E 
145.0 m. 
to point 37 
21 
Thence 
S 21°40'E 
190.0 m. 
to point 38 
22 
Thence 
S 23°05'E 
90.0m. 
to point 39 
23 
Thence 
S 20008'E 
100.0 m. 
to point 40 
24 
Thence 
S 24°16'E 
265.0 m. 
to point 41 
25 
Thence 
S 26°2TE 
365.0 m. 
to point 42 
26 
Thence 
S 25°23'E 
310.0 m. 
to point 43 
27 
Thence 
S 32°49'E 
520.0 m. 
to point 44 
28 
Thence 
S 31°4TE 
240.0 m. 
to point 45 
29 
Thence 
S 24°18'E 
400.0 m. 
to point 46 
30 
Thence 
S 18°25'E 
355.0 m. 
to point 47 
31 
Thence 
S 14°18'E 
412.0 m. 
to point 48 
32 
Thence 
S 12°10'E 
368.0 m. 
to point 49 
33 
Thence 
S 36°39'E 
265.8 m. 
to point 50 
34 
Thence 
S 53°04'E 
255.0 m. 
to point 51 
35 
Thence 
S 28°02'E 
242.0 m. 
to point 52 
36 
Thence 
S 43°29'E 
505.0 m. 
to point 53 
37 
Thence 
S 50029'E 
325.0 m. 
to point 54 
38 
Thence 
S 37°05'E 
338.0 m. 
to point 55 


7 
Thence 
S 06°51'E 
188.0 m. 
to point 56 
2 
Thence 
S 30036'E 
455.0 m. 
to point 57 
3 
Thence 
N 63°25'E 
50.0 m. 
to point 58 
4 
Thence 
N 30023'E 
435.0 m. 
to point 59 
5 
Thence 
N 18°39'W 
70.0m. 
to point 60 
6 
Thence 
N 45°39'W 490.0 m. 
to point 61 
7 
Thence 
N 14°25'W 425.0 m. 
to point 62 
8 
Thence 
N 25°36'W 775.0 m. 
to point 63 
9 
Thence 
N 59°0TE 1125.0m. 
to point 64 
10 
Thence 
S 6005TE 
338.0 m. 
to point 65 
11 
Thence 
S 03°3TW 
139.0 m. 
to point 66 
12 
Thence 
S 53°44'E 2256.0 m. 
to point 67 
13 
Thence 
S 25°45'E 2148.0 m. 
to point 68 
14 
Thence 
N 90000'E 
160.0 m. 
to point 69 
15 
Thence 
S 10041'E 
160.0 m. 
to point 70 
16 
Thence 
S 18°06'E 
265.0 m. 
to point 71 
17 
Thence 
S 14°41'E 
260.0 m. 
to point 72 
18 
Thence 
S 22°35'E 
270.0 m. 
to point 73 
19 
Thence 
S 21°10'E 
270.0 m. 
to point 74 
20 
Thence 
S 42°1TE 
228.0 m. 
to point 75 
21 
Thence 
S 30008'E 
231.0 m. 
to point 76 
22 
Thence 
S 09°58'E 
100.0 m. 
to point 77 
23 
Thence 
S 18°32'E 
200.0 m. 
to point 78 
24 
Thence 
S 16°31'E 
340.0 m. 
to point 79 
25 
Thence 
S 18°52'E 
127.0 m. 
to point 80 
26 
Thence 
S 45°05'E 
20.0m. 
to point 81 
27 
Thence 
S 09°09'E 
331.8 m. 
to point 82 
28 
Thence 
S 19°32'E 
275.0 m. 
to point 83 
29 
Thence 
S 17°22'E 
291.0 m. 
to point 84 
30 
Thence 
S 26°32'E 
224.0 m. 
to point 85 
31 
Thence 
S 21°40'E 
210.0 m. 
to point 86 
32 
Thence 
S 49°39'E 
241.0 m. 
to point 87 
33 
Thence 
S 90000'W 
76.0 m. 
to point 88 
34 
Thence 
N 49°39'W 
195.2 m. 
to point 89 
35 
Thence 
N 21°40'W 225.02 m. 
to point 90 
36 
Thence 
N 26°32'W 220.7 m. 
to point 91 
37 
Thence 
N 17°22'W 290.2 m. 
to point 92 
38 
Thence 
N 19°32' W 282.0 m. 
to point 93 


8 
Thence 
N 09°09'W 322.0 m. 
to point 94 
2 
Thence 
N 45°05'W 
15.2 m. 
to point 95 
3 
Thence 
N 18°52'W 
174.3 m. 
to point 96 
4 
Thence· 
N 16°31'W 323.3 m. 
to paint 97 
5 
Thence 
N 18°32'W 206.3 m. 
to paint 98 
6 
Thence 
N 09°58'W 
84.2m. 
to point 99 
7 
Thence 
N 30008'W 202.7 m. 
to paint 100 
8 
Thence 
N 42°1TW 230.4 m 
to point 101 
9 
Thence 
N21°10'W 302.9 m. 
to point 102 
10 
Thence 
N 22°35'W 271.2 m. 
to paint 103 
11 
Thence 
N 14°41'W 266.8 m. 
to point 104 
12 
Thence 
N 18°06'W 269.9 m. 
to point 105 
13 
Thence 
N 10041'W 
110.0m. 
to paint 106 
14 
Thence 
S 90000'W 
150.8 m. 
to point 107 
15 
Thence 
N 25°41'W 2167.0 m. 
to point 108 
16 
Thence 
N 53°44'W 2275.0 m. 
to point 109 
17 
Thence 
N 03°3TE 
138.9 m. 
to point 110 
18 
Thence 
N 6005TW 279.1 m. 
to point 111 
19 
Thence 
S 59°0TW 1052.5 m. 
to point 112 
20 
Thence 
S 25°36'E 
730.3 m. 
to point 113 
21 
Thence 
S 14°25'E 
400.6 m. 
to paint 114 
22 
Thence 
S 45°39'E 
503.5 m. 
to paint 115 
23 
Thence 
S 18°39'E 
95.0m. 
to point 116 
24 
Thence 
S 30023'W 475.3 m. 
to point 117 
25 
Thence 
S 63°25'W ·111.8 m. 
to point 118 
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Thence 
N 30036'W 515.1 m. 
to paint 119 
27 
Thence 
N 06°51'W 
186.7 m. 
to point 120 
28 
Thence 
N 37°05'W 308.5 m. 
to point 121 
29 
Thence 
N 50029'W 324.4 m. 
to point 122 
30 
Thence 
N 43°29'W 516.3 m. 
to point 123 
31 
Thence 
N 28°02'W 257.1 m. 
to point 124 
32 
Thence 
N 53°04'W 240.0 m. 
to point 125 
33 
Thence 
N 36°39'W 
305.7 m. 
to point 126 
34 
Thence 
N 12°10'W 377.7 m. 
to point 127 
35 
Thence 
N 14°18'W 404.4 m. 
to point 128 
36 
Thence 
N 18°25'W 355.2 m. 
to point 129 
37 
Thence 
N 24°18'W 413.4 m. 
to point 130 
38 
Thence 
N 31°4TW 211.8 m. 
to point 131 


9 
Thence 
N 32°49'W 539.3 m. 
to point 132 
2 
Thence 
N 25°23'W 313.5 m. 
to point 133 
3 
Thence 
N 26°2TW 384.8 m. 
to point 134 
4 
Thence 
N 24°16'W 264.0 m. 
to point 135 
5 
Thence 
N 20008'W 
103.0 m. 
to point 136 
6 
Thence 
N 23°05'W 
91.9 m. 
to point 137 
7 
Thence 
N 21°40'W 
163.9 m. 
to point 138 
8 
Thence 
N 40001'W 131Am. 
to point 139 
9 
Thence 
N 33°01'W 
80.5 m. 
to point 140 
10 
Thence 
N 13°56'W 450.3 m. 
to point 141 
11 
Thence 
N 01°5TW 267.0 m. 
to point 142 
12 
Thence 
N 01°56'W 
93.0 m. 
to point 143 
13 
Thence 
N 00058'W 
52.0m. 
to point 144 
14 
Thence 
N 01°5TW 247.0 m. 
to point 145 
15 
Thence' 
N 04°3TW 298.9 m. 
to point 146 
16 
Thence 
N 09°0TW 134.7 m. 
to point 147 
17 
Thence 
N 08°28'W 246.7 m. 
to point 148 
18 
Thence 
N 04°36'W 277.9 m. 
to point 149 
19 
Thence 
N 04°50'E 
62.0m. 
to point 150 
20 
Thence 
N 03°30'E 
411.2 m. 
to point 151 
21 
Thence 
N 03°23'E 
288.1 m. 
to point 152 
22 
Thence 
N 00058'W 
319.0 m. 
to point 153 
23 
Thence 
N 3005TE 
311.1 m 
to point 154 
24 
Thence 
N 07°41'E 
411.7 m. 
to point 155 
25 
Thence 
N 09°52'E 
412.2 m. 
to point 156 
26 
Thence 
N 07°44'E 
330.6 m. 
to point 157 
27 
Thence 
N 07°41'E 
411.7 m. 
to point 158 
28 
Thence 
N 03°45'W 389.9 m. 
to point 159 
29 
Thence 
N 05°38'E 
31904 m. 
to point 160 
30 
Thence 
N 04°0TW 264.1 m. 
to point 161 
31 
Thence 
N 07°00'W 120.0 m. 
to point 162 
32 
Thence 
N 20032'W 
17.5 m. 
to point 163 
33 
Thence 
S 75°41'W 
1004 m. 
to point 164 
34 
Thence 
N 06°49'W 
155.0 m. 
to point 165 
35 
Thence 
S 86°49'E 
16.2 m. 
to point 166 
36 
Thence 
N 06°31'W 
16.6 m. 
to point 167 
37 
Thence 
N 05°00'W 
50.7 m. 
to point 168 
38 
Thence 
S 89°42'E 
15.0 m. 
to point 169 


2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
10 
Thence 
N 09°05'W 
79.2m. 
to point 170 
Thence 
S 59°47'W 
69.6m. 
to point 171 
Thence 
N 32°35'W 
183.0 m 
to point 172 
Thence 
S 80057'W 
17.6 m. 
to point 173 
Thence 
N 29°47'W 
45.0m. 
to point 174 
Thence 
N 29°46'W 
146.1 m. 
to point 175 
Thence 
N 27°22'W 
82.8 m. 
to point 176 
Thence 
N 52°59'E 
09.1 m. 
to point 177 
Thence 
N 42°48'W 
71.7 m. 
to point 178 
Thence 
S 43°31'W 
37.5 m. 
to point 179 
Thence 
N 07°28'W 
110.1 m. 
to point 180 
Thence 
N 34°08'W 323.0 m. 
to point 1, 
the point of 
beginning, containing an area of one hunqred fifty-one and 92/100 
(151.92) hectares, more or less, as buffer zone subject to ground verification. 
The Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape shall have a total 
16 
aggregate area of approximately ten thousand six hundred twenty-nine and 22/100 
17 
(10,629.22) hectares, subject to actual ground survey. 
18 
The technical descriptions provided in this Act will be subject to ground survey 
19 
and verification to be conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural 
20 
Resources (DENR). Any modification on this Act due to factors such as changing 
21 
ecological situations, new scientific or discovery of traditional boundaries not previously 
22 
taken into account shall be made through an act of Congress passed after full 
23 
consultation with the affected public. 
24 
SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
, 
25 
defined as follows: 
26 
(a) "Biodiversity" refers to variety and variability among living organisms and the 
27 
ecological complexes in which said organisms occur. 
28 
(b) "Biological resources" includes genetic resources, organisms or parts 
29 
thereof, population, or any other biotic component of ecosystems with actual or 
30 
potential use or value for humanity. 
31 
(c) "Bioprospecting" means the research, collection and utilization of biological 
32 
and genetic resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived therefrom solely 
33 
for commercial purposes. 
34 
(d) "Buffer Zone" is the identified area outside the boundaries of Agoo-Damortis 
35 
Protected Seascape and Landscape and immediately adjacent to designated protected 
36 
area that need special development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the 
37 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. 


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(e) "By-product or derivatives" means any part taken or substance extracted 
2 
from wildlife, in raw or in processed form. This includes stuffed animals and herbarium 
3 
specimens. 
4 
(f) "Collection or collecting" is the act of gathering or harvesting wildlife, its by-
5 
products or derivatives. 
6 
(g) "Conservation" means sustainable utilization of wildlife, and/or maintenance, 
7 
restoration and enhancement of the habitat. 
8 
(h) "Endangered species" refers to species or subspecies of flora and fauna that 
9 
is not critically endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors 
10 
continue operating. 
11 
(i) "Endemic species" means species or subspecies of flora and fauna which is 
12 
naturally occurring and found only within specific areas in the country. 
13 
U) "Exotic species" means species or subspecies of flora and fauna which do not 
14 
naturally occur within the protected area at present or in historical time. 
15 
(k) "Habitat" means a place or type of environment where a species or 
16 
subspecies naturally occurs or has naturally established its population. 
17 
(I) "Hunting" refers to collection of wild fauna for food and/or recreational 
18 
purposes with the use of weapons such as guns, bow and arrow, spear and the like. 
19 
(m) "Management plan" refers to the fundamental plan, strategy and/or scheme 
20 
which shall guide all activities relating to the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
21 
Landscape in order to attain the objectives of this Act. 
22 
(n) "Mineral" refers to all naturally occurring inorganic substance in solid, gas, 
23 
liquid, or any intermediate state including energy materials such as coal, petroleum, 
24 
natural gas, radioactive materials, and geothermal energy; 
25 
(0) "Multiple-Use Zone" refers to an area where settlement, traditional and/or 
26 
sustainable land use, including agriculture, agro-forestry, extraction activities and other 
27 
income generating or livelihood activities, may be allowed to the extent prescribed in 
28 
the IPAP/PAMP. 
29 
(p) "National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)" is the classification 
30 
and administration of all .designated protected areas to maintain essential ecological 
31 
processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure 
32 
sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to 
33 
the greatest extent possible. 
34 
(q) "National Park" refers to the land of the public domain classified as such in 
35 
the 1987 Constitution which include all areas under the National Integrated Protected 
, 
36 
Areas System (NIPAS) pursuant to RA 7586 primarily designated for the conservation 
37 
of native plants and animals, their associated habitats and cultural diversity. 


12 
(r) 
"Non-government organization (NGO)" refers to an agency, institution, 
2 
foundation 
or a group of persons whose purpose 
is 
to 
assist people's 
3 
organizations/associations in various ways including, but not limited to, organizing, 
4 
education, training, research and/or resource accessing. 
5 
(s) "People's organization" refers to a group of organized migrant communities 
6 
and or interested indigenous peoples which may be an association, cooperative, 
7 
federation, or other legal entity, established to undertake collective action to address 
8 
community concerns and needs, and mutually share the benefits of the endeavor. 
9 
(t) "Protected Area" refers to the identified portions of land and/or water set 
10 
aside by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to 
11 
enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation. 
12 
(u) "Protected Area Management Board (PAMB)" refers to the management 
13 
body within the site, responsible for deciding the allocation for budget, and decisions 
14 
on matters relating to planning, peripheral protection, and general administration of the 
15 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape in accordance with the General 
16 
Management Plan. 
17 
(v) "Protected Landscape/Seascape" refers to an area of national significance 
18 
which are characterized by the harmonious interaction of man and land while providing 
19 
opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism within the normal 
20 
lifestyle and economic activity of these areas. 
21 
(w)"Quarrying" means the process of extracting, removing and disposing quarry 
22 
resourc(ils found on or underneath the surface of private or public land. 
23 
(x) "Strict protection zone" is a natural area with high biodiversity value which 
24 
shall be closed to all human activity except for scientific studies and/or ceremonial or 
25 
religious use by the indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples; may include 
26 
habitats of threatened species, or degraded areas that have been designated for 
27 
restoration and subsequent protection, even if these areas are still in various stages of 
28 
regeneration. 
29 
(y) "Sustainable use" means the use of components of biological diversity in a 
30 
way and rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity, thereby 
31 
maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future 
32 
generations. 
33 
(z) "Tenured migrant" refers to occupants who have actually and continuously 
34 
occupied a portion of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape and is 
35 
solely dependent therein for sUbsistence. An Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
36 
Landscape occupant is 'understood to be "solely dependent for sUbsistence" when 
37 
everything indispensable for survival for the household, including food, clothing, shelter 


13 
and health, comes only from the utilization of resources from the Agoo-Damortis 
2 
Protected Seascape and Landscape. 
3 
(a a) "Wildlife" means wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, in all 
4 
developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or 
5 
propagated. 
6 
SEC. 5. Management of Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. -
7 
There is hereby created a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) which shall 
8 
have jurisdiction, power and authority over the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape 
9 
and Landscape for all matters that may affect biodiversity conservation, protection and 
10 
sustainable development. The members of the PAMB are as follows: 
11 
(a) The DENR Regional Executive Director (RED) of Region II, as chairperson; 
12 
(b) 
The Provincial Planning and Development Officer (PPDO) of the Province 
13 
of La Union; 
14 
(c) The Mayors of the Municipalities of Agoo, Sto. Tomas and Rosario in the 
15 
Province of La Union, or their duly designated representatives; 
16 
(d) One representative from each of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape 
17 
and Landscape; 
18 
(e) At least two (2) representatives from local POs with stakes in the Agoo-
19 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, chosen among themselves; 
20 
(f) At least three (3) representatives from the local NGOs with stakes in the 
21 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, chosen from among themselves; 
22 
and 
23 
(g) One representative from each government agency involved in the Agoo-
24 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. 
25 
Each member of the PAMB shall serve for a term of five (5) years and shall be 
26 
considered to represent his or her sector and deemed to carry the vote of such sector 
27 
in all matters. In the case of members who are government officials, their appointment 
28 
shall be co-terminus with their term of office. 
29 
The members of the PAMB shall be appointed by the Secretary of the DENR in 
30 
conformity with the provisions of the NIPAS Act. As a transitory provision, the initial 
31 
members of the PAMB shall be nominated from the current members of the interim 
, 
32 
PAMB of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. Their nominations 
33 
shall be. conducted in a joint meeting of the current members of the interim PAMB duly 
34 
called for the purpose: Provided, That at least one- third (1/3) of the members shall be 
35 
women. 
36 
In the selection of the representatives of POs and NGOs, preference shall be 
37 
accorded to those organizations that are involved in the conservation, protection and 
38 
development 
of 
the 
Agoo-Damortis 
Prdtected 
Seascape· and 
Landscape. 


14 
Representation shall be by institution and shall aim to achieve balance in 
2 
representation by geographic location or areas. 
3 
The representatives from the Local Government Units (LGUs) and national 
4 
agencies in the PAMB shall include among their duty to inform their respective 
5 
constituents, office or sector of PAMB approved or other relevant policies, rules, 
6 
regulations, programs and projects and to ensure that the provisions of this Act is are 
7 
observed, complied with, and used as reference and framework in their respective 
8 
plans, policies, programs and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing shall 
9 
subject such representative to disciplinary action as the PAMB may provide. 
10 
The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to 
II 
reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in their attendance 
12 
in meetings of the Board or in connection with other official business authorized by a 
13 
resolution of the Board, subject to existing rules and regulations. 
14 
SEC .. 6. Powers and Functions of the PAMB. -
The PAMB of the Agoo-
15 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, which shall decide by consensus or 
16 
majority vote, shall have the following duties and functions in addition to those provided 
17 
in the NIPAS Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations: 
18 
(a)· Issue rules and regulations to prohibit acts that may be prejudicial to the 
19 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape and to the declaration of policy set 
20 
forth under the NIPAS; 
21 
(b) 
Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through 
22 
appropriate and effective means; 
23 
(c) 
Adopt rules and procedures in the conduct of business, including the 
24 
creation of committees to which its powers may be delegated; 
25 
(d) Approve the management plan and oversee the office of the Protected 
26 
Area Superintendent (PASu); 
27 
(e) 
Establish criteria and set fees for the issuance of permits for activities 
28 
regulated by this Act or the management plan; 
29 
(f) 
Recommend the deputization of appropriate individuals for the enforcement 
30 
of the laws, rules and regulations governing the conduct or management of the Agoo-
31 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; 
32 
(g) 
Approve fees and charges in accordance with DAO 51, Series of 2000 and 
33 
raise funds for the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; 
34 
(h) Manage the allocation of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
35 
Landscape Fund, and other funds for the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
36 
Landscape, ensure their proper administration and render accounting; and 
37 
(i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other government 
38 
authorities. 


15 
The DENR, through the Regional Executive Director (RED) shall ensure that the 
2 
PAMS actl? within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict between the 
3 
administrative orders issued by the DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act and the 
4 
resolutions issued by the PAMS, such conflict shall be referred by PAMS to the DENR 
5 
Secretary who shall decide whether to apply the rule or withdraw its application from 
6 
the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. 
7 
SEC. 7. The Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office. - There is hereby 
8 
established a Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office in charge of the 
9 
implementation of the projects, programs and policies for the management, protection 
10 
and administration of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. It will be 
11 
headed by a Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) and shall be supported by the 
12 
eXisting personnel of the DENR. The PASu shall be the Chief Operating DENR Officer 
13 
of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape and shall be accountable to 
14 
the RED of the DENR-Region I and the PAMS. 
15 
The PASu shall have full responsibility for the protection of land, water, wildlife, 
16 
and other natural physical and biological resources within the Agoo-Damortis Protected 
17 
Seascape and Landscape, As such, the PASu shall have the following duties and 
18 
responsibilities in addition to those provided under NIPAS and its Implementing Rules 
19 
and Regulations: 
20 
(a) Establish, operate and maintain a database management system as 
21 
decision support tool; 
22 
(b) Prepare the management plans as herein defined; 
23 
(c) Provide a secretariat for the PAMS and supply the PAMS with all the 
24 
necessary information to make appropriate decisions for the implementation of this Act; 
25 
(d) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the Agoo-Damortis 
26 
Protected Seascape and Landscape, institute and file legal action independently or in 
27 
collaboration with other governmental agencies or organizations and assist in the 
28 
prosecution of offenses committed in violation of this Acf; 
29 
(e) Monitor all activities within the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
30 
Landscape to ensure its conformity with the management plan; 
31 
(f) Recommend the issuance of permits based on terms, conditions and criteria 
32 
established by the PAMS; and 
33 
(g) Perform such other functions as the PAMS may delegate. 
34 
The PASu shall be supported by a sUffi.cient number of personnel who shall be 
35 
performing day to day management, protection and administration of Agoo-Damortis 
36 
Protected Seascape and Landscape. Upon recommendation of the PAMS, the DENR 
37 
Regional Director shall deputize local community leaders and environment and natural 
38 
resource officers. 


16 
SEC. 8. Special Prosecutor and Retained Counsel. - Within thirty (30) days 
2 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a special 
3 
prosecutor to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the Agoo-
4 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape shall be assigned. Such Special 
5 
Prosecutor shall coordinate'with the PAMB and the PASu in the performance of his/her 
6 
duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in arrest and criminal 
7 
procedures. The PAMB may retain the services of a counsel to prosecute and/or assist 
8 
in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and supervision of the regular or 
9 
special prosecutor and to defend the members of the PAMB, the PASu and the staff, 
10 
or any person assisting in the protection, conservation and sustainable development of 
II 
the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, against any legal action 
12 
related to their powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as 
13 
delegated or tasked by the PAMB. 
, 
14 
SEC. 9. Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape Fund. - There is 
IS 
hereby 'established a trust fund to be known as the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
16 
Seascape and Landscape Fund for purposes of financing projects of the Agoo-
17 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. Seventy- five percent (75%) income 
18 
generated from the operation of the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and 
19 
Landscape or management of wild flora and fauna in the Agoo- Damortis shall accrue 
20 
to the Fund. The remaining twenty- five percent (25%) shall go to the Integrated 
21 
Protected Areas Fund (IPAF) as established in the NIPAS Act of 1992. 
22 
Income shall be derived from visitors/ tourists fee, fees from permitted sale and 
23 
export of flora and fauna and other resources from the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
24 
Seascape and Landscape, proceeds from the registration and lease of multiple-use 
25 
areas, including tourism concessions, fees, proceeds, and contributions from industries 
26 
and facilities directly benefiting from the protected seascape and landscape; and such 
27 
other fees and incomes derived from the operation of the protected seascape and 
28 
landscape. 
29 
The Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape Fund may be 
30 
augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various sources, domestic or 
31 
foreign, for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That disbursements 
32 
therefrom shall be made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and 
33 
management of the system, and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in 
34 
accordance with existing accounting and budgeting rules and regulations: Provided, 
35 
further, That the Fund shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures. 
36 
The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated 
37 
herein which they have traditionally collected, such as business permits and rentals of 
38 
LGUs facilities. Provided, That the LGU shall not impose property tax and issue tax 


17 
declaration for areas or properties located in timberland areas or areas previously 
2 
classified as National Parks. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to fees imposed 
3 
by the PAMB provided that such add-ons shall be based on the contribution of the 
4 
LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape 
5 
and Landscape. 
6 
SEC. 10. Existing Facilities Within the Agoo- Damorlis Protected Seascape and 
7 
Landscape. - Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, major existing 
8 
facilities such as roads, buildings, water systems, transmission lines, communication 
9 
facilities, heavy eqUipment, and irrigation facilities existing within the boundaries of the 
10 
Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape shall submit project description to 
11 
the PAMB through the PASu. 
12 
The PAMB, with the assistance of the DENR, shall determine whether the 
13 
existence of such facility and its future plan and operations will be detrimental to the 
14 
Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape or whether conditions for its 
15 
operation shall be imposed. If any such conditions are violated, the owner of the facility 
16 
shall be liable to pay a fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) for every violation. 
17 
Upon reaching a total fine of Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00), the PAMB 
18 
through the PASu and deputizing other government entities, shall cause the cessation 
19 
and demolition of the facility at the cost of its owner. 
20 
Existing facilities allowed to remain within the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
21 
Seascape and Landscape may be charged a reasonable royalty by the DENR. All 
22 
income from such royalty shall accrue to the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
23 
Landscape Fund. 
24 
SEC. 11. Utilization of Resources. -
Any exploitation of or utilization of 
, 
25 
nonrenewable resources within the Agoo-
Damortis Protected Seascape and 
26 
Landscape shall not be allowed. Energy projects within the Agoo-Damortis Protected 
27 
Seascape and Landscape shall be permitted only through an act of Congress, except 
28 
energy from wind, sun, and water sources and not more than one (1) megawatt 
29 
capacity for mini-hydro power; Provided, that these renewable energy projects are 
30 
established outside the strict protection zone, adopt reduced impact technologies and 
31 
undergo the Environmental ImpaCt Assessment (EIA) system as provided by law and: 
32 
Provided, Furlher, that the PAMB endorsement of the project has been obtained. 
33 
SEC. 12. Tenured Migrants and Other Agoo- Damorlis Protected Seascape and 
34 
Landscape Occupants. -
35 
Tenured migrants shall be eligible to become stewards of portions of lands 
36 
within allowable zones. The PAMB shall identify, verify and· review all tenurial 
37 
instruments, land claims and issuances of permits for resource use within the Agoo-
38 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape and recommend the issuance of the 


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18 
appropriate tenurial instrument consistent with the zoning provided in the management 
2 
plan and its successor plans. 
3 
Should areas occupied by tenured migrants be designated as zones in which no 
4 
occupation or other activities are allowed pursuant to the attainment of sustainable 
5 
development, provision for their transfer of said tenured migrants to multiple-use zones 
6 
or buffer zones shall be accomplished through just and humane means. 
7 
In the event of termination of a tenurial instrument for cause or by voluntary 
8 
surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area in 
9 
order to return it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or other act by the tenured 
10 
migrant. 
11 
SEC. 13. Appropriations. -
The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately 
12 
include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of 
13 
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
14 
SEC. 14. Reporting Responsibility. - The PASu, through the PAMB, shall be 
15 
responsible in the preparation of accomplishment reports on all activities undertaken in 
16 
the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape for submission to the DENR 
17 
Secretary. 
18 
SEC. 15. Prohibited Acts and Penalties. -
The following prohibitions and 
19 
penalties are applicable to the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, in 
20 
addition to the prohibited acts as provided in the NIPAS Act and its Implementing Rules 
21 
and Regulations: 
22 
(A) The penalties in Articles 309 and 310 of the Revised Penal Code, 
23 
depending on the value of the resources involved in connection with the prohibited act, 
24 
shall be imposed upon any person who: 
25 
(a) Takes, destroys, collects, disturbs or possesses any wild terrestrial or 
26 
aquatic plants, animals, flora or fauna, sand, rocks or by-products derived within 
27 
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas zones in the Agoo- Damortis 
28 
Protected Seascape and Landscape including private lands without a the necessary 
29 
permit, authorization or exemption: Provided: That hunting of animals shall be 
30 
absolutely prohibited except for scientific research; 
31 
(b) Cuts, gathers, removes or collects timber or any forest products, within 
32 
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas or zones in the Agoo- Damortis 
33 
Protected Seascape and Landscape including private lands without necessary permit, 
34 
authorization or exemption; 
35 
(c) ,Possesses, transports within or outside the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
36 
Seascape, and Landscape any timber, forest products, wild terrestrial or aquatic plants, 
37 
animals; flora or fauna, or by- product derived therefrom which is ascertained to have 
38 
been taken from the protected area. 


., 
19 
(d) Undertakes mineral exploration or' extraction within the Agoo- Damortis 
2 
Protected Seascape and Landscape; 
3 
(e) Engages in quarrying of sand, gravel, guano, limestone or any material 
4 
within the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; 
5 
(f) Hunts, collects, removes or destroys any endangered or protected species, 
6 
except when collection or removal is for scientific research and exempted from the 
7 
prohibition by the PAMB; 
8 
(g) Conducts bioprospecting within the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and 
9 
Landscape without prior PAMB approval in accordance with existing guidelines; and 
10 
(h) Establishes or introduces exotic species within the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
II 
Seascape and Landscape which are detrimental to endemic species or without prior 
12 
PAMB approval. 
13 
(B)A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) nor more than Five 
14 
hundred thousand pesos (P500,OOO.OO) and/or imprisonment from one (1) year but not 
IS 
more than six (6) years shall be imposed upon any person who: 
16 
(a) Violates any rules and regulations in the management plan or by the PAMB 
17 
or agreements reached before the PAMB in the exercise of adjudicative functions; 
18 
(b) Erects any structure on land or on water for any purposes outside the 
19 
management plan, duly allowed by the PAMB: Provided, That large-scale private 
20 
infrastructure and other projects such as medium to high density residential 
, 
21 
subdivisions, medium to large commercial and industrial establishments, golf-courses, 
22 
heavily mechanized commercial and non-traditional farming, and other activities that 
23 
cause increased in-migration, pollution and resource degradation are absolutely 
24 
prohibited; 
25 
(c) 
Possesses a chainsaw, hacksaw and other mechanized equipment within 
26 
the without a permit; 
27 
(d) 
Throws, dumps or causes to be dumped into the Agoo- Damortis 
28 
Protected Seascape and Landscape any non-biodegradable material or waste whether 
29 
liquid, solid or gas; 
30 
(e) Uses, dumps, places or causes to be placed into the Agoo- Damortis 
31 
Protected Seascape and Landscape toxic chemicals, including pesticides and other 
32 
hazardous substances, unless the same is expressly allowed in the management plan; 
33 
(f) Prospects, hunts or otherwise locates hidden treasures within the Agoo-
34 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; 
35 
(g) Informally occupies or dwells in any land within the Agoo- Damortis 
36 
Protected Seascape and Landscape without clearance from the PAMB; 
37 
(h) Possesses or uses blasting caps or explosives anywhere within the Agoo- Damortis 
38 
Protected Seascape and Landscape; 


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20 
(h) Destroys, excavates, vandalizes or, in any manner, damages any natural 
2 
formation on land, religious, spiritual, historical sites, artifacts and other objects of 
3 
natural or scenic value; 
4 
(i) Alters, removes, or destroys any boundary markers, or signs; 
5 
OJ Engages in kaingin, or, in any manner, causing forest fires inside the Agoo-
6 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; or 
7 
(k) Purchases, or sells, mortgages, or leases lands or other portions of the 
8 
Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape which are covered by any tenurial 
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instrument. 
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Valuation of the damage for this Act shall take into account biodiversity and 
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conservation considerations as well as aesthetic and scenic value. Valuation assessed 
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by the DENR or the concerned government agency shall be presumed correct unless 
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otherwise proven by preponderant evidence. 
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Any person who shall induce another or conspire to commit any of the illegal 
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acts prohibited in this Act or suffer their workers to commit any of the same shall be 
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liable in the same manner as the one actually performing the act. 
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All conveyances, vessels, equipments, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools 
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and similar devices shall be subject to immediate and administrative confiscation, 
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independent of the judicial proceedings by the PASu Office upon apprehension, 
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subject however to due process and substantial evidence requirements. When legal 
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action is however filed in the regular courts, the said conveyances, vessels, 
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equipments, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools and similar devices, independent 
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of the administrative proceedings, shall not be released until after judgment has been 
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rendered. Proceeds of the sale of all objects administratively or judicially confiscated 
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pursuant hereto shall accrue to the Agoo-
Damortis Protected Seascape and 
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Landscape Fund. Procedure for the sale thereof shall be promulgated by the PAMB. 
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However, in no case shall any confiscated or rescued protected animal species be sold 
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or in any manner disposed of but shall be immediately turned over to the PASu Office 
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for release in its natural habitat, subject to existing regulations. However, in no case 
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shall any confiscated or rescued protected animal species be sold or in any manner 
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disposed of but shall be immediately turned over to the PASU Office for release in its 
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natural habitat, subject to existing regulations. 
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The penalties specified in this Section will be in addition to the penalties 
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contained in RA 9072 (National Caves and Cave Resources Management and 
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Protection Act), RA 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act), and 
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other related laws. 
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Conviction for any offense under this Act, of a public officer or officer of the law 
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shall carry the accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification from public office. 


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SEC. 16. Construction and Suppletory Application of Existing Laws. The 
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provisions of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity 
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conseNation, protection and sustainable development. Provisions of Republic Act No. 
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7586, otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Areas Management Act of 
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1992 and existing forestry laws, and their corresponding rules and regulations not 
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inconsistent hereto shall have the suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 17. Transitory Provision.- In order to ensure the recovery and restoration 
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of biological diversity and to develop sustainable livelihood opportunities for tenured 
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migrants, the DENR shall henceforth cease to issue concessions, licenses, permits, 
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clearances, compliance documents or any other instrument that allows exploitation and 
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utilization of resources within the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape 
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until the management plan shall have been put into effect. 
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All existing land use and resource use permits within the Agoo- Damortis 
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Protected Seascape and Landscape shall be reviewed and shall not be reviewed upon 
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their expiration unless consistent with the management plan and approved by the 
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PAMB. 
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SEC. 18. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part or section of this Act 
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is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such other parts or not affected thereby shall 
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remain in full force and effect 
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SEC. 19. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, proclamations, rules and 
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regulations inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
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accordingly. 
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SEC. 20. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
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cirCUlation available in the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. 
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. Approved,