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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Pangasinan Fifth District Representative 
HON. RAMON N. GUICO JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Over the years, the municipality of Binalonan in the Province of Pangasinan has developed 
into a progressive and inclusive community of self-reliant individuals. 
In 1986, the town was awarded by the Malacañang Palace as “The Most Beautiful and 
Cleanest Town in the Philippines”. Since then it has garnered several citations, as “Most Beautiful 
Plaza and Parks”; “Outstanding Community Development Model”; and “Urban Model Community”. 
These awards were meant to signify the commitment of the municipality to maintain its policy and 
mission to keep the place as clean and environmental friendly.  
True to this commitment, the town center features a four-and-a-half-hectare oasis of green. In 
the midst of this greenery is a forest of century-old acacia trees. More than an attraction, these majestic 
canopies are a living witness of the town’s glorious past. Indeed, the acacia trees are a symbol of the 
indomitable spirit and resolute determination of the people of Binalonan to build a stronger and 
brighter future.    
There is no denying that the acacia trees are a cultural and natural heritage that continues to 
bridge the past, the present, and the future. Enshrined in the 1987 Constitution is the duty of the State 
to protect the country’s national patrimony, including its cultural heritage, its properties and history, 
and the ethnicities of local community. As such, this Act shall provide for the protection, 
conservation, and development of these majestic acacia trees.  
For the above considerations, the immediate passage of this law is earnestly sought. 
Rep. Ramon N. Guico Jr. 
July 6, 2022 
11:05 am
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Pangasinan Fifth District Representative 
HON. RAMON N. GUICO JR. 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE ACACIA TREES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BINALONAN, 
PROVINCE 
OF 
PANGASINAN, 
AS 
LOCAL 
HERITAGE 
TREES 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
FOR ITS PROTECTION, 
PRESERVATION, 
AND 
CONSERVATION, AND OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled, 
SECTION. 1. Declaration of Policy.- It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
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protect, preserve, and conserve the country’s national patrimony, including its natural resources, 
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its cultural heritage, its properties and history, and ethnicities of local communities.  
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SEC. 2. Local Heritage Tree.- The Acacia trees located in the municipality of Binalonan, 
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Province of Pangasinan, declared as local heritage trees, shall be accorded priority by the 
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Local Government Unit (LGU) of 
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Binalonan, and other concerned departments and units, shall be subject to the rules and regulations 
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governing the protection, preservation, and conservation of local heritage trees.   
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SEC. 3. Protection, Preservation, and Conservation Plan of the Municipality of 
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Binalonan.- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), other agencies 
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concerned, and  Municipality Government of Binalonan, shall within one year after approval of 
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this Act, prepare the protection, preservation, and conservation plan of the Acacia trees.  
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SEC. 4. Coordination with National Agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs).- 
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The DENR, in coordination with the Municipality of Government of Binalonan, shall set forth and 
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implement the necessary protection, preservation, and conservation plan of the acacia trees upon 
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the promulgation of this Act.  
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SEC. 5. Repealing Clause.— All laws, decrees, executive orders or parts thereof 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 6. Separability Clause.— If any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the other parts not otherwise affected shall remain in full effect and force. 
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SEC. 7. Effectivity.— This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
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publication in at least two newspapers of general publication. 
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Approved,