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S. NO: 2 
(In substitution of S. No. 2045 and H. .No. 4421) 
Prepared jointly by the Committees on Environment and Natural Resources, Justice and Human Rights 
and Finance, with Senator Cayetano and the members of the Committees as authors 
AN ACT 
TO ESTABLISH THE SIARGAO GROUP OF ISLANDS AS 14 PROTECTED AREA 
PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7586 (NIPAS ACT OF 1'992) PROVIDING FOR 
ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SEC. 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the "Siargao Islands 
SEC. 2. Land Classification. - All lands of the public domain comprising the 
Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) shall fall under the 
classification of National Park as provided for in the Philippine Constitution. However, 
public lands already classified as agricultural and alienable or disposable prior to the 
passage of this Act shall remain as such and may be disposed of pursuant to the 
provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 141 or the Public Land Act, as amended. 
SEC. 3. Declaration of Protected Area (PA); Scope and Boundaries. - The Siargao 
Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) shall cover the municipalities 
of Burgos, Dapa, Del Carmen, General Luna, Pilar, San Benito, San Isidro, Sta. Monica 
and Socorro located in the islands of Siargao and Bucas Grande in the Province of 
Surigao del Norte and all the lands and waters within the following boundaries: 
Tie Point: BLLM No. 1, Cad-789-D with geographic position of latitude 
9'47'00.058'' and longitude 126°09'23.669 situated at General Luna and Pilar, Siargao 
Island, Surigao del Norte, to wit: 
Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) Act". 
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The foregoing boundaries, which cover an approximate: area of two hundred 
seventy-eight thousand nine hundred fourteen point one hundred thirty-one 
(278,914.131) hectares, shall only be modified through an +ct of Congress after 
consultation with the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), affected 
communities, local government units (LGUs) and concerned government agencies. 
SEC. 4. Definition of Terms: - For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be 
defined as follows: 
(a) “Biodiversity” refers to the variety and variability among all living organisms and 
(b) “By-product” refers to any part taken or substance extracted from wildlife, in raw 
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the ecological complex in which they occur. 
or in processed form, and includes stuffed animals and herbarium specimens. 
(c) “Commercial” refers to market sale in volume or value in excess of that required 
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“Conservation” refers to the preservation and sustainable utilization of 
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“Department” refers to the Department of Environment and Natural 
Resources (DENR). 
(f) “Endangered species” refer to a species or subspecies that is not critically 
endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors for their 
depletion continue operating. The term includes other species as may be covered by 
Appendix I and II of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species 
(CITES) and as may be provided by law, international treaties, administrative orders, 
and rules and regulations or issuance of a concerned government agency. 
“Forest products” refers to timber, pulpwood, firewoqd, bark, tree top, resin 
gum, wood, lumber, oil, honey, beeswax, nipa, rattan or 0ther”forest growth such as 
grass, shrub, and flowering plant, the associated water, fish, game, scenic, historical, 
recreational and geologic resources in forest lands. 
to maintain basic subsistence for workers and their dependents. 
wildlife, and/or maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of the habitat. 
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“Management Plan” subject to Section, 9 hereof, rpfers to the fundamental 
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plan, strategy andlor scheme which shall guide :all ,activities relating to the Siargaa 
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(i) “Nongovernment organizations (NGOs)” 
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organizations with qualifications, expertise and objectiblty in undertaking activities 
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concerning community organizing and development, resource and environmental 
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conservation or management and protection related to the protected area (PA). 
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(j) “Nonrenewable resources” refers to resources found within the PA, the natural 
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replenishment rate of which is either not known or takes mnre than twenty-five (25) 
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‘association, cooperative, federation, or aggrupation of individuals or groups, with an 
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identifiable structure of decision-making and accountability, established to undertake 
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collective action to address community concerns and needs in relation to the PA. 
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(I) “Protected Area Management Board (PAMB)” refers to the site-based decision- 
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making body responsible in the planning, resource protection and general 
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“Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the DENR: 
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administration of the area in accordance with the approved management plan. 
(n) “Threatened species” refers to species or subspecies considered as critically 
endangered, endangered, vulnerable or other accepted categories of wildlife whose 
population is at risk of extinction., 
(0) “Timber” refers to wood having an average diameter.,of at least fifteen (15) 
centimeters and a length of at least one point five meters in its ‘unaltered state, or wood; 
regardless of size sawn or hewn on two or more sides usually referred to as flitch and 
all mangrove species regardless of size. 
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“Vulnerable species” refers to species or subspecies that are not critically 
endangered nor endangered but are under threat from adverse factors throughout their 
range and are likely to move to the endangered category in the near future. 
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(4) “Wildlife” refers to wild forms a’nd varieties of flora and fauna in all 
developmental stages including those which are in captivity or are being bred or 
propagated. 
SEC. 5. Management of the PA. - There shall be a PAMB which shall have sole 
jurisdiction, power and authority such as, but not limited to, policy-making and permit 
granting over the PA for all matters that may affect biodiversity conservation, protection 
and sustainable development. It shall be composed of: 
(a) The Regional Executive Director (RED) for the Caraga Region of the DENR 
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,' '(b) The mayors of each municipality within the PA and the Provincial Governor of 
Surigao del Norte or hislher duly designated representative who must be an official of 
'the same municipality; 
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(d) The Provincial Planning and Development Officer or an officer of the provincial 
planning and development office, as may otherwise be designated by the provincial 
governor; 
, (e) The Provincial Tourism Officer or an officer of the provincial tourism office, as 
may otherwise be designated by the provincial governor; and 
(f) Representatives from government agencies involved in the PA management as 
may be determined by the DENR, as members; 
Every member of the PAMB shall serve for a term of five years and shall be 
considered to represent his or her sector and deemed to carry the vote of such sector in 
all matters. In the case of members who are government officials, the term of office shall 
be attached to the office held. 
Maximum of three representatives from PQs and N'GOs, as members; 
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In the selection of local community and NGO representatives, preference shall be 
. accorded to organizations involved in the conservation and protection of the PA and in 
development work. The representation of nongovernment and local community 
organizations shall be institutional and shall endeavor to achieve geographic balance. 
The representatives from the LGUs and national agencies in the PAMB shall 
include among their duty fo appraise their respective constituents, office or sector, to 
ensure that the provisions of this Act is consistent with the Local Government Code of 
1991 (R. A. No. 7160), other relevant statutes and ordinances, and local and national 
development plans and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing shall subject such 
Fepresentafive to disciplinary action as the PAMB may provide. 
SEC. 6. Powers and Functions of the PAMB.. - The PAMB of the Siargao Islands 
Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) shall have the following powers and 
functions: 
(a) Issue all rules and regulations in accordance with this Act and the management 
plan; 
(b) Establish criteria for permits and set fees for regulated activities; 
(c) Adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of business, roles and responsibilities, 
and discipline of the PAMB and PA personnel, including the cregtion of committees to, 
whom its powers may be delegated; 
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(e) Issue certifications for both terrestrial arid aquatic resource use: Provjded, That 
the DENR and the LGUs shall issue permits only upon sGbmission of the PAMB 
certification; 
(f) Recommend to the DENR for approval the deputatio'n of interested, capable 
and responsible individuals for the enforcement' of the laws, rules and regulations 
governing conduct in the PA for areas and spe,cies falling under the Department's 
jurisdiction: Provided, That for areas and species urider the jurisdiction of the Bureau of 
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Department of Agriculture, deputation shall be 
pursuant to Republic Act No. 8550; 
(9) Oversee and evaluate the Protected Area Superintendent's Office created 
(h) Identify, verify and review all tenure instruments and land claims within the PA; 
(i) Recommend land reclassification and proper ust? of resources found therein 
(i) Accept, review and approve, after establishing criteria and rules and 
procedures therefor, proposals for projects or activities, including research and 
development on the natural resources, to be undertaken within the PA which affect 
biodiversity conservation, protection and sustainable development; 
(k) Initiate civil or administrative proceedings, file criminal complaints, and take 
necessary legal action against individuals, associations, corporations, or entities 
destroying or contributing to the destruction of the PA in whatever degree, including, but 
not limited to, discharge of wastes or refuse which may impact on the PA; and 
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consistent with the zoning provided in the management or action plans; 
(I) Participate in all stages of the Environmental Impact Assessment (HA) process 
for projects that may affect the protected area and in the monitoring thereof. May also, 
.recommend that projects or activities previously not covered by or exempted from thb 
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EIA System undergo the same. 
The DENR shall exercise general authority over the PAMB to ensure that it acts 
within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict between administrative 
orders for national application issued by the DENR pursuant to the National Integrated 
Protected Areas Systems (NIPAS) Act and the rules and regulations issued by the 
PAMB, the Secretary, in consultation with the PAMB, shall resolve whether to apply the 
rule or withdraw its application for the site. The decision of the Secretary may be 
appealed to the regional trial court having jurisdiction over the PA. 
SEC. 7. Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office. - There shall be a 
P,rotected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office within the DENR for the Siargao Islands 
Protected Landscapes and Seascapes that will provide general Support and 
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plans, inter-agency linkages, community partnership -building, park visitors' education 
and information programs, enforcement of park rule? and regulations, processing of 
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The PASu shall be supported by the existing personnel of the DENR. The head of 
office shall be the chief operating officer of the PA and shall be accountable to the RED 
'of the DENR-Caraga and the PAMB. The PASu shall serve for a minimum of five years 
and must have competence and experience in the field of environmental protection. 
SEC. 8. Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) Fund. - 
There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as th$e Siargao Islands Protected 
Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) Fund for purposes of financing projects of the 
system. All income generated from the operation of the system or management of wild 
flora and fauna in the PA shall accrue to the Fund. These income shall be derived from 
fees from permitted sale and export of flora and fauna and otheyresources from the PA, 
proceeds from lease of multiple-use areas, contributions from industries and facilities 
directly benefiting from the PA, and such other fees and income derived from the 
operation of the PA. 
The Fund maybe augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various 
sources, domestic or foreign for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That the 
Fund shall be deposited as a special account in the National Treasury and 
disbursements therefrom shall be made solely for the system, and duly approved 
projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with existing accounting and budgeting 
rules and regulations: Provided, further, That the Fund shall not be used to cover 
personal services expenditures. 
The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated 
herein which they have traditionally collected, such as business permits, property tax 
and rentals of local government units' facilities. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons 
to fees imposed by the PAMB provided that such add-ons shall be determined based on 
the contribution of the LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the PA. 
SEC 9. Tenured Migrants and Private Rights. - Tenured migrants are individuals 
and households who have actually and continuously occupied since October 10, 1991 
or earlier public lands within the PA which are not alienable and disposable and are 
- substantially dependent on the PA for their livelihood. Whenever practicable, tenured 
migrant communities of more than five households occupying contiguous lots shall be 
provided tenurial rights over their current habitation sites. However, if these areas are 
subsequently identified as crucial for conservation, said tenured migrants shall, after 
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transfer shall be undertaken using humanitarian consi'derations including payment of 
compensation, providing security of tenure to alternativ'e 1and:;provision 
of facilities of 
equivalent standard and similar measures. 
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promote clustering and to avoid unnecessary displaceiment. In areas where tenurial 
instruments are granted, appropriate use zones shall be established for the purpose of 
maintaining noncommercial livelihood activities, 
Lands used as homelots or farmlots shall prefe!!rably be held by individual 
household. Lands currently used on a communal basis shii$l not be held individually. 
Tenurial instruments shall not be issued solely on the basis of tax declaration 
receipts but must be supported by indisputable evidence of permanent land-use from 
five years before October I O ,  1991, such as: 
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nearest community attesting to occupancy; and 
(a) cultivated trees at their fruit-bearing stage; 
(b) physical structures in the area indicating prolonged occupancy; 
(c) certification from the barangay captain or any two respected members of the 
(d) other relevant data (e.g. previous census reports) that may be accepted by the 
Existing land title instruments shall be reviewed by the PASu and endorsed by the 
PAMB to the DENR regional office for validation or reversion. 
The PAMB shall 
recommend the issuance of the appropriate tenure instrument consistent with the land 
classification and allow the use of resources found therein. 
Persons who fail to qualify as tenured migrants including transient farmers shall be 
allowed to gather and collect whatever they have planted within 
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effectivity of this Act. The transfer of nontenured migrants from the Siargao IslandS; 
Protected Landscapes and Seascapes shall be undertaken using humanitarian 
considerations. 
PAMB. 
In the event of termination of a tenure instrument for cause or by voluntary 
surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area and 
restore it to its natural state. 
Exisfing Facilities Wifbin the PA. - Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, major existing facilities such as roads, buildings, water systems, 
transmission lines, communication facilities, heavy equipment, and irrigation facilities 
existing within the boundaries of the PA shall submit project description to the PAMB 
through the PASU. 
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existence of such facility and its future plan and operations will be detrimental to the PA 
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or whether conditions for its operation shall be imposed. If any such conditions are 
violated, the owner of the facility shall be liable to pay a fine of Five thousand pesos 
(P5,OOO.OO) for every violation. Upon reaching a total fine of Five hundred thousand 
pesos (P500,000.00), the PAMB through the PASu and deputizing other government 
entities, shall cause the cessation and demolition of the facility at the cost of its owner. 
be charged a reasonable 
royalty by the DENR. All income from such royalty shall accrue to the Integrated 
Protected Area Fund (IPAF). 
Ufilizafion of Resources. - Any exploitation of or utilization of 
nonrenewable resources within the PA shall not be allowed. Enerigy projects, whether 
renewable or otherwise, shall be permitted only through an Act of Congress, Provided, 
that the exploitation of renewable energy up to three megawatts capacity shall be 
exempt from such requirement. 
Special Prosecutor and Retained Counsel. - Within thirty (30) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a special 
prosecutor to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the PA shall 
Existing facilities allowed to remain within the PA 
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be assigned. Such Special Prosecutor shall coordinate with the PAMB and the PASu in 
the performance of hidher duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in 
arrest and criminal procedures. The PAME may retain the services of a counsel to 
prosecute and/or assist in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and 
supervision of the regular or special prosecutor and to defend the members of the 
PAMB, the PASu and the staff, or any person assisting in the protection, conservation 
and sustainable development of the PA, against any legal action related to their 
powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as delegated or tasked 
by the PAMB. 
SEC. 13. 
Prohibifed Acfs. - It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and 
knowingly exploit wildlife resources and habitat or undertake the following acts without 
the necessary permit issued in accordance with this Act: 
(1) Killing and destroying wildlife species, except in the following instances: 
(a) when it is done as part of the religious rituals of established tribal groups or 
indigenous cultural communities; 
(b) when the wildlife is afflicted with an incurable communicable disease; 
(c) when it is necessary to put an end to the misery suffered by wildlife; 
(d) when it is done to prevent an imminent danger to the life or limb of a human 
(e)when the wildlife is killed or destroyed after it has been used in authorized 
being; and 
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(2) Inflicting injury which cripples andlor impairs th e reproductive system of wildlife 
(3) Effecting any of the following acts in critical habi tat(s): 
(a) dumping of waste products detrimental to wildlife!; 
(b) burning; 
(c) logging; and 
(d) quarrying of sand, gravel, guano, limestone or any material within the PA 
without an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) duly .issued by the DENR and 
authenticated by the PAMB. 
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(4) Introduction, reintroduction or restocking of wildlife rescources; 
(6) Collecting, hunting or possessing wildlife, their by-products and derivatives; 
(7) Gathering or destroying of active nests, nest trees, host plants and the like; 
' (5) Trading of wildlife: 
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Maltreating and/or inflicting other injuries not covered by the preceding 
(9) Transporting of wildlife; and 
(IO) Cutting, gathering, removing or collecting timber or any forest products within 
identified prohibited areas or zones in the PA, including private lands, without the 
necessary PA permit, authorization or exemption as issued or promulgated by the 
PAMB. 
SEC. 14. 
Fines and Penalties. - To any person who undertakes iilegal acts 
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under Section 14, paragraph (1) to any species as may be categorized pursuant to this 
Act, the following penalties andlor fines shall be imposed: 
(a) Imprisonment of a minimum of six years and one day to twelve (12) years 
and/or fine of One hundred thousand pesos (PlOO,OOO.OO) 'to One million pesos 
(PI ,OOO,OOO.OO), 
if inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical; 
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(b) Imprisonment of four years and one day to six years and/or fine of Fifty 
thousand pesos (P50,OOO.OO) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), if 
inflicted or undertaken against endangered species; 
(c) Imprisonment of two ye,ars and one day to four years and/or fine of Thirty 
thousand pesos (P30,OOO.OO) to Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00), if 
inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species: 
(d) Imprisonment of one year and one day to two years andlor fine of Twenty 
thousand pesos (P20,OOO.OO) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00), if 
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(e) Imprisonment of six months and one day to on13 year and/or fine of Ten 
thousand pesos (Pl0,OOO.OO) to One hundred thousand pesos (PI Oo,ooo.oo), if 
inflicted or undertaken against other wildlife species. 
For illegal acts under Section 14, paragraph (2), the following penalties and/or 
fines shall be imposed: 
(a) Imprisonment of four years and one day to six years and/or fine of Fifty 
thousand pesos (P50,OOO.OO) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), if 
inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical; 
(b) Imprisonment of two years and one day to four years and/or fine of Thirty 
thousand pesos (P30,OOO.OO) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00), if 
inflicted or undertaken against endangered species: 
(c) Imprisonment of one year and one day to two years and/or fine of Twenty 
thousand pesos (P20,OOO.OO) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00), if 
inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species; 
(d) Imprisonment of six months and one day to one year and/or fine of Ten 
thousand pesos (PI 0,000.00) to Fifty thousand pesos (PSO,OOO.OO), if inflicted or 
undertaken against other threatened species; and 
.(e) Imprisonment of one month to six months and/or fine of Five thousand pesos 
(P5,OOO.OO) to Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against 
other wildlife species. 
For illegal acts under Section 14, paragraphs (3) and (4), an imprisonment of one 
month to eight years and/or fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) to Five million 
pesos (P5,000,000.00) shall be imposed. 
For illegal acts under Section 14, paragraph (5), the following penalties andlor 
fines shall be imposed: 
(a) Imprisonment of two years and one day to four years and/or fine of Five 
. thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) to Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00), if 
inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical; 
(b) Imprisonment of one year and one day to two years and/or fine of Two 
thousand pesos (P2,OOO.OO) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00), if 
inflicted or undertaken against endangered species; 
(c) Imprisonment of six months and one day to one year and/or fine of One 
thousand pesos (PI ,000.00) to One hundred thousand pesos (PI OO,OOO.OO), if inflicted 
or undertaken against vulnerable species; 
(d) Imprisonment of one month and one day to six months and/or fine of Five 
hundred pesos (P500.00) to Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00), if inflicted or 
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(e) Imprisonment of ten (IO) days to one month and/or fine 0' f Two hundred pesos 
(P200.00) to Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00), if inflicted o r undertaken against 
other wildlife species. 
For illegal acts under Section 14, paragraphs (6) and (7), tile following penalties 
and/or fines shall be imposed: 
(a) Imprisonment of two years and one day to four years andlor fine of Thirty 
thousand pesos (P30,OOO.OO) to Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00), if 
.inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical: 
(b) Imprisonment of one year and one day to two years and/or fine of Two 
thousand pesos (P2,OOO.OO) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00), if inflicted 
or undertaken against endangered species;. 
(c) Imprisonment of six months and one day to one year and/or fine of Ten 
thousand pesos (PI 0,000.00) to One hundred thousand petjos (PI OO,OOO.OO), 
if 
inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species; 
(d) Imprisonment of one month and one day to six months and a fine of Five 
thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) to Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00), if inflicted or 
undertaken against other threatened species; and 
(e) Imprisonment of ten (IO) days to one month and/or fine of One thousand pesos 
(PI ,000.00) to Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against other 
wildlife species. 
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For illegal acts under Section 14, paragraphs (8) and (Q), 
the following penalties 
and/or fines shall be imposed: 
(a) Imprisonment of six months and one day to one year and a fine of Fifty 
thousand pesos (P50,OOO.OO) to One hundred thousand pesos (PlOO,OOO.OO), 
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inflicted or undertaken against critical species; 
.(b) Imprisonment of three months and one day to six months and a fine of Twenty 
thousand pesos (P20,OOO.OO) to Fifty thousand pesos (P50,,000.00), 
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if inflicted or 
(c) Imprisonment of one month and one day to three months and a fine of Five 
thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) to Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00), if inflicted or 
undertaken against vulnerable species; 
(d) Imprisonment of ten (IO) days to one month and a fine of Ten thousand pesos 
(PlO,OOO.OO) to One hundred thousand pesos (PlOO,OOO.OO), 
if inflicted or undertaken 
(e) Imprisonment of five days to ten (IO) days and a fine of Two hundred pesos 
(P200.00) to One thousand pesos (Pl,OOO.OO), if inflicted or undertaken against other 
undertaken against endangered species; 
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A fine of not less than Two hundred fifty thousand pesos (P250,OOO.OO) but not 
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rehabilitation of the damaged area or resource shall be imposed upon any person who 
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Illegal acts under Section 14, paragraph (IO), shall be penalized under existing 
All wildlife, its derivatives or by-products, and all paraphernalia, tools and 
conveyances used in connection with violations of this Act, shall be ipso facto forfeited 
in favor of the government: Provided, That where the ownership of the aforesaid 
'conveyances belong to third persons who have no participation in or knowledge of the 
If the offender is an alien, he shall be deported after service of sentence and 
payment of fines, without any further proceedings. 
A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) but not more than TWO 
hundred fifty thousand pesos (P250,OOO.OO) and/or imprisonment of not less than one 
year but not more than five years and the restoration and rehabilitation of the damaged 
area or resource shall be imposed upon a person who shall commit, within the PA, the 
prohibited acts under Sections 86, 93 and 102 of Republic Act No. 8550, otherwise 
known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998. 
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A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) but not more than Five 
hundred thousand pesos (P500,OOO.OO) 
and/or imprisonment of not less than one year 
but not more than five years shall be imposed upon those persons who commit, within 
the PA, the act/s prohibited under Section 106 of Republic Act No. 8550. 
The fines prescribed shall be increased by at least ten percent (10%) every three 
years to compensate for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function of such fines. 
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Any person who shall induce another or conspire to commit any of the illegal acts 
prohibited in this Act or order their workers to commit any of the same shall be liable in 
the same manner as the one actually performing the act. 
All conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools and 
similar devices used in the violation of this Act shall be subject to immediate 
administrative confiscation, independent of the judicial proceedings by the PASu Office 
upon apprehension subject, however, to due process and substantial evidence. When 
legal action is, however, filed in the regular courts, the said conveyances, vessels, 
equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools and similar devices shall, 
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Proceeds of the sale of all objects administrative, ly or judicially confiscated pursuant 
hereto shall accrue to the PA Fund. 
Procedu res for the sale thereof shall be 
promulgated by the PAMB. 
Reporting Responsibility. - Thc? PASu, through the PAMB, shall 
submit an annual accomplishment report to the Secrcitary of the DENR on the activities 
undertaken in the PA. 
Appropriations. - The Secretary shall immediately include in the 
Department's program the implementation of this Act', the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Construction and Suppletory Applrkation of Existing Laws. The 
provisions of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity 
conservation, protection and sustainable development Provisions of Republic Act No. 
7586, otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Areas Management Act of 
1992 and existing forestry laws, and their corresponding rules and regulations not 
inconsistent hereto shall have the suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 18. 
Separability Clause. - If any part or section of this Act is declared 
by the courts as unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the other parts or 
sections hereof which shall continue to have full force and effect. 
SEC. 19. 
Repealing Clause. - All other laws, rules and regulations 
inconsistent with this Act or any provision hereof are hereby repealed or are modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 20. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
circulation available in the PA. This Act shall be translated in a dialect known in the PA 
by the DENR within thirty (30) days from approval hereof and shall be posted for three 
consecutive weeks in conspicuous place in the provincial, municipal and barangay halls 
within the PA. 
Approved,