Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4842

Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
DECLARING PEKKANG FALLS IN SINAIT; BECQUES FALLS AND ARISUDUSOD
FALLS IN CABUGAO; PIKKANG FALLS AND TURTURAYOK FALLS IN SAN
JUAN; PIMMADER FALLS, PIMMILOV FALLS AND ALVIN FALLS IN
STO.DOMINGO; AND BURAYOK FALLS, NAGBALDI FALLS, MASUNGAD FALLS,
PUNDO FALLS IN BANTAY; PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR AS ECOTOURISM SITES
AND APROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Pekkang Falls in Sinait, Becques Falls and Arisudusod Falls in Cabugao; Pikkang
Falls and Turturayok Falls in San Juan; Pimmader Falls, Pimilov Falls and Alvin Falls in Sto.
Domingo; and Burayok Falls, Nagbaldi Falls, Masungad Falls, Pundo Falls in Bantay; all in the
Province of Ilocos Sur as Ecotourism Sites.

These falls have the potential to become an international haven. They have various
attractions such as beautiful mountains, a wide variety of flora and fauna wherein nature lovers
and tourists can enjoy several common eco-tourism related activities such as hiking, bird
watching, swimming, holding picnics, nature appreciating, photography and camping.

Thus the development of these falls into eco-tourism sites will not only enhance its
aesthetic value but will also bring economic benefits for the people of llocos Sur.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of bill is earnestly sought.

HON. DEOGRACIAS VI IR “DV” B. SAVELLANO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4842
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
DECLARING PEKKANG FALLS IN SINAIT; BECQUES FALLS AND ARISUDUSOD
FALLS IN CABUGAO; PIKKANG FALLS AND TURTURAYOK FALLS IN SAN
JUAN; PIMMADER FALLS, PIMMILOV FALLS AND ALVIN FALLS IN STO.
DOMINGO; AND BURAYOK FALLS , NAGBALDI FALLS, MASUNGAD FALLS,
PUNDO FALLS IN BANTAY; PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR AS ECO-TOURISM SITES
AND APROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State to promote a tourism industry that is
ecologically sustainable, responsive, participative, culturally sensitive, economically viable, and
equitably beneficial to local communities.

SECTION 2. The Pekkang Falls in Sinait; Becques Falls and Arisudusod Falls in
Cabugao; Pikkang Falls and Turturayok Falls in San Juan; Pimmader Falls, Pimmilov Falls and
Alvin Falls in Sto. Domingo; and Burayok Falls, Nagbaldi Falls, Masungad Falls, Pundo Falls in
Bantay; Province of Ilocos Sur shall be declared as ecotourism sites. Its development shall be
prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and regulations
governing the development of ecotourism sites.

The DOT shall prepare and incorporate the development plan for these aforementioned
falls in the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic Act No.
9593, otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009.” The plan shall be implemented jointly
with the Province of Ilocos Sur, the local Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), the Ilocos
Sur National Park (ISNP) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority
(TIEZA).


The DOT, in coordination with the Province of Ilocos Sur, the PAMB, the ISNP, the
TIEZA, and other concerned agencies of the government, shall identify well defined geographic
areas within the above declared falls as ecotourism sites and coordinate the integrated
development of these areas for the optimum utilization of natural assets and attractions, as well
as existing infrastructures and facilities; Provided, That the development shall ensure the
preservation of the scenery and the historic significance of the identified tourist attractions.

SECTION 3. Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the
DOT, in consultation with the Province of Ilocos Sur, the PAMB, the ISNP, the TIEZA and other
tourism stakeholders, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General
‘Appropriations Act and internally generated funds of the DOT.

SECTION 5S. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations and
other issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,