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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC} 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
SENATE BILL NO. _'U_<~ ·_3_9 (3 
(In substitution ofSBN 2392, taking into consideration HBN 6380) 
Prepared jointly by the Committees on Environment and Natural Resources; and 
Finance with Senators Ejercito Estrada, Escudero and Drilon as authors 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE SAMAR ISLAND NATURAL PARK IN THE PROVINCES OF 
SAMAR, NORTHERN SAMAR AND EASTERN SAMAR AS A PROTECTED AREA UNDER 
THE CATEGORY OF NATURAL PARK, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by tile Sellate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Samar Island Natural 
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Park (SINP) Act of 2012". 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Considering the diversity of the unique biological 
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resources of the Island of Samar and its aesthetic, educational, sociocultural, economic 
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and ecological importance, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure its 
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protection and conservation including the local communities therein and their cultural 
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and way of life insofar as they are in harmony with nature. 
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In so doing, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act, the 
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mobilization of resources for the institutional mechanisms herein established, and the 
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full scientific and technical support needed for the conservation of biodiversity and the 
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integrity of the ecosystems, culture and religious practices. 
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All lands comprising the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) shall fall under the 
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classification of National Park as provided for in the Philippine Constitution. 


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SEC. 3. Scope and Coverage. - The boundaries of the SINP, which falls under the 
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category of Natural Park as defined herein, in the Island of Samar, are as follows: 
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Beginning at point marked "1" which is N 64°59' 24" W, 7,777.23 meters from 
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PRS92-SME-19, Municipality of Gen. Me Arthur, 
Misamis Oriental with geographic 
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coordinates of 01 ° 07' 23.65" North and 119° 12' 25.60" East 
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2095.49 
S 67°09'59" W 
1907.49 
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1462.67 
N 44°31'00" E 
2504.02 
N 35°26'00" W 
2411.00 
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2123.07 
N 03°51'59" E 
3079.76 
S 39°36'59" W 
2515.95 
S 13°08'59" W 
5965.12 
S 62°25'59" E 
993.06 
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2090.14 
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1905.29 
S 27°41'59" W 
2604.22 
S 20°16'59" E 
2193.75 
N 42°45'00" E 
2765.71 
S 08°21'59" E 
2732.33 
N 55°06'00" E 
5652.32 
S 03°48'59" W 
2217.34 


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2504.61 
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1447.83 
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2713.20 
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2722.20 
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1211.73 
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826.02 
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2018.32 
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2786.28 
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4562.02 
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1944.17 
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5592.34 
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2749.96 
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1679.00 
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1439.07 
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1608.42 
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1913.20 
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1940.35 
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1714.59 
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3663.53 
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1973.43 
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1951.09 
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2113.63 
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1921.39 
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1658.77 
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2880.76 
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1355.10 
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1486.31 
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2038.48 
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3432.72 
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1291.44 
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1398.78 
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3006.21 
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1583.94 
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3584.55 
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2125.76 
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2915.67 
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2939.54 
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5818.02 
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2457.89 


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3265.99 
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5734.38 
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1960.22 
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4262.38 
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2237.12 
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1618.43 
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1065.42 
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1438.88 
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1743.95 
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1309.88 
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8627.65 
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3329.41 
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2576.32 
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3522.92 
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2174.66 
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7251.37 
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2716.76 
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718.02 
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1385.06 


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1657.54 
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1155.06 
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2004.75 
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1783.07 
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2818.90 
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2673.10 
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879.58 
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865.41 
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1241.99 
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1383.94 
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1962.83 
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970.21 
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1687.93 
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1358.19 
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1115.01 
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2232.48 
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3346.73 
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2480.43 
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1772.89 
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4040.59 
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3521.41 
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1561.65 
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2463.98 
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3024.72 
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1577.17 
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890.83 
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2335.12 
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1278.03 
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1600.29 
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1999.77 
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1823.29 
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3740.99 
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1846.67 
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1640.16 
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4873.02 
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2480.60 
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1767.98 
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3120.82 
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2909.94 
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1677.39 
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2849.84 
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2923.58 
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2419.78 
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1295.55 
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2312.21 


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1010.18 
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3288.43 
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2228.15 
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3579.83 
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1746.62 
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1616.40 
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1460.49 
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1752.49 
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3888.32 
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3788.86 
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2410.13 
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4·146.96 
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2032.23 
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3192.83 
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3226.14 
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5078.41 
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2600.37 
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3005.76 
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4117.53 
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3385.14 
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2482.41 
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2671.89 
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4249.98 


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3806.35 
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2641.81 
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1744.41 
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698.05 
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1192.36 
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2292.31 
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1645.41 
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1601.90 
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2708.27 
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1342.18 
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2720.55 
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2272.43 
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1849.73 
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2467.22 
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4256.63 
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4620.49 
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1373.38 
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2303.89 
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1034.55 
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1520.17 
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2381.38 
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4833.61 
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1593.38 
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1112.00 


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3535.12 
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5823.21 
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2204.87 
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4574.52 
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4660.87 
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682.24 
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1281.14 
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876.06 
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2536.19 
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2657.75 
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2931.76 
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2756.46 
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1287.52 
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2324.56 
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410.32 
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2617.58 
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1362.93 
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3769.87 
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1911.58 
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1047.94 
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3084.04 
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2944.56 
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2893.43 
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2881.11 


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2154.43 
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3501.59 
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2598.59 
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4396.03 
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2147.55 
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3304.58 
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2422.45 
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1138.78 
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2993.39 
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2426.61 
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1372.20 
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815.67 
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2862.87 
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2283.33 
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5695.12 
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1141.39 
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1476.31 
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1742.09 
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2577.12 
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1745.26 
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14-83.63 
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3811.90 
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2246.77 
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3774.53 
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3628.43 
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1264.71 
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611.30 
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1841.63 
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2588.86 
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1536.06 
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1755.25 
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2946.37 
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3915.70 
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2386.86 
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2709.93 
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4141.99 
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3040.60 
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4066.00 
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1855.04 
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5618.48 
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6205.34 
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2154.28 
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2421.76 
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6369.48 
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4184.09 
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3932.53 
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3835.20 
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5403.22 
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2869.53 
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2564.88 
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3197.79 
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1424.49 
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2097.23 
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1301.76 
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1275.53 
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2517.74 
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2494.12 
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1603.74 
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862.43 
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3293.77 
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1271.19 
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947.72 
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1065.97 
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1891.69 
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853.06 
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2111.14 
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2073.08 
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755.97 
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4224.33 
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662.85 
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682.03 
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2619.95 
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2987.49 
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2396.67 
S 64°45'59" W 
1373.57 
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1625.96 
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the point of beginning containing an area of three hundred thirty-three thousand three 
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hundred and 00/100 (333,300.00) hectares. 
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall 
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appropriately mark on the ground the technical descriptions provided in this Act with 
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clearly visible markers and shall prepare appropriate maps therefor. Any modification 
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of the coverage of this Act due to such factors as changing ecological situations, new 
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scientific or archeological findings, or discovery of traditional boundaries not previously 
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taken into account shall be made through an act of Congress, after consultation with the 
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affected public and concerned government agencies. 
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SEC. 4. Buffer Zones. - There shall also be established a buffer zone surrounding 
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the SINP for the purpose of providing an extra layer of protection around the area, 
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where restrictions shall apply and communities can assist in repealing threats to the 
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SINP. 
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The boundaries of the buffer zone are as follows: 


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Beginning at point marked "1" which is N 64° 59' 24" W, 7,777.23 meters from 
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PRS92-SME-19, Municipality of Gen. McArthur, Misamis Oriental with geographic 
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coordinates of 01 ° 07' 23.65" North and 119° 12'25.60" East 
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Bearing 
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2095.49 
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1907.49 
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1462.67 
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2504.02 
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2411.00 
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6-7 
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2123.07 
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3079.76 
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8-9 
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2515.95 
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5965.12 
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993.06 
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2090.14 
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1905.29 
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2604.22 
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2193.75 
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2765.71 
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2732.33 
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5652.32 
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2217.34 
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2504.61 
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1447.83 


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2713.20 
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2722.20 
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1211.73 
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826.02 
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2018.32 
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2786.28 
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4·562.02 
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1944.17 
9 
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5592.34 
10 
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2749.96 
11 
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1679.00 
12 
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1439.07 
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1608.42 
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1913.20 
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951.43 
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36-37 
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1940.35 
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37 - 38 
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1714.59 
18 
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3377.39 
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3663.53 
20 
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3316.84 
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1973.43 
22 
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1880.67 
23 
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3303.18 
24 
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1951.09 


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3254.89 
2 
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2320.14 
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1411.27 
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2113.63 
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1921.39 
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1658.77 
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2880.76 
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1355.10 
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1486.31 
10 
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2038.48 
11 
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3432.72 
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1291.44 
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1398.78 
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3006.21 
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1583.94 
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60" 61 
N 06°19'46" E 
3584.55 
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61" 62 
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2125.76 
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62" 63 
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2915.67 
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2939,54 
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64" 65 
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5818.02 
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5100,29 
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66" 67 
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2457.89 
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3265,99 
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5734.38 


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1960.22 
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4262.38 
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2237.12 
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1618.43 
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1065.42 
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1438.88 
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1743.95 
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2338.58 
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843.62 
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1309.88 
11 
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8627.65 
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3329.41 
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2576.32 
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3522.92 
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2174.66 
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7251.37 
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2716.76 
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2901.09 
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2572.98 
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6174.33 
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718.02 
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1385.06 
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1657.54 
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1155.06 


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2004.75 
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1783.07 
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2818.90 
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2673.10 
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879.58 
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865.41 
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1241.99 
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1383.94 
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1962.83 
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970.21 
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1687.93 
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1358.19 
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1115.01 
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2232.48 
15 
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3346.73 
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2480.43 
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1772.89 
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110 -111 
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4·040.59 
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111 -112 
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3712.25 
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3521.41 
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1561.65 
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114 - 115 
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2051.22 
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2463.98 
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3024.72 


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117 -118 
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1577.47 
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118 -119 
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890.83 
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2335.12 
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120 - 121 
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1278.03 
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N 03°14'59" E 
1600.29 
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122 - 123 
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1999.77 
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123 - 124 
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1823.29 
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3740.99 
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1846.67 
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126 - 127 
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1640.16 
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127 - 128 
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4873.02 
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128 - 129 
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2480.60 
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129 - 130 
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1767.98 
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3120.82 
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2909.94 
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1677.39 
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1328.96 
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2849.84 
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2923.58 
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2419.78 
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1295.55 
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2312.21 
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1010.18 
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3288.4-3 


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2228.15 
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3579.83 
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1746.62 
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1616.40 
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1460.49 
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1752.49 
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3888.32 
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3788.86 
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2410.13 
10 
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4146.96 
11 
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5192.36 
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2032.23 
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3192.83 
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3226.14 
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155 - 156 
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5078.41 
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156 - 157 
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2600.37 
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3005.76 
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158 -159 
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4117.53 
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3385.14 
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2482.41 
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2671.89 
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4249.98 
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3806.35 
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2641.81 


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1744.41 
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698.05 
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1192.36 
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2292.31 
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1645.41 
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1601.90 
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2708.27 
8 
172-173 
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134·2.18 
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2720.55 
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2272.43 
11 
175 - 176 
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1849.73 
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2467.22 
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4256.63 
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178 -179 
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4620.49 
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1373.38 
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2303.89 
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1034.55 
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1520.17 
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2381.38 
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4833.61 
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1593.38 
22 
186 - 187 
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1112.00 
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3535.12 
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5823.21 


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2204.87 
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4574.52 
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4660.87 
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192-193 
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682.24 
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1281.14 
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876.06 
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195-196 
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2536.19 
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2657.75 
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2931.76 
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2756.46 
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1287.52 
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2324.56 
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410.32 
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202 - 203 
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2617.58 
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203 - 204 
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1362.93 
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3769.87 
17 
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1911.58 
18 
206 - 207 
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1047.94 
19 
207 - 208 
S 4aoOS'OO" E 
3084.04 
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208 - 209 
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2944.56 
21 
209 - 210 
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2893.43 
22 
210 - 211 
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2881.11 
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2154.43 
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212-213 
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3501.59 


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2598.59 
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4396.03 
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2147.55 
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216-217 
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3304.58 
5 
217-218 
N 40°25'59" W 
2422.45 
6 
218 - 219 
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1138.78 
7 
219 - 220 
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2993.39 
8 
220-221 
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2426.61 
9 
221 - 222 
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1372.20 
10 
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815.67 
11 
223 - 224 
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2862.87 
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224 - 225 
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2283.33 
13 
225 - 226 
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5695.12 
14 
226 - 227 
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114-1.39 
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227 - 228 
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1476.31 
16 
228 - 229 
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1742.09 
17 
229 - 230 
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2577.12 
18 
230 - 231 
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1745.26 
19 
231- 232 
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1483.63 
20 
232 - 233 
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3811. 90 
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1339.32 
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5439.94 
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2246.77 
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3774.53 


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3628.43 
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1264.71 
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611.30 
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1841.63 
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2588.86 
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1536.06 
7 
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1867,62 
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1755.25 
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2946.37 
10 
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1455.09 
11 
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3915.70 
12 
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2386.86 
13 
249 - 250 
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2709.93 
14 
250-251 
Due west 
4141.99 
15 
251-252 
S 27°15'59" E 
3040.60 
16 
252 - 253 
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4066.00 
17 
253 - 254 
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1906.31 
18 
254 - 255 
S 21 °58'26" W 
1855.04 
19 
255 - 256 
S 05°37'00" E 
5618.48 
20 
256 - 257 
S 26°20'59" E 
8054.52 
21 
257 - 258 
555°55'00" W 
6205.34 
22 
258 - 259 
S 06°52'59" E 
5075.11 
23 
259 - 260 
S 34°12'59" E 
2154.28 
24 
260 - 261 
S 88°35'59" E 
21·21.76 


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261 - 262 
N 69°18'59" E 
6369.48 
2 
262 - 263 
S 43°53'59" W 
4184.09 
3 
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S 10°04'45" E 
3932.53 
4 
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S 41"12'53" E 
3835.20 
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5403.22 
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3561.15 
7 
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S 34°40'00" W 
4300.74 
8 
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S 03°34'59" W 
2832.56 
9 
269 - 270 
S 82°41'00" E 
2869.53 
10 
270 - 271 
S 21 °38'59" W 
6052.66 
11 
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S 52°56'00" E 
2392.60 
12 
272 - 273 
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2564.88 
13 
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224-3.14 
14 
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3197.79 
15 
275 - 276 
S 03°31'59" W 
2401.32 
16 
276 - 277 
S 3T29'59" W 
2830.39 
17 
277 - 278 
S 31"05'59" E 
2761.12 
18 
278 - 279 
S 65°00'00" W 
3206.87 
19 
279 - 280 
S 13°46'59" W 
2658.12 
20 
280·281 
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2949.57 
21 
281 - 282 
S 63°34'00" E 
1929.40 
22 
282 - 283 
S 34°11'59" E 
2375.70 
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1822.37 
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3284.28 


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983.66 
2 
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1424.49 
3 
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1784.37 
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1229.17 
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1477.09 
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S 11°30'59" W 
752.81 . 
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1785.10 
8 
292 - 293 
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501.37 
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5547.15 
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294 - 295 
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2234.71 
11 
295 - 296 
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251.08 
12 
296 - 297 
S 63°44'59" W 
2228.58 
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2097.23 
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1301.76 
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1275.53 
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862.43 
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3293.77 
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3269.17 
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978.47 
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214.67 
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729.15 
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1261.16 
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3078.85 
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1972.23 
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3720.19 
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1879.47 
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2088.28 
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1837.20 
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2219.41 
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2967.62 
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1836.82 
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SEC. 5. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
8 
defined as follows: 
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(aJ 
"Biodiversity" refers to the variety and variability among living organisms 
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and the ecological complexes in which said organisms occur. 
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(b J 
"Biological resources" includes genetic resources, organisms or parts 
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thereof, population, or any other biotic component of ecosystems with actual or 
13 
potential use or value for humanity. 
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(c) 
"Bioprospecting" refers to the research, collection and utilization of 
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biological and genetic resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived 
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therefrom solely for commercial purpOses. 
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(d) 
"Buffer Zones" refer to the identified areas outside the boundaries of and 
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immediately adjacent to SINP that need special development control in order to avoid 
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or minimize harm to the protected area. 
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(e) 
"By-products or derivatives" refer to any part taken or substance extracted 
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from wildlife, in raw or in processed form. This includes stuffed animals and herbarium 
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specimens. 
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(f) 
"Collection" or "Collecting" refers to the act of gathering or harvesting 
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wildlife, its by-products or derivatives. 


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(g) 
"Conservation" refers to the sustainable utilization of wildlife, and/or 
2 
maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the habitat. 
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(h) 
"Consultation" refers to the meeting or dialogue with concerned or affected 
4 
individual and groups within and outside the SINP designated to identify and resolve 
5 
issues and problems affecting them in relation to the protection, conservation and 
6 
sustainable development of the SINP. 
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(i) 
"Ecosystem" refers to the dynamic complex of plant, animal arid 
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micro-organism communities and their non-living environment interacting as a 
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functional unit. 
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(j) 
"Endangered Species" refer to the species or subspecies that is not critically 
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endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors continue 
12 
operating. 
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(k) 
"Endemic Species" refer to the species or subspecies of flora and fauna 
14 
which are naturally occurring and found only within specific areas in the country. 
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(I) 
"Exotic Species" refer to the species or subspecies of flora and fauna which 
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do not naturally occur within the protected area at present or in historical time. 
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(m) "Exploitation" refers to any mode of use, extraction, development, 
18 
utilization or disposition of resources, for whatever purpose, whether commercial or 
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otherwise. 
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(n) 
"Exploration" refers to the searching or prospecting for mineral resources, 
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as defined by law, by geological, geo-chemical or geophysical surveys, remote sensing, 
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rest pitting, trenching, drilling, shaft sinking, tunneling or any other means for the 
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purpose of determining the existence, extent, quantity and quality thereof and the 
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feasibility of mining them for profit. 


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(0) 
"Habitat" refers to the place or type of environment where a species or 
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subspecies naturally occurs or has naturally established its population. 
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(p) 
"Hunting" refers to the collection of wild fauna for food and/or recreational 
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purposes with the use of weapons such as guns, bow and arrow, spear and the like. 
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(q) 
"Management Plan" refers to the fundamental plan, strategy and/or scheme 
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which shall guide all activities relating to the SINP in order to attain the objectives of 
7 
this Act. 
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(r) 
"Mineral" refers to all naturally occurring inorganic substance in solid, gas, 
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liquid, or any intermediate state including energy materials such as coal, petroleum, 
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natural gas, radioactive materials, and geothermal energy. 
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(s) 
"Multiple-Use Zone" refers to the area where settlement, traditional and/or 
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sustainable land use, including agriculture, agro-forestry, extraction activities and other 
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income generating or livelihood activities, may be allowed to the extent prescribed in 
14 
the management plan. 
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(t) 
"National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)" refers to the 
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classification and administration of all designated protected areas to maintain essential 
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ecological processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure 
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sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to 
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the greatest extent possible. 
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(u) 
"NIPAS Act" refers to the National Integrated Protected Areas System 
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(NIPAS) Act of 1992 or Republic Act No. 7586, and its implementing rules and 
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regulations. 
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(v) 
"National Park" refers to the land of the public domain classified as such in 
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the 1987 Constitution which include all areas under the National Integrated Protected 


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Areas System (NlPAS) pursuant to Republic Act No. 7586 primarily designated for the 
2 
conservation of native plants and animals, their associated habitats and cultural 
3 
diversity. 
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(w) "Natural Park" refers to a relatively large area not materially altered by 
5 
human activity where extractive resource uses are not allowed and maintained to 
6 
protect outstanding natural and scenic areas of national or international significance for 
7 
scientific, educational and recreational use. 
8 
(x) 
"Nongovernment Organization (NCO)" refers to the agency, institution, 
9 
foundation 
or a 
group of persons whose 
purpose 
is 
to 
assist people's 
10 
organizations/associations in various ways including, but not limited to, organizmg, 
11 
education, training, research and/or resource accessing. 
12 
(y) 
"Peop/e's Organization (PO)" refers to the group of organized migrant 
13 
communities and/or interested indigenous peoples which may be an association, 
14 
cooperative, federation, or other legal entity, established to undertake collective action 
15 
to address community concerns and needs, and mutually share the benefits of the 
16 
endeavor. 
17 
(z) 
"Protected Area" refers to the identified portions of land and/or water set 
18 
aside by reasons of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to 
19 
enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation. 
20 
(a a) "Protected Area Management Board (PAMB)" refers to the multi-sectoral 
21 
policy-making body created in accordance with the NlPAS Act of 1992. 
22 
(bb) "Protected Area Superintendent (PASu)" refers to the chief operating DENR 
23 
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(cc) "Quarrying" refers to the process of extracting, removmg and disposing 
2 
quarry resources found on or underneath the surface of private or public land. 
3 
(dd) "SINP Fund" refers to the special trust fund to he established for the 
4 
purpose .of financing projects in the SINP. 
5 
(ee) "Strict protection zone" refers to the natural area with high biodiversity 
6 
value which shall be closed to all human activity except for scientific studies and/or 
7 
ceremonial or religious use by the indigenous cultural communities/indigenous 
B 
peoples; may include habitats of threatened species, or degraded areas that have been 
9 
designated for restoration and subsequent protection, even if these areas are still 10 
10 
various stages of regeneration. 
11 
(ff) 
"Wildlife" refers to the wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, in all 
12 
developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or 
13 
propagated. 
14 
SEC. 6. Management Plan. - There shall be a Management Plan promulgated for 
15 
the SINP that shall serve as the basic long-term framework plan in the management of 
16 
the protected area and guide in the preparation of its annual operations plan and 
17 
budget. 
18 
Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, the Management Plan shall 
19 
have been put into effect following the general management planning strategy provided 
20 
for under the NIPAS Act and according to the procedure herein set forth. It shall contain, 
21 
among others, the following: 
22 
23 
24 
(a) 
The category of the protected area; 
(b) 
Period of applicability of the plan; 
(c) 
Key management issues; 


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Goals and objectives of management in support of Section 2 hereof; 
( e) 
Site management strategy; 
Cf) 
Major management activities such as, but not limited to, enforcement of 
4 
laws, habitat and wildlife management, sustainable-use management, infrastructure 
5 
development and maintenance, and fire and pest control; 
6 
7 
(g) 
Zoning; and 
(h) Visitor management programs. 
8 
The preparation of the Management Plan shall be facilitated by the Office of the 
9 
Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) in collaboration with the appropriate offices of 
10 
the department, local communities, indigenous cultural communities/indigenous 
11 
peoples (ICCs/IPs), NGOs, experts and other stakeholders within the SINP. 
The 
12 
Management Plan shall be approved by the majority of the PAMB and endorsed to the 
13 
Secretary through Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB). The Management Plan 
14 
is deemed accepted unless formal written disapproval from the Secretary is received 
15 
by the PAMB on the ground of inconsistency with existing laws and related rules and 
16 
regulations. 
17 
SEC. 7. Management aftlle SINP. - There is hereby created a Protected Area and 
18 
Management Board (PAM B) which shall have jurisdiction, power and authority over the 
19 
SINP for all matters that may affect biodiversity conservation, protection and 
20 
sustainable development. The composition of which shall be in accordance with the 
21 
pertinent provision of the NIPAS Act of 1992: Provided, That at least twenty percent 
22 
(20%) of the PAMB members shall be comprised of women pursuant to Republic Act 
23 
No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women and its implementing rules and regulations. 


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The representatives from the local government units (LGUs) and national 
2 
agencies in the PAMB shall include among their duties, the duty to inform their 
3 
respective constituents, office or sector, of PAMB-approved or other relevant policies, 
1 
rUles, regulations, programs and projects and to ensure that the provisions of this Act, 
S 
the NIPAS Act and its implementing rules and regulations are observed, complied with, 
6 
and used as reference and framework in their respective plans, policies, programs and 
7 
projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing shall subject such representative to 
8 
disciplinary action as the PAMB may provide. 
9 
The members of the PAMB shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to 
10 
reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in their attendance 
11 
in meetings of the PAMB or in connection with other official business authorized by a 
12 
resolution of the PAMB, subject to existing rules and regulations. 
13 
SEC. 8. Powers and Functions of the PAMB. - The PAMB of the SINP, which shall 
14 
decide by consensus or majority vote of the members present constituting a quorum of 
15 
majority of all the members. shall have the following powers and functions in addition 
16 
to those provided under the NIPAS Act of 1992 and its implementing rules and 
17 
regulations: 
18 
(a) 
Issue implementing rules and regulations consistent with the proviSions of 
19 
this Act if the same is warranted for its effective implementation. 
20 
(b) 
Adopt rules of procedures in the conduct of its business with the power to 
21 
create committees for purposes of technical. manpower and other related assistance; 
22 
23 
(c) 
Approve the management plan and oversee the office of the PASu; 
(d) 
Establish reasonable criteria consistent with the provisions of this Act and 
24 
accordingly set and impose processing and research fees and other charges for the 


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issuance of permits, certifications and other papers for activities regulated by this Act or 
2 
the management plan, whose proceeds shall form part of the SINP; 
3 
(e) 
Recommend to the DENR for approval the deputization of persons or group 
4 
of persons pursuant to the NIPAS Act and its implementing rules and regulations for the 
5 
effective enforcement of the provisions of this Act and other laws, rules and regulations 
6 
governing the conduct or management of the SINP; 
7 
(t) 
Manage the SINP fund, and other funds for the SINP, ensure their proper 
8 
administration and render accounting, all subject to existing government auditing rules 
9 
and regulations; and 
10 
(g) 
Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other 
11 
government authorities. 
12 
The DENR, through the RED, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of 
13 
its powers and functions. In case of conflict between administrative orders of national 
14. 
application issued by the DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act and the resolutions issued by 
15 
the PAMB, the PAMS shall notify the DENR Secretary who shall decide whether to apply 
16 
the rule or withdraw its application in the SINP. 
17 
SEC. 9. Tile Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office. - There is hereby 
18 
established a PASu Office within the protected area to be in charge of the management, 
19 
protection and administration of the SINP. The PASu shall be supported by the existing 
20 
personnel of the DENR. The head of office shall be the chief operating officer of the SINP 
21 
and shall be directly accountable to the PAMB. 
22 
The PASu shall have full responsibility for the protection of land, water, wildlife 
23 
and other natural physical and biological resources within the SINP. As such, the PASu 


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shall have the following duties and responsibilities in addition to those provided under 
2 
the NIPAS Act and its implementing rules and regulations: 
3 
(a) 
Establish, operate and maintain a database management system as deciSion 
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support tool; 
5 
6 
(b) 
Prepare the management plans as herein defined; 
ec) 
Provide a secretariat for the PAMB and supply the PAMB with all the 
7 
necessary information to make appropriate decisions for the implementation of this 
8 
Act; 
9 
(d) 
Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the SINP, institute and 
10 
file legal action independently or in collaboration with other government agencies or 
11 
organizations and assist in the prosecution of offenses committed in violation of this 
12 
Act; 
13 
(e) 
Monitor all activities within the SINP to ensure its conformity with the 
14 
management plan; 
15 
(I) 
Recommend the issuance of permits based on terms, conditions and criteria 
16 
established by PAMB; 
17 
(g) 
Ensure the integration of the SINP management poliCies, regulations, 
18 
programs and projects at all the concerned national and local government units level; 
19 
and 
20 
(h) 
Perform such other functions as the PAMB may delegate. 
21 
The PASu shall be supported by a sufficient number of personnel who shall be 
22 
performing day to day management, protection and administration of the SINP. Upon 
23 
the recommendation of the PAMB, the DENR Regional Executive Director shall deputize 
24 
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SEC. 10. Integrated Protected Area Fund of the SINP, - The Integrated Protected 
2 
Area Fund (IPAF) shall be established as a special trust fund and shall be disbursed 
3 
solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and management of SINP and the 
4 
System, At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the funds collected shall form part of 
5 
SINP Sub-fund which shall be solely disbursed for its use, The SINP Sub-fund shall 
6 
likewise be exempted from being deposited in the National Treasury and shall be made 
7 
readily available for disbursement upon proper approval of the PAMB and the DENR, 
8 
subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations, 
9 
The SINP Fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various 
10 
sources, domestic or foreign, for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That 
11 
disbursements therefrom shall be made solely for the protection, maintenance, 
12 
administration and management of the system, and duly approved projects endorsed by 
13 
the PAMB in accordance with existing accounting and budgeting rules and regulations: 
14 
Provided, further, That the Fund shall not be used to cover personal services 
15 
expenditures, 
16 
The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated 
17 
herein which they have traditionally collected, such as business permits and rentals of 
18 
LGUs facilities: Provided, That the LGUs shall not impose property tax and issue new tax 
19 
declaration for areas covered by the SINP, Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to 
20 
fees imposed by the PAMB: Provided, That such add-ons shall be based on the 
21 
contribution of the LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the SINP, 
22 
SEC. 11. Tenured Migrants and Other SINP Stakeholders, - Tenured migrants shall 
23 
be eligible to become stewards of portions of lands within allowable zones, The PAMB 
24 
shall identify, verify and review all tenurial instruments, land claims, and issuances of 


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permits for resource use within the SINP and recommend the issuance of the 
2 
appropriate tenure instrument consistent with the zoning provided in the Management 
3 
Plan, 
4 
Should areas occupied by tenured migrants be designated as zones in which no 
5 
occupation or other activities are allowed pursuant to the attainment of sustainable 
6 
development, provision for the transfer of said tenured migrants to multiple use zones 
7 
or buffer zones shall be accomplished through just and humane means, 
8 
In the event of termination of a tenurial instrument for cause or by voluntary 
9 
surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area in order 
10 
to return it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or other act by the tenured 
11 
migrant 
12 
Within three (3) months from the passage of this Act, the PASu shall submit to the 
13 
PAMB the complete list of tenured migrants which list shall be final upon approval of 
14 
the PAMB, 
15 
SEC. 12. Rights o/the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples, - The 
16 
rights of the indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples (lCCs/IPs) to their 
17 
ancestral domains and other customary rights and interest within the SINP shall be 
18 
accorded due recognition, The preservation and protection of ancestral domains and 
19 
customary rights shall be considered as one of the management objectives, 
20 
' The PASu office shall identify the location of ICCs/IPs within or near the site, 
21 
which is identifiable by the tribal leaders, 
22 
The evaluation of the ancestral domain claims within the SINP shall be conducted 
23 
by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) pursuant to the provisions of 
24 
Republic Act No, 8371, otherwise known as "The Indigenolls Peoples Rights Act of 


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1997" or the IPRA law, and its implementing rules and regulations, in coordination with 
2 
the PAMS. 
3 
SEC. 13. EXisting Facilities Within the SINP. - Within sixty (60) days from the 
4 
effectivity of this Act, existing facilities such as roads, buildings, water systems, 
5 
transmission lines, communication facilities, heavy equipment, and irrigation facilities 
6 
existing within the boundaries of the SINP shall submit project descriptions to the 
7 
PAMS through the PASu. 
8 
The PAMS, with the assistance of the DENR, shall determine whether the 
9 
existence of such facility and its future plans and operations will be detrimental to the 
10 
SINP or whether conditions for its operation shall be imposed. If any such conditions 
11 
are violated, the owner of the facility shall be liable to pay a fine of Five thousand pesos 
12 
(PS,OOO.OO) for every violation. Upon reaching a total fine of Five hundred thousand 
13 
pesos (PSOO,OOO.OO), the PAMS through the PASu and deputizing other government 
14 
entities, shall cause the cessation and demolition of the facility at the cost of its owner. 
15 
Existing facilities allowed to remain within the SINP may be charged a reasonable 
16 
royalty by the PAMB. All income from such royalty shall accrue to the SINP Fund. 
17 
SEC. 14. Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources. -
Any exploration and 
18 
exploitation or utilization of nonrenewable resources including mining within the SINP 
19 
shall not be allowed. Renewable energy projects within the SINP shall be permitted only 
20 
through an act of Congress except energy from wind, sun and water sources and not 
21 
more than three (3) megawatt capacity for mini-hydro power: Provided, That these 
22 
renewable energy projects are outside the strict protection zone, adopt reduced impact 
23 
technologies, and undergo the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) System as 
24 
provided by law: Provided,jurther, That the PAMS has endorsed the project. 


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SEC. 15. Local Government Units. - The local government units (LGUs) within the 
2 
SINP shall participate in its management through representation in the PAMB as 
3 
provided under Section 7 hereof. Said LGUs may appropriate portions of their share 
4 
from the annual internal revenue allotment and other income for use of the SINP: 
5 
Provided, That all funds directly coming from the LGUs shall be exempted from the 
6 
twenty-five percent (25%) remittance requirement for the central Integrated Protected 
7 
Areas Fund (IPAF). 
8 
SEC. 16. Prohibited Acts and Penalties. - The following shall be the prohibitions 
9 
and penalties applicable to the SINP, in addition to the prohibited acts as provided in the 
10 
NIPAS Act and its implementing rules and regulations: 
11 
(a) 
The penalties and qualifications prescribed in Articles 309 (Penalties) and 
12 
310 (Qualified Theft) of the ReVised Penal Code, depending on the value of the 
13 
resources involved in connection with the prohibited act or a fine of at least triple the 
14 
value of the said resources, or both, shall be imposed upon any person who: 
15 
(1) 
Takes, destroys, collects, disturbs or possesses any wild terrestrial or 
16 
aquatic plants or animals, flora or fauna, sand, rocks, or by-products derived therefrom, 
17 
within particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas or zones in the SINP 
18 
including private lands without the necessary permit, authorization or exemption: 
19 
Provided, That hunting of animals shall be absolutely prohibited except for scientific 
20 
research; 
21 
(2) 
Cuts, gathers, removes or collect timber or any forest products, within 
22 
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas or zones in the SINP including 
23 
private lands without the necessary permit, authorization or exemption; 


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(3) 
Possesses or transports, within or outside the SINP any timber, forest 
2 
products, wild terrestrial or aquatic plants, animals, or by-products derived therefrom 
3 
which is ascertained to have been taken from the SINP; 
4 
5 
(4) 
Undertakes mineral exploration or extraction within the SINP; 
(5) 
Engages in quarrying of sand, gravel, guano, limestone or any material 
6 
within the SINP; 
7 
(6) 
Hunts, collects, removes or destroys any endangered or protected species, 
8 
except when collection or removal is for scientific research and exempted from the 
9 
prohibition by the PAMS; 
10 
(7) 
Conducts bioprospecting within the SINP without prior PAMS approval in 
11 
accordance with existing guidelines; 
12 
13 
(8) 
Engages in kaingin or, in any manner, causing forest fires inside the SINP; or 
(9) 
Establishes or introduces any exotic species, within the SINP, which are 
14 
detrimental to endemic species and the ecosystem therein. 
15 
(b) 
A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (PS,OOO.OO) but not more than 
16 
Five hundred thousand pesos (PSOO,OOO.OO) or imprisonment from one (1) year but not 
17 
more than six (6) years, or both, shall be imposed upon any person who: 
18 
(1) 
Violates any rules and regulations in the management plan or by the PAMB 
19 
or agreements reached before the PAMB in the exercise of adjudicative functions; 
20 
(2) 
Erects any structure on land or on water for any purposes outside the 
21 
management plan, duly allowed by the PAMS: Provided, That large-scale private 
22 
infrastructure and other projects such as medium to high density residential 
23 
subdivisions, medium to large commercial and industrial establishments, golf courses, 


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heavily mechanized commercial and nontraditional farming, and other activities that 
2 
cause increased in-migration and resource degradation are absolutely prohibited; 
3 
(3) 
Possesses a chainsaw, hacksaw and other mechanized equipment within 
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the SINP without a permit; 
5 
(4-) 
Throws, 
dumps or causes 
to 
be 
dumped into 
the 
SINP 
any 
6 
non-biodegradable material or waste whether liquid, solid or gas; 
7 
(5) 
Uses, dumps, places or causes to be placed into the SINP toxic chemicals 
8 
and non-biodegradable products, including pesticides and other hazardous substances, 
9 
soaps and shampoos, and washing detergents, unless the same is expressly allowed in 
10 
the management plan; 
11 
12 
(6) 
Prospects, hunts or otherwise locates hidden treasures within the SINP; 
(7) 
Informally occupies or dwells in any land within the SINP Without clearance 
13 
from the PAMB; 
14 
(8) -Possesses or uses blasting caps or explosives anywhere within the SINP; 
15 
(9) 
Destroys, excavates, vandalizes or, in any manner, damages any natural 
16 
formation on land, religious, spiritual, historical sites, artifacts and other objects of 
17 
natural or scenic value; 
18 
(10) Alters, removes or destroys boundary marks or signs; 
19 
(11) Purchases or sells, mortgages or leases lands or other portions of the SINP 
20 
which are covered by any tenurial instrument. 
21 
Valuation of the damage for this Act shall take into account biodiversity and 
22 
conservation considerations as well as aesthetic and scenic value_ Valuation assessed by 
23 
the DENR or the concerned government agency shall be presumed correct unless 
24 
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Any person who shall induce another or conspire to commit any of the illegal 
2 
acts prohibited in this Act or suffer their workers to commit any of the same shall be 
3 
liable in the same manner as the one actually performing the act. 
4 
All conveyances, vessels, equipments, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools 
5 
and similar devices shall be subject to immediate and administrative confiscation, 
6 
independent of the judicial proceedings by the PASu Office upon apprehension, subject 
7 
however to due process and substantial evidence requirements. When legal action is 
8 
however, filed in the regular courts, the said conveyances, vessels, equipments, 
9 
paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools and similar devices, independent of the 
10 
administrative proceedings, shall not be released until after judgment has been 
11 
rendered. Proceeds of the sale of all objects administratively or judicially confiscated 
12 
pursuant hereto shall accrue to the SINP Fund. Procedure for the sale thereof shall be 
13 
promulgated by the PAME. However, in no case shall any confiscated or rescued 
14 
protected animal species be sold or in any manner disposed of but shall be immediately 
15 
turned over to the PASu Office for release in its natural habitat, subject to eXisting 
16 
regulations. 
17 
The penalties specified in this section will be in addition to the penalties 
18 
contained in Republic Act No. 9072 (National Caves and Cave Resources Management 
19 
and Protection Act), Republic Act No. 914·7 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and 
20 
Protection Act), and other related laws. 
21 
Conviction for any offense under this Act of a public officer or officer of the law 
22 
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SEC. 17. Reporting Responsibility. - The PASu, through the PAMS, shall submit an 
2 
annual accomplishment report to the Secretary of the DENR on the activities 
3 
undertaken in the SINP. 
4 
SEC. 18. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately include 
5 
in the DENR's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be 
6 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
7 
SEC. 19. Construction and Suppletory Application of Existing Laws. -
The 
8 
provisions of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of the protection and 
9 
rehabilitation of the SINP and the conservation and restoration of its biological 
10 
diversity, taking into account the needs and interests of qualified tenured migrants, for 
11 
present and future Filipino generations. 
12 
The NIPAS Act shall have suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act. 
13 
SEC. 20. Transitory Provision. -In order to ensure the recovery and restoration of 
14 
biological diversity and to develop sustainable livelihood opportunities for tenured 
15 
migrants, the DENR shall henceforth cease to issue concessions, licenses, permits, 
16 
clearances, compliance documents or any other instrument that allows exploitation and 
17 
utilization of resources within the SINP until the Management Plan shall have been put 
18 
into effect. 
19 
All existing land-use and resource use permits within the SINP shall be reviewed 
20 
and shall not be renewed upon their expiration unless consistent with the Management 
21 
Plan and approved by the PAMB. 
22 
SEC. 21. Repealing Clause. - For the purpose of this Act, the provisions of the 
23 
NIPAS Act are hereby modified in accordance with the provisions herein. All other laws, 
24 
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accordingly. The prohibitions and penalties under the NIPAS Act are hereby superseded 
2 
for the entire area covered by this Act as provided for under Section 16 hereof. 
3 
SEC. 22. Separability Clause. - If any part or section of this Act is declared by the 
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courts as unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the other parts or sections 
5 
hereof. 
6 
SEC. 23. E!!ectMty Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
7 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
8 
circulation available in the SINP. 
Approved,