Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
AN ACT 
DECLARING DIKET FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UMINGAN, 
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING 
FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The State shall protect the right of the people to a balanced and 
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature 
(Section 16, Article II, 1987 Constitution). 
This bill seeks to declare the “Diket falls” as an ecotourism 
destination in the Municipality of Umingan, Province of Pangasinan. 
The Diket Falls is a perfect spot for ecotourist. It is an approximately 
one-hour hike to thus waterfall which offers a good glimpse of the different 
sections of Caraballo Mountain Range. Hikers will naturally fall in love to 
the verdant forest park lined up with rocky riverbeds and small streams. 
Any person who loves ecotourism will be immersed in nature in a way that 
most people cannot enjoy in urban existence bringing with him an 
experience attached to a natural environment. At the end of the trail, 
hikers can enjoy a fresh dip into a wide pool of the Diket Falls or make an 
adventurous climb to the top of the waterfall through the roots of sturdy 
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tree covering a steep slope. Any visitors will be able to experience trail 
traveling to relatively undisturbed natural areas with the opportunity of 
being able to admire and enjoy a scenery detached from urban life. 
With the development of the Diket Falls, the ecotourism industry of 
the Municipality of Umingan will be greatly enhanced. 
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
    Representative 
 6th District, Pangasinan 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
AN ACT 
DECLARING DIKET FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UMINGAN, 
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING 
FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Diket Falls in the municipality of Umingan, 
Province of Pangasinan is hereby declared tourist destination. As 
such, it shall be accorded with priority development by the 
Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and 
regulations governing the development of tourist destinations. 
SECTION 2. The Department of tourism, in coordination with the 
Department of Public Works and Highways, the local government 
unit of Umingan and other concerned agencies of the government 
shall, within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, prepare a 
development plan involving the construction, installation and 
maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as 
shall enhance tourism in the area; Provided, That said development 
plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural 
resources of the area. 
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SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism and its concerned attached 
agencies shall take immediate steps in implementing the tourism 
development plan that will suit the natural characteristic of Diket 
Falls and shall incorporate the same in its overall development plans 
and programs for national implementation. 
SECTION 4. The Secretary of DOT shall include in the departments 
program the implementation of this Act. The amount needed for the 
initial implementation of this Act shall be appropriated from the 
funds of the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. 
Thereafter 
the 
sum 
as 
maybe 
needed 
for 
the 
continued 
implementation, operation and maintenance of Diket Falls shall be 
included in the General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 5. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive 
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby 
amended accordingly. 
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers 
of general circulation. 
Approved,