Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
IIbusEBILLNo.9007
RECEIVED
3.O.AU6   20Z3
Introduced by:
REP. HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The State guarantees its principle in providing for a balanced and healthful ecology.
With it is the responsibility to take care and preserve the environment. This measure
seeks  to promote and preserve the beauty of Pinipisakan Falls while at the same
time, develop it to attract tourists and foster economic development in the area.
Pinipisakan Falls,  located  in the  Municipality  of Las  Navas,  is  a natural  site  that
hosts four-layered waterfalls, and Sulpan Cave, a five kilometer long underground
chamber possessing giant stalactites and stalagmites.
In coordination with the Department of Tourism and other concerned agencies, the
municipal government of Las Navas will be given one year after the approval of this
act to prepare a tourism development plan. This plan will ensure that the area will
have suitable infrastructure in place for visitors and will ensure the preservation of
the site' s historical significance.
With the development of a sound tourism plan, this measure seeks to also stimulate
economic  growth  and  prosperity  in  the  Municipality.  The  Province  of  Northern
Samar is working towards a province that is strong, happy, and resilient. And it is of
utmost importance that the progression of economic  growth,  and preservation of
ecological features, are given harmonious importance.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
REP. HAR
ER M. ONGCHUAN


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
fibusEB|LLNo.9007
INTRODUCED BY REP. IIARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN
AN ACT DECLARING THE PINIPISAKAN FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LAS NAVAS, PROVINCE 0F NORTHERN SAMAR, A TOURIST
DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Rapresentatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled..
SECTION  1.  The  Pinipisakan  Falls,  located  in  the  Municipality  of  Las  Navas,
Province  of  Northern Samar,  is  hereby  declared  a  tourism  destination.  Pursuant
thereto, its development shall be prioritized and supported by the Department of
Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of
tourism destinations.
SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the Municipal government
of Las Navas shall,  in coordination with the DOT and concerned agencies of the
government, prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the construction,
installation  and  maintenance  of  such  appropriate  infrastructure  and  facilities  to
enhance tourism in the area: Proz7z.did, That said development plan shall errsure the
preservation  of  the  historical  significance  of  the  area:  Proz7z.did, jtrfher,  That  the
implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget of
the Municipal goverrment of Las Navas.
SEC.  3.  The  DOT  shall  assist  the  Municipal  government  of  Las  Navas  in  the
implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance
in tourism capacity building. It shall also include the Pinipisakan Falls in its national
and regional promotion programs.
SEC.   4.   The   Secretary   of   Tourism   shall  include   in  the  DOT's   program  the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act and from intemally generated funds of the DOT.


SEC.  5.  Within sixty  (60)  days from the  effectivity  of this Act, the Department of
Tourism, in consultation with the Municipality of Las Navas, and other concerned
agencies,  shall  promulgate  the  necessary  rules  and  regulations  for  the  proper
implementation of this Act.
SEC.  6.  AIl  laws,  regulations,  proclamations,  executive  orders,  or  part  thereof,
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended accordingly.
SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the publication in the O#cz.flz
Gczzcffc or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,