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HOUSE BILL NO. _2993 vip INDEX

Introduced by Representative REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare Ulot River as an ecotourism site in the
Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar.

The Ulot River is the longest river in the Province of Samar with a
length of approximately ninety (90) kilometers. Ulot River runs from the
Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar, passing downstream
through Paranas and finally in Can-Avid, Eastern Samar.

The Ulot River is one of the most sought tourist destinations in the
Province of Samar as it offers the very famous Ulot River Torpedo Extreme
Boat Adventure. With the offering of the torpedo boat adventure, the Ulot
River has now gained popularity among tourists.

The declaration of Ulot River as an ecotourism site will not only result
to the development and improvement of the tourist site but will likewise help
in the furtherance of socio-economic development in the local communities
as well as in the whole country.

As embodied in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the\State shall
protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced anti healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of natijre. In light)of all this,
the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought,

REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN
Second District, Samar

. BY Rei

DATE August 2, 2022



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN

AN ACT
DECLARING ULOT RIVER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARANAS,
PROVINCE OF SAMAR AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as “Ulot River
Ecotourism Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - The 1987 Philippine Constitution
mandates that the State shall protect and advance the right of the people to
2 balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of

nature.

it is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote an

Accordingly,
t industry that will enhance

ecologically-sustainable and effective touris
environmental preservation and support socio-economic development.

SECTION 3. The Ulot River Ecotourism Site. The Ulot River in the
Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar is hereby declared as an
ecotourism site. 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, in coordination with the concerned local government units
as well as with the other concerned government agencies, shall prepare a
tourism development for Ulot River which shall be incorporated in the
overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic
‘Act No. 9593, otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009” and which
shall also include the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and


facilities in the area; Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the
preservation and conservation of the scenery and resources of the area,

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within sixty (60) days
after the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DOT, in consultation with
the concerned local government units, the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and other agencies, shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation if this Act.

SECTION 5. Appropriations. 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 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, rule, regulations, proclamations,
executive orders of parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby
deemed repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,