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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 3567 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
AN ACT 
DECLARING JORDAN WATERFALLS IN THE CITY OF 
BAYUGAN, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR AS AN ECOTOURISM 
SITE 
Explanatory Note 
This bill seeks to declare Jordan Waterfalls in Barangay Gethsemane, 
City of Bayugan, Province of Agusan del Sur as an ecotourism site.  
Jordan Waterfalls located in Barangay Gethsemane, Bayugan City is 
a treasured tourist spot in the remote area of the city. This hidden beauty is a 
home to various attractions counting its beautiful mountain scenery, wide 
variety of flora and fauna and a deep blue water in which tourists can indulge in 
numerous popular ecotourism related activities such as swimming, hiking, 
and forest adventures.  
This hidden gem has been considered as a tourist attraction to locals 
but has never been publicly exposed to other tourists in the Philippines and the 
world. With the lack of needed development and promotion, the tourism 
potential of the place has been curtailed. Thus, for this gem to be developed and 
become a fully grown tourism destination, it should be declared as an 
ecotourism site.  
August 12, 2025
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The development of Jordan Waterfalls into an ecotourism site will not just 
enhance its aesthetic value but will also boost local government income and create 
employment opportunities for the people of Agusan del Sur.  
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
    ALFEL M. BASCUG  
EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
 1ST District, Agusan del Sur 
2nd District, Agusan del Sur 


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 3567 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
AN ACT 
DECLARING JORDAN WATERFALLS IN THE CITY OF 
BAYUGAN, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR AS AN ECOTOURISM 
SITE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of 
the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SEC. 1. The Jordan Waterfalls located in Barangay Gethsemane, 
Bayugan City, province of Agusan del Sur is hereby declared an ecotourism 
site. 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 ecotourism sites. 
SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the 
local government of Bayugan City shall, in coordination with the DOT, 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources 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: Provided, That said 
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural 
beauty and resources of the area: Provided, further, That the implementation of 
the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget of the local 
government of Bayugan City.  


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SEC. 3. The DOT shall assist the local government of Bayugan City in the 
implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical 
assistance in tourism capacity building. It shall also include the Jordan Falls in its 
national and regional promotion programs.  
 
SEC. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included 
in the annual budget of the local government of Bayugan City. The DOT may 
augment such allocation with internally-generated funds. 
 
SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, local 
government of Bayugan City shall, in consultation with the DOT and concerned 
agencies of the government, promulgate rules and regulations to implement this 
Act. 
 
SEC. 6. All laws, rules, regulations, presidential decrees and other 
issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed 
repealed or amended accordingly. 
 
SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
 
Approved,