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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
S. NO: 
2525 
(in substitution of H. No. 4854) 
Prepared jointly by the Committees on Natural Resources, Local Government, and Finance, 
with Senator Cayetano and the members of the Committees as authors 
AN ACT 
DECLARING LAKES MANAPAO, KATUGDAY, MAYDANAO AND MAKUAO LOCATED 
WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUHI, CAMARINES SUR AS A PROTECTED AREA TO 
BE KNOWN AS THE SINARAPAN SANCTUARY, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Title. - This Act shall be known as “The Sinarapan Sanctuary Act of 
SEC. 2. Establishment of the Sinarapan Sanctuaty. - There is hereby declared as part 
of the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS), pursuant to Republic Act No. 
7586, certain lakes near the area of Lake Buhi, located in the Municipality of Buhi, Province 
of Camarines Sur, under the category of wildlife sanctuary, to be known as the Sinarapan 
Sanctuary. 
SEC. 3. Land Classification. - All lands of the public domain comprising the Sinarapan 
Sanctuary shall fall under the classification of National Park as provided for in the Philippine 
Constitution. However, Public Lands already classified as agricultural and alienable or 
disposable prior to the passage of this Act shall remain as such and may be disposed of 
pursuant to the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 141 or the Public Land Act, as 
amended. 
SEC. 4. Coverage. - The Sinarapan Sanctuary covers the area of Lake Manapao and 
Lake Makuao, both located in Barangay San Ramon; Lake Katugday, located between 
Barangay San Ramon and Barangay De Lafe in the Municipality of Buhi, Camarines Sur; 
and Lake Maydanao, located in the boundary of Barangay Maydanao, Municipality of 
Polangui, Albay and the Municipality of Buhi, near Barangay Makaangay. The areas 
covered by the Sinarapan Sanctuary are more particularly described as follows: 
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LAKE MANAPAO 
2006. 
Beginning at corner “ 2 ,  a point located S 75” 05’ E, which is 712.296 meters from GPS 
Control Point BUHI No. 2, to corner 1 with longitude 123” 28 41.3” and latitude 13” 24’ 


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61.333 meters to point 3 
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49.059 meters to point 5 
44.953 meters to point 6 
55.048 meters to point 7 
46.434 meters to point 8 
75.553 meters to point 9 
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S I O 0  19' E 23.012 meters to point 10 
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S 34" 15' W 51.043 meters to point 11 
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S 86" 02' W 204.060 meters to point 1 
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LAKEMAKUAO 
Beginning at corner "3, 
a point located N 75" 08' W, about 138.333 meters from GPS 
Control Point BUHI No. 3, to corner 1 and with longitude 123" 28' 49.23" and latitude 13' 25' 
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N 83" 51' W 35.727 meters to point 2 
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N 70" 28' W 59.038 meters to point 3 
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N 05" 03' E 
63.316 meters to point 4 
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61.480 meters to point 5 
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S 66" 34' E 
46.288 meters to point 6 
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S 18" 27' E 
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S 26" 32' W 55.808 meters to point I 
Beginning at corner "5, a point located S 16" 15' W, which is about 533.870 meters 
from GPS Control Point BUHl No. 5, to corner 1 and with longitude 123" 29 19.76 and 
latitude 13" 25' 19.47"; 
C. 
LAKE KATUGDAY 
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S 26" 28' W 83.419 meters to point 4 
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S 26" 58'W 42.951 meters to point 5 
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S 28" 44' W 157.389 meters to point 6 
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S 27" IO' W 50.100 meters to point 7 
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N 02" 04' E 105.608 meters to point 9 
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LAKE MAYDANAO 
Beginning at corner "20", 
a point located S 32" 12' E, about 906.042 meters from MBM 
No. 20, Cad - 249 Malinao, Albay, to corner 1 and with longitude 123" 50 0.68 and latitude 
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S 04" 19' W 58.235 meters to point 6 
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S 15" 21' W 140.892 meters to point 7 
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S 57" 05' W 36.858 meters to point 8 
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N 85" 27' W 33.806 meters to point 9 
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N 54" 18' W 27.816 meters to point 10 
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N 23" 22' W 89.264 meters to point 11 
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N 62" 02' W 29.337 meters to point 12 
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S 48" 19' W 30.556 meters to point 13 
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N 88" 25' W 134.701 meters to point 14 
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N 69" 39' W 22.540 meters to point 15 
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N 20" 34' W 67.440 meters to point 16 
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N 01" 17'W 121.160 meters to point 17 
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N 45" 16' E 75.590 meters to point 18 
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N 82" 56 E 39.210 meters to point 20 
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Within six months following the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Environment 
and Natural Resources (DENR) shall mark the boundaries of the Sinarapan Sanctuary with 
visible and permanent markers and shall thereafter see to it that the same are maintained. 
SEC. 5. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are defined 
as follows: 
(a) "Buffer zones" refers to identified areas outside the boundaries of and immediately 
adjacent to the Sinarapan Sanctuary that need special development and control in order to 
avoid or minimize harm to the sanctuary. 
(b) 
"Fish production" refers to the capacity of the species found within the Sinarapan 
(c) "Management manual" refers to the manual relating to the management of the 
(d) "Maximum sustainable yield" refers to the greatest amount of fish and fish products 
Sanctuary to multiply to achieve a certain density of fish population. 
Sinarapan Sanctuary described in Section 8 hereof. 
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(e) “Multiple-use zones” refers to areas where settlement, traditional or sustainable 
activltles, and other income-generating or livelihood activities may be allowed to the extent 
prescribed in the management plan. 
(9 “Nongovernment organization (NGO)” refers to any civic development or 
philanthropic organization which is multi-sectoral in character. 
(9) “Protected species” refers to any individual species of plants and animals that are or 
shall be declared as protected under Philippine laws, and rules and regulations issued by the 
DENR. 
(h) “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the DENR. 
(i) “Small fisherfolk inhabitant“ refers to any person who has actually and continuously 
lived within the Sinarapan Sanctuary for a period of five years before the passage of this Act 
and is solely dependent on fishing for sustenance and livelihood. 
(j) “Wildlife sanctuary” refers to an area which assures the natural conditions 
necessary to protect nationally significant species, groups of species, biotic communities or 
physical features of the environment where these may require specific human manipulation 
for the perpetuation of such species or groups of species. 
SEC. 6. The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) for Sinarapan Sanctuary. - 
There is hereby created a Protected Area Management Board for the Sinarapan Sanctuary 
(PAMB-SS) which shall be the sole policy-making and permit-granting body for the 
Sinarapan Sanctuary and its buffer zones. 
In addition to the powers of a PAMB of a protected area enumerated in Republic Act 
No. 7586, the PAMB-SS shall have the following powers and functions: 
(a) Formulate the management plan and management manual of the sanctuary as 
(b) Decide on matters relating to planning, peripheral protection and general 
(c) Plan the proper utilization of the annual budget and the proper disposition of fees 
(d) Control and supervise the office of the Sinarapan Sanctuary superintendent created 
(e) Delineate and demarcate management zones such as strict protection zones, 
(f) Promulgate rules and regulations to promote development programs and projects on 
biodiversity conservation and sustainable development consistent with the management 
manual; 
provided; 
administration of the Sinarapan Sanctuary in accordance with the management plan; 
and other funds generated or held by for the Sinarapan Sanctuary; 
pursuant to Section 9 hereof. 
multiple-use zones and buffer zones; 
(g) Control and regulate the construction, operation and maintenance of buildings, 
roads, trails, waterworks, sewerage, fire protection and sanitation systems and other public 
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(h) Fix and prescribe fees to be collected from other government agencies or from any 
person, firm or corporation deriving benefits from the Sinarapan Sanctuary and exact 
administrative fees or fines far violation of the provisions of this Act; 
(i) Grant permits to eco-tourists, campers, research groups or individuals and visitors; 
(j) Grant permits for sustainable utilization of lake resources in accordance with 
(k) Enter into contracts and agreements with private entities or public agencies as may 
(I) Accept funds, gifts or donations for the Sinarapan Sanctuary; 
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existing rules and regulations governing the same; 
be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act; 
Call on any agency or instrumentality of the government as well as academic 
institutions, nongovernment organizations and other sectors as may be necessary to 
accomplish the objectives of this Act; 
(n) Conduct studies on various characteristics, features and conditions of the Sinarapan 
Sanctuary; 
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Adopt and enforce plans or schemes for the control of activities that may threaten 
the ecological balance of the Sinarapan Sanctuary in consultation with the local government 
units in the area and other government agencies and instrumentalities; and 
(p) Retain legal counsel to defend cases against the PAMB-SS and the office of the 
Sinarapan Sanctuary superintendent whenever they are sued in connection with the 
performance of their duties under this Act. 
The DENR, through the Regional Executive Director (RED), shall ensure that the 
PAMB-SS shall act within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict between 
administrative orders issued by the DENR pursuant to Republic Act No. 7586 and the 
resolutions issued by the PAMB-SS, the Secretary shall decide whether to apply the rule or 
withdraw its application in the Sinarapan Sanctuary. 
SEC. 7. Composifion of the PAMB-SS. - The PAMB-SS shall be composed of the 
following: 
(a) The Regional Executive Director (RED) of the DENR-Region V, as chairman; 
(b) The Provincial Planning and Development Officer; 
(c) The municipal mayor of Buhi and the Provincial Governor of Camarines Sur or his 
(d) The chief of police of the Municipality of Buhi; 
(e) Five representatives from nongovernment organizations (NGOs) who shall be 
elected by the respective members of their organizations which are based in the Municipality 
of Buhi, Camarines Sur, and have established and recognized interest in the protected 
areas. These representatives shall include two representatives from the fisherfolk 
organizations, one representative from duly registered commercial fishing associations, one 
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representative from the youth sector and one representative from civic-oriented 
organizations; and 
(f) A representative of the Department of Agriculture (DA) appointed by the regional 
director for Region V-DA. 
The members shall choose from among themselves the vice chairperson of the PAMB- 
The members of the PAMB-SS shall serve for a term of five years: Provided, however, 
That the term of office of the representatives of government agencies shall be coterminous 
with their positions. They shall not receive compensation but shall be entitled to reasonable 
per diem incurred in the performance of their duties, in accordance with existing budgeting 
and auditing rules and regulations. 
SEC. 8. Removal from Office. - A  PAMB member may be removed for cause and upon 
(a) More than three consecutive unexcused absences in regular PAMB meetings; 
(b) Commission of any of the prohibited acts provided in this Act, Republic Act No. 
7586, or other rules and regulations governing protected areas and protected species; 
(c) Graft and corruption; and 
(d) Conviction of any criminal offense. 
The members of the PAMB-SS shall serve for a term of five years. 
SEC. 9. Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Ofice. - There is hereby established a 
Protected Area Superintendent's office in charge of the management, protection and 
administration of the protected area (PA). The PASu shall be supported by the existing 
personnel of the DENR. The head of office shall be the chief operating officer of the 
Sinarapan Sanctuary Protected Area or PA and shall be accountable to the Regional 
Executive Director of the DENR-Region V and the PAMB. The PASu shall have the 
following powers and functions: 
(a) Serve as head of the secretariat to the PAMB-SS with the duty to provide it with all 
the information necessary to make appropriate decisions for the effective implementation of 
this Act; 
(b) Establish a productive partnership with local communities, including groups 
(c) Develop and implement sanctuary information, education and visitor programs; 
(d) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations and the PAMB-SS resolutions relevant to the 
(e) Monitor all activities within the Sinarapan Sanctuary and its buffer zones in 
(f) Perform such other functions as the PAMB-SS may assign. 
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supporting the achievement of the goals and objectives of this Act; 
Sinarapan Sanctuary and its buffer zones, and assist in the prosecution of offenses; 
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Small Fisherfolk Inhabifanfs. - Small fisherfolk inhabitants shall be 
allowed to fish within the Sinarapan Sanctuary, subject to the rules and regulations 
promulgated by the PAMB-SS. 
SEC. 11. 
Other Activities within the Sinarapan Sanctuary. - Proposals for 
activities which are outside the scope of the management plan shall be subject to an 
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as required by existing laws, rules and regulations. 
The results thereof shall be taken into consideration in the decision-making process of the 
PAMB-SS. No actual implementation of such activities shall be allowed without the required 
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) under the Philippine Environmental Impact 
Assessment System and PAMB-SS approval. For purposes of this Act, the following policies 
are provided: 
(a) Existing Infrastructure - Existing infrastructure established within the Sinarapan 
Sanctuary by government and nongovernment institutions shall be subject to inventory and 
evaluation, as to whether it conforms to the management plan and assessed in terms of their 
significance to the public interest and impact on the sanctuary. In case these are found 
significant to public interest, but with no adverse impact to the sanctuary, a contract or 
agreement may be entered into by the PAMB-SS including negotiations for payment of fees 
based on profit-sharing agreement in accordance with law: Provided, That infrastructure 
which do not conform to the management plan shall not be allowed to be repaired, 
renovated or improved until they are naturally destroyed and vacated. Repairs, renovation 
and improvement of the existing infrastructure allowed by the PAMB-SS within the sanctuary 
shall be in conformity with the management plan and duly approved by the PAMB-SS. 
(b) Special-use Infrastructure - Special-use infrastructure such as power lines, 
telecommunications equipment and military installations may be allowed in the Sinarapan 
Sanctuary if such conform to the management plan: Provided, That construction of these 
special-use infrastructures shall be subject to EIA and the issuance of ECC by the DENR 
and approval of the PAMB-SS: Provided, further, That power lines and telecommunications 
equipment must not traverse through strict-protection zones and preferably be constructed 
within the multiple-use zones only. 
Military installations shall not be constructed of 
permanent materials and must be covered by a memorandum of agreement with the PAMB- 
SS providing for regulation of facilities. 
(c) Livelihood and Other Economic Activities - Except as otherwise provided herein, 
only small fisherfolk inhabitants shall be allowed within multiple-use or buffer zones of the 
Sinarapan Sanctuary to engage in livelihood and economic activities, in conformity with the 
management plan and subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the PAMB-SS. 
The PAMB-SS, upon recommendation of the superintendent, when findings show that 
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portions of the multiple-use zones to economic activities which shall be in accordance with 
the management plan and in all cases use ecologically sustainable methods. 
(d) Energy and Mineral Use - Survey for energy and mineral resources within the 
Sinarapan Sanctuary shall be allowed for the purpose of gathering information on energy 
and mineral resources: Provided, That such activity is carried out without damage to the 
area and conducted in accordance with a program approved by the PAMB-SS, which shall 
submit such energy and mineral survey findings to the President of the Philippines for 
recommendation to Congress. 
Any exploitation and utilization of energy and mineral 
resources within the Sinarapan Sanctuary shall be allowed only upon the approval of the 
PAMB-SS, compliance with the EIA system and other applicable laws, rules and regulations, 
and through an act by Congress. 
(e) Special Activities - All other activities such as eco-tourism and related activities, 
scientific research, marine life rescue by other agencies, government programs affecting the 
sanctuary and military activities shall be properly coordinated and approved by the PAMB- 
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Special Prosecutor and Refained Counsel. - Within thirty (30) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a special prosecutor 
to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the PA shall be assigned. 
Such Special Prosecutor shall coordinate with the PAMB-SS and the PASu in the 
performance of hidher duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in arrest and 
criminal procedures. The PAMB-SS may retain the services of a counsel to prosecute and/or 
assist in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and supervision of the regular or 
special prosecutor and to defend the members of the PAMB-SS, the PASu and the staff, or 
any person assisting in the protection, conservation and sustainable development of the PA, 
against any legal action related to their powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in 
this Act or as delegated or tasked by the PAMB-SS. 
SEC. 13. 
Sinarapan Sanctuary Protected Areas Fund. - There is hereby 
established a trust fund to be known as the Sinarapan Santuary Protected Areas Fund for 
purposes of financing projects of the system. All income generated from the operation of 
the system or management of wild flora and fauna in the PA shall accrue to the fund. 
These income shall be derived from visitors/tourists fee, fees from permitted sale and 
export of flora and fauna and other resources from the PAS, proceeds from registration 
and lease of multiple-use areas, including tourism concessions, contributions from 
industries and facilities directly benefiting from the PA; and such other fees and income 
derived from the operation of the PA. 
The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various sources, 
domestic or foreign, for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That the fund shall 
be deposited as a special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom 
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shall be made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and management of 
the system, and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with 
existing accounting and budgeting rules and regulations: Provided, further, That the fund 
shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures. 
The local government units (LGUs) shall continue to impose and collect all other fees 
not enumerated herein which they have traditionally collected, such as business permits, 
property tax and rentals of LGUs’ facilities. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to 
fees imposed by the PAMB: Provided, That such add-ons shall be determined based on 
the contribution of the LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the PA. 
Sanctuary: 
products derived therefrom without a permit from the PAMB-SS; 
Sanctuary or to plants, animals or inhabitants therein; 
SEC. 14. 
Prohibited Acts. - The following acts are prohibited within the Sinarapan 
(a) Hunting, destroying, disturbing or mere possession of any marine resources or 
(b) Dumping or otherwise disposing of any waste products detrimental to the Sinarapan 
(c) Use of any motorized equipment without permit; 
(d) Mutilating, defacing or destroying objects of natural beauty or ecological importance 
(e) Mineral or energy exploration or any entry into the sanctuary which has a tendency 
(9 Constructing or maintaining any kind of structure, fence or enclosures and 
(9) Altering, removing, destroying or defacing boundary marks or buoys. 
SEC. 15. 
found within the sanctuary; 
to damage its ecological balance; 
conducting any business enterprise without a permit: and 
Penalties. - Any person found guilty of any of the offenses enumerated 
above shall be punished with fine in an amount not less than Five thousand pesos 
(P5,OOO.OO) but not more than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), exclusive of the 
value of the things damaged, or imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than 
six years, or both, as determined by the court. 
If the Sinarapan Sanctuary requires rehabilitation and restoration as determined by the 
court, the offender shall be required to restore or compensate for the restoration of the 
damage. The court shall order the forfeiture of all mineral, flora or fauna collected or 
removed, including all equipment, devices and firearms used in connection therein, and any 
construction or improvements made thereon by the offender. 
If the offender is an 
association or corporation, the president or manager shall be responsible for the act of 
hislher employees and laborers. 
SEC. 16. Reporting Responsibilify. - The PASu, through the PAMB, shall submit an 
annual accomplishment report to the Secretary of the DENR on the activities undertaken in 
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SEC. 17. 
Appropriafions. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately include 
the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 18. Construction and Suppleto/y Application of Existing Laws. - The provisions 
of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity, conservation, 
protection and sustainable development. Provisions of Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise 
known as the National Integrated Protected Areas Management Act of 1992, and existing 
environmental and forestry laws not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall have 
suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 19. 
Separability Clause. - If any part of this Act shall be declared 
unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the other parts or sections hereof. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and 
rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall be deemed repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation available 
in the PA. This Act shall be translated in a dialect known in the PA by the DENR within thirty 
(30) days from approval hereof and shall be posted for three consecutive weeks in 
conspicuous place in the provincial, municipal and barangay halls within the PA as well as in 
three 
other 
public 
places 
frequented 
by 
the 
public. 
Approved, 
SEC. 20. 
SEC. 21.