Republic of the Philippines
HOUSH 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
`'-`+       HouseBi]]No.9081
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT DECLARING TIIE MUNICIPALITY 0F MADDELA,
PROVINCE 0F QUIRINO, A TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The province of Quirino is mostly known for its agricultural industry, being the leading producer of
banana in the Cagayan Valley region. However, what many do not know about the province is that it
also has much to offer in terms of environmental tourism sites.
The province as once dubbed the "Forest Heartland of Cagayan".  This  is because of the province's
waterfalls,  rock  formations,  rivers,  whitewater  rapids,  and  caves.   The  municipality  of  Maddela
speeifically  is  home  to  the  Cagayan  River,  Govemor's  Rapids,  Bisangal  /Tiniente  Cavefalls,  Maddela
Ecotourism  Park, Bantay Aran,  Maria Angela Falls,  Balligui  Falls,  Burubur  Caves,  Busibus Cave,  Sto.  Nino
Cave System, Villa Agullana Caves, Kalapitag Caves, Bungisngis Caves, Intek Caves, Twin Peaks View, Villa
Gracia Falls, Abot Falls, and Linanguayan Falls.
Thus, there is a need to ensure protection of these environmental sites while also making the most out
of them through sustainable, respons ible, and productive tourism.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is eamestly sought.
Lone District, Quirino


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
I..i      HouseBi||No.9081
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT DECLARING TIIE MUNICIPALITY OF MADDELA,
PROVINCE 0F QUIRINO, A TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SHCTIOIN   1.  Municipality  Of  Maddela  as   Tourism  Development  Area.  -  The  M:unieipahirty  o£
Maddela, Province of Quirino, is hereby declared a tourism development area (TDA). The following
areas  within  the  municipality  which  are  endowed  with   scenic   natural  resources   and   historical
significance shall be included in the Maddela TDA and shall be developed as tourism destinations:
(a)  Cagayan River;
(b)  Govemor's Rapids;
(c)  Bisangal /Tiniente Cave falls;
(d)  Maddela Ecotourism Park;
(e)  Bantay Aran;
(f)   Maria Angela Falls;
(g)  Balligui Falls;
(h)  Burubur caves;
(i)   Busibus cave;
¢)   Sto. Nino cave system;
(k)  Villa Agullana Caves;
(I)   Kalapitag caves;
(in) Bungisngis Caves;
(n)  Intek Caves;
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(o)  Twin Peaks View;
(p)  Villa Gracia Falls;
(q)  Abot Falls; and
(r)   Linanguayan Falls.
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9                      Pursuant  thereto,  the  development  of these  areas  shall  be  prioritized  and  supported  by the
10       Department  of Tourism  (DOT),  subject to  the  rules  and  regulations  governing the  development  of
11        tourism destinations.
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13        SEC. 2. row77.sin Dcve/apmc7}/ P/a77.  -Within one (I ) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal
14       government of Maddela shall, in coordination with the DOT, Department of Environment and Natural
15       Resources (DENR), the Representative of the Lone District of Quirino and concerned agencies of the
16        government,  prepare a tourism  development plan that shall  include the construction,  installation and
17       maintenance of such appropriate infrastructure and facilities to enhance tourism in the Municipality of
18       Maddela,  particularly  in identified areas  for tourism development:  Prow.ded,  That said development
19       plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the areas:
20       P7.ovz.dec7, /z;rffaer, That the implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included in the
21        budget of the municipal government ofMaddela.
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SEC. 3. A4loc}de/cz rowrz.s"  Gover7".ng Boarc7.  - The Maddela Tourism Governing Board,  hereinafter
referred to as the Board, is hereby created. It shall be composed of the following members:
(a)  Mayor of the Municipality of Maddela, as ex-ofricio Chairperson;
(b)  Seeretary of the DOT, or a duly authorized representative;
(c)  Secretary of the DENR, or a duly-authorized representative;
(d)  Representative of the Lone District of Quirino, or a duly authorized representative;
(e)  Representative  from  an  accredited  non-governmental  organization  whose  advocacy  is
environmental preservation;
(I)   Representative from the academe; and
(g)  Representative from the business sector.
The Board  shall,  in coordination with the DOT  and concerned agencies  of the  government,
promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act; and shall, whenever necessary, amend, modify
or revise such rules and regulations to meet existing needs.
The municipal government of Maddela shall provide a Secretariat for the Board including the
46       funding necessary to cover expenses for the performance of its official functions and activities.
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48       SEC.  4.  Ro/e  a//foe  Dor.  -The  DOT  shall  assist  the  municipal  government  of Maddela  in  the
49       implementation of the tourism development plan by providing teehnical assistance in tourism capacity
50       building.  It  shall  also  include  the  Municipality  of Maddela  in  its  national  and  regional  promotion
51         programs.
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53        SEC.  5. 4pp7'aprz.cr/I.o#s.  - The funding for the  implementation  of this  Act  shall  be  included  in the
54       annual budget of the municipal government of Maddela. The DOT may augment such allcoation with
55        intemally-generated funds.
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SEC. 6. Separcrb7./rty C/c7ase. -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other
provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid.
SEC. 7. Jzepec7/z.72g C/c724se. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof,
which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SIC. 8. Ejffec/j.vtry. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication  in the Qorcj.cr/
Gczzc/fe or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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