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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 2188
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Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF 
PRESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS, KATIPUNAN AND SIAYAN IN THE 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE 
CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE UNDER THE NATIONAL 
INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS) TO BE REFERRED TO AS 
THE MT. GUTOM PROTECTED LANDSCAPE, PROVIDING FOR ITS 
MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it is a declared policy that the State 
"shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful 
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."1 In line with 
safeguarding a healthful ecology, the Constitution likewise provides that Congress 
shall determine the national parks, which shall be conserved and may not be 
increased nor diminished, except by law.2
Pursuant to the said constitutional provisions, the National Integrated 
Protected Areas System (NIPAS) was established by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 
7586, as amended by RA No. 11038, otherwise known as the "Expanded NIPAS Act 
of 2018". Cognizant of the exacting impact of diverse human activities on all 
components of the natural environment, the NIPAS Act declared it the policy of the
1 Article II, Section 16, 1987 Philippine Constitution
2 Article XII, Sec. 3, 1987 Philippine Constitution


state "to secure for the Filipino people of present and future generations the 
perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through the establishment of a 
comprehensive system of integrated protected areas within the classification of 
national park as provided for in the Constitution." The system shall encompass 
ecologically rich, unique and biologically important areas that are habitats of 
threatened species of plants and animals, biogeographic zones and related 
ecosystems, whether terrestrial, wetland or marine, all of which shall be designated 
as 'protected areas'.3
To date, as of May 2023, there are already 114 protected areas in the 
Philippines that have been so declared through legislation. And yet, based on the 
records and various suitability assessments by the Biodiversity Management Bureau 
(BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), there are 
still numerous sites in the country that have to be given 'protected area' status, by 
legislative action, in order to ensure its conservation.
This bill aims to declare Mt. Gutom, located in the Municipalities of President 
Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, and Siayan in the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte, as 
a protected landscape under the National Integrated Protected Areas System 
(NIPAS). Mt. Gutom is a vital natural forest that harbors a diverse range of flora and 
fauna. It serves as one of the most important watersheds in the 2nd District of 
Zamboanga del Norte Province. With a total land area of 5,464 hectares, Mt. Gutom 
spans across several barangays. Including President Manuel A. Roxas (Barangay 
Panampalay and Barangay Tantingon), a small portion of Katipunan (Barangay 
Malasay and Barangay Fimagas), and Barangay Dumugok in Siayan. The landscape 
is dominated by dipterocarp forest, featuring both old and secondary growth trees, 
as well as a mossy and Pine Forest at its summit.
Based on the Protected Area Suitability Assessment (PASA) conducted by the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources in 2017, a total of 384 species of 
flora were documented in the area. Among these, 9 species are critically
Section 2, RA No. 7586, as amended by RA 11038


endangered, 3 species are endangered, 14 species are threatened, and 16 species 
are vulnerable. Additionally, the area is home to notable wildlife species such as the 
Philippine Tarsier {^CarUto syrichta), Philippine Deer {Rusa marianna), Philippine 
Warty Pigs {Sus phiUppensis), and Philippine Monkeys {Macaca fascicularis 
phitippensis). Furthermore, the proposed protected area serves as a crucial water 
source for various municipalities.
Granting protected area status to Mt. Gutom is essential due to the significant 
threats posed to its rich and diverse biological resources. Anthropogenic activities, 
including illegal logging/timber poaching, conversion of forests into agricultural 
areas, continuous encroachment by upland dwellers, and wildlife poaching/hunting, 
have been observed, leading to deforestation and habitat degradation.
It is widely recognized that forests provide a range of ecosystem services and 
serve as vital carbon sinks, making them crucial for biological conservation and 
environmental protection. Establishing a Protected Area (PA) under the National 
Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS Act of 1992), as amended by Republic 
Act 11038, also known as the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System 
Act of 2018, Is one of the conservation strategies aimed at protecting, preserving, 
and conserving the remaining unexploited natural resources against depletion and 
overexploitation.
With the filing of the house bill declaring Mt. Gutom as a protected landscape 
by Representative Glona G. Labadlabad of the 2nd District of Zamboanga del Norte in 
the House of Representatives, I see the wisdom of filing a counterpart in the Senate 
and push for the passage of this bill.
In view of all the foregoing, I recommend the approval of this bill.
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CYNTHIA A. VILLAR


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 2188
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Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF 
PRESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS, KATIPUNAN AND SIAYAN IN THE 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE 
CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE UNDER THE NATIONAL 
INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS) TO BE REFERRED TO AS 
THE MT. GUTOM PROTECTED LANDSCAPE, PROVIDING FOR ITS 
MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and referred to as the "Mt. Gutom
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Protected Landscape Act
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Cognizant of the profound impact of human
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activities on all components of the natural environment particularly the effect of
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increasing population, resource exploitation and industrial advancement and
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recognizing the critical importance of protecting and maintaining the natural
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biological and physical diversities of the environment notably on areas with
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biologically unique features to sustain human life and development, as well as plant
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and animal life, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to secure for the Filipino
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people of present and future generations the perpetual existence of all native plants
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and animals through the establishment of protected areas within the classification of


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national park as provided for in the Constitution.
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To acknowledge the distinct, rich and diverse biological resources of both
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flora and fauna that are endemic and unique to Mt. Gutom, as well as their aesthetic
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and ecological importance, a parcel of land located in the municipalities of President
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Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan and Siayan, Is hereby declared a protected area with
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the category of protected landscape, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Mt.
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Gutom Protected Landscape (MGPL). As such, the State shall ensure the
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preservation, conservation, protection and sustainable management of the area. It is
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likewise recognized that effective administration of this area is possible only through
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cooperation among national government agencies, local government units (LGUs),
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concerned nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private entities and local
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communities. The use and enjoyment of this area must be consistent with the
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principles of biological diversity and sustainable development.
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To this end, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act, the
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mobilization of resources for the institutional mechanisms herein established, the full
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scientific and technical support needed for the conservation of biodiversity and the
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integrity of the ecosystems, culture and indigenous practices.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are
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defined as follows:
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a) 
"Buffer zones" are identified areas outside the boundaries of and 
immediately adjacent to designated protected area that need special 
development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the 
protected area;
b) 
"Conservation" refers to any act or acts that conform to sustainable 
utilization of natural resources within the protected area;
c) 
"Indigenous cuiturai community (ICCs)/indigenous peopie (IPs)" refers 
to a group of people sharing common bonds of language, customs, 
traditions and other distinctive cultural traits and who have since time


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immemorial, occupied, possessed and utilized a territory;
d) 
"National Park" refers to a forest reservation essentially of natural 
wilderness character which has been withdrawn from settlement, 
occupancy or any form of exploitation except in conformity with 
approved management plan and set aside as such exclusively to 
conserve the area or preserve the scenery, the natural and historic 
objects, wild animals and plants therein and to provide enjoyment of 
these features in such areas;
e) 
"Protected Area" refers to an identified portion of land and water set 
aside by reason of its unique physical and ecological significance, 
managed to enhance biological diversity and protected against 
destructive anthropogenic activities;
f) 
"Protected landscape" refers to an area of national significance 
characterized by the harmonious interaction of man and land white 
providing opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and 
tourism within the normal lifestyle and economic activity of these 
areas; and
g) 
"Tenured migrant communities" are communities within protected 
areas which have actually and continuously occupied such areas for at 
least five (5) years before the designation of the same as protected 
areas in accordance with this Act and are solely dependent therein for 
subsistence;
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Sec. 4. Classification as a National Park. - The MGPL is compromised of a
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parcel of land of the public domain located in the Municipalities of President A.
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Roxas, Katipunan and Siayan in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte. All lands of
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the public domain within the coverage and scope of the MGPL shall fall under the
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classification of national park in accordance to Article XII, Section 3 of the
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Constitution.
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Sec. 5. Scope and Coverage. - The boundaries of Mt. Gutom Protected
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Landscape are more particularly described as the area beginning at a point marked
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(I) on the Map, being S 64-24-27 W, 5926.441 meters from ZDN 5852 with
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geographic coordinated of 08-22-40.2 Latitude and 123-10-15.5 Longtitude located
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in Barangay Situbo, Municipality of Manuel A. Roxas, Province of Zamboanga del
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Norte,
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thence
N 51-1-10 E
930.796
meters to corner 2;
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thence
S 83-48-18 E
1981.471
meters to corner 3;
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thence
N 27-27-21 E
532.381
meters to corner 4;
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thence
N 47-19-9 W
930.866
meters to corner 5;
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thence
N 4-0-45 E
572.114
meters to corner 6;
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thence
S 71-47-34 E
661.961
meters to corner 7;
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thence
S 18-54-17 E
528.43
meters to corner 8;
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thence
N 63-45-57 E
869.008
meters to corner 9;
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thence
N 65-38-25 E
612.774
meters to corner 10;
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thence
S 22-43-53 E
651.5
meters to corner 11;
16
thence
S 68-13-51 W
790.646
meters to corner 12;
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thence
S 63-24-8 E
1119.989
meters to corner 13;
18
thence
N 1-39-59 W
360.597
meters to corner 14;
19
thence
N 63-19-4 E
112.567
meters to corner 15;
20
thence
S 49-18-32 E
139.363
meters to corner 16;
21
thence
N 43-53-21 E
203.893
meters to corner 17;
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thence
S 83-58-25 E
592.761
meters to corner 18;
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thence
N 21-58-16 E
684.369
meters to corner 19;
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thence
N 31-7-45 E
475.994
meters to corner 20;
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thence
N 55-20-36 E
521.09
meters to corner 21;
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thence
S 86-54-12 E
175.776
meters to corner 22;
27
thence
N 54-12-59 E
638.704
meters to corner 23;
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thence
N 35-9-26 W
372.171
meters to corner 24;
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thence
N 52-28-8 E
602.691
meters to corner 25;


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thence
S 13-26-25 W
382.945
meters to corner 26;
2
thence
S 15-37-56 W
258.887
meters to corner 27;
3
thence
S 9-52-56 E
395.806
meters to corner 28;
4
thence
S 58-36-19 W
624.527
meters to corner 29;
5
thence
S 16-26-19 E
336.553
meters to corner 30;
6
thence
S 68-16-1 E
309.319
meters to corner 31;
7
thence
N 67-37-18 E
364.824
meters to corner 32;
8
thence
S 70-27-42 E
217.579
meters to corner 33;
9
thence
S 60-38-26 E
121.428
meters to corner 34;
10
thence
S 29-22-52 E
640.259
meters to corner 35;
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thence
S 89-17-32 E
1353.516
meters to corner 36;
12
thence
N 16-52-48 E
1306.013
meters to corner 37;
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thence
S 44-3-6 E
772.819
meters to corner 38;
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thence
S 16-16-15 E
866.512
meters to corner 39;
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thence
N 82-2-51 W
591.924
meters to corner 40;
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thence
S 61-48-11 W
1194.895
meters to corner 41;
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thence
S 6-47-59 E
580.882
meters to corner 42;
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thence
S 36-8-46 E
748.27
meters to corner 43;
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thence
S 49-22-8 E
575.484
meters to corner 44;
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thence
S 81-22-8 E
393.282
meters to corner 45;
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thence
S 4-45-55 W
637.203
meters to corner 46;
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thence
N 66-42-29 W
314.078
meters to corner 47;
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thence
S 56-1-14 W
843.99
meters to corner 48;
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thence
S 20-49-6 W
516.162
meters to corner 49;
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thence
S 20-35-26 W
335.766
meters to corner 50;
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thence
S 24-20-42 W
1480.822
meters to corner 51;
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thence
S 62-0-32 W
797.444
meters to corner 52;
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thence
S 24-39-41 E
978.584
meters to corner 53;
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thence
S 73-18-18 W
845.884
meters to corner 54;
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thence
S 84-56-59 W
913.252
meters to corner 55;


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thence
N 43-10-44 W
1274.954
meters to corner 56;
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thence
N 53-24-38 W
663.31
meters to corner 57;
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thence
S 8-23-45 E
374.352
meters to corner 58;
4
thence
N 68-50-40 W
256.271
meters to corner 59;
5
thence
S 45-43-8 W
199.013
meters to corner 60;
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thence
N 57-55-5 W
237.56
meters to corner 61;
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thence
S 28-4-41 W
462.801
meters to corner 62;
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thence
N 87-35-37 W
688.492
meters to corner 63;
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thence
N 2-34-11 E
115.857
meters to corner 64;
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thence
N 62-40-35 W
194.689
meters to corner 65;
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thence
N 26-29-54 W
152.808
meters to corner 66;
12
thence
N 66-30-43 W
171.442
meters to corner 67;
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thence
N 41-53-53 W
353.269
meters to corner 68;
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thence
S 30-15-34 W
176.669
meters to corner 69;
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thence
N 79-58-32 W
90.473
meters to corner 70;
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thence
N 0-1-18 W
120.999
meters to corner 71;
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thence
N 53-37-3 E
97.609
meters to corner 72;
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thence
N 5-9-9 E
58.106
meters to corner 73;
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thence
N 62-31-21 W
159.51
meters to corner 74;
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thence
N 40-23-48 W
283.131
meters to corner 75;
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thence
N 43-39-49 W
341.678
meters to corner 76;
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thence
N 58-57-28 W
152.937
meters to corner 77;
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thence
N 35-49-25 W
188.111
meters to corner 78;
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thence
N 16-18-28 E
93.193
meters to corner 79;
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thence
N 34-21-17 W
222.98
meters to corner 80;
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thence
N 62-2-15 W
484.68
meters to corner 81;
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thence
N 5-51-12 W
197.991
meters to corner 82;
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thence
N 40-30-34 W
139.454
meters to corner 83;
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thence
S 62-28-48 W
153.125
meters to corner 84;
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thence
N 15-5-13 W
193.518
meters to corner 85;


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thence
N 55-32-1 W
115.957
meters to corner 86;
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thence
N 40-20-51 W
582.98
meters to corner 87;
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thence
N 8-4-45 E
178.545
meters to corner 88;
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thence
N 58-57-17 W
499.169
meters to corner 89 ;
5
thence
N 55-42-56 E
170.431
meters to corner 90;
6
thence
N 19-36-2 W
150.092
meters to corner 91;
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thence
N 49-16-2 E
92.912
meters to corner 92;
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thence
N 35-26-55 W
173.548
meters to corner 93;
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thence
S 84-31-10 W
106.118
meters to corner 94;
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thence
N 68-8-17 W
189.728
meters to corner 95;
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thence
N 66-44-12 W
191.667
meters to corner 96;
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thence
N 3-22-16 W
86.004
meters to corner 97;
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thence
N 53-24-12 E
144.073
meters to corner 98;
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thence
N 0-1-6 W
65.655
meters to corner 99;
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thence
N 85-4-17 W
292.846
meters to corner 100;
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thence
N 4-49-7 E
522.051
meters to corner 101;
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thence
N 13-54-0 W
530.968
meters to corner 1,
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And comprises Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Four (5,464) 1
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more or less.
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Sec. 6. Establishment of Buffer Zones. - The Department of Environment and
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Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary, upon the recommendation of the Protected
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Area Management Board (PAMB) created under Section 7 of this Act, may designate
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areas surrounding the MGPL as buffer zones for the purpose of providing an extra
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layer of protection where restrictions may be applied: Provided, That in cases where
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the designated buffer zone would cover private lands, the owners thereof shall be
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required to design their development with due consideration to the protected area
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management plan.
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ARTICLE II
MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS


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Sec. 7. Protected Area Management Board. - Within ninety (90) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, a Protected Area Management Board shall be created 
which will serve as a body that will allocate budget, approve proposals for funding, 
decide matters related to planning, peripheral protection and general administration 
of MGPL in accordance with the general management strategy. The PAMB shall be 
composed of the following;
a) 
DENR Regional Executive Director for Region IX as Chairperson;
b) 
Governor of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte or his/her duly 
designated representative;
c) 
Senators of the Republic of the Philippines who are duly registered 
residents of Zamboanga del Norte, or their duly authorized 
representatives, unless these Senators decline the membership in the 
PAMB;
d) 
District Representative of the Congressional District where the MGPL is 
located, or his/her duly designated representative, unless the District 
Representative declines the membership in the PAMB;
e) 
Mayors of the Municipalities of President Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan 
and Siayan in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte or their duly 
designated representatives;
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Chairpersons of all barangays with territorial jurisdiction over MGPL;
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Regional Director or their authorized representatives, of the following 
government agencies, namely: Department of Agriculture (DA), 
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of 
Science and Technology, Philippine National Police (PNP), Department 
of National Defense (DND), and the Department of Tourism (DOT);
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Three (3) representatives from either non-governmental organizations 
(NGOs), or people's organization (POs) based in the Province of 
Zamboanga del Norte, duly accredited both by the DENR and provincial
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government. The NGOs or POs represented should have been in
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existence for at least five (5) years and with track record in or related
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to protected area management;
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At least one (1) but nor more than three (3) representatives from all
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the ICCs/IPs present in the area and recognized by the National
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Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP);
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One (1) representative from an academic institution, preferably from a
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university or college in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, with
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proven track record in or related to protected area management; and
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One (1) representative from the private sector, preferably a resident of
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the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, who is distinguished in a
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profession or field of interest relevant to the protected area
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management.
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The term of office of the members of the PAMB, as well as the grounds for
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their removal, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7586,
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otherwise known as the "National Integrated Protected Areas System of 1992," as
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amended by Republic Act No. 11038, otherwise known as the "Expanded Integrated
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Protected Areas System of 2018".
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Sec. 8. Functions of the PAMB. - The PAMB shall have the following powers
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and functions:
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Oversee the management of the MGPL;
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Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and
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other related documents for the management of the MGPL;
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Approve 
the management plan of the MGPL and ensure 
its
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harmonization with and integration into the Ancestral Domain
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Sustainable Development and Protection Plan, land use plan and
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other development plans, public or private, and their implementation;
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Adopt a 
manual of operations to include rules of procedures in the
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respective terms of reference;
e) . Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals
for the enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the 
management of the MGPL;
f) 
Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the
management plan and manage the Protected Area Retention Income 
Account and other funds in accordance with government accounting, 
budgeting, and auditing rules and regulations;
g) 
Set fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines;
h) 
Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through 
appropriate and effective means;
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Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DEN and other
government authorities with respect to the management of the MGPL;
j) 
Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area
Superintendent (PAS) and other protected area personnel and 
compliance of partners with the terms and conditions of any 
undertaking, contract or agreement relative to any project or activity 
within the MGPL;
k) 
Recommend from among a shortlist of qualified candidates, the 
designation or appointment of the PASu; and
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Assess the effectiveness of the management of the MGPL: Provided, 
That the members of the PAMB representing the LGUs and national 
agencies shall inform their respective constituents, offices or sectors, 
of PAMB-approved or other relevant policies, rules, regulations, 
programs, and projects and shall ensure that the provisions of this Act 
and the rules and regulations issued to implement it are complied 
with and used as reference and framework in their respective plans, 
policies, programs, and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing 
shall be the basis for disciplinary action against such member 
according to administrative rules and regulations and such penalties 
as the PAMB may provide: Provided, further. That the DEN, through
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the Regional Director, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within the
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scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict between the
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resolutions issued by the PAMB and the existing administrative orders
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of national application, the latter shall prevail.
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Sec. 9. The Protected Area Management Office. - There is hereby established
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a Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to be headed by a PASu who shall
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supervise the day to day management, protection, and administration of the MGPL.
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The PASu shall hold a permanent plantilla position and shall be appointed by the
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DENR Secretary. A sufficient number of support staff with permanent plantilla
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positions shall Likewise be appointed by the DENR Secretary to assist the PASu in
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the management of the MGPL. The PASu shall be primarily accountable to the PAMB
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and the DENR for the management and operations of the MGPL. Pursuant thereto,
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the PASu shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
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Prepare the management plan, in consultation with the stakeholders,
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including the annual work and financial plan and ensure its
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implementation;
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Ensure the integration of the protected area management plans,
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programs, projects, and policies with relevant national and LGUs' plans
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ensure the availability of relevant and timely information for decision-
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Formulate and recommend to the PAMB proposed policies, rules,
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regulations, and programs;
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Establish, operate, and maintain a database management system
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Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the protected area,
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collaboration with other government agencies or organizations, and 
assist in the prosecution of offenses committed in violation of the 
provisions of this Act;
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Monitor, evaluate, and report the implementation of management 
activities of the MGPL;
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Request for and receive any technical assistance, support or advice 
from any agency or instrumentality of the government as well as 
academic institutions, NGOs, and the private sector, as may be 
necessary for the effective management, protection and administration 
of the MGPL;
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Issue permits and clearances for activities that implement the 
management plan and other permitted activities in accordance with 
terms, conditions, and criteria established by the PAMB: Provided, That 
all permits for extraction of natural resources, including collection of 
wildlife, and its by-products or derivatives for research purposes, shall 
continue to be issued by relevant authorities, subject to prior clearance 
from the PAMB, through the PASu, in accordance with the specific acts 
to be covered;
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Collect and receive pertinent fees, charges, donations, and other 
income for the MGPL: Provided, That such fees, charges, donations, 
and other income collected and received shall be reported regularly to 
the PAMB and the DENR in accordance with existing guidelines;
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Prepare and recommend to the PAMB, approval of the annual work and 
financial plans of the MGPL based on the management plan; and
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Perform such other functions as the PAMB and the DENR may assign. 
The PAMO may be augmented by the deputized local environment and 
natural resources officers upon the recommendation of the PAMB and 
approval of the DENR.
ARTICLE III 
PROCEEDS AND FEES
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Sec. 10. The ML Gutom Protected Landscape Integrated Protected Area Fund
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(MGPL-IPAF). — There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as the Mt.
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Gutom Protected Landscape Integrated Protected Area Fund (MGPL-IPAF) for
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purposes of financing projects of the MGPL and the NIPAS. All income generated
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from the operation and management of wild flora and fauna in the MGPL shall
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accrue to the MGPL-IPAF. The income shall be derived from fees from permitted sale
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and export of flora and fauna and other resources from the MGPL, proceeds from
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lease of multiple-use areas, contributions from industries and facilities directly
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benefiting from the MGPL, and such other fees and income derived from the
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operation of the MGPL.
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The PAMB shall retain seventy- five percent (75%) of all revenues raised
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through the above means, which shall be deposited to the Protected Area-Retained
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Income Account (PA-RIA) in any authorized government depository bank within the
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locality: Provided, That disbursements out of such deposits shall be used solely for
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the protection, maintenance, administration, and management of the MGPL and the
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implementation of duly approved projects of the PAMB. The remaining twenty-five
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percent (25%) of revenues shall be deposited as a special account in the generai
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fund in the National Treasury for purposes of financing the programs and projects of
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the NIPAS.
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The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, and endowment from
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various sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, That the fund shall be deposited in
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full as a special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall
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be made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration, and management of
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the NIPAS and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB In accordance with
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existing accounting, budgeting, and auditing rules and regulations; Provided, further,
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That the fund shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures.
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enumerated herein which they have traditionally collected, such as fees for business
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permit applications, property taxes and result fees of LGUs facilities.
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ARTICLE IV
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TRANSITORY AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Sec. 11. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately
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include in the Department's program the impiementation of this Act, the funding of
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which shail be inciuded in the annuai Generai Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 12. Suppietory Appiication of the NIPAS Law. - The provisions of the
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Republic Act No. 7586, as amended by the Republic Act No. 11038, shall have
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suppietory application to this Act.
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Sec. 13. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations. - Within ninety (90) days from
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the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR shaii, in consuitation with the
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locai governments of the municipalities of President Manuei A. Roxas, Siayan and
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Katipunan, the Provinciai Government of Zamboanga del Norte and concerned
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national agencies, issue the corresponding ruies and reguiations for the effective
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impiementation of this Act.
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Sec. 14. Separabiiity Cause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional or Invalid, other parts or provisions hereof not affected thereby shall
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continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 15. Repeaiing Cause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
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regulations or parts thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are
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hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 16. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Officiai Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
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