Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS

House Bill No, 3714 _

Introduced by Representative Timothy Joseph Cayton

“AN ACT DECLARING THE SEA OF CLOUDS LOCATED IN BARANGAY
BINUANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF DUPAX DEL NORTE, PROVINCE OF
NUEVA VIZCAYA AS AN ECO-TOURISM SITE, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Binuangan in the Municipality of Dupax del Norte, Province of Nueva
Vizcaya is home to the Sea of Clouds, a natural spectacle where early morning mists
surround mountains, creating a panoramic view that leaves both local and foreign
visitors in awe. Its unspoiled natural resources and cool climate make it a promising
eco-tourism destination.

However, without a development and management plan, the site remains
underdeveloped and unprotected. This Act seeks to declare the Sea of Clouds in
Barangay Binuangan as an eco-tourism destination, thereby ensuring:

* The protection and sustainable management of its natural resources:

* The establishment of essential tourism facilities:

* The promotion of community-based tourism enterprises in order to provide
livelihood opportunities for local residents; and

* The preservation of the area's cultural and ecological heritage.

This Act will also create an opportunities for inclusive and sustainable local economic
growth, in line with national and global goals for responsible and sustainable
tourism.

Lone Disttict, Nueva Vizcaya


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

House Bill No. 3714

Introduced by Representative Timothy Joseph Cayton

“AN ACT DECLARING THE SEA OF CLOUDS LOCATED IN BARANGAY

BINUANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF DUPAX DEL NORTE, PROVINCE OF

NUEVA VIZCAYA AS AN ECO-TOURISM SITE, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

SECTION 1. Title. -This Act shall be known and cited as the “Sea of Clouds
Eco-Tourism Site Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy of the State to promote
responsible tourism and ensure the sustainable development of the country's natural
resources. Pursuant to this policy, the State shall recognize and develop eco-tourism
sites that showcase the natural beauty and ecological value of rural areas while
providing economic opportunities for local communities.

SEC. 8. Objectives. — It secks to provide numerous economic benefits to the
surrounding community members. Its operation aims to increase income
opportunities throughout the year thereby increasing the family income.

SEC. 4. Declaration as an Eco-Tourism Site The Sea of Clouds located in
Barangay Binuangan, Municipality of Dupax del Norte, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
is hereby declared an eco-tourism destination. As such, its development shall be
prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), in coordination with the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other concerned
agencies, subject to existing laws, rules, and regulations.

SEC. 5. Creation of the Sea of Clouds Eco-Tourism Management Board. —
There is hereby created a Sea of Clouds Eco-Tourism Management Board which shall


be responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the development
and management of Sea of Clouds.

The Board shall be composed of the following:

Municipal Mayor of Dupax del Norte - Chairperson

Municipal Vice Mayor — Vice Chairperson

Municipal Tourism Officer - Member

Chairperson of the Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Tourism ~ Member
Chairperson of the Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Environment —Member
Municipal Planning and Development Officer - Member

Barangay Captain of Barangay Binuangan — Member

Three (3) local community stakeholders, to be appointed by the Mayor upon
recommendation of the Sangguniang Barangay of Binuangan - Members

SEC. 6. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions
of this Act shall be included in the budget of concerned government agencies in the
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Guidelines. — The DENR, in coordination
with DOT shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the performance metrics
and effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its effectivity.

SEC. 8. Separability Clause. -If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall
remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general

circulation,

Approved,