Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRE SS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 5'00
Introduced by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Tourism  is  one  of  the  principal  engines  of  economic  growth.  It  provides  local
employment  generates  revenue  for  different businesses  and  paves  the  way to  enhance
various infrastructure projects,
One of the thousand municipalities in the country that shows tourism potential is the
Town  of San Andres, known  for its  former names  "Parpagoja,"  ``Salado,"  and  "Despujols."
Only in 1961, through Republic Act No.  3358 signed by President Carlos P. Garcia, that the
town adopted the name of its patron saint, St. Andrew the Fisherman, locally known as Sam
Andres,
Found in the western portion of the Tablas Island in the Province of Romblon, Sam
Andres is comprised of barangays with unique landscapes and seascapes such as the calming
coastal areas  of BarangayAgpudlos; the family-friendly Baywalks of Barangay Poblacion and
Barangay  Tan-agan;   the  eye-catching  Sc]pclfos  Point  in   Barangay  Mabini;  the   majestic
Mablaran  Falls in Barangay Linawan; and the scenic views of Barangay Victoria.  If further
developed,  said  tourist  sites  could  further  boost the  local  economy  and  attract various
investments.
This representation seeks to put the Province of Romblon in the bucket list of many
travelers through the DOT's local and international promotion programs. Moreover, through
legislation, this representation envisions to place San Andres in the map as one of the sought-
after tourism destinations in the country.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.-
REP. ELEANDR0 JESUS F. MADRONA


Rqublic Of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Sess+ion
HOUSEBELLNo.5?00
Introduced by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
AN ACT
DECLARING THE MUNICITALITY OF SAN ANDRES, PROVINCE OF ROMBLON,
A TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  Of  Represeritatives  Of the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
1                   SECTION 1.  The Municipality of sam Andres, Province of Romblon, is hereby declared
2       a tourism development area (TDA).
3                   The sac jindres TDA  hereby includes, but not limited to, the follcwing areas within the
4      municipality which are endowed with scenic natural resources and attracfrotis:
5             a)   Coastal areas of Barangay Agpudlos;
6            b)   Barangays poblacion and Tan-agan, kfioun for their reapective baywalks;
7             c)   Barangay Mabini, where the scprfas' Point is located;
8             d)   Barangay Linawan, where the Mablaran Falls is located; and
9             e)   Mountain destinations and scenic attractions of Barangays victoria, Marigondon Norte and
10                    Marigondon sun.


1                    Pursuant thereto, the development of these areas shall be prioritized and supported by the
2      Department of Tourism (COT), subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of
3       tourism destinations.
4                    SEC. 2.  Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal government of
5       Sam  Ahdres  shall,  in  coordination  with  the  DOT,  Department  of Environment  and  Natural
6      Resources  and concerned agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development plan that
7      shall include the construction, installation and maintenance of such appropriate infrastructure and
8      fac.iljties to enhance tourism in the Municipality of sac Andres, pardcularl}' in identified areas for
9       tourism  development:   ProvJ.cfecJ,  That said development plan shah  ensure the preservation and
10       conservation  of  the  natural  beauty  and  resources  Of  the  areas:  Provf.€jecJ /#wher,   That  the
11      implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget  of the municipal
12       government ofsan Andres.                                                                                                      `-
13                    SEC.   3.   The   DOT   shall   assist  the   municipal   government   Of  San   Andres   in   the
14      implementation  of the tourism  development plan  by  providing technical  assistance  in tourism
15       capacity building. It shall also include the Municipality of sac Andres in its national and regional
16      promotion programs.
17                    SEC. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall  be ir]cluded in the annual
18      budget of the municipal government of sac Andres.  The DOT may augment such allocation with
19       intemally-generated funds.
20                   See. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the municipal govenment
21      of san Andres shall, in consultation with the DOT and concerned agencies of the government,
22       promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act.


1                    SIC. 6.  If any provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other
2      provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effeet.
3                    SEC. 7.  All laws, mles, regulations, presidential decrees and other issuances inconsistent
4      with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.
5                    §EC. 8.   This Act  shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the oj#cz.a/
6      Gc7zef/a or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,