Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRE SS
Second Regular Session
A.`'      HouseBi||No.9078
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT DECLARING TIIE MUNICIPALITY 0F NAGTIPUNAN,
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 Nagtipunan
speciflcally is  home to the Siitan Nature Park, Bimmapor Rock Formation, Dipantan Picnic Area & Forest
Park,   Diamond   Cave,   Junuan   Falls,   Masog   Falls,   Landingan   Viewpoint,   Sangbay  Cave,   Mactol   Falls,
Iyabisa/xabesa Falls, Tayguido Falls, Gawagan River & White Rock Formation, Gawagan Bat Caves, Diadian
Caves,  Madiboy  Caves,  Madiboy  Waterfalls,  Dakgan  Lake,  Dakgan  Cave,  Anawang  Waterfalls,  Matmad
Saltspring, Matmad Falls, Mangitagod Waterfalls, Biggest Kalantas Tree, Skeleton Cave/Bugkalot Burial Cave,
Apang  Cave,  Giayan  Cave,  Mabudek  Cave,  Ganepa  Underground  River,  Keat/Bukawkan  Falls,  Panawnen
Cave,  Tuku-tukan  Falls,  Asaklat  Caves,  Mangitagod  Waterfalls,  Saluguisog  Cave,  Ponggo  Valley,  Mighty
Cagayan River, and Gibyen.
Thus, there is a need to ensure protection of these environmental sites while also making the most out
of them through sustainable, responsible, and productive tourism.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
Lone District, Quirino


Republic of the Pliilippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETHENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
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House Bill No. 9078
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT DECLARING Tlm MUNlclpALITy OF NAGTlpuNAN,
PROVINCE 0F QUIRINO, A TOURISM DEVELOPRENT AREA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SEIC"O"  1.  Municipality  Of Nagtipunan  as  Tourism  Development  Area.  ~ The  Mun±c.Lpality  o£
Nagtipunan,   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 Nagtipunan TDA and shall be developed as tourism destinations:
(a)   Siitan Nature Park;
(b)  Bimmapor Rock Formation;
(c)   Dipantan Picnic Area & Forest Park;
(d)  Diamond cave;
(e)   Junuan Falls, Masog Falls;
(f)   Landingan Viewpoint;
(g)  Sangbay cave;
(h)  Mactol Falls;
(i)    Iyabisa/xabesa Falls;
¢)   Tayguido Falls;
(k)  Gawagan RIver & White Rock Formation;
(I)   Gawagan Bat caves;
(in) Diadian Caves;
(n)  Madiboy caves;
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(o)  Madiboy Waterfalls;
(p)  Dakgan Lake;
(q)  Dakgan Cave;
(r)   Anawang waterfalls;
(s)   Matmad saltspring;
(t)   Matmad Falls;
(u)  Mangitagod Waterfalls;
(v)  Biggest Kalantas Tree;
(w) Skeleton Cave/Bugkalot Burial Cave;
(x)  Apang Cave;
(y)  Giayan Cave;
(z)  Mabudek Cave;
(aa)Ganepa Underground RIver;
(bb)        Keat/Bukawkan Falls;
(cc) Panaunen Cave;
(dd)        Tuku-tukan Falls;
(ee) Asaklat caves;
(ff) Mangitagod Waterfalls;
(gg)        Saluguisog cave;
(hh)        Ponggovalley;
(ii)  Mighty Cagayan River, and
Gj)  Gibyen.
Pursuant  thereto,  the  development  of these  areas  shall  be prioritized  and  supported  by the
46       Department  of Tourism  (DOT),  subject to  the  rules  and  regulations  governing the  development  of
47        tourism destinations.
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49       SHC. 2. rowris7„ Deve/ap"e#/ P/cr#. -Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal
50       government  of Nagtipunan  shall,  in  coordination  with  the  DOT,  Department  of Environment  and
51        Natural Resources (DENR), the Representative of the Lone District ofQuirino and concerned agencies
52        of the government, prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the construction, installation
53        and   maintenance   of  such   appropriate   infrastructure   and   facilities   to   enhance   tourism   in   the
54       Municipality of Nagtipunan,  particularly in identified areas for tourism development:  Provj.c7ec7, That
55        said  development  plan  shall  ensure  the  preservation  and  conservation  of the  natural  beauty  and
56       resources  of the areas:  Provz.dec7, jfrffeer, That the implementation of the tourism development plan
57       shall be included in the budget of the municipal government ofNagtipunan.
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SEC.  3.  IVcrgfzp##c]77   ro#rz.sin  Govemi.7Ig  Boclrd.   -  The  Nagtipunan  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 ofNagtipunan, as ex-officio Chairperson;
(b)  Secretary 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  advcoacy  is
env ironmental pres ervation;
(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,
20       promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act; and shall, whenever necessary, amend, modify
21        or revise such rules and regulations to meet existing needs.
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23                      The municipal government of Nagtipunan shall provide a secretariat for the Board including
24       the funding necessary to cover expenses for the performance of its official functions and activities.
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26       SHC.  4. Ro/a a/ffoe Dor.  -The DOT  shall  assist the  municipal  government  of Nagtipunan  in the
27        implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism capacity
28        building.  It shall also  include the Municipality ofNagtipunan  in  its national  and regional promotion
29       programs.
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31        SEC.  5. 4zpraprJ.cr/I.oJ?s.  -The funding for the  implementation of this  Act  shall  be  included  in the
32       annual budget of the municipal government ofNagtipunan.  The DOT may augment such allocation
33       with intemally-generated funds.
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35        SEC. 6. Sepcz7'czzi7./zty c/¢2/sc. -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other
36       provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid.
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38       SHC. 7. Repecr/i.#g c/cr#se. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof,
39       which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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41        SEC.  8. ELorec/7.vj.ty. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)  days after its publication  in the OjLicz.cz/
42       Gczze//e or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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