NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
355
Rf-CEIVED BY;
Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
NUEVA VALENCIA IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS, A PROTECTED AREA, 
WITH THE CATEGORY OF NATURAL PARK UNDER THE NATIONAL 
INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM, TO BE REFERRED TO AS THE 
TAKLONG AND TANDOG GROUP OF ISLANDS NATURAL PARK, PROVIDING 
FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it is a declared state 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 
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
1 Article II, Section 16, 1987 Philippine Constitution
2 Article XII, Sec. 3, 1987 Philippine Constitution


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
Presently, as of July 1, 2022 there are already 113 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.
Guimaras has one protected area under the National Integrated Protected 
Area System (NIPAS) as amended by Expanded National Integrated Protected Area 
System Act of 2018, the Taklong Island National Marine Reserve (TINMR). Located 
in the Municipality of Nueva Valencia at the southern tip of the island, TINMR covers 
46 islets and the coastline barangays of La Paz and San Roque (Presidential 
Proclamation No. 525 s.1990). It has an aggregate area of approximately 1,143.45 
hectares consisting of 183.0000 hectares of terrestrial area and 960.45 hectares of 
brackish and marine water.4
TINMR is rich In biodiversity. It prides itself with 64 spcies of birds, 16 species 
of reptiles, 8 species of mammals, 114 species of hard corals, 17 species of species 
of soft corals, 9 species of seagrasses and 26 species of mangroves including 
Rhizophora x lamarckii ehich can be found only in Guimaras, Bohol and Masbate. 
The islets are covered with Indigenous plant species such as Molave, Magtalisay, 
Pandan Dagat, Kamachile, Batino, Passi, Duhat and Pitogo. Among the mangrove 
forests are Bacauan spp., Avicennia spp. such as Api-api and Bungaion, Pagatpat 
and BAntigue. Wildlife species found in the area are: Island Flying Fox, Western 
Visayas Water Monitor and bird species that include Philippine Pied Fantail, Yellow-
Section 2, RA No. 7586, as amended by RA 11038
Explanatory Note, HB No. 8335, filed by Rep. Ma. Lucille L. Nava in the 18th Congress


vented Bulbul, Olive-backed Sunbird, Pink-necked Green Pigeon, Pied Triller, White- 
collared Kingfisher, Asian Glossy Starling, Buff-eared Brown Dove, Large-billed Crow, 
Blue Rock Thrush, Common Emerald Dove, White-breasted Woodswallow, Philippine 
Coucal, Philippine Night Jar and Black-naped Tern. Among these birds are some 
threatened species as the Philippine Megapode or Tabon Scub Fowl which is often 
observed foraging and laying eggs in Taklong and in Apugan Islands with their 
nesting sites sighted in Kaliruhan. Notable also in the presence of the endemic 
Philippine Ducks or Anas luzonica especially in the early morning at Suba Malawig 
mangrove area. The islets are also covered with secondary growth and indigenous 
plant species and some planted trees and agricultural crops by previous settlers.5
TINMR was placed under protected area status by virtue of Presidential 
Proclamation No. 525 signed by then President Corazon C. Aquino on February 8, 
1990. Prior to its proclamation, the area was categorized as unclassified public 
forest. Currently, the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), based on the 
National Review, proposed the Marine Reserve to be renamed as Taklong and 
Tandog Group of Islands Natural Park.6
Filed by Rep. Ma. Lucille L. Nava of the Lone District of Guimaras, the house 
bill declaring Taklong and Tandog Group of Islands a protected area was passed by 
the House of Representatives on February 2, 2022 during the previous 18th 
Congress; however, due to lack of material time, the Senate was not able to timely 
act on the bill. This 19th Congress, I see the wisdom of filing a counterpart in the 
Senate and push for the passage of this bill.
In view of the foregoing, I recommend the approval of this measure.
CYNTHIA A. VILLA^
5 Ibid
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
s. No. 355
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Rl-CEiVtO BV; _
Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
NUEVA VALENCIA IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS, A PROTECTED AREA, 
WITH THE CATEGORY OF NATURAL PARK UNDER THE NATIONAL 
INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM, TO BE REFERRED TO AS THE 
TAKLONG AND TANDOG GROUP OF ISLANDS NATURAL PARK, PROVIDING 
FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Taklong and Tandog Group
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of Islands Natural Park Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Cognizant of the profound impact of human 
activities on all components of the natural environment, It is hereby declared the 
policy of the State to secure for the Filipino people of present and future 
generations, the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through the 
declaration of protected areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas System 
(NIPAS) within the classification of national park as provided for in the Constitution.
In recognition of the richness of the biological resources, both flora and 
fauna, that are native and distinct to a parcel of land located in the Municipality of 
Nueva Valencia In the Province of Guimaras, as well as their aesthetic and ecological 
Importance, the said area is hereby declared a protected area with the category of 
natural park, and shall hereinafter be referred to as the Taklong and Tandog Group


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of Islands Natural Park (TTGINP). As such, the State shall ensure the conservation,
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protection, management and rehabilitation of the area. It is likewise recognized that
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effective administration of this area is possible only through cooperation among
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national government, local government units (LGUs), concerned nongovernmental
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organizations (NGOs), private entities and local communities. The use and
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enjoyment of this area must be consistent with the principles of biological diversity
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and sustainable development.
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Towards this end, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act,
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the mobilization of resources for the institutional mechanisms herein established,
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and the full scientific and technical support needed for the conservation of
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biodiversity and the integrity of the ecosystems, culture and indigenous practices.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act:
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Buffer zones refer to identified areas outside the boundaries of and
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immediately adjacent to designated protected areas that need special
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development control in order to avoid or 
minimize harm to the
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protected area;
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Conservation refers to any act or acts of preservation and sustainable
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utilization of wildlife or maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of
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habitats;
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Indigenous cuiturai communities (ICCs)/Indigenous peopies (IPs) refer
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to groups of people sharing common bonds of language, customs,
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traditions, and other distinctive cultural traits, and who have, since
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time immemorial occupied, possessed, and utilized a territory;
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National park refers to land of the public domain classified as such in
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the Constitution which includes all areas under the NIPAS, primarily
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designated for the conservation of native plants and animals, their
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Natural park refers to a relatively large area not materially altered by 
human activity where extractive resource uses are not allowed and is 
maintained to protect outstanding natural and scenic areas of national 
or International significance for scientific, educational, and recreational 
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Protected area refers to an identified portion of land and water set 
aside by reason of its unique physical and biological significance, 
managed to enhance biological diversity and protected against 
destructive human exploitation; and
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Tenured migrants refer to protected area occupants who have been 
actually, continuously and presently occupying a portion of the 
protected area for five (5) years before the proclamation or law 
establishing the same as a protected area, and are solely dependent 
therein for subsistence.
Sec. 4. Classification as a National Park. - The TTGINP is comprised of a 
parcel of land of the public domain situated in the Municipality of Nueva Valencia in 
the Province of Guimaras. All lands of the public domain within the coverage and 
scope of the TTGINP shall fall under the classification of national park as provided 
for in Article XII, Section 3 of the Constitution.
Sec. 5. Scope and Coverage. - The boundaries of the TTGINP are more 
particularly described as the area beginning at a point marked "1" on the Map, which 
is S 34° 41' W, 528.49 meters from PRS 92 "GMS 3114" with geographic coordinates 
of 10°26T6.53" Latitude and 122o30'45.26" Longitude, situated in Barangay San 
Roque, Municipality of Nueva Valencia, Province of Guimaras,
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82.56
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92.30
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and comprises one thousand one hundred forty-one (1,141) hectares, more
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Sec. 6. Establishment of Buffer Zones. - The Secretary of the Department of
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Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), upon the recommendation of the
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Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) created under Section 7 of this Act, may
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designate areas surrounding the TTGINP as buffer zones for the purpose of
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providing an extra layer of protection where restrictions may be applied: Provided,
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That, in cases where the designated buffer zone would cover private lands, the
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owners thereof shall be required to design their development with due consideration
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to the protected area management plan.
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ARTICLE II
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MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS
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Sec. 7. Protected Area Management Board. - Within ninety (90) days from
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the effectivity of this Act, a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) shall be
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created to oversee the management of the TTGINP. The PAMB shall be composed of
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DENR Regional Executive Director for Region VI, as Chairperson;
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Governor of the Province of Guimaras, as Co-Chairperson;
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Senators of the Republic of the Philippines who are duly registered 
residents of the Province of Guimaras, or their duly designated 
representatives, unless the Senators decline the membership in the 
PAMB;
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District Representatives of the Congressional Districts where the 
TTGINP is located, or their duly designated representatives, unless the 
District Representatives decline the membership in the PAMB;
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Mayor of the Municipality of Nueva Valencia in the Province of 
Guimaras, or a duly authorized representative;
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Chairpersons of all the barangays with territorial jurisdiction over the 
TTGINP;
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Regional Directors of the following government agencies, namely: 
Department of Agriculture (DA), National Economic and Development 
Authority (NEDA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), 
Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of National Defense 
(DND) and Department of Tourism (DOT);
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Three (3) representatives from either NGOs or people's organizations 
(POs), based in the Province of Guimaras, duly accredited both by the 
DENR and the provincial government. The NGOs or POs represented 
should have been in existence for at least five (5) years and with track 
record in or related to protected area management;
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the ICC/ IP present in the area and recognized by the National 
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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 Guimaras, with proven track
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One (1) representative from the private sector, preferably a resident of
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the Province of Guimaras, who is distinguished in a profession or field
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of interest relevant to the protected area management.
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The terms of office of members of the PAMB, as well as the grounds for their
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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 Act of 1992" as
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amended by Republic Act No. 11038, otherwise known as the "Expanded National
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Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018".
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Oversee the management of the TTGINP;
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Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and 
other related documents for the management of the TTGINP;
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Approve the management plan of the TTGINP and ensure its 
harmonization with and integration into the Ancestral Domain 
Sustainable Development and Protection Plan, land use plan and 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 
conduct of business, and the creation of committees and their 
respective terms of reference;
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Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for 
the enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the 
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plan and manage the Protected Area Retention Income Account and 
other funds in accordance with government accounting, budgeting, and 
auditing rules and regulations;
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Set fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines;
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Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through 
appropriate and effective means;
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Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other 
government authorities with respect to the management of the 
TTGINP;
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Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area 
Superintendent (PASu) 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 TTGINP;
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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 TTGINP: 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 DENR, through the Regional 
Director, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers 
and functions. In case of conflict between the resolutions issued by the
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Sec. 9. The Protected Area Management Office (PAMO). - There is hereby
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established a Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to be headed by a
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Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) who shall supervise the day to day
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management, protection, and administration of the TTGINP. The PASu shall hold a
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permanent plantilla position and shall be appointed by the DENR Secretary, A
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sufficient number of support staff with permanent plantilla positions shall likewise be
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appointed by the DENR Secretary to assist the PASu in the management of the
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TTGINP: Provided, That in the appointment of all PAMO staff, highly qualified
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residents of the Province of Guimaras, living proximate to the TTGINP, shall be given
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management and operations of the TTGINP. Pursuant thereto, the PASu shall have
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Prepare the management plan, in consultation with the stakeholders, 
including the annual work and financial plan and ensure its 
implementation;
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Ensure the integration of the TTGINP management plans, programs, 
projects, and policies with relevant national and LGUs' plans and 
programs;
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Provide secretariat services to the PAMB and its committees and 
ensure the availability of relevant and timely Information for decision­
making;
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Formulate and recommend to the PAMB proposed policies, rules, 
regulations, and programs;
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Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the TTGINP, 
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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 TTGINP;
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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 TTGINP;
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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 TTGINP: 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 TTGINP based on the management plan; and
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PROCEEDS AND FEES
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Sec. 10. The Taklong and Tandog Group of Islands Natural Park Integrated
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Protected Area Fund. - There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as the
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Taklong and Tandog Group of Islands Natural Park Integrated Protected Area Fund
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(TTGINP-IPAF) for purposes of financing projects of the TTGINP and the NIPAS. All
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income generated from the operation and management of wild flora and fauna in
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the TTGINP shall accrue to the TTGINP-IPAF. The income shall be derived from fees
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from permitted sale and export of flora and fauna and other resources from the
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TTGINP, proceeds from lease of multiple-use areas, contributions from industries
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and facilities directly benefiting from the TTGINP, and such other fees and income
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derived from the operation of the TTGINP.
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through the above means, which shall be deposited in 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 TTGINP and
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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 general
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fund in the National Treasury for purposes of financing the programs and projects of
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sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, That the fund shall be deposited in full as a
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special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be made
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solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and management of the
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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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ARTICLE IV
TRANSITORY AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 11. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately 
include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of 
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 12. Suppietory Appiication of the NIPAS Law. - The provisions of 
Republic Act No. 7586 as amended by Republic Act No. 11038, shall have suppietory 
application to this Act.
Sec. 13. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations. - Within ninety (90) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR shall, in consultation with the 
local government of the Municipality Nueva Valencia, the provincial government of 
Guimaras, and concerned national government agencies, issue the corresponding 
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
Sec. 14. Separabiiity Cause. - If any section or provision of this Act is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining sections or provisions not affected thereby 
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 15. Repeating Cause. - All laws, decrees, letters of instruction, executive 
orders, rules and regulations and other Issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 16. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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