EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2164
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING DIKET FALLS LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF UMINGAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, A TOURISM 
DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution states 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."
The Diket Falls is a perfect spot for ecotourism. It is one-hour hike to a waterfall 
that provides a good view of the various sections of the Caraballo Mountain Range. 
Hikers will love the verdant forest park, which is lined with rocky river beds and 
streams. Anyone who enjoys ecotourism will be immersed in nature in a way that most 
people cannot in urban life, bringing with him an experience associated with a natural 
environment. Any visitor will be able to experience trail traveling to relatively 
undisturbed natural areas, as well as admire and enjoy scenery away from urban life.
This bill therefor seeks to declare the "Diket falls" as an ecotourism destination 
in the Municipality of Umingan, Province of Pangasinan. The development of the Diket 
Falls will significantly boost the Municipality of Umingan's ecotourism industry.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly 
sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2164
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING DIKET FALLS LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF UMINGAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, A TOURISM 
DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Diket Falls located in the Municipality of Umingan, Province of
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Pangasinan, is hereby declared a tourism destination. As such, its development shall
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be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and
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regulations governing the development of tourism destinations.
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SEC. 2. Within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, the DOT, in
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coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways, the municipal
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government of Umingan and other concerned agencies of the government, shall
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prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the construction, installation
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and maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure that shall enhance
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tourism in the area: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the
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preservation, conservation and optimum utilization of available assets and resources
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in the area.
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SEC. 3. The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall take immediate
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steps to implement the development plan and incorporate the same in its tourism
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development program for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also include Diket Falls
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in all its national, regional and local promotions programs.
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SEC. 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program
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the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
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General Appropriations Act, and shall augment such allocation with internally
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generated funds of the Department.


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SEC. 5. All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, proclamations,
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presidential decrees and other issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this
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Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.
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SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,