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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bil'No. 7785

Introduced by Rep. FAUSTINO MICHAEL T. DY III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the reclassification of more than 264 hectares of land in the Forest Zone Area of
Barangay Trinidad, Municipality of Mallig, in the province of Isabela into alienable and
disposable lands.

‘The municipality of Mallig has determined what may be the optimal uses for the land, and seeks
the reclassification thereof to pursue activities that will boost its economic development,
pursuant to the State policy enshrined in Sec 2 of the Local Government Code, that is: that the
territorial and political subdivisions of the State shall enjoy genuine and meaningful local
autonomy to enable them to attain their fullest development as self-reliant communities and
make them more effective partners in the attainment of national goals.

Section 16 of the same law likewise includes a provision recognizing the power of the local
government unit to exercise powers for the promotion of the general welfare, while Sec 18 grants
LGUs the power and authority to create their own sources of revenues, and to levy taxes, fees
and charges... and to have a just share in national taxes.

Mallig’s primary source of income is from agriculture-related activities. It thus envisions the
concerned area to become a model for dairy production and ultimately for eco-tourism,
‘employing the Integrated Management System and Sloping Agricultural Land technologies
(SALT) approach. However, being set on a forest zone area, the barangay is unable to convey a
sense of ownership to the communities due to restrictions governing forest areas. Mallig is
further hindered from realizing its potential development as it is restricted in imposing taxes due
to the current situation.

I appreciate the efforts that the Municipality of Mallig is exerting to realize the powers granted
by the Local Government Code. I also appreciate that such efforts will redound to the best
interest of its people.


It is with deep respect that I support this objective, cognizant of its potential far-reaching benefits
to my constituents in the municipality of Mallig.

‘The passage of this bill is hereby therefore earnestly sought.

iO MICHAEL T. DY TIT


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

7785
House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. FAUSTINO MICHAEL T. DY IIT

“AN ACT
TO RECLASSIFY 264 HECTARES OF LAND IN BARANGAY TRINIDAD,
MUNICIPALITY OF MALLIG, PROVINCE OF ISABELA FROM FOREST LAND
INTO ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE LAND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

Section 1. 264.9194 hectares of land from the Forest Zone in Barangay Trinidad, Municipality of
Mallig, Province of Isabela are hereby reclassified into alienable and disposable lands.

Section 2. Immediately upon the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources shall undertake the actual ground survey and verification of the areas to be
covered for reclassification, and issue the appropriate rules and regulations for its effective
implementation.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or
in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,