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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

Sue the Committee on Nataral Resoarces and Committee on Ap
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Re: House Bill No. 6657

Recommending its approval, in substitution of Howse Bill No. 560

Sponsors: Representatives Francisco T. Matugas, Joseph Emilio A. Abaya and Juan Edgardo
‘M. Angara

Mr. Speaker: \

The Committees on Natural Resources and Appropriations to which was referred House Bill
No. 560, introduced by Representative Jaan Edgardo M. Angara, entitled:

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AURORA INTEGRATED PROTECTED
LANDSCAPE, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

bave Paced the same and recommend that herein attached House Bill No.
& <_, entitled:

“AN ACT ESPABLISHING THE AURORA INTEGRATED PROTECTED
LANDSCAPE LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF AURORA AS A
PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE CATEGORY OF PROTECTED
LANDSCAPE, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

be approved, in substitution of House Bill No. 560, with Representatives Angara, Matugas,
Abaya, Pichay, Mellana, Panotes, Jalosjos (C.), Unabia, Rodriguez (M.), Rodriguez (R.),
Madrona, Durano, Rodriguez (I), Marafion, Avance-Fuentes, Ocampos, Roman, Acharon,
Jt, Amaiz, Ferrer (J.), Ong, Ilagan, San Luis, Mendoza (J.}, Padilla, Gullas, Paras, Vergara,
Batocabe and Plaza as authors thereof.

Respectfiutfy subkgitted,

HON. iCISCO T. MATUGAS
Chairman.
Committee on Natural Resources
‘THE HONORABLE SPEAKER
House of Representatives

Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

ie 357
HOUSE. BILL NO, G65 .
(in substitution of HB. No. 560)

Introduced by Representatives Juan Edgardo M. Angara, Francisco T. Matugas, Joseph
Emilio A. Abaya, Philip A. Pichay, Evelyn P. Mellana, Elmer E. Panotes, Cesar G.
Jalosjos, Peter M. Unabia, Jr, Maximo B. Rodriguez, Rufus B. Rodriguez, Eleandro
Jesus F. Madrona, Ramon I{. Durano, VF, Isidro S, Rodriguez, Jr., Alfredo D.
Maraiion, III, Daisy Avance-Fuentes, Loreto Ocampos, Herminia B. Roman, Pedro B.
‘Acharon, Jr, George P. Amnaiz, Jeffrey P. Ferrer, Emil R. Ong, Luzviminda C. Dagan,
Edgar S. San Luis, Joselito Andrew R. Mendoza, Carlos M. Padilla, Eduardo R.
Gullas, Jesus Emmanuel Paras, Bernardo M. Vergara, Rodel M. Batocabe and Ma.
Valentina G. Plaza

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AURORA INTEGRATED PROTECTED
LANDSCAPE LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF AURORA AS A
PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE CATEGORY OF PROTECTED
LANDSCAPE, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES "

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

SECTION 1. Tile. ~ This Act shall be known as the “Aurora Integrated Protected
Landscape (AIPL) Act of 2012.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Considering the diversity of the unique biological
resources of the Province of Aurora and its aesthetic, socio-cultural, economic and ecological
importance to the Island of Luzon, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure its
protection and conservation, including the local communities therein and their culture and
way of life insofar as they are in harmony with nature. The protection and conservation of
Aurora's unique biodiversity shall be pursued through sustainable and participatory
development, advancing and protecting the interests of ifs legitimate inhabitants, and
respecting customary laws in accordance with Republic Act (RA) 7586 or the National
Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, RA 8371 or the Indigenous
People's Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, and international conventions to which the Philippines is
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as the Aurora Integrated Protected Landscape (APL):

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Landscape shall cover total land arca of Six

Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and Eight Hundred Eighty-Two (6516.882) hectares
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall appropriately
mark on the ground the technical descriptions provided in this Act with clearly visible

markers and shall prepare appropriate maps therefor. Any modification of the coverage of

this Act due to such factors as changing ecological situations, new scientific or

archaeological findings, or discovery of traditional boundaries not previously taken into


* account shali be made through an Act of Congress, after consultation with the affected

public and concerned government agencies

SEC. 4, Land Classification. All lands of the public domain comprising the Aurora
Integrated Protected Landscape {AIPL) shall fall under the classification of National Park as
provided for in the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

SEC. 5. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are
defined as follows:

(a) Biodiversity shall refer to variety and variability among ali living organisms
and the ecological complexities in which they occur.

(b) Biological Resources shall refer to genetic resources, organisms or parts
thereof, population, or any other biotic component of ecosystems with actual or potential use
or value for humanity.

(c) Buffer Zones skali refer to the identified areas outside the boundaries of and
immediately adjacent to designated protected areas that need special development control in
order to avoid or minimize harm to the protected area.

(a) _By-products or derivatives shall cefer to parts taken or substances extracted
from wildlife, in raw or in processed form. These include stuffed animals and herbarium
specimens.

(©) Collection or Collecting sball refer to the act of gathering or harvesting
wildlife, its by-products or derivatives.

it) Conservation shall refer to the preservation and sustainable utilization of
wildlife, and/or maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the habitat

(@) — Consultation shall refer to the meeting or dialogue with concerned os affected
individual and groups within and outside the AIPL, designated to identify and resolve issues
and problems affecting them in relation to the protection, conservation and sustainable
development of the protected area.

(b) Endemic species shall refer to species or subspecies of flora and fauna, which
are naturally occurring and found only within specific areas in the country.

(i) Exotic species shail refer to species or subspecies of flora and fauna, which do
not naturally occur within the protected area at present or in historical time.

@) Exploration shals refer to searching or prospecting for mineral resources, as
defined by law, by geological, geo-chemical or geophysical surveys, remote sensing, rest
pitting, trenching, drilling, shaft sinking, tunneling or any other means for the purpose of


} ‘determining the existence, extent, quantity and quafity thereof and the feasibility of mining
2 them for profit.

3 (k) Exploitation shal\ refer to any mode of use, extraction, development,
4 utilization or disposition of resources, for whatever purpose, whether commercial or
5 otherwise.

6 (Habitat shall refer to a place or type of environment where species or
7 subspecies naturally occur or have naturally established its population.

8 (m) National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) shall refer to the
9 classification and administration of all designated protected areas to maintain essential

10 ecological processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure
11 sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to the
12 greatest extent possible.

13 (a) NIPAS Act shall refer to the National Integrated Protected Areas System
14 (NIPAS) Act of 1992 or RA 7586, and its implementing rules and regulations.
15 (0) National Park shall refer to the land of the public domain classified as such in

16 the 1987 Constitution which includes all areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas
17 System (NIPAS) pursuant to R.A. 7586 primarily designated for the conservation of native
18 plants and animals, their associated habitats and cultural diversity.

19 (p) Non-Government Organization (NGO) shall refer to an agency, institution, a
20 foundation or a group of persons whose purpose is to assist people's
21 organizations/associations in various ways including, but not limited to, organizing,
22 education, training, research and or secure accessing.

2B (q@) People's Organization (PO) shall refer to a group of organized migrant
24 communities and/or interested indigenous peoples which may be an association, cooperative,
25 federation, or other legal entity, established to undertake collective action to address
26 — community concems and needs, and mutually share the benefits of the endeavor.

24 (1) Protected Area (PA) shall refer to the identified portions of land and/or water
28 set aside by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance
29 biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation.

30 (8) Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) shall refer to a multi-sectoral
31 policy-making body for protected areas created in accordance with RA No. 7586 or the
32 NIPAS Act of 1992

33 (Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) shall refer to the chief operating
34 DENR officer of the AIPL.

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(u) Protected Landscape/Seascape shall refer to an area of national significance,
which is characterized by the harmonious interaction of man and land while providing
opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism within the normal lifestyle
and economic activity of the area.

(¥) Quarrying shail refer to the process of extracting, removing and disposing
quarry resources found on or underneath the surface of private or public land.

(w) Special-use zones shall refer to areas containing existing installations of
national and focal significance, such as telecommunication facilities, isrigation canals, water
supply infrastructure or electric power fines.

(x) Sustainable shal refer to the use of components of biological diversity in a
way and rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity, thereby
maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and fixture generations.

a) Strict protection zone shall refer to a natural area with high biodiversity value
which shall be closed to all human activity except for scientific studies and/or ceremonial or
religious use by the indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples, may include
habitats of threatened species, or degraded areas that have been designated for restoration and
subsequent protection, even if these areas are still in various stages of regeneration.

(2) Tenured migrants shall refer 10 forest occupants who have actually and
continuously occupied a portion of the protected area for at feast five (5) years, and are solely
dependent therein for subsistence, as of the passage of this Act. A protected area occupunt is
understood to be solely dependent therein for subsistence when everything indispensable for
survival for the household, including food, clothing, shelter and health, comes only from the
utilization of resources from the protected area.

(aa) Wildlife shall refer to wild forms and varicties of flora and fauna, in all
developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or propagated

(bb) Zones shall refer to the divisions within the PA consisting of levels of
protection and permitted use of natural resources such as strict protection zone, sustainable-
ise zone, restoration zone, multiple-use zone and special-use zone, as provided under
existing rules and regulations of the NIPAS.

SEC. 6. Management Plan. - There shall be a Management Plan promulgated for the
ATPL that shall serve as the basic long-term framework plan in the management of the
protected area and guide in the preparation of its annua! operations plan and budget.

Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, the Management Plan shall have
been put into effect following the general management planning strategy provided for uader

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1 “the NIPAS Act and according to the procedure herein set forth. It shall contain, among others,
2 the following:

3 (a) The category of the protected area;

4 (b) Period of applicability of the plan;

5 (©) Key management issues;

6 (4) Goals and objectives of management in support of Section 2 hereof,

7 (¢) Site management strategy;

8 () Major management activities such as, but aot limited to, enforcement of laws,

9 habitat and wildlife management, sustainable - use management, infrastructure
10 development and maintenance, and fire and pest control,

u (g) Zoning; and

12 (b) Visitor management programs.

B The Management Plan shall be prepared by the Protected Area Superintendent

14 (PASu) in coordination with the appropriate offices of the department, local communities and
15 the NGOs. It shall be reviewed and approved by the PAMB and certified by the Secretary of
16 the Department. Such certification shall be mandatory to ensure that the plan conforms with
17 all laws and the applicable rules and regulations issued by the Department: Provided
18 However, That the Secretary may revise and modify the protection and conservation plan,
19 after consultation with the PAMB, prior to centification to ensure conformity with applicable
20 laws, niles and regulations
2 ‘A year before the expiration of the period of the applicability of the plan in effect, the
22 PASu shall cause publication of notices for comments and sugyestions on the successor plan
23 in a pewspaper of general circulation in the concemed municipalities. Notices shail also be
24 posted in the respective provincial and municipal halls of the concerned provinces and
25 municipalities as welll as in the barangay halls bounding or immediately adjacent to the
26 protected landscape. The proposed plan shalf be made available to the public during the
27 period for comment and a final plan shall likewise be made available for public perusal at the
28 office of the PASu upon the approval of the PAMB: Provided, That the plans shall be plainly
29 written in a language understandable in the area.
30 Seetion 7. The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). - There is hereby created
31 aPAMB which shall have jurisdiction, power and authority over the AIPL for all matters that
32 may affect biodiversity conservation, protection and sustainable development, It shall be
33 composed of.
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‘Avrora or Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO)
subject to the designation of the Provincial Governor,

(©) One (1) representative for cach Municipal Government covered by the PA to be
appointed by a majority vote of the respective Sangguniang Bayan;

(4) One (1) representative from each of the barangay within the ATPL to be appointed
by the Sangguniang Barangay;

(c) One (1) representative from cach of the tribal community within the AIPL, if any;

(® The president of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) from each

municipality/city covering the AIPL;

(g) One (1) representative from the Aurora Special Economic Zone Authority;

{h) One (1) representative from academic institutions directly involved in the
protection and management of the AIPL;

(i) At least three (3) representatives from local NGOs based in or near the AIPL
which has been existing for five (5) years with track records related to the
protection and management of the AIPL;

(D One (1) representative from People's Organizations (PO's) from each municipality
with territory within the ATPL chosen from among themselves: Provided, That the
POs are accredited with the DENR and the LGU and with tangible projects at the
time of their membership in the PAMB; and

(k) One (1) representative from other national government departments if necessary,
that may be involved in the management of the AIPL.

Each member of the PAMB shall serve for a term of five (5) years and shall be
considered to represent one’s sector and deemed 1o carry the vote of such sector in all
matters, In the case of members who are government officials, their appointment shall be
coterminous with their term of office

The members of the PAMB shall be appointed by the Secretary of the DENR in
conformity with the provisions of the NIPAS Act. As a transitory provision, the initial
members of the PAMB shall be nominated from the current members of the interim PAMB
of the AIPL: Provided, That the PAMB shall include women as members.

The representatives from the local government units (,GUs) and national agencies in
thc PAMB shall include among their duties the city to inform their respective constituents,
office or sector of PAMB, of the approved or other relevant policies, rules, regulations,
programs and projects, and to ensure that the provisions of this Act, the NIPAS Act an

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implementing rules and regulations are observed, complied with, and used as reference and
framework in their respective plans, policies, programs and projects. Failure to comply with
the foregoing shall subject such representative to disciplinary action as the PAMB may
provide.

The members of the PAMB shall not reccive any salary but shall be entitled to
reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in their attendance io
meetings of the PAMB or in conection with other official business authorized by a
resolution of the PAMB, subject to existing males and regulations.

Section 8. Powers and Functions of the PAMB. - The PAMB of the ALPL, which shalt
decide by consensus or majority vote of the members present constituting a quorum of
majority of all the members, shall have the following powers and functions in addition to
those provided under Republic Act No. 7586 or the NIPAS Act of 1992 and its implementing
rules and regulations:

(a) Issue rules and regulations to prohibit acts that may be prejudicial to the AIPL and

to the declaration of policy set forth under the NIPAS;

(b) Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through appropriate and

effective means;

(c) Adopt rules and procedures in the conduct of business, including the creation of

committees to which its powers may be delegated;

(d) Approve the management plan and oversee the office of the PASu;

(e) Establish criteria and set fees for the issuance of permits for activities regulated by

this Act or the management plan;

(®) Recommend the deputization of appropriate individuals for the enforcement of the

laws, rules and regulations governing the conduct or management of the AJPL,

(@ Approve fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines and raise funds

for the ATPL;

(i) Manage the allocation of the AIPL Fund, and other funds for the ATPL, ensure

their proper administration and render accounting: and

(i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other government
authorities,
‘The DENR through the RED, shat! ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its
powers and functions. In case of a conflict between administrative orders of national
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* PAMB, the PAMB shall notify the DENR Secretary who shall decide whether to apply the
rule or withdraw its application in the AIPL.

Section 9. The Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office. - There is hereby
established a PASu Office within the DENR Regional Office to be in charge of the
management, protection and administration of the ATPL. The PASu shail be supported by the
existing personnel of the DENR. The head of office shall be the chief operating officer of the
ATPL and shail be directly accountable to the Regional Executive Director of the DENR
Region II] and the PAMB.

The PASu shall have full responsibitity for the protection of tand, water, wildlife and
other natural physical and biological resources within the AIPI., As such, the PASu shall
have the following duties and responsibilities in addition to those provided under the NIPAS
Act and its implementing rules and regulations:

(a) Establish, operate and maintain a database management system as decision support

tool;

(b) Prepare the management plans as herein defined;

(c) Provide a secretariat for the PAMB and supply the PAMB with all the necessary

information to make appropriate decisions for the implementation of this Act;

(d) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the ATPL, institute and file legal

action independently or in collaboration with other government agencics or

organizations and assist in the prosecution of offenses committed in violation of this

Act;

(©) Monitor all activities within the AIPL to ensure its conformity witb the

management plan;

(® Recommend the issuance of permits based on terms, conditions and criteria

established by the PAMB,

(q) Ensure the integration of the ATPL management policies, regulations, programs

‘and projects at all the concerned national and local government unit levels; and

(b) Perform such other functions as the PAMB may delegate

The PASu shail be supported by a sufficient number of personnel who shall be
performing day to day management, protection and administration of the ATPL. Upon the
recommendation of the PAMB, the DENR Regional Executive Director shall deputize local

community leaders and environment and natural resources officers.

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SEC. 10, Aurora Integrated Protected Landscape (AIF!) Fund. - There is hereby
established revolving fund to be known as the ALPL Fund for purposes of financing projects
in the ATPL,

Income shall be derived from fees fom visitors/tourists, fees from permitted sale and
export of flora and fauna and other resources from the AIPL, proceeds from the registration
and lease of multiple-use areas, including tourism concessions, fees, proceeds, and
contributions from industries and facilities directly benefiting the AIPL, and such other fees
and income derived from the operation of the AJPL: Provided, That the seventy - five percent
(75%) shall be set aside and retained by the PAMB which shall appropriate the same
exclusively for the management and operation of the AIPL; Provided Further, That the
remaining twenty-five percent (25%) shall be remitted to the central Integrated Protected
Areas Fund (IPAF)

The AIPL Fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various
sources, domestic or foreign, for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That
disbursements therefrom shall be made solely’ for the pratection, maintenance, administration
and management of the system, and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in
accordance with existing accounting and budgeting rules and regulations: Provided
Further, That the Fund shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures.

‘The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated herein
which they have traditionally collected, such as business permits and rentals of LGU
facilities. Provided, That the 1.GUs shall not impose property tax and issue new tax
declaration for areas covered by the ALPL. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to fees
imposed by the PAMB: Provided, That such add-ons shall be based on the contribution of the
LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the ATPL.

SEC. 11. Ancestral Lands and Domains. - The prior and existing rights of Indigenous
Cultural Communities or Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) over their ancestral lands and
domains of the protected areas shall be recognized. Traditional property regimes exercised by
ICCs/Ps in accordance with their customary laws shall govern the relationship of all
individuals within their communities with respect to all their lands and other resources found
within their ancestral lands and domains.

The provisions of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of the ICC¥/IPs in
accordance with the preservation and conservation objectives of tbe AIPL. Nothing herein
shall be construed to impair, diminish or derogate any prior existing right currently enjoyed
by the ICCs/IPs under existing laws.

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SEC. 12, Temired Migrants and Other Occupants. - Tenured migrants shall be
cligible to become steward of a portion of land within allowable zones. The PAMB shall
identify, verify and review all tenure instruments, land claims and issuances of permits for
resource use within the PA and recommend the issuance of the appropriate tenure instrument
consistent with the zoning provided in the management plan and its successor plans.

Should areas occupied by tenured migrants be designated as zones in which no
cccupation or other activities are allowed pursuant to the attainment of sustainable
development, provision for the transfer of said tenured migrants to multipie-use zones or
buffer zones shail be accomplished through just and humane means.

In the event of termination of a tenure instrument for cause or by voluntary surrender
of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area in order to return if to
its natural state prior to the cultivation or other act by the tenured migrant.

Within three (3) months from the passage of this Act, the PASu shall submit to the
PAMB the complete list of tenured migrants which list shall be final upon approval of the
PAMB.

SEC. 13, Utilization of Resources. - Any exploitation of or utilization of non-
renewable resources within the protected area shall not be allowed. Energy projects within
the protected area shall be allowed only through an Act of Congress, except energy from
wind, son and water resources of not more than one (1) megawatt capacity for mini-hydso
power plant: Provided, That these renewable energy projects are established outside the strict
protection zone, adopt reduced impact technologies and undergo the Environmental Impact
‘Assessment (FIA) as provided by law: Provided Further, That the PAMB endorsement has
been obtained.

SKC. 14. Prohibited Acts and Penalties. - The following shall be the prohibitions and
penalties applicable to the AIPL, in addition to the prohibited acts as provided in the NIPAS
Act and its pertinent rules and regulations:

{a)The penalties in Articles 309 and 310 of the Revised Penal Cade, depending on the
value of the resources involved in connection with the prohibited act, shall be
imposed upon any person who:

(1) Takes, destroys, collects, disturbs or possesses any wild terrestrial or
aquatic plants or animals, flora and fauna, sand, rocks or by-products
desived therefrom, within particularly identified regulated or prohibited
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permit, authorization or exemption: Provided, That hunting of animals
shall be absolutely prohibited except for scientific research;

(2) Cuts, gathers, removes or collects timber or any forest products, within
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas or zones in the
protected areas including private lands without the necessary permit,
authorization or exemption;

(3) Possesses or transports, within or outside the protected area any timber,
forest products, wild terrestrial plants, animals, flora and fauna, or by
products derived therefrom which is ascertained to have been taken from
‘the protected areas,

(4) Undertakes mineral exploration or extraction within the protected area;

(5) Engages in quarrying of sand, gravel, guano, limestone or any material
within the protected areas;

(6) Hunts, collects, removes or destroys any endangered or protected species,
except when collection or removal is for scientific research and exempted
from the prohibition by the Management Board;

(7) Conducts bio-prospecting within protected areas without prior
‘Management Board approval in accordance with existing guidelines; or

{8) Establishes or introduces exotic species within the protected area which
are detrimental to endemic species or without prior PAMB approval.

(b) A fine of not less than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000) but not more than Five

Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 500,000) and/or imprisonment for one (1) year but
not more than six (6) years shall be imposed upon any person who:

(1) Violates any rules and regulations in the managememt plan or by the
PAMB or agreements reached before the PAMB in the exercise of
adjudicative functions,

(2) Erects any structure on land or on water for any purpose outside the
management plan: Provided, That large-scale private infrastructure and
ther projects such as medium to high density residential subdivisions,
medium to large commercial and industrial establishments, golf courses,
heavily mechanized commercial and non-traditional farming, and other
activities that cause increased in-migration, pollution and resources

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(3) Possesses a chainsaw, backsaw and other mechanized equipment within
the protected areas without a permit;

(4) Throws, dumps or causes to be dumped into the protected areas any non-
biodegradable material or waste whether liquid, solid or gas,

(5) Uses, dumps, places or causes to be placed into the protected areas toxic
chemicals, including pesticides and other hazardous substances, unless the
same is expressly allowed in the protection and conservation plan;

(©) Prospects, hunts or otherwise locates hidden treasures within the protected
area,

(7) Informally occupies or dwells in any land within the protected area
without clearance from the PAMB,

(8) Possesses or uses blasting caps or explosives anywhere within the
protected area;

(©) Destroys, excavates, vandalizes or, in any manner, damages any natural
formation on land, religious, spiritual, historical sites, artifacts and other
objects of natural or scenic value;

(10) Alters, removes or destroys boundary marks or signs,

(11) Engages in kaingin or in any manner, causing forest fires inside the
protected area; or

(22) Purchases ot sells mortgages or leases lands or other portions of the
protected area which are by any temurial instrument.

Valuation of the damage for this Act shall take into account biodiversity and
conservation consideration as well as acsthetic and scenic value. Valuation assessed by the
DENR or the concemed government ageacy shall be presumed correct unless otherwise
proven by preponderant evidence.

Any person who shall induce another or conspire to commit any of the illegal acts
prohibited in this Act or suffer their workers to commit any of the same shall be liable in the
same manner as the one actually performing the act.

All conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and
similar devices shall be subject to immediate and administrative confiscation, independent of
the judicial proceedings by the PASu Office upon apprehension, subject however, to due
process and substantial evidence requirements. When legal action is however filed in the
regular courts, the said conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gear,
tools and similar devices, independent of the administrative proceedings, shall not be released

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judicially confiscated pursuant hereto shall accrue to the AJPL Fund. Procedure for the sale
thereof shall be promulgated by the Management Board. However, in no case shali any
confiscated or rescued protected animat species be sold os in any manner disposed of and
shall, instead be immediately turned over to the PASu Office for release in its natural habitat,
subject to existing regulations.

The penalties specified in this section will be in addition to the penalties contained in
RA 9072 (National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act), RA 9147
(Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act) and other related laws.

Conviction for any offense under this Act of a public officer or officer of the law shall
carry the accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification from public office.

SEC. 15. Special Prosecutor and Retained Counsel. - Within thirty (30) days from the
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a special prosecutor to
whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations ia the PA shall be assigned. Such
special prosecutor shall coordinate with the AIPL Management Board and through PASu in
the performance of the duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in arrest and
criminal procedures. The ATPL Management Board may retain the services of counsel to
prosecute and/or assist in the prosecution of cases arising from any legal action brought
against the PASu and staff, or any person assisting in the protection, conservation and
sustainable development of the PA, for acts related to their powers, functions and
responsibilities as provided in this Act or as delegated or tasked by the AIPL Management
Board

SEC. 16 Appropriations. - The DENR Secretary shall include in its program the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be charged to the anual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 17. Reporting Responsibility. - The PASu, through the PAMB, shall submit an
annual accomplishment report to the Secretary of the DENR on the activities undertaken in
the ATPL.

SEC. 18. Construction and Suppletory Application of Existing Laws. - The provisions
of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity conservation,
watershed and environmental protection and sustainable development. The provisions of the
Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System
{NIPAS) Act of 1992 and existing forestry laws, and their corresponding rules and

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regulations not inconsistent hereto shall bave suppletory effect in the implementation of this
Act.

SEC. 19. Transitory Provision. - In order to ensure the sustainability and imegrity of
the watersheds and water resources, the recovery and restoration of biological diversity and to
develop sustainable livelihood opportunities for tenured migrants, the DENR shall henceforth
cease to issue concessions, licenses, permits clearance compliance documents or any other
instrament that allows exploitation and utilization of resources within AIPL until the
management plan shall have been put into effect.

All existing tand use and resource use permits within the AIPL shall be reviewed and
shall not be renewed upon their expiration unless consistent with the Management Plan and
approved by the PAMB.

SEC. 20, Repealing Clause, - Alt laws, proclamations, rules and regulations
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 21. Separability Clause. - Any portion or provision of this Act that may be
declared unconstitutional or invalid sball not have the effect of nullifying other portions or
provisions hereof as long as such remaining portion or provision can still subsist and be given
effect in their entirety.

SEC. 22, Effectivity Clause. - This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days from the date
of publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
. ‘Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

wae 560

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. "ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“The Philippines is prominent for its rich and unique diversity af natural resournes both i
qnarine and terrestrial ecosystems. Next to Indonesia, the country is, the second larges:
rehipelago consisting of 7,107 islands and islets with a total land! area of "300,000 sq. kms. The
Say ine county is exceptionally lang covering approximately 18,900 kms. The
soa nation of is complex geological origins, fragmented layout, varying @xposutes to shitting
come and typhoons and peculiar rainfall distribution gave rise to the existence ¢f complex Tix
wr ecosysiems and habitat types which support a diversity of life forms, ‘About half of the
County animal and piant diversity are native to the archipelago and found nowhere else in the

World. In terms of cultural diversity, the Phitippines is home to an estimated 127 ethnic grouzs
and subgroups

The remaining biological diversity and the ecosystems that support them ae We
tremendovs vate, Extractive industries such as fogging and mining have destroyed most af
Fee ect whe high human population density and growl rate further put enormous pre te
Ce he fund. In turn, our rainforests have been converted into agriculture and plantations to
Sugment the lack of land to support the growing population. In 2diitions cyanide and dynamite

Falung along wath rapid development in coastal areas, destroyed coral reefs and mangroves.

To assist in the conservation of our natural biological resources, he establishment snd
ettective management of protected areas i one of the strategies [or this purpose. The
Topresentative sampfes of these biodiversity are conserved under ihe integrated protected areas
System, the policy framework for which is welt provided for under Republic Act 7586.

‘To achieve the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable development in ssm=
pants of Luzon and in particular in the Province of Aurora, this Bill seeks to proctaim finally under
Tat National Integrated Protected Areas System pursuant to RA 7686, ‘he following areas:

'A. Aurora Memorial Protected Landscape. - The area fs Known to harbor impertant
flora consisting predominantly of dipteracarp species such as ted lauan (Shorea negroseiisis),
white fauan (Shores contota), languile (Shorea polysperma),, mayan (Shorea squamsde),
bagtikan (Parashorea _malaanoman) malabayabas (Tristaniopsis decorticata) and =arra
fPiproverpus ndious). Some ot the wild fauna (bids) found in the proposed protected area
eee ionsidered threatened include the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophage jeffery), Phiizpine
Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus philipponsis}, and Spotted Imperial-pigeon (Ducule carole), white the
Ha ao ode the Philippine long tailed raacaque (Macaca fasciculars) and Philippine deer
(Cervus phitippinensis), among others. i

8. Dinadiawan River Protected Landscape - The area is @ home to importart flora
consisting primarily of diplerocarp species such as mayapis (Stree squamada}, white un
(Shorea contorta}, red lauan {Shorev ‘negrosensis), bagtikan (Parashores malaanoma™) and
tanguile (Shorea polysperma) while some of the wid fauna found in the proposed provected


area which are considered threatened include the Philippine deer (Cervus philippinensis),
Philippine long tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis), Philippine warty pig (Sus philippinensis),
Spotted Wood kingfisher (Actenoides findsayl) and Pygmy swiftlet (Collocalia trogiodytes)
among others.

C. Talaytay River Protected Landscape - It harbors important flora consisting
predominantly of dipterocarp species such as Apitong (Dipierocarpus grandifiores), mayapis
(Shorea squamata), white Jauan (Shoreu conforta), red lauan (Shorea negrosensis), bagtikan
(Parashoreu_malaanoman), manggasinoro (Shorea philippinensis}, and tanguile (Shorea
polysperma) while some of the wild fauna found in the proposed protected area which are
considered threatened include the Philippine deer (Cervus phitipenensis), Philippine long tailed
macaque (Macaca fascicularis) and abundant species of avifauna among others.

D. Amro River Protected Landscape - It harbors important flora consisting
predominantly of dipterocarp species such as tanguile (Skorea polysperma), mayapis (Shorea
‘squamata), white lauan (Skorea contorta), red lauan (Shorea negrosensis), bagtkan
(Parashorea mataanoman) and makaasim (Syzigium nifidium) while some of the wild fauna
found in the proposed protected area which are considered threatened include the monitor
lizard (Varanus salvator}, Philippine long tailed macaque (Macaca fuscicularis), Philippine deer
(Cervus philipenensis), Philippine pymy woodpecker (Dendracopas javensis), Philippine
kingfisher (Ceyx melanunis) and brahminy kite (Hufiastur Indus ) among others.

E. Simbahan - Talagas Protected Landscape - The protected area is known to harbor
important flora consisting predominantly of dipterocarp species such as mayapis (Shorea
squumate), white lauan (Shorea contorta), red tauan (Shorea negrosensis), bagtikan
(Parashorea malaanoman), almon (Shorse almon) and tanguile (Shorea polysperma) while
some of the wild fauna found in the proposed protected area which are considered threatened
include the Philippine deer (Cervus Philipenensis), Philippine long talled macaque (Macaca
fascicularis), and abundant species of avifauna among others.

‘The proposed protected areas are among the priority sites for biodiversity conservation
in the country.

Indeed the passage of this Bill is a legislative initiative for the protection of the
environment particularly for the conservation of representative samples of our rich natural
heritage which is eamestly being sought.

JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA
Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora


> FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
@irst Regular Session

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introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” ML ANGARA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE AURORA INTEGRATED PROTECTED LANDSCAPE,
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it cnacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines ir
Congress assembled:

SECTION 4. Title - This Act shall be known as the “aurora Integrated Protected
Landscape Act of 2010.”

SEC, 2 Declaration of Policy - Considering the diversity of the unique biological
resources of the Province af Aurora and its aesthetic, sociocultural, economic and ecological
importance to the Island of Luzon, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure fs
protection and conservation including the local communities therein and their culture and way of
fe insofar as they are in harmony with nature, The protection and conservation of Aurora's
unique biodiversity shal be pursued through gustainable and patticipatery development,
advancing and protecting Ihe interests of its legitimate inhabitants, and respecting customary
taws in accordance with RA 7586 or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS}
‘Act of 1902, RA 8371 or the Indigenous People’s Rights Act ()PRA) of 1997, and international
conventions to which the Philippines is 2 signotory-

SEG. 3. Scope and Coverage. - Pursuant to and in arcordance with the NIPAS Act. the
following are hereby declared and established as 2 protected area and part of the NIPAS «der
the category of Protected Landscape as defined herein and shall therefore be referred to ¢s the
‘Avrora integrated Protected Landscape (AIPL):

A. Aurora Memorial Protected Landscape (AMPL).
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145,50 m

442.40 m

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427.90 m

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130.20 m

159.30 m

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‘Thence

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Thence
comer 83;
Thence
comer 84;
Thence
comer 85;
Thence
comer 88;
Thence
comer 87;
Thence
corner B8;
Thence
comer 89;
Thence
corner 90;
Thence
corner 91;
Thence
comer 82;
Thence
comer 93,
Thence
corner 94,
Thence
corer 95;
Thence
comer 96;

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$ 95°00W

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241.80 m

203.70 m

475.80 m

163.60 m

176.00 m

99.60 m

83.70m

76.30 m

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69.50 m

156.90 m

413.70 m

85.10 m

163.60 m

110.10 m

126.80m

86,00 m

400.20 m

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corner 97;
Thence
corner 98;
Thence
comer 83;
Thence
corner 100;
Thence
corer 104;
Thence
corner 102;

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Thence
corner 104;
Thence
comer 105;
Thence
comer 108;
Thence
carer 107;
Thence
corner 108;
Thence
corner 108;
Thence
corner 110,
Thence
corner 111;
Thence
comer 142;
Thence
comer 143;
Thence
comer 114;
Thenoe
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Thence

S$ 54°06 W

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152.80 m

127.50 m

201.80 m

332.60 m

311.80 m

475.00 m

291.80 m

316.30 m

314.50 m

313.20 m

437 40m

136.30 m

164.00 m

149,90 m

444.70 m

400.00 m

222.70m

198.50 m

495.50 m

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comer 116;
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corner 117;
Thence
comer 118;
Thence
comer 119;
Thence
comer 120;
Thence
comer 121;
Thence
comer 122;
Thence
comer 123;
Thence
omer 124;
Thence
comer 125;
Thence
comer 128;
Thence
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Thenee
corner 128;
Thence
comer 129,
Thence
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Thence
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‘Thence
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Thence
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Thence
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445.70 m

74.00 m

136.90 m

432.90 m

88.70m

246.60 m

447.10

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468.90 m

433.10m

126.30m

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470.70m

470,30 m

335.30 m

241.60 m

227.80 m

236.89 mM

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comer 136;
Thence
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Thence
comer 138;
Thenoe
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Thence
comer 141;
Thence

* comer 142;
Thence
comer 143;
Thence
comer 444;
Thence
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Thence
comer 146;
Thence
comer 147;
Thence
comer 148;
Thence
comer 149;
Thence
comer 150;
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Thence
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64.00 m

164.90 m

178.90

198,60 m

469.30 m

147.00 m

267.20m

134.60 m

419.00 m

119.40 m

59.80 m

263.00 m

210.50 m

205.90 m.

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comer 154;
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comer 155;
Thence
comer 156;
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Thence
comer 158;
Thence
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Thence
earner 160;
Thence
comer 161,
Thence
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Thence
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Thence
corer 164,
Thence
comer 165;
Thence
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Thence
corner 167;
Thence
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Thence
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Thence
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Thence
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440.20 m

170.00 m

231.80 m

242.70 m

427.20m

120.00 m

419.50 m

122.10m

403.60 m

149.90 m

125,00 m

87.60 m

107,00 m

490.30 m

187.40 m

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comer 173;
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Thence
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Thence
corner 180;
Thence
comer 181;
Thenee
comer 182,
Thence
comer 183;
Thence
comer 184;
Thence
corner 185;
Thence
comer 186;

Thence
comer 187
Thence
comer 168
Thence
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Thence
corner 180
Thence
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Thence
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‘Thence
comer 193
‘Thence
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Thence
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224.30m

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447.10 m

79.70m

497.10 m

369.40 m

210.30
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430.20 m
490.30 rm,
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comer 198
Thence
comer 189
Thence
comer 200
Thence
comer 201
Thence
corner 202
‘Thence
corner 203
Thence
comer 204
Thence
comer 205
Thence
comer 208
Thence
comer 207
‘Thence
comer 208
Thence.
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Thence
corner 210
Thence
comer 211
Thence
comer 212
Thence
comer 213
‘Thence
carner 214
Thence
comer 215
Thence
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Thence
corner 217
Thence
comer 218
Thence
comer 219
Thence
comer 220
Thence
corer 224
Thence
comer 222
Thence
comer 223
Thence
comer 224
Thence
comer 226
Thence
comer 228

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31.50 m

78.60 m

44,30 m

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134.20 m
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188,70 m
473.30 m
163.80 m
177.00 m
154.10 m
278.20 m
373,30 m
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Thenoe
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Thence
comer 231
Thence
comer 232
Thence
comer 233
Thence
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‘Thence
comer 236
Thence
comer 238
Thence
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Thence
comer 238
Thence
comer 238;
Thence
comer 240;
Thence
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Thence
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Thence
comer 243;
‘Thence
comer 244;
Thence
comer 245;
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Thence
corner 247;
Thence
comer 248,
‘Thence
comer 249:
‘Thence
comer 250;
“Thence
comer 251;
Thence
comer 252;
Thence
comer 253;
Thence
comer 254;
Thence
corner 255;
Thence
corner 258;
Thente
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88.40 m
78.80 m
139.70 m
83.70m
230.60 m
459.70 m
234.00 m
221.50 m
236.10m
223.70m
329.80m
276.80m
286,50m
331,.50m
254.50
300.50m
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240.70,
272.80
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Thence
comer 258;
Thence
corner 259,
‘Thence
corner 260;
Thence
comer 261;
Thence
comer 262;
Thence
canes 263;

corner 269;
Thence
corner 270;
Thence
comer 271;
Thence
comes 272;
Thence
comer 273;
Thence
corner 274%
Thence
comer 275;
Thence
comer 276;
Thence
comer 27,
Thence
corer 278,
Thence
comer 279;
Thence
comer 280;
Thence
comer 281;
Thence
comer 262;
Thence
comer 283;
Thence
comer 284;
Thence
corner 285;
Thence
corner 288;
Thence
corner 287;
Thence
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290.90m
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220.60m
183.00m
466.70m
197.80m
300.00m
460.20m
162.20m
286.30m
251.4010
239.40
274.30m
442.30
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189.80m
278.60m
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Thence
commer 282;
‘Thence
comer 293;
Thence
comer 294,
Thence
comer 295;
Thence
comer 296;
Thence
comer 297;
Thence
corner 238;
‘Thenos
cornet 289;
Thence
comer 300;
Thence
comer 301;
Thence
comer 302;
Thence
comer 303;
Thence
corner 304;
Thence
carner 305;
Thence
comer 305;
Thence
comer 307;
Thence
comer 308;
Thence
camer 308;
Thence
comer 310;
Thence
comer 314,
Thence
cotner 312;
“Thence
corner 313;
Thence
comer 314;
Thence
comer 315;
Thence
comer 316;
Thence
comer 317;
Thence
corner 318:
Thence
comer 319;

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401.20
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269.50m
196.90m
223.50m
409,90m
289.70
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104.60m
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Thenoe
comer 325;
Thence
comer 326;
‘Thence
corer 327;
Thence
comer 328;
Thence
comer 323;
Thence
cornet 330;
Thence
corner 334;
Thence
comer 332,
Thence
corner 333;
Thence
comer 334;
‘Thence
comer 335;
Thence
corner 336;
Thence
comer 337,
Thence
comer 338,
‘Thence
comet 339;
Thence
comer 340;
Thence
corner 344;
Thence
comer 342;
Thenes
comer 343;
Thence
corer 344,
‘Thence
comer 345;
Thence
comer 346;
Thence
corner 347;
‘Thence
corner 348;
Thence
corner 349;
Thence
comer 350,

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139.90
299,50m
269.70m
244.90m
227.60m
258.80m
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Thence
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Thence
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Thence
comer 363;
Thence
comer 354,
Thence
comer 355;
‘Thence
comer 356;
Thence
comer 357;
‘Thence
comer 358;
Thence
‘corner 359;
“Thence
comer 360;
‘Thence
comer 381;

Thence
camer 367
Thence
corner 383;
Thence
corner 1,

the point of beginning

demarcation,

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37,.90m
44,50m
87.30m
38.90m_
92.60m
66.80m
88.50m
65.40m
61.40m
192.50m
437.50m
485.80

709.90m

B. Dinadiawan River Protected Landscape {DRPL}.

‘The boundaries are hereby set at follows:

Beginning at a point marked

Dinadiawan River,

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and

4" on the map which is at the mouth of

three hundred seventy-one and 33/100 (3,371.33) hectares subject to- actual

ground survey and demar

Thence
Corner 2;
‘Thence
Comer 3;
Thence
Comer 4,
Thence
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‘Thence
Comer 6:
Thence
Comer 7;
Thence
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Thence
Gomer 9;
Thence
Gomer 10;
‘Thence
Corner 11,
Thence
Corner 12;
Thence
Comer 13;
Thence
Corner 14;
‘Thence
Comer 15;
Thence
Corer 16;
Thence
Comer 17;
Thence
Comer 18;
Thence
Comer 19;
‘Thence
Comer 20,
Thence
Corner 21,
Thence
Gomer 22;
Thence
Comer 23,
Thence
Comer 24;
Thence
Comer 255
Thence
Comer 26,
‘Thence
Comer 27;
‘Thence
Comer 28;
Thence
Comer 29;
Thence
Gomer 30;
‘Thence
Corner 31;
Thence
Comer 32;
Thence
Comer 33,
Thence
Comer 34,
Thence
Corner 35,
Thence
Gomer 3
Thence
Comer 37;
Thence
Comer 38;
Thence
Comer 38;

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seventy-one and 33/100 (
and demarcation

C. Yalaytay River Protected Landscape (TRPL).
“The boundaries of the TPL are hereby described as follows:

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of three thousand three hundred
3, 371.33) hectares subject to actual ground survey

ated at the center of NIA Dam

with geographical coordinates 16°07'30" and 461°D5'30" north latitude and

421°60'35" and 121°SB'10" east longitude;

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Thence Due West 955.50m
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comer 15;

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comer 16;

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comer 17;

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comer 25;

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comer 26;

Thence § 54°08'W 4, 255.50 m to
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the point of beginning containing an ares of three thousand five hundred twenty

six and 29/100 {3.826.29) hectares subject to actual ground sumey and
demarcation.

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b, Amro River Protected Landscape (ARPL)-

“The boundaries of the ARPL are hereby described as follows:

Beginning at a point marked "1" on the map with geographical

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46°20'13.86" latitude and 122"05'59.49 longitude;

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corner 2;

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comer 5,

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comer 6;

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comer 7;

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the point of beginning containing an area of six thousand four hundred seventy
one and 08/100 (6,474.08) hectares subject to actual ground survey and
demarcation

E. Simbahan - Talagas Protected Landscape -
‘The boundaries of the STPL are hereby described as follows:

Beginning at a point marked "1" on the map with geographical coordinates _
46'8'00" latitude and 121"50'00" longitude;

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the point of beginning containing an area of two thousand wo hundred sixty-six

‘and 49/100 (2,266.49) heclares subject to actual ground survey and
demarcation.

Once surveyed and verified on the ground, and incorporating necessary ©°

including changes recommended by the AIPL Management Board which are supported by
sound technical and scientific basis, the Deparment of Environ

ment and Naturat Resources
(DENR) shail mark on the ground the boundaries set forth in this Act which shall not be modified
except by an act of Congress.

rrectizns

“The technical descriptions provided in this Act will be subject to ground survey and

verification to be conducted by the DENR within ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this Act.

‘Any modification of the coverage of this Act due to such factors

as changing esslegical
situations, new scientific or archeotogical findings, oF

discovery of traditional boundarie:
previously taken into account shal be made Iirough an act

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of Congress, after consultation with
the affected public and concemed goverment agencies,

SECTION 4. Land Classification. - All tands of the public domain compsisin3 the

Protecled Areas shall falt under the classification of national park a
Philippine Constitution.

provided for in the

SEC. 5. Definition of Terns - For purposes of this Act.

(a) “Biodiversity” shall refer to variety and variability among all living oF
‘and the ecological complexities in which they occur.

reanisms
(0) "Biological resources” shall include genetic resources, organisms o° paris
thereof, population, or ary other biotic component of ecosystems with actual or potentia. use oF
value for humanity,

(@) “Buffer Zane" " shall refer to the identified area outside the, bouridaries of and
immediately adjacent to designated protected areas that need special development contro’ in
order to avoid or minimize harm to the protected area.

{) “By-product or derivatives” shall mean any part taken or substance =xtracied

from witdife, in raw or in processed form. This includes. stuffed animals and berbarium
specimens,

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(@) “Collection oF collecting” shall refer to the act of gathering or harvesting
_ wildlife, its by-products or derwvatives.

(“Component area” shall refer to the area previously ordered of proclaimed as
the Amso River Watershed Forest Reserve (ARWPL),

Jalaylay Watershed Forest Reserve
CIWER), Aurora Memorial Protected Landscape (AMPL), Dinadiawan River Protected

Landscape (DRPL}, and Simbahan-Talagas Watershed Forest Reserve (STWR).

(g) “Conservation” shall mean preservation and sustainable utlization of wikilite,
and/or maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the habitat. .

{h) “Consultation” shall refer to the meeting oF dialogue with coneemed or affected
individual and groups within and outside the AIPL. designated to identify and 1

problems affecting therm in relation to the protection, conservation and sustainable development
of the AIPL.

esolve issues and

() “Endemic species" shal refer to species or subspecies of fiora and fauna which
is naturally o¢curring and found only within specific areas in the country.

() “Exotic species” shall refer to species oF subspecies of flora and fauna which
do not naturally ocour within the protected area at present or in historical time

(%) “Exploration” shall refer to searching oF prospecting for mineral resources. 3s
defined by law, by geological, geo-chemical or geophysical surveys,
pitting, trenching, driling, sha sinking, tunneling or any other

means for the purpos® of
determining the existence, extent, quantity and quality thereof and the feasibility of mining them
for profit,

remole sensing, rest

) “Exploitation” shall refer to any mode of use, extraction,

development,
utilization or disposition of resot

ces, for whatever purpose, whether commercial or otherwise.
, "

«m) “Habitat” shall refer to a place or type of environment where speci=s or

subspecies neturally occurs or has naturally establishes ts population.

(n) “Introduction” shali mean bringing species into the wild that is outsise its
natural habitat.
(0) "Kaingin” shall refer to the slash and burn of vegetation to clear land for

agricultural purposes.

(9) “National Integrated Protected Areas System" is the classification and

administration of all designated pratected areas to maintain essential ecolngical processes and

e-support systems, to preserve genelic diversity, to ensure eustainable use of resources found
therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to the greatest extent possible.

(a) “NIPAS Act” shall refer to the National Integrated Protected Areas System
(NIPAS) act of 1992 or RA 7586, and its implementing rules and regulations.

{f) "National Park” shal refer to.the land of the public domain claasified as Buch in
the 1987 Constitution which include all areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas
System (NIPAS) pursuant to RA. 7586 primarily designated for the conservation of native
plants and animals, their associated habitats and cuttural diversity.

(s)__ "Non-government organization (NGO)" shall refer to an agensy, ins’'tution, @

foundation or 2 group of persons whose purpose Is to assist peaple’s organizations/associations

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in verious Ways incluting, but not timited to, organizing, education, training, research and o°
« secure accessing.

() “Non-renewable rescurces” shall refer to those resources within the AIPL, the
natural replenishment rate of which is not known.

() "People's organization" shall refers to a group of organized migcar.
communities andior interested indigenous peoples which may be an association, cooperative,
federation, of other legal entity, established to undertake collective action to address community
‘concems and needs, and mutually share the benefits of the endeavor

() “Protected Area {PA)" shall refer to the identified portions of land and/or water
set aside by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhanze
biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation

(w) “Protected Area Management Board (PAMBJ" shall refer to @ mutisectoral
poticy-making body for protected areas crealed in accordance with RA No. 7586 or the NIPSS-
Act of 1992.

@) “Protected Landscane/Seascape” refers to an area ‘of national significance
which are characterized by the harmonious interaction of man and land while provicing
opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation aha tourism within the normal lifestyle and
economic activity of these areas.

{y) “Quarrying” shal refer to the process of extracting, removing and disposing
quarry resources found on or undemeath the surface of private oF public land.

z)  "Spectahuse zones” shalt refer fo areas containing existing installations of
national and local significance, such as \elecornmunication facies, imigation canals, waler
supply infrastructure or electric power lines.

(aa) "Sustainable" shall refer to the use of components of biological diversity in a
way and rate that does not lead to the long-term dectine of biological diversity, thereby
maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations.

(ob) “Strict protection zone” is @ natural area with high biodiversity value vihich
shall be closed to all human activity except for scientific studies andlor ‘ceremonial oF religious
use by the indigenous cultural communtiesindigenous peoples: may include habitsts of
threatened species, or degraded areas that have been designated for restoratio~ and
subsequent protection, even if these areas are stil in various stages of regeneration

fcc) "Tenured migrant” shall refer to occupants whe have actually and contiruously
occupied @ portion of the prolected area and Is solely dependent therein for subsistence. A
protected ares occupant is understoad te be “solely dependent therein for subsistence’ when
everything indispensable for survival for the household, including food, clothing, shelter and
health, comes only from the uflization of resources from the protected areas

(dd) "Watershod Forest Reserve” shall refer to areas cuch as the Amro River
Watershed Forest Reserve (ARWPL). Talaytay Watershed Forest Reserve (TWPR) and
Simbahan-Tatagas Watershed Forest Reserve (STWER) proclaimed as such by the issuance of
‘on executive order or a presidential proclamation for purposes of protecting, mainta:ning oF
improving the water yield and providing restraining mechanisms for inappropriate forest
exploitations and disruptive land use

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fee) “Wildlife” shall reter to wild forms ‘and varieties of flora end fauna, in ail

developmental stages, including those which are in captivity of are being bred or propagated.
(ff) — "Zones’

shall refer to the divisions within the PA consisting of levels
protection and permitted use of natural resources such as strict protectio

n zone, sustainable-
use zone, restoration zone, multiple-use zone and specialuse zone, as provided under existing

rules and regulations of the NIPAS.

SEC. 6. Insfitutional Mechanism:

5. - The following administrative and policy-making
mechanisms shall apply to A!PL: .

A, Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) - A PAMB for each of the protected
area within the ATPL shall be created which shi
as practicable, the PAMB shall be composed of

all be the poficy-making body. As far

4, The Regional Executive Director of Region 3 a5 Chairperson.

2. The Provincial Planning and Development Offeer:

+3. One (1) representative for each Municipal Government covered by the PA to be
appointed by a majotity vate of the respective Sangguniang Bayan;

‘4. One (1) representative from each of the barangay wih territory within the AIPL to
be appointed by the Sangguniang Barangay:

5. One (1) representative from each of the tribal communtty within the AIPL, if any;

6. At least three (2) representatives from local non-government organiza‘ions
{NGOs} based in or near the AIPL:

7. One {1} representative from People's Organizations {Po's) from each municipality
with territory within the AIPL chosen from among themselves. Provided, the POs
are accredited with the DENR and the LGU and with tangible
of their membership in the PAMB: and

projects at the time

a. One {4) representative, if necessary, from other national
depariments that may be involved in the management of the AIPL.

government

The PAMB shalt perform the powers and functions as provided for in the NIPS Act
“The Board shall decide by a majority vote. Every member of he PAMB snail be
considered to represent his or her sector and shall be deemed to camry the vote of
guch sector unless challenged in writing five days after the decision being challenged
ie made Known to the members of the sector thru {he provisions of the written
information.

‘The DENR, thru the Regional Executive Director, shat exeroise the autnority 10
aversee the PAMB to ensure thal the Board is acting within the seoPe of fis powers
and furcllons. In case of contradiction between administrative orders issued by the
DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act for nalionat application and the cules and

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regulations issued by the PAMB, the oard shalt notify the Secretary of the DENR.
who shall resolve such conflict.

Excopt for the government officials who shall seve OS ex-officio, each PAMB
member shall serve for @ term of five (5) years: Provided, that he/she remains
connected with the sector heishe Is supposed to represent, Whenever @ vacanc
gecuts during the term of a member who does not reprosent the government, 3 net

member shal! be chosen in the manner as the original selection process: Provided,
that he/she shail serve only for the remaining fern.

The PAMB may create an Executive Commies within the Board to whom it may
delegate some of its powers and functions: Likewise, the PAMB may create other
committees within the Board. The PAMB ert banc shall hold regular meetings at least
twice a year, The Executive Comittee shall meet regularly to discuss the day“o-
day operations of the AIPL and other matters delegated by the PAMB-

B. Office of the Protected Area Superintendent. - There shall be an Office of ine

protecied Area Superintendent (PASU) within the DENR to be headed by the P.4Su
who shail serve as the chief operating DENR

Officer of the entire AIPL. The PASY and his/her staff reside within the AIPL and

establish an office, of if necessary, sub-office within the Protected Landscace in
order to implement this Act

‘the PASU shall have ful responsiblity for the protection of the AIPL and shail
perfotm the duties ond functions os provided for Wn RA 7586 and its IRR.

SEC. 7. Ancestral Lands and Domains. - The prior and exis!

ting rights Indiganous
cultural communities or peopte (ICCs/iPs} to their ancestral lands and domains of the pretected

areas shal be recognized. Traditional property regimes exercised by !CCs/IPs in accordance
swith their customary laws shall govern the relationship of al individuals within their communities

with respect to all their tands and other resources found within their ancestral lands and
domains.

The provisions of this Act shall be construed iberally In favor of the ICCs/MPs in
accordance with the preservation and conservation objectives of the AIPL. Nothing herein shaft

be construed to Impait, diminish or derogate any prior existing right currently enjoyed by the
ICCs/lPs under existing laws.

SEC, 8, Tenured Migrants and Other Occupants — Tenured migrants shalt be cligible to
become steward of a portion of tand within allowable zones, The PAMB shall identify, verify and

review all tenure instruments, fand claims and fesuances of permits for resource use within the

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PA and recommend the Issuance of the appiopriate tenure instrument consistent wih {he
~ zoning provided in the management plan and its SuccoSSOF plans.

Should areas occupied by tenured migrants be designated as zones in which ne
occupation or other activities are allowed pursuant to the attainment of sustainable
development, provision for the transfer of said tenured migrants to multiple-use zones or buffer
zones shall be accomplished through [ust and humane Mears.

in the event of termination of a tenure instrament for cause oF by voluntary surrender of
rights, the PASU shall take Immadiate steps te rehobiftate the area in order to retum it to rs
natural state prior to the ctitivation or other act by the tenured migrant .

Other PA occupants who would not qualify as tenured migrants shall be resett!
outside the PA as determined by the PAMB. The PAMB. shall determine, plan and implemen: 2

definite schedule for resetting them outside the PA following the procedures set forth Sy
existing law.

SEC. 8. Utilization of Resources - Any exploitation of of utilization of nenrenewaole

resources within the protected areas: shall nol be allowed. Energy projects
areas shall be allowed only through an act of Congress except Energy from wind, sun and water
resources of not more than one (1) megawatt capacity for minh

within the protecced

dro power plant: Provided that
these renewable energy projects are established outside the strict protection zone, adopt
reduced impact technologies and underge the Environmental Impact Assessment (EVA) System
as provided by law: Provided, further, that the PAMB. endorsement has been obtained.

SEC. 10, Prohibited Acts and Penatties - The following are probit
in addition to the prohibited acts as provided in the NIPAS Act and
regulations:

jons’and penalties,

ts pertinent rules and

{a)The penalties in Articles 303 and 310 of the Revised Penal Code, depending on the
value of the resources involved in connection with the prohibited act, shall be
imposed upon any person who:

(1) Takes, destroys, collects. disturbs of possesses any wild terrestrial or aquatic
plants or animale, flora and fauna, sand, rorks oF by-products derived
therefrom, within particularly identified regulated OF prohibited zones in the
protected areas including private lands without the necessary permit.
authorization or ‘exemption: Provided, That hunting of animals shall be
absolutely prohibited except for scientific research; .

(2) Cats, gathers, removes ar collects timber of any forest produc's, within
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas ar Zones in the srotected

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areas including private Jands wilhout (he necessary permit, authorization or
exemption;

(3) Possesses oF transports, within oF ‘outside the protected area any timber
forest products, wild terrestrial plants, ‘animals, flora and fauna, or by
products derived therefrom which 1s ascertained to have been taken from the
protected areas;

(4) Undertakes mineral exploration oF extraction within the protected area:

(8) Engages in quarying of send. gravel, guano; tmesione ot any material
within the protected areas; "

(6) Hunts, collects, removes or destroys any endangered or protected species,

except when cofection or removal is for scientific research and exempted

{rom the prohibition by the Management Board:

(7) Conducts bio-prospecting within protected areas without prior Manager"

‘Board approval in accordance with existing guidelines; oF

‘ent

48) Establishes or introduces exotic species within the protected areas whi
detrimental to endamic species of without prior PAMB approval

(©) A fine of not less than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000) but not more than FIVE
Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 500,000) and/or imprisonment for one year but not
sore than six years shall be imposed upon ary person WAC:

(1) Violates any rules and regulations in the management plan or by the PAMB

or agreements reached before the PAMB in the exercise of adjudicative
functions.

(2) Erects any structure on land or on water for any purpose outside the

management plan Provided, that large-scale private infrastructure and olher
projects such as medium to high density residential subdivisions, medium to
large commercial and industrial establishments, golf courses, heavily
mechanized commercial and non-traditional farming, and other acti'ties that

cause increased in-migration, poftution and resources degradacion ere
absolutely prohibited:

(3) Possesses a chainsaw. backsaw and other mechanized equipment within the

protected areas without a perm,

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(4) Throws, dumps or causes to be dumped into the protected areas any nor
biodegradable material or waste whether liquid solid of gas;

{5) Use, dumps, places or causes to be placed inte the protecte:
chemicals, including pesticides and other hazardous cubst

d areas toxit
ances, unless the

same is expressly allowed in the protection and conservation plan,

(6) Prospects, hunts or otherwise locales hidden treasures within the protecied

areas;

(7) Informally occupies or dwells in any land within the protected areas without
clearance from the PAMB;

(8) Possesses or uses blasting caps oF ExPIOSIVES 2}

nywhere within the protected
areas,

(9) Destroys, excavates, vandalizes oF, 18 any manner, damages any natural

formation on land, religious, spiritual, historical sites, artifacts and other
objects of natural or scenic value,

(10) Alters, removes oF destroys boundary marks oF signs,

(41) Engages in foaingin or in any manner, Causs
protected areas; oF

ing forest fires Insiie the

(12) Purchases or sells mortgages or leases lands of

other portions of the”
protected areas which are by any tential instrument e

Valuation of the damage for this Act shaft take Into account Biot

diversity and conservation
consideration as well as aesthetic and scenic value. Valuation assessed by the DENK or the

concerned government agency shall be presumed corre

ct unless otherwise proven by
preponderant evidence.

Any person who shall induce another oF conspire to cemmit any of the itegal acts

prohibited in this Act or suffer their \orkers to commit any of the same shall be lable in the

same manner as the one actually performing the act

All conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and sinilar

be subject to immediate and adeinistral

ive confiscation, indepencent of the
judicial proceedings by the PASu Office cpon apprerension, subject however to due process

‘and substantial evidence requirements, When legal action is

devices shall

however filed in the recular courts,

the said conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and similar

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devices, independent of the administrative proceedings, shal not be released unt aller
judgment have been rendared. Proceeds of the sale of all objects administratively oF judteially

confiscated pursuant hereto shall accrue to the integrated Protected Area Fund Procedure fer

1 Board. However, in no case shall any
canfiscated or rescued pratected ariimat species be sold oF te any mat

nner dispase of but shali
be immediately tumed over to the PASU Office for release in its natural habitat, subject to the
‘existing regulations.

the sale thereof shell be promulgated by the Managemen

The penalties specified in this Section will be In addition to the penalties contained in RA
9072 (National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act), RA 9147 (Wild ie

Resources Conservation and Protection Act) and other related laws.

Conviction for any offense under this Act of a public officer or offiger of the faw shaft
carry the accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification from public office.

SEC, 11, Special Prosecutor and Retained Counsel - Within thirty (80) days from the
effectivity of this Act, be Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appuint 2 special prosecuto: to
“wham all cases of viotation of laws, Tules and regutalions in the PA shall be assigned, Such
special prosecutor shall coordinate with the AIPL. Management Board an

performance of his/her duties: and assist in the ‘raining of wardens

criminal procedutes. The AIPL Management Board may retain the services of the counsel to

4 thru PASu in the

and rangers in arrest and

prosecute andlor assist in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and supervis on of

the AIPL Management Soard, the PASu and the staff, or any Person assisting in the protection,
conservation and sustainable devalopment of the PA, ageinst any Jegal action related to their
powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as detegated'or tasked'>y the
AIPL Management Board

SEC, 12. intagrated Protected Area Fund. - There is hereby established a trust fund to

be knovg 2s the Integrated Protected Area und (IPAF) for purposes of financing the projects of

the protected landscapes. All incomes generated from the operation of the protected are:
accrue to the fund.

shall

Those iacome shalt be derived from permitted sale ‘and export of resources ‘rom the

protected area and buffer zones other than the protected species a6 may be set by the DENR
‘and the PAMB, proceeds from lease of muttiple-use 3r895- contributions from indus:

ies and
facilities directly benefiting trom the protected area and

from the operation of the protected

such other fees and incomes derived

‘The Fund may be augmented by grants. donations, endowment fram various sources,
domestic or foreign for purposes related to their functions: Provided, that the Funz shall be
deposited as 2 special account in National Treasury ‘and disbursements ‘therefor shall be

solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and management of the AIP. and duly

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.apr“aved projects endorsed by the PAME in accordance with the existing sccounung aac
So ‘ng rules and regulations: Provided, further, that no amount shall be disbursed for the

opera..v9 - -penses of the DENR and other concemed agencies

SEC. 13. Appropriations. - The DENR Sceretary shal include in Its program the
implementation of this Act, the funding of whieh shall Pe charged to the annual General
Appropriations Act

SEC. 14, Reporting Responsibility - Tne PAS. through the FANG, shall submit an
annual accomplishment report 10 the Secretary of the DENR on the activities undertaken in Fe
AIPL.

SEC. 15. Construction and Suppletoy Application of Lxisting Laws - The provisions
of this Act shail be construed liberally in fav

¢ achieving biodiversity conservation, watershed
and envyonmental protection and sustainable development The provisions of the Republic Act
ot

No, 7586, ctherwise known as qhe Naticnal Jategrated Protected Aroas System (NIPAS} AX:
4992 and éxisting forestry laws, and thelt corresponding rules and regulations not inconsistent

hereto shail have suppletery effect In the implementation of this Act.

SEG. 16. Transitory Provision - 10 orcer to ensure the susiainabiliy and Inte:

watersheds and water resources, te recovery and restoration of biological diversity ard te
develop sustainable livelinood opportunities for renured migrants, the DENR shail Bence’ ih
cease to issue concessions, licenses, parmits clearance compliance documents or any atner
instrutnent that allows exploitation and utilization of resources within AIPA, untll the manage nent
plan shail have been put Into effect.

SEC. 17. Repealing Clause. - Ai) laws, erociamations, rules and ret

quiations
inconsistent with this Act are heraby repealed or modified according!y:

SEC. 48. Separability Cisuse. - Any pot

tion of provision of this Act tat may be
declared unconstituiional or invaild. s!

not have the effect of nullifying other paricas or
provisions hercof as tong as such remaining poition of
effect in their entirety. .

provision can still subsist and de given

SEC. 19. Effecti
49. Effectivity clause. - Tris Act shail take effect fifiven (15) days from the date of

ubltcation int a
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of geferal circuaton.

Approved,


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives,
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

3S" Floor, RV Mina Budi, Bateson Pambans Complex, Conctiuian Mila, Guezon Gly
olen nomiser 61-30-03 Trunkina” 021-5001 local Het

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

MINUTES OF THE # REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL
RESOURCES HELD ON MAY 25, 2011 (WEDNESDAY), 1:30 P.M. CONFERENCE
ROOMS 3 & 4, SPEAKER RAMON V. MITRA, JR. BUILDING, HOUSE OF
REPRSENTATIVES

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Hon. Francisco T. Matugas - Presiding Officer
Hon, Phiip A. Pichay

Hon. £velyn P. Mellana

Hon. Elmer E. Panotes

Hon. Cesar G. Jatosjos

Hon. Peter M. Unabia, Jr.

Hon. Maximo B, Rodriguez

Hon. Rufus Rodriguez

Hon. Eleandra Jesus F. Madrona
Hen. Ramon H. Durano VI

Hon. Isidro S. Radriguez, Jr.
Hon. A¥fredo D. Maranon TH
Hon. Daisy-Avance-Fuentes
Hon. Loreto Ocampos

‘Hon. Herminis 6, Roman

Hon. Pedro 8. Acharon, Je.

Hon, George P. Amaiz

Hen. Jeffrey P. Ferrer

Hor. Ema R. Ong

Hon. Luzviminda C. Hagan

Hon, Edgar S. San Luis

Hon. Joselto Andrew R. Mendaza
Hon. Carlos M. Padi

Hon, Eduardo R. Guilas

Hon, Jesus Emmanuel Paras
Hon, Bornardo M, Vergara

Hon. Rodel M. Batocabe

Hon, Ma. Valentina G. Plaza
Hon, Juan Edgardo M. Angara


Hon. Ma. Therasa Bonoan-David

1. CALL TO GRDER/ROLL CALL
‘The meeting was called te order at 2:00 p.m with the Honorable Francisco T.
Matugas presiding. On a motion made atid duly seconded, there being no objection,
the calling uf the rail was dispensed wath.

TZ. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

On 3 motion made duly seconded, there beiag wo objection, the reading of minutes
of the previous meeting was dispensed with and the same was approved.

TEL. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS /RESOURCE PERSONS

The Committee Secretary acknowledged {he guests and resource persons in
attendance.

TY, REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

Chaitman Matugas said that the committee would discise measures which establish
protected area, tand chissification and mining ban, With the presence of experts
coming from a diferent sectors, he believed that the committee will be able to
eaticfy the merits af the proposed measures,

V. DELIBERATION ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

4. House Bilt No. 4105, entitied: “AN ACT DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND OF
THE PUSLIC DOMAIN AN AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR TOW? SITE PURPUSE OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SALVADOR RBENEDICTD, PROVINCE OF NEGROS
OCCIDENTAL AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” by Hon. Jutio A. Ledesma 1¥

2. House BIH No. 2442, entitled: "AN ACT DECLARING THE FORMER CHIONGBIAH
GRAZING LANDS LOCATED [N THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUTALAC, PROVINCE OF
ZAMBOANGA DEI NORTE, OPEN TO DISPOSITION FOR AGRICULTURAL,
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND OTHER PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES,” by Hoi,
Cesar G. Jatusjos, Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos, Romeo M. Jalosjos, Jv., Raautfo P.
Canonigo and Jonathan C, Yambao

3. House Bill No. $07, entitled: “AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE MANAGEMENT OF
THE NATURAL RESOURCES IH THE CAMOTES ISLANDS, PROVINCE OF CEBU,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PROCLAMATION NO, 2152 DATED DECEMBER 29,

SEL, ENTITLED ‘DECLARING THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AND CERTAIN

PARCELS OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND/GR PARTS OF THE COUATRY AS

HANGROVE SWAMP FOREST -RYES‘“ by Han. Ramon “Red” H. Durano VI

Since the abova-stated bilis had been appraved by the committee in tha 13"
Congress, Rep. Pichay moved for the omnibus approval of HBs 4105, 2443 and
897, seconded by Rep. Unabia, there being no abjection, the same were approved.



4. House Bill No. 850, entitled: “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE BATAAN NATURAL
PARK, SUBIC WATERSHED FOREST RESERVE AND ROOSEVELT PROTECTED:
LANDSCAPE SITUATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DINALUPIHAN, HERMOSA,
ORANE SAMAL, ABUCAY, BAGAC AND MOXONG IN THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN
AMD if THE MUNICIPALITY OF SUBIC, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES AND THE CITY
‘OF OLONGSPO, AS ONE PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED
PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR
‘OTRER PURPOSES,” by Hon. Herming 8. Roman

Rep, Roman sald that HB 850 would estalish Bataan Nature! Park, Sublc
Watershed and forest Reserve as ona protected area under tho National
Integrated Ascan Gystem or the NIPAS Act. ‘she cald that Pillppine ecosyctem ie
among the hottest biodiversity hotspots in the work! because it has several species
Der sqilare meter of territory. It 's identified as one of the leading "megadiversky”
countries by cclenlists and interatioial institutions. However, the rate of habiat
destruction is also among the highest in tre world. Her bill if enacted into Aw
would be @ noteworthy compiance wb our country’s international conunitments
to envircnmental protection and canseivation, she added.

Teresa Slastique of the Protected Areas and Wildife Bureau (PAWS)
expressed her agoncy’s full support to the passage of the bil Into law. However,
she suggested tha inclusion of the technical description of tha area in the bill.

Ms. Amethye Dela Llana-Koval of SBMA Ecology Center ake expressed support to
the praclarnation of one protectad area composed of the Subic Watershed Forest
Reserve, Roosevelt Protected Landscape and Bataen Natural Park to be named as
Subic-Bataan-Roosevett Natural Perk. However, she recommended that the three
areas he proclaimed separately and each ras is own Protected Area Management
Foard (PAM). tHe said that she already submited their position paper on the bi
30 the commttree.

Rep, Roman noted the latter's recommendation.

Mr. Jesus Gerarde of the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority
(NAMRIA) committed to submit 4 technical description of HB 850 in one month's
time.

Moved by Rep. Panotes, duly seconded by Kep. Metidoza, there being no
objection, the body approved HB 850, subject to amendment and style.

S. House BIH Ne, 351%, entitled: "AN ACT ESTABLISHING PAMITINAN CAVE IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF RODRIGUEZ, PROVINCE OF RIZAI, AS A PROTECTED
LANDSCAPE PROVIDING FOR IS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” by
Hon, Isidro $. Rodriguez, Jr.

Rep, Isidro Rodriquez used the explanatory note as his Introductory statement of
the bit. He sald that his bik woukd preserve and develop the subject area for aco-
tourism, and protect the bislagicaly important atea as habitat for rare endangered
flora and fauna,

RED Zuniga of DENR-Region 48 axpressed full support to the passage of the
lnto law,



Mr. Jesus Gerardo of the National Mapping and Resources Infosmation Authority
(NAMRIA) and Ms, Teresita Blastique of the Protected Area and Witllife Bureau
(PAWB) expressed thair support to the passage of the bil.

Ms. Lucila Alvarez Jaime, member of Pamitinan Board interposed no objection to
the bit,

Rep. Panotes moved to approve the bil, seconded by Rep. Tagan, there being no
objection, the committee approved HB 3519,

House Bill No, 3832, entitled: “AN ACT ESTABLISHING MT. MATUTUM LOCATED
JN JHE MUNICIPALITIES OF POLOMCLOK, TAMPAKAN AND TUPI, PROVINCE CF
SOUTH COTABATO AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALUNGON, PROVINCE OF
SARANGANI AS A PROTECTED ARCA UNDER TriE CATEGORY OF PROTECTED:
LANDSCAPE, PROVIDING FOR [1S MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” by
Hon, Day Avance-Fuantes, Pedro B, Acharon and Emmanuel D, Pacquiao

Rep. Daisy Avance-Fuentes apprised the committee about the importanca of Mt.
Matutum not only i Mindanao but to the whole country as well, It Isa habitat and
sanctuary of many endemic species and 2 catchment area for several drainages In
the nearby areas. It has been declared as a protected araa by virtue of
Preaiential Proclamation No, 552 but as required by faw, Congress stil has to
enact a faw to declare the atea undar HIPAS,

Forester All Hadjinasser, representing DENR-Region 12 interposed no objection to
The Di,

Ho. Teresita Blastique alco expressed support to the bill but she suggested the
verification of the technical description of the tind being said in the bil.

Mr. Jesus Gerardo likewsse expressed support to the bil and agreed to the
suggestion that the techicat description of the area mentioned In the bill be
verified.

Rep. Avence-Fuentes agreed to the soid suggestion and requested the committee
that any amendment raised in the bil, Rep, Acharon and Rep. Paquiao shall be
notified.

Rep, Achavon moved to appiave the bi subject to the submission of the technical
description, seconded by Rep. Roman, hearing no objection, the commites
approved HB 3832 subject to amendment and style,

. House Sil No, 4396, entitled: "AN ACT DECLARING THE AGUSAN MARSH
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AS 4 PROTECTED AREA AND AS A SPECIAL ECOLOGICAL
TOURISM ZONE, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES,” by Hon, Evelyn P, Mellana

Rep. Metkana sponsored HB 4399 using its explanatory note. Sha opprisad the
body that his district has submitted a board resolution endorsing her bill,


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RED Sibbatuca of the DENR-CARAGA expressed full support to the passage of the
bill Into law,

Ms, Blastique and fr. Gerardo Skawise expressed support to the bill.
Rep. Pichay moved for the approval of the bill, there being no objection, the body

approved the same with ail members ard ex-officio members present as co-
authors.

Heuse Gi No. 2192, entiticd: “AN ACT RECLASSIFYING THE TOWN
PROPER AND ACJACENT LANDS OF THE MURICIPALITY GF SILVINO LUBGS,
NORTHERN SAMAR FROM TIMBERLAND TO ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE LANDS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE,” by Hon. Emil L Ong

Rep. Emi Ong said that his bil is a re-filed 91 from the previous 14% Congress. {tb
underwent exhaustive discussion and passed In 2™ reading. Should this bill be
approved into law, the bona-fide occupants could already apply for tite of the
lands they tilled for a lona period of time and therefore the revenue collection af
the locality would be enhanced.

Mr. Ramon Unay, representing DENR-Region VIII said that they have no objection
to the bill provided that the final survey of the sail area be conducted.

On a motion made by Rep. Panotes, seconded by Rep. Hagan, there being no
abjection, the committaa approved HB 2192.

House Bill No. 2677, entitled: “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REINSTATEMENT
OF THE ORIGINAL AREA OF BIAK NA BATO HATIONAL PARK (BNGNP), A
HISTORICAL LAHOMARK OF THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN SITUATED iN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MIGUEL FOR ITS PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” by Hon. Joselito R. Mendoza

Rep. Mendoza said that they had endeavored to stop mining operation in Biak-Na-
Bato for so long. Non Government Organizations (NGOs), environmentalist and
local governments had protested to stop the irrational mining exploration therein
and now that they won the fight they want to. preserve and prevent the recurrence
of the said destruction of the area. He stressed the necessity to reinstate Ihe
original area of Blak Na Bata National Park as provided for under Presidential

| Proclamation No. 223. The area of Biak Na Bato was reduced due to the
; @croachment of mining activities, he recalled.

Rap. Panotes manifested his intention to be a co-author of HB 2677.

is. Blastique expressed her agency's support ta the bil,

On a motion made by Rep. Pkhay, seconded by Rep. Panotes, there beng no
objection, the body approved HB 2677 with ali members and non-members present
as co-authors.

House Bill Nc. 3909, entitled: “AN ACT RECLASSIFYING SOME PORTIONS OF
THE BUFFER ZONE OF MT. MALINDANG IN MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL {NTO
ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABL LAND OF tHE PUBLIC DOMAIN FOR THE PURPOSE

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OF DISTRIBUTING THE SAME TG BONA FIDE FARMERS THEREOF,” by Hon. Loreto
Leo S, Geampos

Rep. Ocampos said that if his bal wouli be passed into law, it would address the
inability of the farmer-occupants to own the land they ted for a long period of
time and would therefore enhance revenue colection of the affected locality, He
stressed that some coordinates are projecting Indian ocean which & really
impossible and ridiculous.

OIC RED Corazon 8. Gatinato of the DEHR Region X expressed her opposilon to
the passage of the bil into Bw. She sai! that converting the buffer zone of it

Maiindang Protected Area is not a solution to the problem of the said farmer-
occupants in the stea, Tt just make the area prone to timber poaching and entry
of ifegal occupants. The farmers can be granted a tenurtal instrument renewable
every 25 yaats, instead. She further said she already submitted the DENR-Region
X position paper on the bil.

Mr, Gerardo disciosed that they have finished delineating the whok Misamis
Occidental but his office hes no technical description on Mt, Malindang alone.

Rep, Ocampos said that the technical description of his bill is diferent from the
DENA which i: the output of the Regional Accescment and Dekneation Teame
(RADT) of DENR-Reglon X which conducted deliteation of permanent forestiand
boundaries aiid land use assessment of the pravince of Misamis Occidental in 20068,

Rep. Gcampos stated that he wit sit doven with DENR. as they go along the crafting
of is bill

Rep. Paras sold that the DENR mast provide the final evaluation as far as the
metes and bounds of the proposed ares {s concerned

Mr. Gerardo commented that wien & comes to a iachnicai description on the area
for conversion, the recommendation most often adopted.

Rep. Malugas shaved his observation that sometimes the actual ground survey
output can be Incorrectly transinted, However, must stl! be the responsiblity of
the DENR to provide the correct one.

Hearing several issues raisad on the bil, Rep. Ocampos requested for the
deferment of the deliberation of H8 3909, seconded by Rep. Pichay, the comnuttee
deferred the consideration of HB 3509,

31, House Bit 4390, entitled: “AN ACT DECLARING CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND OF
THE PUBLIC DOMAIN WITHIN THE SECOND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE
PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR AS AGRICULTURAL LANDS OPEN TO
DISPOSITION FOR AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL OR
OTHER PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES,” by Rep. Fvelyn P. Mettana

Rap. Mellana said that her bili deciares parcels of land of the pablic domain within
he second district of Agusan Det Sur as agrteuttural and other productive purposes.


RED Sibbaluca of the DENR-CARAGA interposed no objection to the passage of the bill
into law.

Mr. Gerardo expressed full support to the passage of the bill. However, he informed the
body that his office has yet to receive the technical description of the area mentioned in
the bill

Rep. Panotes moved for the approval of the bill, seconded by Rep. Roman, there being
no objection, the body approved HB 4390, subject to amendments and style.

12. House Bill No. 4415, entiled: AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE OF — ROMBLON

13.

A MINING FREE ZONE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF,”
by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona

Rep. Madrona sponsored HB 4415 using the explanatory note as his introductory
statement.

He said that it would be dangerous if mining activities continue in the province of
Romblon. Mining destroys the rich biodiversity and harm the health of the peopte in the
area. He said that the people of Rombion have already signified their support to his fight
against mining in the province.

RED Zuniga said that Rombion is very rich in minerals and making the province mining
fraa is stil a study considering that there are stil approved mining applications in the
area,

Mr. Roland A. De Jesus of the Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB)- Region IVB
attested the latter's statement that there are still mining permits being issued by the
DENR in the province.

Rep. Madrona confirmed that there are mining permits granted but the holders cannot
operate because of the people’s strong opposition to mining,

Rep. Matugas commented on the issuance of the sald mining permits in the province.
He said that there should be an endorsement from the LGU and cultural communities of
the area.

Dir: De Jesus said that there were Certificate of Pre and Prior Consent from the cultural
corhmunities and endorsement from the local government units submitted in the
application of mining permits in the province of Romblon

Rep. Padilla expressed his full support to the bill.

Rep. Hlagan moved for the approval of the bill, seconded by Rep, Pichay, there being no
‘objection, the body approved HB 4415 with all members and non-members present as
co-authors.

Hause Bill No. 560, entitled: "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AURORA INTEGRATED
PROTECTED LANDSCAPE, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES,” by Hon. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara


v.

Rep. Angara said that HB 560 would proclaim Aurora Memoriat Protected Landscape.
Dinaiupihan River Protected Laniscape, Talaytay River Protected Landscape, Amro
River Protected Landscape and Simbahan-Talagas protected Lanscape, under MIPAS,
These areas are among the priority sites for biodiversity conservation in the country.
He appealed to tho body to approve tie proposad measure to prevent further
deterioration brought about by the extractive activity of mining, logging and high
Auman population density in the area,

Ms. Blastique relayed her agency's support to the bill She said the areas to be
declated protected belong to the key Diodiversty area,

Mr. Gerardo likewice expresced hic strong cuppott to the passage of the bil He said
that they have already a technical description on the subject areas,

Rep, Paditla moved for the approval of the bill, seconded by Rep. Panotes, there beiny
no objection, the body approved HB 560 with all members and no-members present as
co-authors.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m

1 HEREBY CERTIFY 70 THE CORRECTHESS OF THE FOREGOING MINUTES,

Prepared by:

Le
VENERANDO ¢.i.GERANCO
Superveing Legislative Staff Officer I

Approved by:

OWICMAT. stawen A
FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
Chatman


SION. JOSEPH EMILIO A. ABAYA
Congressman, Ist Distriet, Cavite
Chairman, Committee on Appropriations

January 18, 2012

HON. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
Chairpersan

Comunittee on Natural Resources
House of Representatives

Republic ofthe Piippines
Honse uf Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Menrile

Dear Chairperson Matugas:

‘This pertains to various measures praviding, for the establishment of protected areas in
the different provinces/municipalities which were referred to the Comunittee on
Appropriations

Pleasé be informed ihat the Comunittes recommends the approval of the following House
Bills with amendments:

J House Bill No. 560, titled “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AURORA INTEGRATED
PROTECTED LANDSCAPE, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

a)

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On Section 6-A, page 32, delete the last paragraph pertaining to the creation of an
Executive Committee.

On Section 6-B., pege 32, delete the first two paragraphs and in lieu thereof substitute the
following:

B. OFFICE OF THE PROTECTED AREA SUPERINTENDENT. THERE 1S HEREBY
ESTABLISHED A PROTECTED AREA SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE IN CHARGE OF
THE MANAGEMENT, PROTECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PA. THE
PASu SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY THE EXISTING PERSONNEL OF THE DENR. ‘THE
HEAD OP OFFICE SHALL BE THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF TIE AURORA
INTEGRATED PROTECTED LANDSCAPE OR Pa AND SHALL BE ACCOUNTABLE
TO THE REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TUE DENR REGION Ml AND THE
PAMB.

On Section 12, page 37, lst paragraph, between the words “disbursed” and “for” insert the
phrase FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND


2. House Bill No. 1396, titled “AN ACT DECLARING CERTAIN PARTS OF CAGAYAN DE SRO
crry TO BE KNOWN AS THE CAGAYAN DE ORO WATERSHED AS A PROTECTED
AREA/LANDSCAPE AND NATURAL MONUMENT UNDER R.A. 7380, PROVIDING FOR JTS
MANAGEMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

a} On Section 9, page 3, item (¢.}, delete the entire item.
b) On Section 14, page 8 delete the first sentence of the first paragraph and in lew thereof
substitute the following:

SEC. 14. THE CAGAYAN DE ORO PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND NATURAL
MONUMENT FUND. THERE {S HEREBY ESTABLISHED A TRUST FUND ‘TO BE
KNOWN aS THE CAGAYAN DE ORO PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND
NATURAL MONUMENT FUND FOR PURPOSES OF FINANCING PROJECTS OF
‘THE SYSTEM.

¢) On Section 15, same page, delete the entire provision and in Jieu thereof substitute tie
following:

SECTION 15. APPROPRIATION. - THE SECRETARY OF THE DENR SHALL
IMMEDIATELY INCLUDE [NS THE DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAM THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT, THE FUNDING OF WHICH SHALL BE
INCLUDED IN 'THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

3. House Bil No. 3255, tied “AN ACT ESTABLISHING MARINE PROTECTED AREAS IN
GUIMARAS STRAIT, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

a) On Section 8, puye 3, delete the entire provision and in lieu theseof substitute the follwing,

SECTION 8 APPROPRIATION. THE SECRETARY OF THE DENR SHALL
IMMEDIATELY INCLUDE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAM THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT, THE FUNDING OF WHICH SHAN BE
INCLUDED IN TMB ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

THE APPROPROPRIATIONS MAY BE AUGMENTED BY GRANTS, DONATIONS,
ENDOWMENT FROM VARIOLIS SOURCES, DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN.

te


4. House Bill No. 3439, titled “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE BULUSAN
‘VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK IN BULUSAN, SORSOGON AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR”

8) On Section 11, page 11, delete the entire 2 paragraph and in liew thereof
substitute the following

'HE PASu SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY THE EXISTING PERSONNEL OF THE
DENR,

b} On Section 18, page 14, delete the entire provision and in lieu thereof substitute
the following:

SEC. 18. THE BULUSAN VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK PROTECTED AREAS
FUND. THERE 1S HEREBY &STABLISHED A TRUST FUND TO BE KNOWN AS
THE BULUSAN VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK PROTECTED AREAS FUND FOR
PURPOSES OF FINANCING PROJECTS Of THE SYSTEM. ALL INCOME
GENERATED FROM THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM OR MANAGEMENT OF
WILD FLORA AND FAUNA IN THE PA SHALL ACCRUE TO THE FUND, THESE
INCOME SHALL BE DERIVED FROM PEES FROM PERMITTED SALE AND
EXPORT OF FLORA AND FAUNA AND OTUER RESOURCES FROM ‘THE
PROLECTED ARFA, PROCEEDS FROM LEASE OF MULTIPLE-USE AREAS,
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDUSTRIES AND FACILITIES DIRECTLY
BENEFITING FROM THE PROTECTED AREA, AND SUCH OTHER FEES AND
INCOME DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION OF THE PROTECTED AREA.

THE FUND MAYBE AUGMENTED BY GRANTS, DONATIONS, ENDOWMENT
PROM VARIOUS SOURCES, DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN: PROVIDED, THAT THE
FUND SIAL]. BE DEPOSITED AS A SPECIAL ACCOUNT IN THE NATIONAL
TREASURY AND DISBURSEMENTS THEREFROM SHALL BE MADE SOLFLY
FOR THE PROTECTION, — MAINTENANCE, ADMINISTRATION,
MANAGEMENT OF THE SYSTEM, AND DULY APPROVED PROJECTS
ENDORSED BY THE PAMB IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING ACCOUNTING
AND BUDGETING RULES AND REGULATIONS: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT
THE FUND SHALI. NOT BE USED TO COVER PERSONAL SBRVICRS
EXPENDITURES.

©) On Section 19, page 15, delete the enure provision and in lieu thereof substitute the
followmg:

SECTION 19. APPROPRIATION. - THE SECRETARY OF THE DENK SHALL
IMMEDIATELY INCLUDE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAM THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT, THE FUNDING OF WHICH SHALL. BE
SNCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.



5. « Holige: Bil Noi. 399i! tiled ~AN ACT DECLARING THE AGUSAN MARSH WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY ASA PROT ECTED AREA AND AS A SPECIAL ECOLOGICAL TOURISM ZCNE,
PROVIDING FOR JTS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

8) On Section 13, page 9, delete the entire provision and in lieu thereof substitute the
following:

SECTION 13. APPROPRIATIONS - THE SECRETARIES OF THE DENR AND THE
DOT SHALL IMMEDIATELY INCLUDE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE
DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT, THE
FUNDING OF WHICH SHALI. BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL
APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

b) On Section 14, page 9, lines 20-21, berween the word “Account” and the period (.) delete

the phiuse starting with the word “under” up 16 the word “Bank” and in lieu thereof
substitute the phrase IN THE NATIONAL TREASURY

Thank you and warmest regards

Rep Mauna B. Rodriguez, Jr.
Rep. Jefltey P- Ferrer

Rep. Deogracias B. Romos, Ir
Rep. Rvelyn P. Mellana