Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. _1521

Introduced by: REP. FERJENEL G. BIRON, M.D.

“AN ACT DECLARING BULABOG ~PUTIAN NATIONAL PARK LOCATED IN
THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DINGLE AND SAN ENRIQUE, IN THE PROVINCE
OF ILOILO, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE CATEGORY OF “NATURAL,
PARK” TO BE NAMED AS “BULABOG - PUTIAN NATURAL PARK” UNDER
THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS),
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Bulabog-Putian National Park a protected area
with the category of “Natural Park” pursuant to R.A. No. 7586 or the National
Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 as amended by R.A. No.
11038 or the Expanded National integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018.
This measure will provide for the management of the protected area through the
establishment of a management board and management office, and the
appropriation of funds which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Bulabog-Putian was reserved by the Philippine Government as a National
Park through Proclamation No. 760 by the late President Carlos P. Garcia in 1961.
The area spans parts of the Municipality of Dingle consisting of Barangays
Moroboro, Lincud, Caguyuman, and Tulatulaan, and parts of the Municipality of
San Enrique including Barangays Compo, Palje, and Lip-ac of the 4" District of
Iloilo, totalling eight hundred sixty-five (865) and 39/100 hectares of territory more

or less.


The Bulabog-Putian National Park supports the life of diverse of flora and
fauna which are endangered and vulnerable to include white-throated jungle fly
catcher, white-bowed — shama, Philippine dawn-bat and other threatened species
of reptiles, aracnids. and insects. Floral species include tindalo, molave, narra,
bolon-eta, kamagong, nato, century old dao and natural hybrid of Philippine
Begonia (Begonia “dinglensis).

The Bulabog-Putian National Park is mostly limestone forest where many
caves are found with archaeological, paleontological, historical and cultural values
wherein thirteen of which are classified and some are utilized for ecotourism and
research purposes. The Guizo and Maanghit caves are habitat of fruit and insect
bats with estimated number of twenty thousand, tarantulas and snakes. The
Maestranza Cave was used as garrison of the guerillas and hideout of
revolutionary forces in Iloilo during the Spanish occupation.

Aside from the limestone forests and caves, Bulabog-Putian National Park
also has springs and beautiful natural landscapes which tourists, both local and
foreign, visit for leisure. The park is dubbed as a living museum where people can
visit both for recreation and study. It is an ideal sanctuary for nature lovers,
adventure seekers, trekkers, climbers, bird watchers, campers, spelunkers,
excursionists, and researchers.

This bill was previously filed by the same Representation during the 19”
Congress and was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Given the natural and historical value of the Bulabog-Putian National Park,

imperative that its proper management as a protected area be established and

funded. Hence, the early passage of this bill is most earnes! ght.

JENEL G. BIRON, M.D.



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNO. _1521

Introduced by: REP. FERJENEL G. BIRON, M.D.

“AN ACT DECLARING BULABOG -PUTIAN NATIONAL PARK LOCATED IN
THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DINGLE AND SAN ENRIQUE, IN THE PROVINCE.
OF ILOILO, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE CATEGORY OF “NATURAL
PARK” TO BE NAMED AS “BULABOG -PUTIAN NATURAL PARK” UNDER
THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS),
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR”

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

ARTICLE!
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 1. Title This Act shall be known as the “ Bulabog-Putian Natural
Park (BPNP) Act’.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — Cognizant of the profound impact of
human activities on all components of the natural environment, it is hereby
declared the policy of the State to secure for the Filipino people of present and
future generations, the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through
the declaration of protected areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas
System (NIPAS) within the classification of national park as provided for in the
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In recognition of the richness of the biological resources, both flora and
fauna, and caves with cultural and historical value, a parcel of land situated in the
municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, in the Province of Iloilo, is hereby
declared a protected area with the category of Natural Park, and shall hereinafter
be referred to as the Bulabog-Putian Natural Park (BPNP). As such, the State shall
ensure the conservation, protection, management and rehabilitation of the area. It
is likewise recognized that effective administration of this area is possible only
through cooperation among the national government, local government units
(LGUs), concerned nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private entities and
local communities. The use and enjoyment of this area must be consistent with the

principles of biological diversity and sustainable development.

Towards this end, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act,
the mobilization of resources for the institutional mechanisms herein established,
and the full scientific and technical support needed for the conservation of
biodiversity and the integrity of the ecosystems, culture and indigenous practices.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms — For purposes of this Act, the following terms
are defined as follows:

(a) “Buffer Zones" refer to 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;

(b) "Conservation" refers to any act or acts of preservation and sustainable
utilization of wildlife, or maintenance, restoration and enhancement of habitats;

“Integrated Protected Area Fund (IPAF)" refers to the special account
established for the purpose of financing projects of the NIPAS and the BPNP;

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(d) “Management Board” refers to the Management Board of BPNP ;

"Management Plan" refers to the fundamental plan, strategy and/or scheme
which shall guide all activities relating to the BPNP in order to attain the
objectives of this Act;

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sustainable use of natural resources including ecotourism, extraction activities
and other income generating or livelihood activities, may be allowed to the
extent prescribed in the management plan;

“National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)” refers to the
classification and administration of all designated protected areas to maintain
essential ecological processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic
diversity, to ensure sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain
their natural conditions to the greatest extent possible;

“National Park" refers to a relatively large area not materially altered by human
activity where extractive resource uses are not allowed and is maintained to
protect outstanding natural and scenic areas of national or international
significance for scientific, educational and recreational use;

“Natural Park’ refers to a relatively large area not materially altered by human
activity where extractive resource uses are not allowed and maintained to
protect outstanding natural and scenic areas of national or international
significance for scientific, educational and recreational use;

“Protected Area” refers to the identified portions of land and/or water set aside
by reasons of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to
enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human
exploitation;

“Protected Area Retained Income Account (PARIA)” refers to the trust fund
maintained by BPNP and administered by the PAMB created pursuant to this
Act representing seventy-five percent (75%) of revenues generated from the
protected area to support its operation and management;

“Special Account in the General Fund’ refers to the trust fund deposited in the
national treasury representing the twenty-five percent (25%) of the revenues
generated from the operation of BPNP and earmarked to support the NIPAS;
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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.

SEC. 4. Classification as a National Park. - The Bulabog Putian Natural
Park situated in the Municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, in the Province of
Iloilo, shall fall under the classification of national park as provided for in Article XII,
Section 3 of the Constitution.

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Natural Park are more particularly described as follows:

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and comprises eight hundred sixty-five and 39/100 hectares more or less.

SEC. 6. Establishment of Management Zones. - Based on Republic Act
No. 7586 otherwise known as the “National Integrated Protected Area System Act
of 1992” (NIPAS Act) as amended by Republic Act No. 11038, otherwise known as
the “Expanded National Integrated Protected Area System Act of 2018” (ENIPAS.
Act), only two zones shall be established in a Protected Area: the Strict Protection
Zone (SPZ) and the Multiple-Use Zone (MUZ). The MUZ may be further divided
into sub-zones in consonance with the management plan.

SEC. 7. Establishment of Buffer Zones.—The Secretary of the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), upon recommendation of the
Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) created under Section 9 of this Act,
may designate areas surrounding the BPNP as buffer zones for the purpose of
providing an extra layer of protection where restrictions may be applied. The
establishment of the buffer zone shall follow the same manner for the
establishment of protected area as provided for in the NIPAS Act. Such buffer
zone(s) may include public or private lands and/or municipal waters; Provided,
That, in cases where the designated buffer zone covers private lands, the owners
thereof shall be required to design their development with due consideration to the
protected area management plan. Management prescriptions for the buffer zones
shall be included as a component of the protected area management plan. Rights
over private lands within established buffer zones shall be recognized and
respected consistent with the management plan.

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MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS

SEC. 8. Management Plan.—There shall be a Management Plan
promulgated for the BPNP pursuant to Section 9 of the NIPAS Act as amended
and its revised Implementing Rules and Regulations, which shall serve as the
basic long-term framework plan in the management of the protected area and
guide in the preparation of its annual operations plan and budget.

SEC. 9. Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) - Within ninety (90)

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days from the effectivity of this Act, a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB)
shall be created to oversee the management of the BPNP. The PAMB shall be
composed of the following

(a) The Regional Executive Director (RED) of DENR, Region Vi, as
Chairperson;

(b) The Govemor of the Province of Iloilo or his/her duly authorized
representative;

(c) ASenator of the Republic of the Philippines who is a duly registered resident
of the Province of Iloilo, or his or her duly authorized representative, unless
the Senator declines membership in the PAMB;

(d) The District Representative of the Congressional District where the BPNP
is located, or his/her duly authorized representative, unless the District
Representative declines membership in the PAMB;

(e) The Mayors of the Municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, Province of
Hoilo;

() Chairpersons of all the barangays with territorial jurisdiction over BPNP;

(g) Regional Directors of the following government agencies namely; the
Department of Agriculture (DA), The National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the
Philippine National Police (PNP), the Department of Defense (DND), and
the Department of Tourism (DOT);

(h) Three (3) representatives from either a Nongovernmental Organization
(NGO) or People's Organization (PO) based in the Province of Iloilo, duly
accredited both by DENR and the Provincial Government. The NGOs or
POs represented should have been in existence for at least five (5) years
and must have a record of accomplishments in the field of protected area

management;

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preferably from a university or college in the Province of lloilo, with a record
of accomplishments in or related to protected area management; and

@) One (1) representative, if necessary, from the private sector preferably a
resident of the Province of lloilo, who is distinguished in a profession or field
of interest relevant to protected area management

The term of office of the members of the PAMB, as well as the grounds
for their removal shall be in accordance with the provisions of the NIPAS Act as
amended.

SEC. 10. Powers and Functions of the PAMB.— The PAMB shall have the
following powers and functions:

(a) Oversee the management of the protected area;

(b) Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and
other related documents for the management of the protected area;

(c) Approve the management plan of the protected area and ensure its
harmonization and integration with the Ancestral Domain Sustainable
Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP), land use plan and other
development plan, public or private, and its implementation;

(d) Adopt a manual of operations to include rules of procedures in the
conduct of business, and the creation of committees and their
respective terms of reference;

(e) Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for
the enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the
management of the protected area;

(f) Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the management
plan and manage the Protected Area Retention Income Account
(PARIA) and other funds with government accounting, budgeting, and
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(h) Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through
appropriate and effective means;

(i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other
government instrumentalities with respect to the management of BPNP;

() Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area
Superintendent (PASu) and other protected area personnel and
compliance of partners with the terms and conditions of any
undertaking, contract or agreement relative to any project or activity with
the BPNP;

(k) Recommend from among a shortlist of qualified candidates, the
designation, or appointment of the PASu; and

(I) Assess the effectiveness of the management of the protected area;

Provided, that the members of the PAMB representing the LGU’s and
national agencies shall inform their respective constituents, offices or
sectors, of PAMB-approved or other relevant policies, rules, regulations,
Programs, and projects and shall ensure that the provisions of this Act
and its implementing rules and regulations are complied with, and used
as reference and framework in their respective plans, policies,
programs and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing shall be the
basis for disciplinary action against such member according to
administrative rules and regulations and such penalties as the PAMB
may provide; Provided further, That the DENR, through the Regional
Director, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers
and functions. In case of conflict between the resolutions issued by the
PAMB and the existing administrative orders of national application, the

latter shall prevail.

The PAMB shall decide by majority vote of the members present

constituting a quorum of all the members; Provided, a quorum shall compose the

fifty percent (50%) plus one of all members.

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hereby established a Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to be headed by
a Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) who shall supervise the day to day
Management, protection,and administration of the BPNP. The PASu shall hold a
permanent plantilla position and shall be appointed by the DENR Secretary. A
‘sufficient number of support staff with permanent plantilla positions shall likewise
be appointed by the DENR Secretary to assist the PASu in the management of the
protected area.

The PASu shall be primarily accountable to the PAMB and the DENR for

the management and operations of the BPNP. Pursuant thereto, the PASu shall

have the following duties and responsibilities;

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Prepare the management plan, in consultation with the stakeholders,
including the annual work and financial plans and ensure its

implementation;

(b) Ensure the integration of the protected area management plans,

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programs, projects, and policies with relevant national and LGU plans
and programs;

Provide secretariat services to the PAMB and its committees and
ensure the availability of relevant, and timely information for decision-
making;

Formulate and recommend to the PAMB proposed policies, rules,
regulations, and programs;

Establish,operate and maintain a database management system
which shall be an important basis for decision-making;

Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the protected area,
commence and institute administrative and legal actions in
collaboration with other government agencies or organizations, and
assist in the prosecution of offenses committed in violation of the
provisions of this Act and the NIPAS Act as amended;

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(h) Request for and receive any technical assistance, support or advice
from any agency or instrumentality of the government as well as
academic institutions, NGOs, and the private sector, as may be
necessary for the effective management, protection and administration
of the protected area;

(i) Issue permits and clearances for activities that implement the
management plan and other permitted activities in accordance with
terms, conditions, and criteria established by the PAMB: Provided, That
all permits for extraction of natural resources, including collection of
wildlife for research purposes, shall continue to be issued by relevant
authorities, subject to prior clearance from the PAMB, through the
PASu, in accordance with the specific acts to be covered;

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Collect and receive pertinent fees, charges, donations, and other
income for the protected area: Provided, That such fees, charges,
donations, and other income collected and received shall be reported
regularly to the PAMB and the DENR in accordance with existing
guidelines;

(k) Prepare and recommend to the PAMB approval of the annual work and
financial plans of the protected area based on the management plan;
and

(!) Perform such other functions as the PAMB and the DENR may assign.

The PAMB may be augmented by the deputized local environment and

natural resources officers upon the recommendation of the PAMB and approval of
the DENR.

ARTICLE Ill
PROCEEDS AND FEES

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Fund. — There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as Bulabog-Putian
Natural Park Integrated Protected Area Fund (BPNP-IPAF) for purposes of
financing projects of the BPNP and the NIPAS. All income generated from the
operation and management of the BPNP shall accrue to the BPNP-IPAF. The
income shall be derived from fees and charges from the use of resources and
facilities of the protected areas; fines collected from violators of the NIPAS Act as
amended, contributions from industries and facilities directly benefitting from the
BPNP; and such other fees and income derived from the operation of the BPNP.

The PAMB shall retain seventy-five (75%) of all revenues raised through the
above means, which shall be deposited in the Protected Area Retained Income
Account (PARIA) in any authorized government depository bank within the locality;
Provided, that disbursements out of such deposits shall be used solely for the
protection, maintenance, administration, and management of the protected area
and implementation of duly approved projects of the PAMB. The remaining twenty-
five percent (25%) of revenues shall be deposited as a Special Account in the
General Fund (SAGF) in the National Treasury for purposes of financing the
programs and projects of the NIPAS.

The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various
sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, that the fund shall be deposited in full as
a special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be
made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration, and management of
the NIPAS and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with
existing accounting, budgeting and auditing rules and regulations; Provided
further, that the fund shail not be used to cover personal services expenditures.

The LGUs shall continue to impose taxes and collect all other fees not
enumerated herein which they have traditionally collected, such as fees for
business permit applications, property taxes and rentals of LGUs’ facilities

SEC. 13. Local Government Units.- The local government units (LGUs)
within the Bulabog-Putian Natural Park shall participate in its management
through representation in the PAMB as provided under Section 9 hereof. Said
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revenue allotment and other income for use of the Bulabog—Putian Natural Park:
Provided, that all funds directly coming from the LGUs shall be exempt from the
twenty-five percent (25%) remittance requirement for the Integrated Protected
Area Fund Special Account in General Fund (IPAF SAGF).

‘SEC. 14. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately
include in the DENR's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which
shall be included by the Department of Budget and Management in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 15. Suppletory Application of the NIPAS Law. - The provisions of
Republic Act No. 7586, as amended by Republic Act No. 11038, shall have
‘suppletory application to this Act.

SEC. 16. Implementing Rules and regulations. — Within ninety (90) days
from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR shall, in consultation with
the local government of the Municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, the
Provincial Government of Iloilo, and concerned national government agencies,
issue the corresponding rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this Act.

SEC.17. Separability Clause. —|f any section or provision of this Act is held
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining sections or provisions not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 18. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 19. Effectivity- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general

circulation.

Approved,