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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare the Tanap Avis Falls in the Municipality of 
Burgos, Ilocos Norte, as an ecotourism destination.  
The Municipality of Burgos is known for its local delicacy and popular 
tourist destinations like the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and the Kapurpurawan 
Rock Formation. However, little do people know the municipality of Burgos is 
also a sanctuary to majestic waterfalls, one of which is the Tanap Avis Falls.   
The Tanap Avis Falls is located in Barangay Tanap, Burgos, Ilocos Norte. 
It is said to be one of the less visited and isolated waterfalls in Ilocos Norte. 
However, hundreds of tourists continuously flock to visit this majestic waterfall. 
To get to the waterfall, one must hike for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, but 
the experience is always worth it because of the hidden paradise that awaits. The 
basin within the vicinity of the waterfall is shallow, perfect for anyone who wants 
to take a dip and enjoy nature. It is the ideal combination of tranquility and 
adventure.  
The Tanap Avis Falls is quickly gaining popularity as tourists and locals 
alike frequent the place. Thus, it is in the government's best interest to preserve 
its natural beauty.  
Finally, this bill aims to declare the Tanap Avis Falls as an ecotourism 
destination, mandating the Department of Tourism and its attached agencies, in 
coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways and in 
consultation with the Municipality of Burgos, to come up with a development 
plan for the waterfalls and its surroundings. 
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Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE TANAP AVIS FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURGOS, 
PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE, AS AN ECOTOURISM DESTINATION, 
PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:     
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Section 1. The Tanap Avis Falls in the Municipality of Burgos, Province of 
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Ilocos Norte is hereby declared an ecotourism destination. As such, its 
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development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall 
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be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist 
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destinations. 
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Sec. 2. Within one (1) year from the approval of this Act, the DOT shall, in 
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coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and 
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other concerned agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development 
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plan involving the construction, installation, and maintenance of such 
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appropriate facilities and infrastructures that enhance tourism in the area: 
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Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the preservation and 
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conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the area: Provided, further, 
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That any activities and developments to be carried out in the area must conform 
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with the concept of ecotourism as provided in the national ecotourism strategy 
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jointly issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the 
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DOT.  
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       Sec. 3. The DOT and its attached agencies shall take immediate steps to 
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implement the tourism development plan tailored to the needs of the Tanap Avis 
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Falls in the Municipality of Burgos and shall incorporate the same in its tourism 
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program for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also include Tanap Avis Falls in 
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all its national, regional, and local promotion programs.  
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Sec. 4. The Secretary of Tourism shall include in the DOT’s program the 
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implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual 
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General Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.  
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Sec. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary 
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of Tourism shall, in consultation with the Municipality of Burgos, promulgate 
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the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. 
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Sec. 6. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive orders, or 
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parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended accordingly. 
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Sec. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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