NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
s. No. 1439
Senate
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*22 NOV-2 P2 -04
RECEIVED BY.
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PUBLIC PARKS SYSTEM, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Today, 4.4 billion individuals or 56% of the world's population reside in cities. 
According to a World Bank report, the Philippines is one of the fastest urbanizing 
countries in the East Asia and Pacific region, wherein in the past five decades, the 
urban population in the country grew by over 50 million, and by 2050, approximately 
120 million people or 65% percent of the country's total population will reside in 
cities1.
If managed well, urbanization can contribute to sustainable growth through 
increased productivity and economic growth. Urbanization however comes with 
some challenges, such as environmental stability. Cities play a key role in tackling 
climate change because their exposure to climate and disaster risk increases as they 
grow. Exposure is especially high in densely populated and rapidly urbanizing river 
plains and coastlines in developing countries2. In Asia, public green space is a luxury 
among its most crowded cities where the average total of green space per capita in
1 World Bank. Philippines Urbanization Review: Fostering Competitive, Sustainable and Inclusive 
Cities. Retrieved from https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/27667
2 Nigam, J., Robertson, D., Sinogba, E. J. For Healthier Cities, It's Time We Gave Them Some (Green) 
Space. Retrieved from https://blogs.adb.org/blog/for-heaithier-cities-it-s-time-we-gave-them-some- 
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22 major cities in Asia is only 39 square meters (sqm), lower than the average for 
Africa of 74 sqm and Latin America of 255 sqm.
Green spaces such as parks contribute several ecological, social, and 
economic benefits. These include increased property value near green spaces as 
studies have shown that housing and land value, which are adjacent to green 
spaces, may increase by 8 to 20%, help in urban tourism development by making 
cities more attractive and softens extremes of weather, health promotion by 
encouraging a more active lifestyle through jogging or cycling, increased social 
inclusion, reduced air pollution, reduced storm water management costs by allowing 
better draining and decreases the risk of flooding3.The importance of outdoor spaces 
and parks was highlighted during the pandemic. Families would gather in parks to 
allow for a socially distant respite from home isolation.
As such, this bill seeks to establish the Philippine National Public Parks System 
which will allow for a single agency in planning, development, operation, and 
promotion of public parks throughout the country. While the country seeks to further 
urbanize, the incorporation of green design principles should be taken into 
consideration. This will be in line with the World Health Organization 
recommendation of urban residents having access to public green spaces of at least 
0.5 hectares at a linear distance of no more than 300 meters from every home.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
INGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA
3 Cicea C. and Pirlogea C. "Green Spaces and Public Health Urban Areas". Theoretical and Empirical 
Researches in Urban Management, Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2011, pp. 83-92. 
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
1439
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•22 NOV-2 P2:04
RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PUBLIC PARKS SYSTEM, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assem bled:
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CHAPTER 1
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Introductory Sections
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Parks Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to protect and
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maintain the health and well-being of the Filipino people, through the establishment
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and preservation of parks and open spaces. Towards this end, the State recognizes
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parks and open spaces as valuable assets, and as such:
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a. Shall establish the Philippine National Public Parks System aimed to
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conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects, and to provide for their
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enjoyment in such manner and by such means as will leave them
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unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations, and,
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b. Shall recognize that parks and open spaces contribute to human health
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and well-being, social cohesion, identity, tourism, biodiversity, air quality
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and carbon sequestration, 
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms
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a. Administrator refers to the Chief Executive Officer and Head of the
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National and Local Public Parks Authority (NALPA) Secretariat as defined in
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Section 9 of this Act;
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b. Board refers to the NALPA Board as defined in Section 5 of this Act;
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c. National and Local Public Parks refer to any land laid out as a public
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garden and/or used for the purpose of public recreation. This does not
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refer to national shrines administered by the Philippine Veterans Affairs
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Office;
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d. National and Local Public Parks System or the System refers to the system
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of parks and open spaces as defined under Chapter 4 of this Act;
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e. NIPAS refers to the National Integrated Protected Areas System as defined
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in Republic Act No. 7586, as amended or the NIPAS Act;
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f. Protected Areas refer to the Protected Areas as defined under Republic Act
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No. 7586, as amended or the National Integrated Protected Areas System
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(NIPAS) Act; and,
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g. Secretariat refers to the NALPA Secretariat as defined under Section 7 of
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this Act.
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CHAPTER 2
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Establishment of the National and Local Public Parks Authority
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Sec. 4. Composition of the Authority. - The Authority shall be composed of
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the Board and the Secretariat.
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Sec. 5. Composition of the Board. - The NALPA Board composed of the
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following:
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a. Secretary of Tourism as Chairperson;
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b. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources as Co-Chairperson (who
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shall be officially represented by the Director of the Biodiversity
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Management Bureau);
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c. Secretary of Public Works and Highways as Member;
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d. Secretary of Agriculture as Member;
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e. Secretary of the Interior and Local Government as Member;
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g. Director-General of the Technical Education and Skills Development
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Authority as Member.
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In addition, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the following
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members from the private sector:
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a. Two (2) representatives from a recognized professional architectural
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organization; and,
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b. Two (2) representatives from the academe, preferably in urban planning
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and development.
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As soon as all members of the private sector are appointed, they shall so
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organize themselves that the term of office of one-third (1/3) of their number shall
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expire every year. The member from the private sector appointed thereafter to fill
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vacancies caused by expiration of terms shall hold office for three (3) years.
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The President however, may revise the membership of the NALPA Board,
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whenever the President deems it necessary for the effective performance of the
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Board's function through an administrative order.
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The NALPA Board shall meet at least twice a year, or as frequently as may be
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deemed necessary by its Chairperson. In the absence of the Chairperson, a Co-
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Chairperson shall preside. The internal rules of the 
NALPA Board shall be
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promulgated during its first organizational meeting.
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The benefits, privileges, and emoluments of the Board shall be consistent with
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existing laws and rules.
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Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Board. - The Authority shall primarily be
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responsible for the National and Local Public Parks System including 
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establishment of policies, plans, and programs taking into consideration 
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following:
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a. The State policy declared herein of giving due consideration to the
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establishment and maintenance of national and urban parks, open and
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green spaces, and recreational facilities;
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b. The implementation of the above-mentioned policy requires the
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coordination and cooperation of policies, plans, and programs of different
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c. Equal and active participation of the national government and its 
appropriate agencies, the LGUs, the academe, and the private sector shall 
be made the rule to ensure that the National and Local Public Parks 
System shall be fully established and maintained.
The Board shall have the following powers:
a. Establish minimum quotas for all LGUs for the designation of municipal 
and city lands for public parks, where applicable;
b. Manage the country's National and Local Public Parks System, and in doing 
so shall guide and assist other government agencies and entities, and the 
LGUs in the planning, establishment, and management of parks that will 
be included in the System;
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Promulgate, after due consultation with concerned groups and entities, 
policies, plans, programs, and guidelines as may be necessary for the 
effective implementation of this Act and the establishment of the National 
and Local Public Parks System;
d. Establish and manage the National and Local Public Parks Institute, which 
shall serve as the national center for park administration, management, 
and maintenance training, research and development;
e. In coordination with the Biodiversity Management Bureau of the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, shall make Protected 
Areas accessible to the public for recreational purposes;
f. Organize and constitute standing committees, subsidiary groups, or 
technical working groups for the efficient integration and coordination of 
local open spaces and urban parks;
g. Exact reasonable fees and charges for such services provided and 
trainings conducted and retain such earnings for its own use, subject to 
guidelines promulgated by the Authority;
h. Create, when deemed necessary, an Advisory Committee which shall 
provide expert and technical advice to the Board to be chosen from the 
academe and the private sector: Provided, That in case the Advisory 
Committee is created, the Board is hereby authorized to set aside a 
portion of its appropriation for its operation; and.


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i. Carry out any and all other functions characteristic of public institutions of
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similar mandate and national scope, in line with prevailing international
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principles and best practices.
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Sec. 7. The NALPA Secretariat - The NALPA Secretariat, an independent
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agency of the executive department, shall have the primary mission of providing
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pro-active leadership in the continuous development of systematic approaches as
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well as measures to maintain and manage the National and Local Public Parks
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System, and shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
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a. Establish and maintain a planning process and formulate a national parks
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development plan in which all concerned groups and entities at various
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levels participate;
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b. Provide analytical inputs to policy decision-making of the Authority on
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allocation of resources and institutional roles and responsibilities as shall
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be embodied in the annual national parks plans;
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c. Recommend measures, and implement the same upon approval by the
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Authority, for the effective and efficient implementation of the national
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parks development plan;
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d. Propose to the Authority the specific allocation of resources for the
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programs and projects it shall undertake pursuant to approved national
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parks development plan;
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e. Submit to the Authority periodic reports on the progress and
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accomplishment of work programs of implementation of plans and
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policies; and,
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f. Perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned by the Board.
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Sec. 8. The Dissolution of the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC)
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and the Nayong Piiipino Foundation (NFC) and Transfer to NALPA Secretariat - The
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NPDC and NFC are hereby dissolved and all their powers, functions, responsibilities,
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personnel, all applicable funds and appropriations, records, assets, and properties
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are hereby transferred to the NALPA Secretariat.
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Sec. 9. The NALPA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer. - The NALPA
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Secretariat shall be headed by an Administrator, who shall likewise be a member of
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the Board. The Administrator shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines


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and shall enjoy the benefits, privileges, and emoluments equivalent to the rank of
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Undersecretary.
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As Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat, the Administrator shall exercise
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general supervision and control over its technical and administrative personnel. The
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Administrator shall have the power to recommend to the Authority the structural
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organization and the personnel complement of the Secretariat. Furthermore, the
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Administrator shall appoint such personnel necessary to carry out the objectives,
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policies, and functions of the Authority subject to Civil Service laws, rules, and
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regulations.
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The Administrator may call upon other instrumentalities or entities of the
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government and nongovernment and civic organizations for assistance in terms of
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the use of their facilities and resources for the management and administration of
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any park in the System. This authority includes the power to call on the Philippine
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National Police to maintain peace and order in any park in the System.
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The performance of the functions of the Administrator under this Act shall, in
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no case, result in the diminution of the powers of the LGUs to establish their own
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parks or develop their own open or green spaces.
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Sec. 10. Deputy Administrators. - The Administrator shall be assisted by four
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(4) Deputy Administrators for (i) Research and Development, (ii) National and Local
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Public Parks Operations, (iii) Local Public Parks Operations, and (iv) Park Architecture
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and Planning.
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The Deputy Administrators shall enjoy the benefits, privileges, and
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emoluments equivalent to the rank of Assistant Secretary.
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Sec. 11. Regional Administrators. - The Regional Administrators shall be
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under the direct control of the Administrator and shall oversee the operations of
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National and Local Public Parks at the regional level.
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The Regional Administrators shall enjoy the benefits, privileges and
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emoluments equivalent to the rank of a Regional Director and shall provide technical
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assistance particularly to Local Government Units (LGUs) for effective supervision,
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coordination, and monitoring of national and local parks within their localities, and
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their integration to the National Public Park System.
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following divisions which shall be headed by Division Chiefs:
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a. Administrative Division;
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b. Finance Division;
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c. Programs and Public Affairs Division;
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d. Internal Audit Division;
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e. Security and Safety Division;
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f. Information and Communications Technology Division; and
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g. Cultural and Heritage Preservation Division.
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The following Divisions shall be headed by the Deputies Administrators:
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a. National Public Park Operations and Management;
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b. Local Public Park Operations and Management;
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c. Research and Development; and,
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d. Park Architecture and Planning.
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Sec. 13. Personnel Training, Development, and Performance Incentives. - The
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Authority shall undertake training and development programs to upgrade the
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capabilities of its personnel in its various functions. Personnel shall be allowed to
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train or study outside the Institute, in the Philippines or abroad, on official time,
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subject to the needs of the service, upon approval of the Administrator.
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A system of incentives shall be stablished to reward the superior performance
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and milestones of professional development on the part of management and
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administrative and technical personnel.
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Sec. 14. Consultants and Technical Assistance, Publication, and Research. -
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In pursuing its objectives, the Authority is hereby authorized to set aside a portion of
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its appropriation for the hiring of services of qualified consultants, and private
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organizations for research work and publication in the field of national and urban
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parks, and open and green spaces. It shall avail itself of the services of other
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agencies of the Government as may be required.
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Sec. 15. Privileges of the Authority. - In line with the declared policy and the
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avowed purposes of this Act, and to ensure its independence and autonomy, the
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NALPA Secretariat shall be attached solely for budgetary coordination and related
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a. be classified as a National Government Agency, primarily for administrative
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purposes, including receiving its annual budget from the general
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appropriations of the National Government to cover appropriately the entirety
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of its mandated operations and activities;
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b. be considered as higher in level than a Bureau or Bureau-level agency but
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beneath that of a Department or Department-level agency, primarily for
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administrative purposes as to staffing pattern and compensation scales; and,
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c. enjoy such privileges and special rules characteristic of both a Government-
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Owned or -Controlled Corporation and a State University or College wherever
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possible and which, in any and all case, promote the objectives of this Act;
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and that special rules as may be necessary to this effect be formulated and
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appropriately promulgated by the NALPA, the Department of Budget and
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Management, the Commission on Audit, and other concerned agencies.
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Sec. 16. The Creation of the National Parks Institute. - There is hereby
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created the National Parks Institute of the Philippines which shall be under the
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supervision of the Board. The Institute shall serve as the training and development
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arm of the Authority. The Institute shall be headed by a Director.
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In coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), State
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Universities and Colleges, Private Universities and Institutions, the Institute shall
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establish a unique training course aimed at supporting the purposes of this Act, and
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shall:
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a. Formulate and implement training programs for all personnel of NALPA, LGUs,
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National Government Agencies, and Private entities and institutions who wish
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to train with the Institute;
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b. Formulate and implement select mandatory and specialized courses, and for
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that purpose shall be allowed to issue diplomas and technical certificates
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under such rules as will be coordinated with CHED and TESDA;
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Sec. 17. Study and Planning of National Parks, Urban Parks, Open Spaces,
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and Recreationai-Area Facilities. - Within three (3) years from the effectivity of this
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Act, the Authority shall make a comprehensive study of the National Parks, Urban
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Parks, Open Spaces, and Recreational-Area Facilities programs of the National
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Government and the LGUs and areas of land throughout the Philippines that are or
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may be chiefly valuable as National Parks, Urban Parks, Open Spaces, and
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Recreational-Area Facilities.
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The report shall be submitted to the Board who shall be empowered to
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declare specifically identified areas as either National Parks, Urban Parks, Open
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Spaces, or Recreational-Area Facilities.
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Sec. 18. Identification of National Parks. - Notwithstanding any law or
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proclamation to the contrary, the following parks are hereby considered National
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Parks and shall be under the jurisdiction of the Authority: (1) Rizal Park and (2) Paco
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Park.
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investigate, study, and continually monitor areas whose overall circumstances exhibit
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qualities of national significance and that may have potential to become a NALPA
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Park.
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Sec. 19. Acquisition of Land. - In the exercise of its power under this Act, the
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Authority through the Administrator shail have the power to acquire land and
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interests in land within the boundary of any NALPA Park. In the same manner and
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for the establishment of an identified National Park, the power of eminent domain
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shall be exercised through the Administrator, or by any of its deputies or Provincial
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Administrators.
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Sec. 20. Creation of Urban Parks and Open Spaces in LGUs. - Within the
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period provided by the Authority, LGUs shall be obliged to identify Urban Parks and
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Identified areas may either become NALPA Administered Parks or maintain
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their nature as Local Parks at the discretion of the LGU.
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The Authority is hereby mandated to enter into cooperative agreements with
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colleges and universities, in partnership with LGUs and other agencies, to establish
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cooperative study units to conduct multi-disciplinary research and develop integrated
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information products on the resources in the NALPA Parks, or the LGU of which the
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NALPA Park is located for possible commercial production or utilization.
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Sec. 21. Delineation of Authority and Coverage. - Subject to the
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Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and dependent on the categorization of
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the land or an area, a nature reserve or a declared protected area under the NIPAS
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shall continue to be under the jurisdiction of the DENR. All other parks established or
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may be established may be covered under this Act.
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Sec. 22. Administration, Management, and Funding of NALPA Parks. - Subject
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to reasonable restrictions under the IRR the public is hereby granted free admission
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to all NALPA Parks. However, the Authority may levy appropriate fees to special
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activities or programs.
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Sec. 23. Retention of Income. - The Authority is hereby authorized to retain
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the entirety of its income from all sources of its operations nationwide, and to spend
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the same for any purpose.
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Sec. 24. The NALPA Fund. - The NALPA Fund is hereby established to be
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managed or administered by the Authority, the income from which shall be utilized
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programs, LGUs for upgrading their capabilities, and to develop and implement
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training and training-related activities for park development. The contribution to the
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fund shall be the following:
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a. One-time lump sump appropriation from the National Government in the
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amount of P100,000,000.00;
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b. Donations, grants, endowments, and other bequests or gifts of which the
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Authority is hereby authorized to accept; and,
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formulate the necessary implementing guidelines for the management of the fund,
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subject to the following:
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a. Unless otherwise stipulated by the private donor, only earnings of private
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contributions shall be used; and,
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b. No part of the seed capital of the fund, including earnings, thereof, shall
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be used to underwrite expenses for administration.
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institution as fund manager, subject to guidelines promulgated by the Board.
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Sec. 25. Parks and Green Spaces Awards. - To promote parks development in
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the country and with the view of participating in international park development
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competitions, the Authority, with the active participation of private industries, shall
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organize and conduct an annual Parks and Green Spaces Awards. The Authority,
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through the Secretariat, shall promulgate the necessary rules and guidelines for the
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effective and efficient conduct of Annual National Parks and Green Spaces
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Competition among LGUs and for the country's participation in international park
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development competitions.
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Sec. 26. Exemption from Taxes, Duties, Fees, and Charges. - The Authority
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shall be exempt from the payment of taxes, fees, and charges imposed by the
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National Government and its political subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities
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regardless of the nature of its activity.
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All donations in any form shall be exempt from the donor's tax and the same
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shall be considered as allowable deduction from the gross income in the
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computation of the income tax of the donor, in accordance with the provisions of
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Republic Act No. 8424, otherwise known as the National Internal Revenue Code of
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1997, as amended.
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Furthermore, importation of supplies and materials for the use of the
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Authority shall be exempt from customs duties.
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Sec. 27. Commerciai Operations of and Inside of NALPA Parks. - The
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Authority shall be authorized to undertake commercial operations, the proceeds of
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which shall be credited to the NALPA Fund:
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establishments inside NALPA Parks, which NALPA shall be allowed to
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award, through public bidding, and giving preference to nonprofit
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organizations of a nature related to or supportive of its mandate, for a
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term of up to five (5) years per contract;
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c. The production and/or licensing of official merchandise;
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d. The award of concession contracts when the Authority shall utilize
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concession contracts to authorize a person, corporation, or other entity to
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provide accommodations, facilities, and services to visitors or users of
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out services for Park Management and Safety and Security Services.
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Sec. 29. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to finance the initial
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implementation of this Act shali be charged against the existing appropriations of the
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NPDC and the NPF and shall be supported by the funds coming from the Office of
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the President. Thereafter, such funds as may be necessary for the continued
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impiementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
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Act.
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Sec. 30. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations. - Within one hundred eighty
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(180) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the
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Board the implementing rules and regulations of this Act following consultation with
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all concerned groups and entities.
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a. Within two (2) months after the approval of this Act, the President shall, in
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consultation with the Secretary of Tourism, appoint the private sector
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representatives of the Board.
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representatives, the President shall, upon the recommendation of the
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Board, appoint the Administrator.
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c. Within four (4) months after the appointment of the Administrator, the 
Board shall convene to determine the organizational structure and staffing 
pattern of the Authority.
d. Within one (1) year after the organization of the Authority, the Board shall 
commission an expert group on funding schemes for the NALPA Fund as 
provided in Section 24, the results of which shall be used as the basis for 
appropriate action by the Board.
e. Upon the effectivity of this Act, and prior to the appointment of the Board 
and the Administrator, the officials and personnel of the NPDC and the 
NPF shall continue to exercise their functions and duties in holdover 
capacity and shall ensure the smooth transition to the Board and the 
Administrator.
f. All personnel of the NPDC and the NPF who are separated from service as 
a result of the dissolution of the NPDC and NPF shall receive benefits to 
which they may be entitled under Executive Order No. 366, series of 2004: 
Provided, That those who are qualified to retire under existing retirement 
laws shall be allowed to retire and receive retirement benefits to which 
they may be entitled under applicable laws and issuances.
g. The Authority may retain any personnel of the NPDF and the NPF it deems 
necessary to carry out its purpose and functions.
h. The ownership and title to the properties now actually occupied by the 
NPDC and the NPF are hereby transferred in fee simple to the Authority, 
subject to the following conditions:
1. The titles to the land conveyed by this Act shall not be transferred by 
the Authority to another person or entity without previous 
authorization by the President of the Philippines;
2. The Authority is hereby authorized to mortgage any properties referred 
to above for the purpose of carrying out its objectives and purposes 
only; and
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without compensation.
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Sec. 32. Automatic Review. - Every five (5) years after the effectivity of this
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Act, an independent review panel composed of three (3) persons appointed by the
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President shall review the performance of the Authority and shall make
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recommendations based on its findings to the President and to both Houses of
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Congress.
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Sec. 33. Separabiiity Ciause. - If any provision, section, or part of this Act is
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declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgement shall not affect, invalidate, or
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impair any other provisions, sections, or parts hereof.
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Sec. 34. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, circulars,
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rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 35. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,
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