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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 
The purpose of this bill is to declare the Saud Beach located in the municipality 
of Pagudpud, Province of Ilocos Norte, a tourism destination. This declaration 
aims to promote the preservation of the natural beauty of the cove while 
encouraging sustainable tourism in the region. 
Under this measure, the Department of Tourism will promote and regulate 
tourism in the tourism destination in coordination with the local government 
units. In addition, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources will 
also play a role in ensuring the protection and preservation of the natural 
resources in the area. Similarly, the Department of Public Works and Highways 
will play a role in constructing the necessary tourism installations. 
The bill mandates the establishment of steps and programs necessary for 
promoting tourism in the area while also requiring the development of 
sustainable tourism practices that prioritize the conservation of the 
environment. Overall, this bill aims to promote the sustainable development of 
Saud Beach while preserving its natural beauty and protecting its unique 
ecosystem for future generations. 
Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure.      
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
February 21, 2023
1:50 pm
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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 SAUD BEACH LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
PAGUDPUD, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE, A TOURISM 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: 
SECTION 1. The Saud Beach located in the Municipality of Pagudpud, 
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Province of Ilocos Norte, is hereby declared a tourism destination. As such, its 
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development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to 
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the rules and regulations governing the development of tourism destinations. 
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SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the DOT shall, 
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in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the 
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Department of Public Works and Highways, the municipal government of 
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Pagudpud and concerned agencies of the government, prepare a tourism 
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development plan that shall include the construction, installation and 
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maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure to enhance 
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tourism in the area: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the 
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preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the area. 
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SEC. 3. The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall take immediate 
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steps to implement the tourism development plan with due consideration to the 
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natural characteristics of the Saud Beach, and shall incorporate the same in its 
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tourism development program for the calendar year immediately succeeding the 
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approval of this Act.  It shall also include the Saud Beach in all its national, 
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regional and local promotion programs. 
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SEC. 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department’s program 
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the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the 
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annual General Appropriations Act, and shall augment such allocation with 
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internally generated funds of the Department.    
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SEC. 5.  Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOT shall, 
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in consultation with the municipal government of Pagudpud and other concerned 
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government agencies and stakeholders, promulgate the necessary rules and 
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regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 6.  All laws, rules, regulations, presidential decrees and other 
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issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed 
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repealed or amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 7.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,