NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
______________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT DECLARING KURJANAN FALLS IN BARANGAY 
IGSORO, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE 
OF ANTIQUE, AN ECOTOURISM SITE PROVIDING FOR 
ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
 EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Kurjanan Falls, located in Barangay Igsoro, Municipality 
of Bugasong, is home to crystal clear waters, and abundant natural 
resources. It has a huge potential for ecotourism activities. With  
the declaration of Kurjanan Falls as an ecotourism site, it would 
not only help in the preservation and conservation of its unique 
diversity but would also open up a lot of opportunities for its 
residents by way of livelihood and job opportunities. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent 
Senator Loren Legarda, this bill therefore serves as a refiled 
measure. It is for the reasons stated above that the passage of this 
measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA 
February 2, 2023
9:05 am
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
______________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT DECLARING KURJANAN FALLS IN BARANGAY 
IGSORO, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE 
OF ANTIQUE, AN ECOTOURISM SITE PROVIDING FOR 
ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Kurjanan Falls in Barangay Igsoro, 
Municipality of Bugasong, Province of Antique is hereby declared 
an ecotourism site. As such, its development shall be prioritized by 
the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules 
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites. 
SECTION 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, 
the DOT, in coordination with the concerned local government 
units and agencies of the government, shall prepare a tourism 
development plan involving the construction, installation and 
maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as 
shall encourage tourism in the area: Provided, That said 
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of 
the natural beauty and resources of the area. 
SECTION 3. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement 
the development plan that will suit the natural characteristic of 
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Kurjanan Falls, and shall incorporate the same in its tourism 
development program for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also 
include the Kurjanan Falls in all its national, regional and local 
promotion programs. 
 
SECTION 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the 
Department’s program the implementation of this Act, the funding 
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act and internally generated funds of the DOT. 
 
SECTION 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this 
Act, the Secretary of the DOT shall promulgate the necessary rules 
and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. 
 
SECTION 6. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive 
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby 
amended accordingly. 
 
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation. 
 
 
 
Approved,