eighteenth congress of the
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2230
DATE
NI>EX
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
AN ACT
DECURING ULOT RIVER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARANAS, PROVINCE OF 
SAMAR AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPUNATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to declare Ulot River as an ecotourism site In the Municipality of 
Paranas, Province of Samar.
The Ulot River Is the longest river In the Province of Samar with a length of 
approximately ninety (90) kilometers. Ulot River runs from the Municipality of San Jose 
de Buan, Province of Samar, passing downstream through Paranas and finally In Can- 
Avid, Eastern Samar.
The Ulot River Is one of the most sought tourist destinations In the Province of 
Samar as it offers the very famous Ulot River Torpedo Extreme Boat Adventure. With the 
offering of the torpedo boat adventure, the Ulot River has now gained popularity among 
tourists.
The declaration of Ulot River as an ecotourism site will not only result to the 
development and improvement of the tourist site but will likewise help In the furtherance 
of socio-economic development In the local communities as well as In the whole country.
As embodied in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the State shall protect and 
advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology In accord with the 
rhythm and harmony of nature. In light of all this, the immediate passage of this bill Is 
earnestly sought.
RISA HONTIVEROS 
Senator
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. No. 2230
TIME
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
AN ACT
DECLARING ULOT RIVER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARANAS, PROVINCE OF 
SAMAR AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be It enacted by die Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines In Congress 
assembled:
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Sec. 1. Short Tide. - This Act shall be known as "Ulot River Ecotourism AcL"
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that the
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State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology
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In accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
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Accordingly, it Is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote an ecologlcally-
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sustainable and effective tourist Industry that will enhance environmental preservation
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and support socio-economic development.
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Sec. 3. The Ulot River Ecotourism Site. - The Ulot River in the Munidpallty of
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Paranas, Province of Samar Is hereby declared as an ecotourism site. Its development
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shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules
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and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites.
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The DOT, In coordination with the concerned local government units as well as with the
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other concerned government agencies, shall prepare a tourism development for Ulot River
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which shall be incorporated In the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP),
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pursuant to Republic Act No. 9593, otherwise known as "The Tourism Act of 2009" and
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which shall also Include the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and fadliOes
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In the area; Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the preservation and
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conservation of the scenery and resources of the area.
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Sec. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within sixty (60) days after the
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effectivlty of this Act, the Secretary of the DOT, In consultation with the concerned local
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government units, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise zone Authority (TTEZA) and
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other agendes, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
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implementation If this Act.
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Sec. 5. Appropriations. - *me 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.
Sec. ^. Repealing Oause. - All laws, rule, regulations, proclamations, executive 
orders of parts thereof Inconsistent with this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended 
accordingly.
Sec. 7. Effectivity.-This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after Its publication 
In the Official Gazette or In a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,