Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 73?

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Laguna Lake has always played a very important role in the lives of Filipinos past
and present. It has been, and continues to be used, as a source for food water and livelihood of
people living in its surroundings. It is also used as a water highway by which people can travel.
The lake is therefore an essential in the survival of people not only in its surrounding areas but
to other areas as well.

Lamentably, the various uses of the lake have also led to the deterioration of the quality
of its water. Countless studies have already pointed this out and they are in unison that if not
taken cared of, the lake will die and not be able to sustain life.

This situation must not be allowed to happen as countless lives depend on the lake. In
fact, it has been tapped as a primary source of water being distributed to houscholds in the
southern portion of Metro Manila. However, this basic service has been interrupted several
times already and is in danger of being stopped altogether if the quality of the water in the lake!
continues to deteriorate.

In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

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RO;

Represent
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__73?

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

AN ACT
DECLARING THE LAGUNA LAKE AS A PRIMARY SOURCE OF POTABLE
WATER, PROVIDING THE MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
protect and promote the welfare and well-being of all its citizens by ensuring that their basic
needs are met. The people must at all times be assured with water being among the basic needs.
Toward this end, the State shall come up with policies that will provide the people with
continuous water supply.

Sec. 2, Laguna Lake As a Source of Potable Water. ~ The Laguna Lake is hereby
declared as a primary source of potable water. As such, the Laguna Lake Development
Authority (LDA) is hereby mandated to formulate and implement a program to ensure that
the quality of water in the lake shall pass the standards of water sources intended for such use.

Sec. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. —The LLDA shall, within sixty (60) days
and in consultation with all stakeholders, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act.

Sec. 4. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting.

Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or is inconsistent with the 4
provisions of this Act, is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,