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Introduced by Senators Cayetano and Flavier 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Samar Island is very rich in natural resources. It has the largest remaining 
unfragmented tracts of lowland tropical forests in the country with an area of 
about 360,000 hectares: consisting of 120,0000 hectares of primary forest and a 
large contiguous tract of secondary forest in good ecological condition. There 
are many caves in limestone karst, many of which are unexplored. The area is 
also drained by several river systems of which very little is known of the existing 
biological resources. 
The Island is one of the centers of plant diversity in the country with 2,400 
species of flowering plants, including 406 Philippine-endemic species, 40 species 
of which area only found in the island, and 12 of these species are listed in the 
World List of Threatened Species. The rare plant Rafflesia manillana, recorded 
only in Samar and four other localities in the country is categorized as 
endangered. 
Samar Island is also an endemic Bird Area with a record of 197 bird 
species, 50 species of which area Philippine endemic. 
Among the highly 
threatened species found in the island include the Philippine Eagle, Philippine 
Hawk Eagle and the Philippine Cockatoo. Samar Island has one of the highest 
known population of the Philippine Eagle in the whole archipelago. 
A total of 39 species of mammals have been recorded, accounting for 
approximately 23% of the total count of land mammals in the country. Among 
these 39 species, 18 species are endemic (11 are Philippine endemic and 7 are 
endemic to Samar and Mindanao faunal region). Threatened species include: 2 
endemic species of fruit bats (Acedoron jubatus, the largest bat in the world, 
Eonycferis robusta), 1 endemic species of insectivorous bat (Hipposideros 
pygmaeus), and endemic large mammals (Sus philippensis, Philippine Warty Pig 
and Cervus mariannus, Philippine Brown Deer). Among the murid rodents are 
two endemic species: the Mindanao forest rat, Bullimus bagobus and the Dinagat 
hairy-tailed rat, Batomys russatus. Two endemic species of squirrels are also 
listed: Exillisciurus concinnus and Sundasciurus philippensis. 
Most endemic 
mammals of Samar are forest-dependent. 
There are 25 species of reptiles and 12 amphibians recorded so far, 
including 15 endemic species ( I O  reptiles and 5 amphibians). 
The reptiles 
include one freshwater turtle, 15 lizards and nine species of snakes, while the 
amphibian fauna is restricted to frogs and toads. 
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The rich biodiversity is threatened by widespread forest destruction. Over 
sixty percent (60%) of the original forest has been lost since the 1950s largely 
due to extensive commercial logging, enroachment and conversion of forest 
lands to agriculture and human settlements. In 1987, the remaining forest cover 
was estimated to be only around 340,000 hectares or only twenty-five percent of 
the island’s total land area. Rapid forest destruction was blamed for the heavy 
flooding in 1989 which caused substantial loss of human lives and damage to 
property in the northeastern and eastern portion of the island. 
The World Wildlife Fund lists Samar Island as a global zoo eco-region. 
The totality of its species and ecosystems serve as one of our life support system 
that greatly needs preservation and protection. 
We had witnessed the 
devastating effect of ecosystems’ and critical habitats’ destruction. The Ormoc 
tragedy is one painful experience that should never be repeated. 
CO i@P8W 
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Introduced by Senators Cayetano and Flavier 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE SAMAR ISLAND NATURAL PARK (SINP), SITUATED IN THE 
PROVINCES OF SAMAR, NORTHERN SAMAR AND EASTERN SAMAR, AS A 
PROTECTED AREA AND ITS PERIPHERAL AREAS AS BUFFER ZONE, 
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT 7586 (NIPAS 
ACT OF 1992) AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be if enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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Chapter I 
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INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS 
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SECTION f .  Tiile. - This Act shall be known as the “Samar Island Natural Park 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Considering the importance of unique biological 
resources of Samar Island as well as its aesthetic and ecological importance, it thus 
expedient for the State to undertake steps for its protection and preservation. It is 
therefore declared a policy of the State to ensure the protection and preservation of 
Samar Island, the communities, their culture and way of life therein, in accord with the 
rhythm and harmony of nature. In so doing, the State shall ensure the protection and 
biodiversity, sustainable and participatory development, and shall also advance and 
protect the interests of legitimate inhabitants of the area and honor their customary 
SEC. 3. Category. - Given the physical, natural features and socio-cultural and 
economic importance that contribute to its valuable role as life support system for the 
people living within and around Samar Island, the evaluation led to its establishment as 
a “Natural Park” in accordance with Sections 3(b) and 4(h) of Republic Act 7586 
othetwise known as the “National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act”. 


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SEC. 4. Scope. - Samar Island Natural Park Protected Area and its Buffer Zone 
shall cover parcels of land located in the Municipalities of Lope de Vega, Silvino Lubos, 
Catubig, Las Navas and Mondragon in the Province of Northern Samar, the City of 
Calbayog and the Municipalities of San Jose de Buan, Paranas, Motlong, Jiabong, 
Catbalogan, San Jorge, Gandara, Matuguinao, Calbiga, Hinabangan, Pinabacdao, 
Marabut, Basey in the Province of Samar, and the Municipalities of Arteche, Dolores, 
Oras, Jipapad, Maslog, Can-Avid, Taft, Sulat, San Julian, Borongan, Maydolong, 
Balangkayan, Llorente, Hernani, General Mc Arthur, Quinapondan, Giporlos, Balangiga 
and Lawaan in the Province of Eastern Samar. 
The Protected Area contains an aggregate area of Three hundred thirty three 
thousand three hundred (333,300) hectares, more or less. 
The Samar Island Natural Park begins at a point marked “1” on the map, which is 
located at PRS Station “MAC-1 1” located at Barangay Alang-alang, Municipality of Gen. 
MacArthur, Province of Eastern Samar at 1 1’16‘15.461” North Latitude, 125’29’25.1 37” 
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ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED (125,400) hectares, 
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a. Protected Area - refers to identified portions of land and water set aside by 
reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance 
biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation; 
b. Buffer Zone - refers to the identified area outside the boundaries of an 
immediately adjacent to designated protected areas pursuant to Section 8 of the NIPAS 
Act that need special development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the 
protected area; 
c. Natural Park - refers to a relatively large area not materially/substantially altered 
by human activity, where extractive resource uses with long term irreversible damage 
are not allowed and maintained to protect outstanding natural scenic areas of national 
or international significance for scientific, educational and recreational use; 
d. Biodiversity - refers to the variety and variability among living things, and the 
interconnectedness of all life forms in a particular environment; 
e. Non-renewable resources - shall refer to those resources found within the 
protected area, the natural replenishment rate of which is either not known or takes 
more than twenty-five (25) years; 
f. Protected Species - refers to any individual species of plants and animals that 
are or shall be declared as protected under the Philippine laws, rules and regulations 
issued by the DENR, species listed as protected against trade, hunting and harvest 
under International Conventions to which the Philippines is or will become signatory 
including but not limited to the Convention on International Trade of Endangered 
Species (CITES). In addition to these, they include species which may be restricted for 
use under regulations issued by the PAM6 or DENR, and those particularly mentioned 
in the Management Plan of the protected area; 
g. Tenured Migrant Communities - are communities within protected areas which 
have actually and continuously occupied such areas of five (5) years before the 
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h. Non-Government Organization (NG0)- shall refer to any civic, developmental or 
philanthropic organization which is multi-sectoral in character; 
i. People’s Organization (PO)- shall refer to any grouping of people formed to 
advance the interests of the sector represented, provided such sector is marginalized, 
poor or disempowered; and 
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Public conSUlMiOn - refers to a meeting or dialogue with the concerned or 
affected individuals within and outside the protected area designed to identify and 
resolve issues and problems affecting them. 
Chapter II 
PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT 
SEC. 6. Management Plan. -Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act 
and in accordance with the General Management Planning Strategy as provided in the 
NIPAS Act there shall be a Management Plan to be prepared by the Office of the 
Protected Area Superintendent in coordination with the local communities, local 
government units (LGUs), appropriate offices of the DENR, non-government (NGOs) 
and people’s organizations (POs), existing operators in the park and experts with socio- 
economic, anthropological and ecological experience in the area. 
The Management Plan shall contain, among others, the following: 
a. Period of applicability of the plan preferably at least five (5) years; 
b. Key management issues; 
c. Goals and objectives of management in support of Section 2 hereof; 
d. Site management strategy; 
e. Major management activities such as, but not limited to, enforcement of laws, 
biodiversity conservation, 
habitat and wildlife management, sustainable 
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management, infrastructure development and maintenance, fire and pest control; 
f. Establishment and delineation of zones and the regulated and/or prohibited 
activities therein, such as, but not limited to, multi-purpose use zones, buffer zones, 
recreational zones, strict protection zones and other special zones which can provide 
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legitimate stakeholders. To avoid relocation, primary consideration shall be accorded to 
the traditional zones used which have been proven sustainable and in consonance with 
the biodiversity and protection of the natural characteristics of the protected area; and 
g. Visitor management programs. 
The Management Plan shall be consistent with the nature of Samar Island as a 
protected area under the category of a natural park. It shall be reviewed and approved 
by the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) and certified to by the DENR 
Secretary that it conforms to all laws and regulations issued by the DENR. The 
Management Plan shall not be revised nor modified except by prior consultation with the 
PAMB and in accordance with the procedure herein set forth. If any part or section of 
the Management Plan is inconsistent with existing laws, the DENR Secretary shall 
certify to the other provisions of the plan that are consistent with the laws. Unless the 
DENR Secretary accepts or adopts such inconsistent provisions, helshe shall notify the 
PAMB of the provisions that need modification or revision. 
In no case shall the Management Plan be approved without conducting the 
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a subsequent plan to be prepared by the Office of the Protected Area Superintendent 
(PASu) in the same manner as the procedure and principles herein set forth and in 
accordance with the General Management Planning Strategy as provided for in the" 
NIPAS Act. In the same period, the Office of the PASu shall cause the publication of 
notices for comments and suggestions on the proposed successor plan in a newspaper 
of local circulation and the actual posting of such notices in conspicuous places within 
the local government units in the Samar Island Natural Park. The proposed new 
Management Plan shall be made available for public perusal in all agencies, offices, 
and organizations duly represented in the PAMB. The proposed plan shall also be made 
available to the public during the period for comment. The final plan shall be made 
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In the event that no subsequent plan is adopted upon the expiration of the initial 
management plan, the latter shall remain in force subject to interim modifications that 
may be adopted by the PAMB. 
The Management Plan shall also be made available in the language understood 
by the people living in the area, plainly written and obtainable at the Office of the PASu 
by the general public. 
SEC. 7. The Protected Area Management Board. - There shall be an islandwide 
Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) which shall serve as the highest policy- 
making body of the Samar Island Natural Park for matters concerning solely islandwide 
concerns. It shall be composed of the following: 
a. The Regional Executive Director of DENR Region Vlll who shall sit as PAMB 
Chairperson; 
b. The Provincial Governors of Samar. Eastern Samar and Northern Samar or 
their authorized permanent representative, who shall sit as Co-Chairpersons; 
c. A representative for each province from the Municipal Mayors with territory 
inside the protected area chosen among themselves; 
d. The mayor of any city with territory inside the protected area; 
e. A representative for each province from the Barangay Captains, with territory 
inside the protected area, chosen among themselves; 
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Representatives from national government agencies operating within the 
protected area which can substantially contribute to protected area management; 
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representatives from POslNGOs involved with protected area management, chosen 
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h. Other stakeholders who can potentially assist and contribute in the protection, 
preservation, and conservation of the Samar Island Natural Park. 
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a) active involvement in the ecological conservation, preservation, rehabilitation 
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b) great potential in community organizing and other development works; 
c) favorable track record in community work; and 
d) duly accredited by the LGU concerned and by the DENR. 
Any decision, action or policy made by the islandwide PAMB involving a 
particular province shall only become effective upon ratification of the concerned 
Provincial PAMB. 
SEC. 8. The Provincial Protected Area Management Board. - A PAMB for each 
province shall be created who shall exercise the powers and functions herein set forth 
within their respective provincial jurisdiction. Each Provincial PAMB shall be composed 
of the following: 
a. The DENR-PENR Officer as Chairperson; 
b. The Governor or his duly authorized representative as the Co-Chairperson; 
c. The CitylMunicipal Mayors with territory inside the protected area; 
d. A representative for each citylmunicipality from the Barangay Captains, with 
territory inside the protected area, chosen among themselves, provided that for any 
citylmunicipality with all its barangays having territory inside the protected area, the 
President of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) shall be the representative of 
Barangay Captains of the subject citylmunicipality; 
e. Representatives from national government agencies operating within the 
protected area which can substantially contribute to protected area management; 
f. At least Twenty-Five percent (25%) of the each provincial PAMB shall come 
from representatives from POslNGOs involved with protected area management, 
chosen among themselves; and 
g. Other stakeholders who can potentially assist and contribute in the protection, 
preservation, and conservation of the Samar Island Natural Park. 
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and protection of the protected area; 
b. great potential in community organizing and other development works; 
c. favorable track record in community work; and 
d. duly accredited by the LGU concerned and by the DENR. 
Any action, decision and policy made by the provincial PAMB shall be valid and 
subsisting unless overturned by two-thirds (2/3) 
of islandwide PAMB. 
Any action, decision and policy made by the islandwide PAMB or any of the 
provincial PAMBs shall be valid and subsisting unless overturned by the Secretary for 
either being contrary to existing laws, rules and regulations or being violative of the 
existing applicable management plan. 
SEC. 9. Term of Office. - Every member of the PAMB, both islandwide and 
provincial, shall serve for a term of five (5) years provided that hekhe remains a 
member or employee of the sector or office helshe is representing. In case of a 
vacancy, a new member shall be chosen in accordance with the original selection 
process, however, only the remaining term shall be served. 
SEC. I O .  Powers and Functions. - The PAMB of Samar Island Natural Park 
shall have the following powers and functions: 
a. Decide and approve matters relating to proposals, work and action plans, 
guidelines and policies and other activities for the management of the protected area; 
b. Review, approve and adopt the management plans and development 
programs and their respective implementing rules and regulations; 
c. Recommend and approve the establishment and delineation of zones; 
d. Establish supplemental criteria and guidelines for park fees for activities 
regulated by this Act or the management plan subject to the approval of DENR pursuant 
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f. Adopt rules and procedures in the conduct of business, roles, and 
responsibilities, and discipline of its board members, including the creation of standing 
committees; 
g. Evaluate the performance and activities of the Office of the PASu; 
h. Accept donations, approve proposals for funding and budget allocation and 
exercise accountability over all funds that may accrue; 
i. Request assistance from any government agency, office, board, private or 
public person to achieve the objectives of this Act; 
j. Monitor and evaluate the performance of protected area personnel, NGOs, 
and the communities in biodiversity conservation and socio-cultural and economic 
development and report its assessment to the DENR; and 
k. Participate in the selection and designation process of the DENR in the 
appointment of the Protected Area Superintendent. 
The DENR, through the Regional Executive Director, shall ensure that the PAMB 
acts within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict between 
Administrative Orders issued by the DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act and other laws 
and resolutions issued by the PAMB, the DENR Secretary shall decide whether to apply 
the rule or withdraw its application. 
SEC. 11. The Office of the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP); Protected Area 
Superintendent. - There shall be an Office of the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) 
within the DENR headed by the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) who shall have 
a minimum salary grade level of twenty-four (24) shall serve as the chief operating 
officer of the protected area. The PASu shall have the following powers and functions: 
A. Administrative 
1. Serve as chief administrative officer of the protected area for the purpose of 
implementing the Management Plan as detailed in the annual work program; 
2. Establish a productive partnership with the local community, including groups, 
in the planning, protection, and management of the protected area; 
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disposition of fees and other funds generated within the protected area; 
5. Develop and implement a park information, education and visitor program; 
6. Develop and implement a natural history documentation program and to 
oversee research that may be conducted within the area; 
7. Integrate the roles of NGO and DENR staff in the operation of the area; and 
8. Document the processes involved in the establishment and management of 
the protected area, with particular reference to the development of relationships with 
cultural communities, tenured migrants, buffer zone residents and others in establishing 
effective protection of the area. 
B. Regulatory 
1. To act as peace officer for the purpose of maintaining peace and order within 
the protected area. As peace officer, he shall exercise police supervision therein and 
may arrest any person found in any place within protected areas who is committing, has 
committed, or is about to commit an offense which is prohibited in this Act; 
2. Enforce rules and regulations established to protect the area and preserve 
the area from trespass, damage, injury and illegal occupancy; 
3. Require, when necessary, any person entering or passing through or any part 
of the protected area under his jurisdiction, to give the following information: name, 
address, the proposed duration of stay inside the protected area and the portion which 
he intends to visit or has visited and such other information of similar nature as may be 
referred to him; 
4. Summarily remove or eject from the area persons who have rendered 
themselves obnoxious by disorderly conduct or bad behavior or who have violated any 
of the regulations on the protected area; 
5. Require persons cutting andlor gathering forest products or hunting or fishing 
within the protected area to produce, upon demand, authority or permit to do so; 
6. Seize and confiscate timber or other forest products, game birds, animals, 
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unlicensed persons, or if licensed, in violation of protected area laws, rules and 
regulations, and to report them in accordance with the present rules, regulations and 
guidelines issued by the Secretary of the DENR concerning confiscation, seizure and 
disposition of illegally cut, gathered, transported forest products, and other natural 
resources and confiscated wildlife; and 
7. Perform such other powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed 
by higher authorities. 
The Office of the PASu shall be supported by a sufficient number of personnel 
who shall perform day-to-day management, protection and administration of the 
protected area. 
All DENR employees detailed to the protected area at the time of the effectivity of 
this Act shall be accorded preference to form part of the Protected Area Superintendent 
Office. 
Chapter 111 
TENURED MIGRANTS 
SEC. 12. Tenured Migrants. - Tenured Migrants shall be eligible to become 
stewards of portions of lands within the allowed and designated zones. The PAMB shall 
identify, verify review all tenure instruments, land claims, and issuance of permits for 
resource use within the protected area and recommend the issuance of the appropriate 
tenure instrument consistent with the land classification, proper and allowed use of 
resources found therein, and zoning provided in the management and successor plans. 
Farmers who have been cultivating land within the protected area are considered to be 
occupying such lands and shall be entitled to a tenure instrument limited to cultivation 
and residence provided that the rights under such can only be transferred to direct 
descendants. 
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earned by tenured migrants. If the areas occupied by tenured migrants are designated 
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to multiple use zones or buffer zones to be accomplished through just and humane 
means. 
In the event of termination of a tenure instrument for cause or by voluntary 
surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area in order 
to return it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or other act by the tenured migrant. 
SEC. 13. Existing Rights. - All prior property and private rights within the 
protected area already existing andlor vested prior to the effectivity of this Act shall be 
protected and respected in accordance with existing laws. Consequently, all lands 
classified as Alienable and Disposable prior to the passage of this Act shall continue to 
be classified as Alienable and Disposable and shall be available for titling subject to 
existing rules and regulations. 
Existing built up barangays and populated areas within the Municipalities of 
Silvino Lubos in the Province of Northern Samar, Maslog and Jipapad in the Province of 
Eastern Samar and San Jose de Buan and Matuginao in the Province of Samar, and 
other existing built-up and populated barangays within the SINP shall be surveyed by 
the DENR and reclassified into Alienable and Disposable in accordance with existing 
laws, rules and regulations. Development of these areas shall be in accordance with 
the general management plan of SINP. 
Persons who have been cultivating land within the protected area five (5) years 
prior to the effectivity of this Act are considered to be occupying such lands and shall be 
entitled to a tenure instrument restricted to cultivation; Provided, That the rights under 
such can only be transferred to direct descendants. 
Tenured migrant instruments are transferable only to the nearest of kin. 
However, if the land is idle for at least five (5) consecutive years, the PAMB shall have 
the right to control and manage the area. 
SEC. 14. Cancellation of Tenured Migrant lnsfruments. - Tenured migrant 
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2. the repeated refusal of the holder of the tenure instrument to comply with the 
Management Plan for the Samar Island Natural Park; or 
3. by voluntary surrender of such rights, 
Upon cancellation of a tenured migrant instrument, the Office of the PASu shall 
immediately undertake the necessary steps to rehabilitate the area in order to restore it 
to its natural state prior to the cultivation or similar acts by the transient or tenured 
migrant. 
Chapter IV 
PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES 
SEC. 15. Special Prosecutor. -Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of the 
this Act, the Department of Justice shall appoint a Special Prosecutor to whom all cases 
of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the protected area shall be assigned. Such 
special prosecutor shall coordinate with the PAMB and the Protected Area 
Superintendent in the performance of hidher duties and assist in the training of wardens 
and rangers in arrest and criminal procedure. The PAMB shall periodically submit an 
evaluation of the performance of the designated special prosecutor to the Department of- 
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violation of the any prohibited act under Section 20 of Republic Act 7586 shall proceed 
independently and without prejudice to judicial action. The PAMB through the PASu is 
hereby empowered to impose an administrative fine ranging from Five thousand pesos 
(P5,OOO.OO) to One hundred fifty thousand pesos (PI 50,000.00) and/or the cancellation 
of permit or license issued. Decisions of the PASu may be appealed within thirty (30) 
days from receipt of the decision to the PAMB Executive Committee. The decision of 
the PAMB Executive Committee is appealable to the DENR Secretary within a period of 
sixty (60) days from the receipt of the decision. 
All conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and 
similar devices shall be subject to immediate administrative confiscation by the Office of 
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paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and similar devices shall be in custodia legis but 
shall continue to be subject to administrative confiscation and may only be released by 
the trial court to the owner pending trial upon consultation with the PASu and with 
proper consideration of the pending administrative proceedings and the potential 
forfeiture of the said objects. 
Administrative fines collected and the proceeds of the sale of all objects 
administratively or judicially confiscated or forfeited pursuant hereto shall accrue to the 
Integrated Protected Area Fund. The procedure for the sale thereof shall be 
promulgated by the PAMB. 
The LGUs responsible for the imposition of the penalties herein, the arrest of 
violators and confiscation of materials may claim a share in the disposition thereof while 
the rest shall accrue to the PAMB. The sharing scheme for this shall be agreed upon by . 
LGUs and the PAMB. 
SEC. 17. Special Counsel, - The PAMB may retain the services of a competent 
lawyer to prosecute or assist in the prosecution of cases of defend the members of the 
PAMB, the PASu and staff or any person assisting in the protection, conservation, and 
sustainable development of the protected area against any legal action related to their 
powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as delegated or tasked 
by the PAMB. 
Chapter VI 
SAMAR ISLAND PROTECTED AREA FUNDS 
SEC. 18. Protected Area Funds. - The following shall constitute part of the 
Samar Island Protected Area Funds: 
a. Visitors/Tourist fee; 
b. Registration of structureslfacilities; 
c. Fees and royalties from permitted cutting, sale and export of flora and fauna 
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e. Donations and solicitation; 
f. Contributions from industries and facilities directly benefiting from the 
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g. Taxes from permitted sale of flora and fauna; 
h. Such other fees and incomes derived from the conduct of permitted activities 
in particular zones of the protected area; 
i. Fines, fees and damages, other than those intended for rehabilitation, 
collected from violators; 
j. Proceeds from the sale of confiscated goods; and 
k. Such other proceeds from prohibited or penalized acts. 
All donations, contributions, endowments and grants to Samar Island Natural 
Park shall accrue to its protected area subfund. 
SEC. 19. Utilization ofthe Protected Area Funds. - As provided for in Section 16 
of Republic Act 7586, an Integrated Protected Area Fund (IPAF) shall be established as 
a special trust fund and shall be disbursed solely for the protection, maintenance, 
administration and management of SlNP and the System. At least seventy-five (75) 
percent of the funds collected shall form part of the SlNP Subfund which shall be 
retained in the protected area and made readily available for disbursement upon prior 
approval of the SINP-PAMB. The remaining fund, other than the subfund, shall form 
part of the Central IPAFwhich shall, in turn, be deposited in National Treasury. 
Disbursement from the Samar Island-IPAF shall be made only for the following 
and should be approved by the PAMB: 
a. Rehabilitation of denuded area, riverbanks and waterways: 
b. Finance environment-friendly 
livelihood programs; 
c. PAMB operations: and 
d. Honorarium for deputized park wardens. 
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sharing scheme with the LGUs concerned for the revenues derived from facilities or 
activities within the protected area. 
The LGUs within the protected area shall continue to impose and collect other 
fees not enumerated herein, permissible under the 1991 Local Government Code, such 
as business permits, property taxes and rentals of local government facilities. 
Furthermore, the LGUs may charge additional fees on top of those already imposed by 
the PAMB: Provided, That such additional fees shall be established based on the- 
contribution of the LGU to the maintenance and preservation of the protected area. 
All donations, endowments and grants to the SlNP shall accrue in toto to its 
protected area subfund. 
EXISTING FACILITIES, UTILIZATION OF NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES, 
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, AND COLLABORATION AMONG 
GOVERNMENT, NON-GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLES’ ORGANIZATIONS 
SEC. 20. Existing Facilities within the Protected Area. - Existing facilities within 
the protected area shall be inventoried and assessed by the PAMB in accordance with 
the objectives of this Act. All future commercial facilities within the boundaries of the 
protected area with a total capitalization exceeding One Million Pesos (PI ,OOO,OOO.OO), 
which may be periodically adjusted by the PAMB, shall submit to the PAMB through the 
PASu the following information: 
a. Environmental Impact Assessment and/or Environmental Management Plan; 
b. Environmental Compliance Certificate, if any: and 
c. Development Plan, if any. 
Failure to submit the required information shall constitute a violation of this Act. 
Based on its submission, the PAMB, with the assistance of the DENR shall assess such 
facility and its future plan and operation vis-a-vis the objectives of this Act. The PAMB 
may prescribe conditions for the operation of the facility to ensure that it does not 
contradict protected area management objectives. If any of such conditions are violated, 
a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) for every day of violation shall be imposed. If 
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regardless of duration, the PAMB, through the PASu and deputizing other government 
entities, shall cause the cessation and demolition of the facility at the cost of its owners. 
Existing and future facilities allowed within the protected area may be charged a 
reasonable fee by the PAMB, pursuant to Section 1O(f) of the NIPAS Act, on the extent 
of its impact on the environment and biodiversity. 
SEC. 21. Utilization of Non-renewable Resources For Energy Projects. Ban on 
Mining Activities. - Any exploitation or utilization of non-renewable resources within the 
protected area shall not be allowed. Energy projects utilizing the non-renewable energy 
sources within the protected area shall only be allowed through an Act by Congress. 
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sand and gravel limited to five (5) hectares per permit, as devolved to the ProvinciallCity 
Mining Regulatory Board and subject to prior clearance from the concerned Provincial 
All NGOs and POs and private entities implementing any park conservation, 
protection and development program must be accredited by the LGUs and the DENR. 
a. Apprise their respective constituents, offices, and other sectors on activities 
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b. Ensure consistency in the implementation of all activities in the protected; 
c. Retain their ordinance-making powers over the protected area and shall 
consider the Management Plan and the rules and regulations adopted by the PAMB in 
their legislative agenda relating to biodiversity, conservation, protection and sustainable 
development; 
d. in the formulation of their development plan, local government units shall 
consider the protected area management plan for Samar Island Protected Area to be 
prepared by the PAMB; 
e. Assist the PAMB in the implementation of the over-all park programs, 
including but not limited to the imposition, collection and utilization of park fees, 
enforcement of policies, rules and regulations and other similar park activities; 
f. Accredit POs, NGOs and other entities and groups involved in activities within 
the protected area; and 
g. Provide the PAMB with relevant information and data for the effective 
management of the protected area. 
SEC. 25. Projects on Public Service Utilities. - All existing and future 
development projects of public service utilities involving water services, communication 
facilities, power and energy generation, public security, health and education services 
and other facilities which will promote public welfare, shall be implemented within areas 
designatedlapproved by the PAMB and other appropriate government agencies. 
Chapter VI1 
APPROPRIATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
SEC. 26. Appropriations. -An initial amount of Thirty-three million eight hundred 
fifty thousand pesos (P33,850,000.00) shall be included in the general appropriations 
act as operating budget for the Samar Island Protected Area. Thereafter, such sums as 
may be necessary for its continued operation shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 27. Separability Clause. - If any part or section of this Act is declared 
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SEC. 28. Repealing Clause. - All other existing laws, rules and regulations 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 29. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
general circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,