Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Constitution Hills, Quezon Ci

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS|
First Regular Session

& SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO. eli

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Tinuy-an Falls and its watersheds in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur has become
a key destination for local and foreign tourists seeking to witness the beauty of
the majestic falls. It is home to a diverse ecosystem of one hundred forty-four
(144) species of floras and ninety one (91) faunas. Many of these are considered
endangered.

Nevertheless, its fame is not without a price. The influx of visitors threatens its
ecological balance and biodiversity creating a disadvantage to its natural life
forms. It is crucial that the Tinuy-an Falls is declared a protected area subject
to careful management and supervision to protect its biodiversity and ensure the
preservation of its enduring beauty for the benefit of the future generations.

This Bill seeks to declare the Tinuy-an Falls and its surrounding watershed areas.
as a protected area under the category of protected landscape.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2116

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

AN ACT
DECLARING THE TINUY-AN FALLS AND ITS WATERSHED AREAS
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR AS A
PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE

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

SECTION 1. Tinuy-an Falls as a Natural Park - The Tinuy-an Falls in the
City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur is hereby declared as a protected area
under the category of a protected landscape.

SECTION 2. Land Classification - All lands covering the Tinuy-an Falls and
its watershed areas shall fall under the classification of national park.

SECTION 8. Supervision and Administration - The City Government of Bislig,
in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR), Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Provincial Government of Surigao
del Sur, shall hold supervision and administration over the Enchanted River
National Park.

SECTION 4. Creation of a Management Committee - A Management
Committee shall be created for this purpose to formulate, develop and implement
policies for the development of the Enchanted River National Park. Provided, that
expenses of the Management Committee shall be borne by the Local Government
Unit concerned.


The Committee shall be composed of:

* Municipal Mayor - Chairman

* A Representative of the Sangguniang Panlungsod == -_-=S Member

* A Representative of the DENR Member

* A Representative of the DoT - Member

+ A Representative from reputable and duly-registered non-government
organizations Member

* A Representative from people’s organization —- Member

SECTION 5. Priority in Budget Allocation. The National Government shall
appropriate such amount, as may be necessary to carry out the objectives of this
Act.

SECTION 6. Budget Required. The Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and the Department of Tourism shall promulgate a_ specific
programmed budget needed to cover the expenses for the implementation of this
Act.

SECTION 7. Inclusion in the Appropriations Act. - The amount necessary to
implement the provisions of this Act shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act for the year following the approval of this Act.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,