Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5689

AN ACT
DECLARING PINSAL FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN NICOLAS,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING
FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall protect the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature
(Section 16, Article II, 1987 Constitution).

This bill seeks to declare the “Pinsal falls” as an ecotourism
destination in the Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of Pangasinan.

The Pinsal Falls is a perfect spot for ecotourism. It is located
approximately 12 kilometers south of the famous San Roque Dam- the 6%"
largest dam in the world. Before reaching the majestic view of the Pinsal
Falls, a tourist must negotiate the Agpay Nature Park which is an integral
part of the ecotourism site. Any visitor will be able to experience trail
traveling to relatively undisturbed natural areas with the opportunity of
being able to admire and enjoy a scenery detached from urban life. Any
person who loves ecotourism will be immersed in nature in a way that
most people cannot enjoy in urban existence bringing with him an
experience of a natural environment attached to our Creator.


With the development of the Pinsal Falls, the ecotourism industry of
the Municipality of San Nicolas will be greatly enhanced.

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

TYRONE D. AGABAS
Representative
6% District, Pangasinan


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5689

AN ACT
DECLARING PINSAL FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN NICOLAS,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING
FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Pinsal Falls in the municipality of San Nicolas,
Province of Pangasinan is hereby declared tourist destination. As
such, it shall be accorded with priority development by the
Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and
regulations governing the development of tourist destinations.

SECTION 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the
Department of Public Works and Highways, the local government
unit of San Nicolas and other concerned agencies of the government
shall, within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, prepare a
development plan involving the construction, installation and
maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as
shall enhance tourism in the area; Provided, That said development
plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural

resources of the area.

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SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism and its concerned attached
agencies shall take immediate steps in implementing the tourism
development plan that will suit the natural characteristic of Pinsal
Falls and shall incorporate the same in its overall development plans
and programs for national implementation.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of DOT shall include in the departments
program the implementation of this Act. The amount needed for the
initial implementation of this Act shall be appropriated from the
funds of the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Thereafter the sum as maybe needed for the continued
implementation, operation and maintenance of Pinsal Falls shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby
amended accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved,

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