Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House Bil No, 4698 _

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The unfettered growth in human population and the rapid industrial
advancement (resulting, more often than not, in environmental pollution) put an

ever-in

sing pressure on our country’s natural resources. The case of Mt. Isarog—
a well known bulwark of biodiversity—is a classic one.

‘This bill seeks to protect and conserve Mt. Isarog in the province of Camarines
Sur, Mt. Isarog is a vital watershed with hot and cold springs, rivers, and waterfalls
and is the water source of the surrounding localities. It has been home to a number of
indigenous communities and to myriad animal and plant species endemic to the
area. It has also boosted tourism in the province, generating income and jobs for the
Bicolanos.

‘The objective of this proposed bill will be achieved by employing various
mechanismns. First, buffer zones minimizing the harm to the natural park will be
established, Second, a Mt. Isarog Natural Park~Protected Area Management Board
(MINP-PAMB) with overall authority and jurisdiction over the MINP will be created.
An MINP-PAMB Protected Area Office that shall implement rules covering national

and natural parks will be put up. Fourth, this bill mandates the establishment of a

General Management Plan which will serve as a blue print providing strategies and

direction for implementing entiti ‘his bill also spells out the roles of the
concerned local government units, the Department of Environment and Natural

Resources, the indigenous cultural communities, and the National Commission on

Indigenous Peoples in the protection and management of the MINP.


To preserve biodiversity in and the overall stability and health of the Mt.
Isarog Natural Park, the approval of this bill is most urgently sought.

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GABRIEL H. BORDADO, JR.

Representative
Third District, Camarines Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4698 _

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

AN ACT DECLARING THE MT. ISAROG NATURAL PARK (MINP), IN
THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR, AS A PROTECTED AREA,
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Section 1. Title- This Act shall be known and referred to as the “Mt. Isarog Natural Park Act of
2017."

Sec. 2, Declaration of Policy- Article ll, Section 16, of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the state
shall protect and advance the right of people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the
rhythm and harmony of nature.” Furthermore, Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as the National
Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, and Republic Act No. 8371, otherwise known
as the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997, provides for effective and efficient management of
National and Natural parks for sustainable use and development with the full cooperation and
collaboration between different stakeholders.

Sec. 3. Definition of Terms- For purposes of this Act the following are the terms and. their
corresponding definitions:

a, “Ancestral Domain" refers to all lands and natural resources occupied or possessed by
Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs), by themselves or through their ancestors, communal
or individually, in accordance with their customs and traditions since time immemorial and
continuously to the present except when interrupted by war, force majeure, or displacement by
force, deceit or stealth, it includes all adjacent areas generally belonging to them and which
are necessary to ensure their economic, social and cultural welfare.

b. “Bioprospecting” refers to the research, collection and utilization of biological and genetic
fesources for the purpose of applying the knowledge derived therefrom for commercial and
academic purposes.

c. “Buffer Zone" refers to the identified areas outside the boundaries of and the immediately
adjacent to Mt, Isarog Natural Park (MINP) pursuant to Section 6 hereof that need special
development control in order to avoid or harm to the Natural Park,

d. “By-Products” or “Derivatives” refers to any part taken or substance extracted from wildlife, in
raw or in processed form. This includes stuffed animals and herbarium specimens.


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“Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim (CADC)” refers to the land tenure instrument issued by
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources recognizing the claim of indigenous
cultural communities on land, resources and rights thereon within a defined territory.

“Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT)’ refers to the titles formally recognizing the rights
of possession and ownership of Indigenous Peoples and ICs over their ancestral domain
identiied and delineated in accordance with the IPRA law or Republic Act 8371

"Chainsaw" refers to any portable power saw or similar cutting implement, rendered operative
by an electric or internal combustion engine or similar means that may be used for, but not
limited to, the felling of trees or cutting of timbers,

“Collection” or * Collecting refers to the act of gathering or harvesting wildlife, its by-products or
derivatives.

“Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)' refers to the plan formulated by Local Government
Units mandated by Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code.

‘Disturbance of Wildlife" refers to any act that alters the natural condition of the area.

“Exotic Species" refers to the species or sub-species that do not naturally occur within the
MINP at present or in historical time. It shall include genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Habitat" refers to the place or environment where species or sub-species naturally occur or
has naturally established its population.

Indigenous Cultural Communities/indigenous Peoples" refers to the indigenous people as
defined under Republic Act 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous People’s Rights Act
(IPRA) of 1997, specifically the Agtas of the Mt. Isarog Natural Park

“Integrated Protected Areas fund (IPAF)" refers to the trust fund established for the purpose of
financing projects, as provided in Republic Act 7586, otherwise known as the NIPAS Act of
1992.

‘Littering’ refers to the disposal of small amount of non-biodegradable solid waste materials
such as, cigarette butts, candy wrapper, plastic bags, bottles, glasses, in the MINP which may
cause or contributed to the deterioration of the resources or habitats therein.

“Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)" refers to the agreement among the Protected Area
Management Board (PAMB) of MINP and other concemed parties with a common objective or
undertaking a specific activity for the Natural Park.

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)” is the primary government agency
responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies, plans and programs to
recognize, protect and promote the rights of ICCs/IPs.

‘National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)" refers to the classification and
Administration of all designated protected areas to maintain essential ecological processes
and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure sustainable use of resources


81 found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to the greatest extent possible, as

82 provided for in Republic Act 7586.

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84 8. ‘National Park” refers to one of the classifications of public domain as provided for in the
85 Constitution specifically designated for the protection of the natural heritage comprising the
86 important plants and animals and habitats of the country.

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88 t, “Natural Park” refers to one of the categories of the protected areas as defined in the Natinal
89 Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992. It shall refer to a relatively large area not
90 materially altered by human activity, where extractive resource uses are not allowed and
91 maintained to protect outstanding natural and scenic area of national or international
92 significance for scientific, educational and recreational use.

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94 u. "Non-Government Organization (NGO)" refers to any civic, developmental, philanthropic non-
a5 stock, non-profit organization, duly registered, having by-laws, democratically-elected
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104 x. “Protected Area” refers to the identified portion of land and water set aside by reason of their
105 unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance biological diversity and
106 protected against destructive human exploitation, and unless the context otherwise provides,
107 shall refer to the Mt. lsarog Natural Park.

y. "Resource User's Fee” refers to the amount exacted from the use of the resource, which is
being paid annually (periodically)

2. "Tenured Migrant Communities" are communities within protected areas which have actually
and continuously occupied such areas for five (5) years before the designation of the same as
protected areas in accordance with this Act and are solely dependent therein for subsistence,
as provided is Republic Act 7586

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“Threatened Species" shall be a general term to denote species or sub-species considered as
critically endangered, vulnerable or other accepted categories of wildlife whose population is at
risk of extinction

bb. "Waste" means the waste materials generated from the use of resource for ecotourism and
other industrial purposes.

cc. "Wildlife" refers to the wild forms and varieties of plants and animals in all development stages,
including those which are in captivity or are being bred or propagated.

Sec. 4. Definition of Scope and Coverage- Pursuant to and in accordance with Republic Act 7586,
otherwise known as the NIPAS Act of 1992, Mt. Isarog, located in the municipalities of Pili, Ocampo,
Tigaon, Goa, Tinambac, Calabanga and the City of Naga in the province of Camarines Sur, is hereby



declared a National Park and a Natural Park and established as part of the NIPAS under the category
of Natural Park as defined herein. It shall be referred to as Mt. Isarog Natural Park (MINP) and shall
have the following technical description, to wit:

Beginning at a point marked "1" on DENR NIPAS Map No. 8 at N 4°30’ W. 3,228.21 meters more or
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the point of beginning containing an area of Ten Thousand One Hundred and Twelve (10,112) hectares
more or less subject to actual ground survey.

The classified forest lands comprising the MINP shall fall within the classification of national park as
provided under the 1987 Constitution,

Ancestral domains within the MINP shall be recognized and respected. Any policy guidelines and
activities issued or implemented with regard to ancestral domains and ICCs or IPs within the MINP by
the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) or the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) shall be subject to the requisite free and prior informed consent as provided in the
RA 8371

As such, ancestral domains forming part of the Natural Park shall have their Ancestral Domain
Sustainable Development Protection Plan incorporated to the General Management Plan (GMP).

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Sec. 5. Jurisdiction over Mt. Isarog Natural Park.— The overall authority and jurisdiction over the
MINP shall be exercised by the Mt, Isarog Natural Park - Protected Area Management Board (MINP-
PAMB), with the oversight by the DENR. This jurisdiction and authority shall be exercised in harmony
with the powers, rights and authorities of the Local Government Units having territorial jurisdiction over
the MINP and of the ICCs or IPs in the area. Provided however, that on issues concerning protection
and conservation, the authority of the MINP-PAMB shall take precedence

Sec. 6, Mt. Isarog Natural Park Buffer Zone

The MINP-PAMB may identify and recommend the establishment of a buffer zone, in consultation with
the stakeholders.

The buffer zone shall be a component of the MINP under the jurisdiotion of the MINP-PAMB. Specific
management prescriptions and land use management options shall be provided by the MINP-PAMB for
the buffer zone. Such prescriptions and land use options shall be incorporated in the General
Management Plan and the Comprehensive Land Use Plans of Local Government Units and
corresponding ordinances be provided therein.

ARTICLE Il
MANAGEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS.

Sec. 7. The Mt. Isarog Natural Park - Protected Area Management Board

a. The Mt. Isarog Natural Park - Protected Area Management Board (MINP-PAMB), vested with
the management and administration of Mt. Isarog Natural Park, is hereby created.

b. Itwill have the powers and functions outlined in the NIPAS Act. In addition, it wil be given the
following powers

The authority to impose and collect resource users’ fees and provided for its
disposition;

ji, designate collecting officers for funds generated for the MINP and formulate
procedures for the management and disbursement thereof;

ili, Issue certification of tenured migrants.

iv. Recommend the appointment of all staff of the Protected Area Office, including
Protected Area Superintendent, to the DENR Regional Executive Director based on its
internal selection criteria;

v. Determine fines and fees for violations of this Act, guidelines, rules and regulations
within the MINP;

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Provide the necessary mechanisms to ensure the harmonization, complementation,
consultation and participatory decision-making processes among the various
stakeholders;

Development develop the procedures that will govern the conduct of academic and
commercial research activities within six months from the effectivity of this Act;

Enter into any contract or agreement concerning the MINP as may be necessary to
Carty out the purposes of this Act; and

Perform such other functions necessary for the fulfilment of the provisions of this Act
and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

c. The MINP-PAMB shall coordinate with the DENR regarding confiscation of materials or
resources from the MINP. Disposition of confiscated materials and resources shall be
prioritized in this manner;

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For the use of educational institutions in the closest barangay where the materials
were found;

Construction or improvement of health facilities in the closest barangay where the
materials were found; and

Improvement of the facilities of the MINP.

A report on this subject shall be regularly rendered by the concerned officer of the DENR and
the Protected Area Superintendent to the MINP-PAMB. The proceeds of the disposition of
these materials or resources shall accrue to the MINP-PAMB.

d. The MINP-PAMB shall be composed of the following:

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The DENR Regional Executive Director of Region V as ex-officio Chairperson;

The governor of the Province of Camarines Sur as ex-officio Vice-Chairperson and the
Provincial Planning and Development Officer as his alternate;

The MINP Protected Area Office Superintendent as co-Vice Chairperson

The municipal mayors of the seven (7) municipalities’ city with territories within the
MINP as ex-officio members;

One (1) representative of Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim holders within the
MINP, as member, to be appointed by the Secretary of Environment and Natural
resources, upon recommendation of the DENR Regional Executive Director of Region
V.

One (1) representative per municipalitylcity from the civil society organizations,
people's organizations, or community-based organizations, as members to be
appointed by the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, upon the
recommendation of the DENR Regional Executive Director of Region V. the chosen
representatives must have initiatives that involve the protection and conservation of the
MINP.

@. The following shall be non-voting and consultative members of the MINP-PAMB and may sit in
during meetings:

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vil. Representatives from national government agencies that are involved in protected area
management, specifically the National Commission on Indigenous People, Department
of Agriculture, Department of Agrarian Reform , and the Department of Tourism;

ix. Representatives from the academe.

{, For continuity of business and proper representation of the entity member in the MINP-PAMB,
a permanent alternate shall be appointed by each member in case the principal representative
is not available,

g. The terms of office of members appointed by the Secretary of DENR shall be six (6) years-
provided that the member remains connected with the sector he or she represents.

h. The MINP-PAMB shall issue the necessary guidelines for the selection and qualification of its
members, and replacement process in case a vacancy occurs.

Sec. 8. Honoraria of Members of the MINP-PAMB.—In addition to the actual and necessary travelling
and subsistence allowance incurred in the performance of their duties, the MINP-PAMB members may
be granted honoraria and other benefits in attending MINP-PAMB or other committee meetings. These
expenses may be included in the appropriation of the MINP Trust Fund

Sec. 9. The MINP Protected Area Office (MINP-PAO).—There shall be a MINP-Protected Area Office
headed by a Protected Area Superintendent who shall serve as the Chief Operating Officar of the park
The DENR shall create necessary positions for the MINP-PAO and its staff

MINP-PAMB shall submit to the DENR Regional Executive Director a list of recommended candidates,
following internal qualification standards and criteria , for the positions Protected Area Superintendent
and MINP-PAO staff.

‘The DENR Regional Executive Director shall select and appoint the Protected Area Superintendent and
the MINP-PAO staff from the list submitted by the MINP-PAMB.

‘The following shall be the duties and responsibilities of the Protected Area Superintendent:
Policy-related functions:

a, Serve as chief administrative officer of the protected area for the purpose of
implementing the Management Plan as detailed in the annual work plan.

b, Render regular reports to the MINP-PAMB and propose agenda to be carried by the
PAMB during its regular meetings.

c. Establish a productive partnership with the local community, including groups, in the
planning, protection and management of the protected area,

d. Supervise the performance and good morale of his or her staff.

e. Ensure the proper utilization of annual budget allocation and the proper disposition of
fees and other funds generated within the protected areas,

f. Develop and operationalize the Center for Research, Ecology and Environmental
Education (CREED) program in collaboration with research and academic institutions
and other non-government organizations.

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g. Develop and implement a natural history documentation program and to eversee
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h. Mediate between Non-Government Organizations and DENR staff in the operation of
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i. 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 and use the data collected future planning.

Operations-related functions:

j. Enforce rules and regulations established to protect the area and preserve the
protected area from trespassers, damage and injury.

k. Require, when he deems necessary, any person entering or passing across through
or any part of the protected area under his jurisdiction, to present an identification card
containing the person's name and address and may require the person to state his
proposed duration of stay inside the protected area and the portion which he intends
to visitor has visited and such other information of a similar nature as may be referred
to him.

|. Remove or eject any person, as deemed necessary, who has engaged in disorderly
conduct or bad behaviour or who have violated any of the regulations on the protected
area

m. Require persons cutting, gathering forest products, hunting, or fishing within the
protected area to produce, upon demand, authority or permit to do so.

n. Seize and confiscate timber or other forest products, game birds, animals and fish
including instruments, tools and conveyances used inside the protected area by
unlicensed persons or, if licensed, in violation of protected area laws, rules and
regulations, and to report them to the proper authorities in accordance with present
rules, regulations and guidelines issued by the Secretary of DENR, conceming
confiscation, seizure and disposition of illegally-cut, gathered and transported forest
products, and other natural resources and confiscated wildlife.

0. Perform such other powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the
MINP-PAMB or the DENR Regional Executive Director,

The Protected Area Superintendent shall be directly accountable to the MINP-PAMB and DENR
Regional Executive Director. He shall, however, provide necessary coordinative mechanisms to the
Community Environmental and Natural Resources Office and Provincial Environmental and Natural
Resources Office.

Sec. 10. General Management Plan (GMP)—There shall be a MINP-GMP, composed of spatial and
development plans, prepared by the MINP-PAO in coordination with the MINP-PAMB and other
stakeholders.

The GMP shall contain the overall strategic direction for the protection and management of the MINP. It
shall also include all site-specific management strategies and activity targets for all management zones
and for other sectoral concems of the MINP. The GMP shall cover a period of applicability for twenty-
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The GMP shall be reviewed and approved by the MINP-PAMB, It shall also be presented to all
municipal LGUs within the MINP and shall be endorsed by them for implementation and integration in
their specific CLUPs and Master Development Plans, All oher stakeholders shall likewise be consulted
in the process.

The GMP shall conform with all national environmental programs of the government, and shall be
affirmed by the Secretary of DENR.

Sec. 11. The Role of Local Government Units.—The Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, the
City Government of Naga and the Local Government Units in Camarines Sur with a stake in Mt, Isarog
are hereby recognized as a key partners in the protection and management of the MINP, As such, they
shall participate in the management of the MINP through the MINP-PAMB.

The provisions of this Act and the GMP shall be incorporated into the cityimunicipal and provincial plans
as part of their environmental concems and shall ensure that local ordinances pertaining to
environment are consistent with this Act and the GMP, as herein provided.

Sec. 12. The Role of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.—The DENR shall be
the lead agency management and protection of the MINP. It Shall:

a. Initiate the institutionalization of the MINP Protected Area Office;

b. Institute the capacity development process of the MINP-PAMB;

c. Provide personnel and funds for services and operations of the MINP-PAO;
4d. Provide physical resource support to MINP-PAO and:

@. Provide additional technical support, as may be required.

The DENR, through its Region V Regional Executive Director, shall ensure that the MINP-PAMB acts
within the scope ofits powers and functions
Sec. 13. Role of Indigenous Cultural Communities, Indigenous Peoples, and the National

Commission on indigenous People.

The national Commission on Indigenous People shall ensure that the rights of the IPs in their ancestral
domain falling within the MINP are protected,

The ICCS and IPs shall preserve, restore and maintain balanced ecology in their ancestral domain by
protecting the flora and fauna, watershed areas and other reserves;

The National Commission on Indigenous People may allocate funds for the conservation and protection
of areas within the CADC and CADT falling within the Protected Areas;

The Council of Elders, with supervision of the NCIP, shall identify and certity the migrants within the
ancestral domains, for recognition by the MINP-PAMB.


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Sec. 14, Protected Area (PA) Fund.—There is hereby established a trust fund for MINP for purposes
of financing the projects and sustaining the operation of the PA. All income generated from the
operation and management of MINP shall accrue to the IPAF. This income shall be derived from fees
from permitted sale and export of flora and fauna and their resources from MINP; proceeds from lease
or multiple-use areas; contributions from industries and facilities directly benefiting from the MINP; and
such other fees and income derived from the operation of the MINP, Provided, that agencies
undertaking rehabilitation, management and protection of watersheds within MINP pursuant to their
respective mandates shall be exempted from the provisions hereof.

Sec, 15. Fund Management, The MINP-PAMB shall have the power to decide on the use of all
fevenues, grants, endowments, donations and other income pertaining to MINP. The fund shall be for
the purpose of financing and sustaining projects and activities in the MINP to attain the objectives of
this Act,

Funds derived from the following shall be remitted to the IPAF, pursuant to the fund-raising guidelines
under the NIPAS Act

a. Fees from permitted sale of flora, fauna, and other resources.

. Proceeds from lease f multiple use or special use areas including tourism concessions; and,
rents
of facilities in recreation areas;

c. Entrance fees

In the implementation of project and activities as a consequence of these fun sources, preferential and
priority attention shall be given to areas where actual extraction of resources has taken place.

Funds generated from the following sources shall retained by the MINP-PAMB and shall be known as
the MINP-PAMB Trust Fund:

a. Fees and contribution from facilities, institutions directly benefiting from the protected area;

b. Fines from industries/facilities operating inside the protected area;

c, Contributions, donation, endowments and grants from any source;

d. Other revenues as may be derived from the

e, Proceeds from the confiscation, disposition of confiscated products of resources from the
MINP, subject fo the provisions on the disposition of confiscated materials and resources
provided herein; and

f, Administrative fines, penalties arising from the disposition imposed by the act.

ARTICLE IIl
UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES

Sec. 16, Use of Resources. No person or entity shall enter, enjoy or utilize any portion of the MINP.
and the resources therein for whatever purpose without prior permission from the MINP Protected Area
Superintendent, as herein provided. Tenured migrants may be allowed to cultivate, harvest and utilize

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resources in their designated multiple use zones, buffer zones and in other allowable zones as may be
indicated in the GMP,

Only MINP-PAMB accredited research institutions shall be allowed to conduct bio-prospecting and
other diversity-related researches, subject to the procedures and guidelines that will be developed by
the MINP-PAMB,

The Derivation and utilization of resources within the MINP shall be governed by the MINP-GMP and
shall be allowed only for the purpose of maintaining the ecological balance and integrity of the MINP.

Sec. 17. Utilization Permits and User’s Fees. The MINP-PAMB shall have the exclusive power to
issue permits and impose conditions thereon, or impose and collect fees for temporary access to the
MINP, such as passage and visiting, subject to the limits as may be provided by the MINP-PAMB;

The MINP-PAMB may choose to delegate to the Protected Area Superintendent the authority to issue
permits and collect fees for temporary access to the MINP, such as passage and visiting, subject to the
limits as may be provided by the MINP-PAMB;

The entry into the MINP for emergency reasons shall not be subject to entrance or user's fee.

Sec. 18. Use of Energy and Renewable Resources. Only renewable resources may be the subject of
exploration, exploitation, or utilization within the MINP.

An act of Congress is required for energy projects, other that from sun and wind sources, and use of
non-renewable resources.

Sec. 19. Environmental Impact Assessment. Any development activity with thé MINP, being
Environmentally Critical Area (ECA) shall be required to undergo the Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) system pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1586, s 1978the MINP-PAMB shall
determine the developmental activities that would require ECC in consultation with the concern agency.

Article IV
INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
AND TENURED MIGRANTS

Sec.20, The Right of the Tenured Migrants. The rights of the Tenured Migrants shall be covered by
an appropriate tenurial instrument issued issued by the department of Environment and Natural
Resources. Such tenurial instruments shall be issued to organizd tenured migrant communities, No
tenurial instruments shall be issued over Ancestral Domains forming part of the MINP without the free
and prior informed cnsent of the Indigenous Cultural Communities or Indigenous Peoples.

Sec, 21, The Rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities ad Indigenous Peoples

The rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples in the MINP to their lands and
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The provision of this Act shall be constructed liberally in favor of the Indigenous Cultural Communities
and Indigenous Peoples in accordance with the preservation and conservation objectives of the MINP
and its resources. Nothing herein shall be construed to impair or diminish prior and existing rights
currently enjoyed by the Indigenous Peoples as provided by existing laws.

Article V
PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES.

Sec. 22. Prohibited acts and penalties

a, Hunting, Collecting, Catching, Gathering, capturing, Wounding, Killing, Destroying or
Possessing anywhere with MINP or its Buffer Zones any species of plant or animal or their by-
product or derivatives, or transporting of these plants and animal species without prior
approval of the MINP-PAMB. The offender shall be penalized with a fine of not less than Five
Thousand (P5,000.00) Pesos but not more than Five Hundred Thousand (P500,000.00)
Pesos and imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day, but not more than
twelve (12) years forfeiture of all resources, equipment and conveyances used for violating
this Section. The MIP-PAMB shall impose an administrative fine based on the market value of
the resources as environmental damages and forfeiture of all resources, equipment and
conveyances used for violating this Section.

b. Bio-prospecting without obtaining prior MINP-PAMB clearance and free and prior informed
consent, and the appropriate Department of Environment and Natural Resources permit
Penalty shall be six 96) months and (1) day to six (8) years of imprisonment, and fine of Two
Hundred Thousand (P200,000.00) pesos to one million (1,000,000.00) pesos and forfeiture of
the resources subject of the offense, together with the equipment and conveyance used. The
MINP-PAMB shall also impose an administrative fine of Five Hundred Thousand
(P500,00000) pesos ti Two Million pesos and forfeiture of all resources, equipment and
conveyances used for violating this Section. Violation of the terms and conditions of any
existing permits granted to institutions or individuals shall constitute commission of this
offense. In addition to the penalties herein provided , any permits granted to the offender shall
be automatically cancelled.

c. Acts of Vandalism, such mutilating, transporting, destroying, excavating or in any manner

damaging any natural formation or object of natural beauty inside the MINP, or the burial of
religious sites, including artifacts and other objects belonging to Indigenous Cultural
Communities and Indigenous Peoples. This shall also include the removal, destruction and
alteration of boundary markers and signs. Fine of not less than Twenty Five Thousand
(P25,000.00) Pesos but not more than Five Hundred Fifty Thousand (P550,000.00) Pesos,
and/or imprisonment of not less than six (8) months and one (4day) but than six (6) years and
the restoration and rehabilitation of the damaged area, The MINP-PAMB shall also separately
impose on offender, a fine equivalent to the value of rehabilitating or restoring damage.

4d. Burning, Clearing, Kaingin within the MINP or its Buffer Zones, Judicial fine of not less than
ten times the value of the burned or cleared areas and imprisonment of one (1) year and one
(1) day, but not more than six (6) years. The PAMB shall also separately impose on the

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offender, an administrative fine equivalent to the value of rehabilitating or restoring the
damaged area.

The Unreasonable Disturbance of wildlife and other Habitants, Reproductive Cycle, Roosting
and Feeding Grounds and Migratory Paths, Judicial fines and penalties shall be in accordance
with the provision of the Wildlife Act. The PAMB shall impose administrative fine not less than
Ten Thousand (P10,000.00) Pesos but not more than Fifty Thousand (P50,000.00) Pesos.

Introduction of Exotic Species within MINP. Fine of not less than Five Thousand (P5,000.00)
Pesos, but not more than Five Hundred Thousand (P500,000.00) Pesos, and/or imprisonment
of not less than six (6) month and one (1) day but not more than six (6) years. The MINP-
PAMB shall also impose an administrative fine of not less than Ten Thousand (P10,00000)
Pesos but not more than One Hundred Thousand (P100,000.00) Pesos but not more than
One Million (P1,000,000.00) Pesos, together with the confiscation of exotic fauna and flora,
Should the court or the MINP-PAMB determine that these species are detrimental to the
integrity of MINP, they shall order the appropriate disposition of the same.

Exploration, Exploitation or Extracting, Driling, or Prospecting for mineral resources, treasure
hunting, oF quarrying within the MINP or its buffer zone, Judicial fine of not less than Five
Hundred Thousand (P500,00.00) Pesos and /or imprisonment of not fess than five milion
(P5,000,000.00) Pesos andor imprisonment of not less than six (8) month and one (1) day but
not more than six (6) years., and the restoration and rehabilitation of the damaged area. The
MINP-PAMB shall also separately impose on the offender, a fine equivalent to the value of
rehabilitating or restoring the damaged area. Together with the confiscation of the equipment,
tools, vehicles and resources, the PAMB shall also impose an administrative fine of not less
than One Million (1,000,000.00) Pesos but not more than Ten Milion (P10,000,000.00) Pesos
Together with the confiscation of equipment, tools, vehicles and resources, The PAMB shall
also separately impose on the offender, a fine equivalent to the value of rehabilitating and
restoring the damaged area

Possession or use of chainsaw, power saw, and other motorized equipment anywhere within
the MINP or its buffer zones without prior permit from the MINP-PAMB, Imprisonment of six
(6) years and one (1) day to eight (8) years or a fine of Thirty Thousand (P30,000,00) Pesos to
Fifty Thousand (P50,000.00) Pesos shall be imposed to the offender in violation of this
Section. PAMB shall impose an administrative fine of One Hundred Thousand (P100,000.00)
Pesos together with the confiscation of chain saw, power saw or other motorized equipment.

Constructing or Maintaining any kind of road, edifice, or any kind of enclosure, structure,
facility or any infrastructure projects, or any kind of enclosure structure, facility or any
infrastructure projects, or operating business enterprise, within MINP without piror permit from
MINP-PAMB. Fine of not less than Five Thousand (P5,000.00) Pesos, but not more than Five
Hundred Thousand (P500,000.00) Pesos, and/or imprisonment of not less than six (6) month
and one (1) day but not more than 6 years, and demolition of improvements which may be
detrimental to the integrity of the MINP shall be imposed, The court shall forfeit in favor of the
MINP-PAMB.., all improvements, equipment and conveyances used in violation of this section,
The Court shall likewise order the eviction of the offender, demolition of structures, and
restoration and rehabilitation of the damaged area whenever appropriate. The PAMB shall

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impose and administrative fine of ten Thousand (P10,000.00) pesos to Seven Hundred
Thousand (P700,000.00) Pesos together with the forfeiture of all improvements, equipment,
and conveyances. The PAMB shall also order the eviction of the offender, demolition of the
structures and restoration and rehabilitation of the damaged are whenever appropriate

Unauthorized occupation or cultivation of areas without PAMB permit. Fine of not less than
Five Thousand (P5,000.00) Pesos, but not more than Five Hundred Thousand (P500,000.00)
Pesos, andior imprisonment of not less than six (6) month and one (1) day but not more than
six (6) years. The court shall likewise order the eviction of the offender and demolition of the
structures, restoration and rehabilitation of the damaged area whenever appropriate, PAMB
MINP-PAMB shall impose an administrative fine of Ten Thousand (P10,000,00) MINP-PAMB
to Seven Hundred Thousand (P700,000.00) Pesos together with the forfeiture of all
improvements, equipment and conveyances. The PAMB shall also order the eviction of the
offender and demolition of improvements which may be detrimental to the integrity of the
MINP. In case the Tenured Migrants violated said section, his or her rights over the said area
shall be forfeited or cancelled, and he/she shall be disqualified from further privileges.

Unauthorized entry except in emergency situations, The MINP-PAMB shall impose an
administrative fine of One Thousand (P 1,000.00) Pesos to Thirty Thousand (P 30,000.00)
Pesos as herein provided.

Dumping of waste and littering within the MINP and its Buffer Zones, Dumping of waste shall
be punishable by imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) days but not more that six (6)
years and a fine of Five thousand (P 5,000.00) Pesos to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand (P
250,000.00) Pesos. The PAMB shall impose and administrative fine in the amount of Ten
thousand (P10,000,00) Pesos to Three Hundred Thousand (P 300,000.00) Pesos and order
the violator to clean up the waste and pay for the clean-up thereof. It shall likewise be unlawful
to litter within the MINP, Violation of these provisions shall be penalized by the MINP-PAMB
with an administrative fine of One Thousand (P 1,000.00) Pesos to Ten Thousand (P
10,000.00) Pesos

. For violation of any rules and regulations provided in the GMPor any resolutions approved by

the PAMB, an administrative fine of not less than Five Thousand (P 5,000.00) Pesos but not
more than Fifty Thousand (P 50,000.00) Pesos shall be imposed. In all the above-mentionaed
provisions, should the offender be an association or corporation, the officers shall be directly
responsible for the act of the employees and shall suffer the corresponding fines and penalties
as herein provided. In case the offender is not a citizen of the Philippines, he or she shall be
immediately deported to his or her country of origin after serving his sentence and upon
payment of all criminal and administrative fines. For cases involving foreigners no-plea
bargaining shall be allowed without the concurrence of the MINP-PAMB, the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and any such person who have initiated the filing of the
case as complainant.

Sec. 23. Rules and Regulations. The MINP-PAMB shall promulgate, within three (3) months from the
passage of this Act, the appropriate rules and regulations.

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ARTICLE VI
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION

Sec, 24, Law Enforcement

The DENR shall implement the provision of this law and has the power to call upon other agencies for
assistance,

The DENR, upon the recommendation of the PAMB, shall deputize any group or persons in writing to
enforce the provisions of this Act. Such deputation shall be in writing and signed by the Secretary or the
RED to be valid and effective.

The DENR shall provide ranger services to assist in keeping peace and order within the MINP. The
forest rangers will report and be directly accountable to the MINP-PAMB.

Sec. 25. Inspection Power—The Protected Area Superintendent and law enforcers shall have the
power to stop and inspect all vehicles and conveyances within the MINP for the purpose of enforcing
the provisions of this Act, other laws, rules and regulations.

The MINP-PAMB, Protected Area Superintendent and other authorized law enforcers may enter
premises or areas subject of a lease, permit or concession from the MINP-PAMB or DENR for
monitoring of compliance with environmental laws, rules and regulations.

Any hindrance made to these inspections shall be considered a violation of these rules and shall
subject the offender to the immediate closure of his enterprise pending full inspection as may be
warranted

Sec. 26. Special Prosecutors and Counsels—The Department of Justice (D0J), upon request of the
PAMB, shall designate a special prosecutor, either or both from among state and public prosecutors to
conduct preliminary investigation and prosecute violations of this Act, other laws, rules and regulations
within the MINP.

The Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) shall provide support legal services to the
MINP-PAMB and assistance in the training of the enforcers.

The Public Attorney's Office (PAO) of the municipalitiesity(cities) with a stake in the MINP shall
provide legal support in defense of the PAMB or any ofits officers and staff, should the need arise.

ARTICLE Vil
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

Sec. 27. Selection and Appointment of New MINP-PAMB Member-Representatives—The MINP-
PAMB existing and functioning as such prior to the effectivity of this Act (otherwise known as the
“Proclamation PAMB"), shall continue to dispose of its powers and functions until the regular Mt. Isarog
Park Management Board (MINP-PAMB) has been constituted with the provisions of this Act.

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Upon effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of DENR shall appoint the aforementioned CSO
fepresentatives, the terms of which shall last until December 31, 2017.

Within one (41) month from the effectivity of this Act, the existing MINP-PAMB shall draw up the
guidelines, in consultation with the agencies and sectors to be represented in the MINP-PAMB, for the
selection of its representatives.

Within three (3) months from the effectivity of this Act the members of the MINP-PAMB which shall be
constituted in accordance with this Act, and shall have been appointed by the Secretary of OENR

Sec. 28. Continuation of the MINP-Protected Area Office (MINP-PAO)—The present MINP-PAO
shall continue to exist and function as such, subject to institutionalization in accordance with Section 14
hereof. Within three (3) months after the appointment of all its members, the MINPMB, upon
recommendation of the MINP-PAO, shall finalize an institutionalization plan for the MINP-PAO, and the
criteria for selection of personnel to fill-up the items.

Within two (2) months thereafter, a PASu shall be recommended by the MINPAMB and appointed by
the DENR Regional Executive Director.

Sec. 29. Continuation of all other Arrangements—Except when otherwise provided by this Act, all
arrangements, commitments and agreements prior to the effectivity of this Act shall continue to subsist
until validly amended, revised, repealed or renewed or upon end ofits term,

Sec. 30. Allocation —The annual budget of the MINP, for the first five years of its existence, shall be
charged to the appropriations of DENR. Thereafter, the internally generated revenues from the MINP
shall support its operations, without prejudice to any additional appropriation in the General
Appropriations Act (GAA) as Congress may deem necessary.

Sec. 31. Construction and Suppletory Application of Existing Laws.—The provisions of this Act
shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity conservation, protection and sustainable
development. Provisions of Republic Act 7586, otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected
Areas System Act, existing forestry and environmental laws, and their corresponding rules and
regulations not inconsistent hereto shall have suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act.

Sec. 32. Separability Clause. —if any part or section of this Act is declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, such declaration shall not affect the other parts or section hereof.

Sec. 33, Repealing Clause.—Proclamation No. 214, s,2002 is hereby repealed. All laws, presidential
decree, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed or
modified accordingly.

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1185 Sec, 34, Effectivity—This shall act shall be effective after 15 days from complete publication in the
1186 Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation

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