Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._4284

Introduced by Hon. BEN PAGARAN EVARDONE
Representative, Lone District, Eastern Samar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) comprises the largest adjoining tropical rainforest in
the Philippines with a land area of about 333,300 hectares spanning across 36 towns and 3
Gities in the three provinces: Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Western Samar.

Considered as a biological treasure, it has one of the biggest limestone formations in
the country, with many limestone caves still unexplored; it houses several rare and
‘endangered flora (flowers), with at least 2,400 species of flowering plants, including around
406 Philippine-endemic species (40 of which are only found in Samar island). In fact, some
12 trees in the park have been list in the World List of Threatened Trees. The island is also
home to Rafflesia Manillana, a rare plant categorized as endangered.

Records show that the park has been a sanctuary to at least 197 bird species, 50 of
which are endemic to the Philippines, the Philippine Eagle, the Philippine Hawk Eagle and the
Philippine Cockatoo included. The SINP serves as a habitat for at least 39 species of
mammals (representing 23% of the counted land mammals in the country), including fruit bats
like the Giant Golden-Crown Flying Fox (known as the largest bat in the world), the small
Philippine nectar bat. It is home to warty pigs (commonly known as ‘baboy damo’), the
Philippine Brown Deer, and squirrels of various kinds. At least 25 species of reptiles and 12
kinds of amphibians have so far been recorded living in the area.

‘SINP’s LEGISLATIVE HISTORY; SINP BILL SALIENT FEATURES:

Due to biodiversity and its ecological and economic significance, SINP was declared
a protected area on August 2003 by Presidential Proclamation No. 442 (of then President
Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo). However, efforts to pass a law that would permanently mandate
the management, protection, sustainable development and rehabilitation of the Samar Island
Natural Park have been made, considering that a Presidential Proclamation is easier to amend
or repeal.

This proposal has hurdled the tedious legislative mill in the House of Representatives
during the 15" and 16" Congress. However, in both instances, lack of time hindered its
passage into law in the Senate. The author, with high hopes, thinks now is the time to give the
SINP a statutory basis in the 17" Congress.

The SINP Bill categorizes the protected area as a “natural park’ in accordance with the
National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 (NIPAS Act)

In the Eastem side of the Natural Park, certain areas in City of Borongan and 18
municipalities, except San Policarpo, Salcedo, Mercedes and Guiuan, Eastern Samar. Like all


other areas, the Natural Park will be under the powers and jurisdiction of the Protected Area
Management Board (PAMB), “highest policy-making body of the SINP for matters concerning
the island.” (Sec. 7)

1. GOVERNING BODY; THE PAMB:

The PAMB will be composed of the DENR-Regional Executive Director (RED) as
Chairperson, with the Governors and Congressional Representatives as co-chairpersons, and
members composed of: representatives from LMP of each province, the City Mayors,
representatives from each province from among Punong Barangays whose territorial
jurisdiction is covered by SINP, duly elected representatives from Peoples’ Organizations
(POs) and NGOs, representative from the National Government operating within the Natural
Park, and other significant stakeholders appointed by the DENR Secretary upon
recommendation of the PAMB.

‘A PAMB for each province will be created, composed of the PENRO as Chairperson,
the Governor and Congressional representatives as Co-Chairpersons, the City/Municipal
Mayors within the territory of the protected area, as well as representatives from Punong
Barangays, National Government Agencies, People's Organizations (POs) and NGOs, other
stakeholders appointed by islandwide PAMB, as members.

‘Among the powers of the PAMB (Islandwide and Provincial Level, respectively), the
more important powers include the power to: (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 in accordance with the management plan and related laws,
rules and regulations; (b) Review, approve and adopt management plans and development
programs and their respective implementing rules and regulations; and (c) Recommend and
facilitate the delineation and demarcation boundaries of the protected area and buffer zones
Ithas the power to evaluate the performance and activities of the Office of the Protected Area
Superintendent (PASu).

2. THE ADMINISTRATOR AND REGULATOR

The Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office has both administrative and
regulatory functions. The PASu serves as the chief administrative officer of the protected area
for the purpose of implementing the management plan as detailed in the annual work program.

Its administrative powers include the establishment of a productive partnership with
the local community, in the planning, protection and management of the protected area, and
ensuring the proper utilization of budget allocations and the proper disposition of fees and
other funds generated within the protected area.

As a regulator, the PASu shall act as peace officer bound to maintain peace and order
within the protected area, and this connection, it is empowered to arrest any person who is
committing, has committed or is about to commit an offense (which is prohibited under the
SINP bill) in any part of the protected area.

The PASu has enforcement powers aimed at protecting the area and preserving it from
trespass, damage, injury and illegal occupancy, including the power to summarily remove or
eject from the area, persons who have violated any of the regulations for the protected area,
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.

3. ON TENURED MIGRANTS

The SINP Bill treats of tenured migrant communities and their rights. Tenured migrant



communities are those communities within the SINP which have actually and continuously
occupied such area for five (5) years before the designation of the same as protected areas
in accordance with the NIPAS Act.

Tenured migrants are eligible to become stewards of portions of lands within the
allowed and designated zones. The PAMB powers as to tenured migrants include the
identification, verification and review of all tenure instruments, land claims and permits for
resource use within the protected area, as well as the power to recommend the issuance of
the appropriate tenure instrument consistent with the land classification, proper and allowed
use of resources found in the protected area, and zoning provided in the management and
suecessor plans.

Under the SINP law, farmers who have been cultivating land within the protected area
are considered to be occupying such lands and entitled to a tenure instrument limited to
cultivation and residence. The rights under such can only be transferred to direct descendants.

The SINP Law respects accrued rights eared by tenured migrants. However, if the
areas occupied by tenured migrants are designated as zones in which no occupation or other
activities are allowed, they shall be transferred to multiple-use zones or buffer zones to be
accomplished through just and humane means.

Once the tenure instrument is terminated or cancelled for causes (Section 14)
enumerated in the SINP Law or by voluntary surrender of rights, the PASu is mandated to take
immediate steps to rehabilitate the area and retum it to its natural state prior to the cultivation
or other act by the tenured migrant.

4. ON EXISTING RIGHTS:

‘The SINP law also respects all property and private rights within the protected area
already existing or vested prior to the effectivity of the SINP Law. Thus, all lands that were
already classified as alienable and disposable or agricultural lands prior to the passage of the
SINP Law will continue to be classified as such and shall be available for disposition and titling
Subject to existing rules and regulations.

Persons who have been cultivating land within the protected area five (5) years prior
to the effectivity of the SINP Law will be considered as occupying such lands, entitled to a
tenure instrument restricted to cultivation. The rights under the instrument can only be
transferred to direct descendants.

As to tenured migrant instruments, they are transferable only to the nearest of kin. But,
if the land was left idle for at least five (5) consecutive years, PAMB may control and manage
the area for the purpose of restoring it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or similar acts
by the tenured migrant

6. ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION
a. UTILIZATION OF NON RENEWABLE RESOURCES:

‘Once the SINP law takes into effect, any exploitation or utilization of non-renewable
energy resources within the protected area will be prohibited, except through an Act of
Congress.

b. ON MINING:

Within the SINP, NO mining activities will be allowed, except for extraction of sand and
gravel limited to five (5) hectares per permit, as may be authorized by the concerned Provincial
or City Mining Regulatory Board and subject to prior clearance from the concerned provincial
PAMB.



However, as to Samar Bauxite Mineral Reservation, as provided for in Proclamation
No. 1615, February 4, 1977, the SINP Bill allows geological and mineral assessments,
including corresponding expanded valuation of biological resources within the reservation, for
the purpose of undertaking cost-benefit analysis and feasibility study to determine the
appropriate land use with optimum value and benefit to the local communities of Samar Island
and the rest of the country.

Portions of the reservation where development of minerals shall not prove to be the
optimum land use shall automatically become part of the SINP. For this purpose, the SINP law
requires that there be consultations made with all sectors concerned. And, the area of the
subject lots must be clearly demarcated on the ground by visible concrete monuments.

c. ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM:

The SINP Law ensures that existing laws, rules and regulations relating to the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be applicable to projects and activities intended
in the protected area. With the SINP Law in place, the issuance of the Environmental
Compliance Certificate (ECC) or exemption from ECC, will be COORDINATE with the PAMB.

6. ON THE SINP FUND:

The SINP law, establishes a trust fund, i.e. the SINP Fund, for financing the projects
of the SINP system. The fund sources include:

a.All income generated from the operation of the system or management of wild flora
and fauna in the protected area, derived from: (1) fees from permitted sale and
export of flora and fauna and other resources from the protected areas, (2)
proceeds from lease of multiple-use areas; (3) contributions from industries and
facilities directly benefiting from the protected area, and (4) such other fees and
income derived from the operation of the protected area

b.All grants, donations, endowment from various sources, domestic or foreign.

The Fund shall be deposited as a special account in the National Treasury and
disbursements shall be made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and
management of the system, and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance
with existing accounting and budgeting rules and regulations. The fund shall not be used to
cover personal services expenditures.

7. ROLE OF LGUs AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES:

With the existence of the SINP, the role of LGUs and National Government Agencies
will be expanded. First, they shall be represented in the PAMB; second, they are mandated,
among others, to: (a) Apprise their respective constituents, offices and other sectors on
activities and programs for the protected area; (b) Ensure consistency in the implementation
of alll activities in the protected area; (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 respective development plan, the
LGUs shall consider the protected area management plan for the SINP to be prepared by the
PAMB; (e) Assist the PAMB in the implementation of the overall 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.

8. PROSECUTIONS UNDER TO SINP LAW:


SPECIAL PROSECUTOR: Within 30 days from effectivity of the SINP Law, the DOJ
is mandated to appoint a special prosecutor to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and
regulations in the protected area will be assigned. The Special Prosecutor shall closely
coordinate with the PAMB and the PASu 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 Secretary of the DOJ

ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND PENALTIES: The PAMB, thru the PASu, is
empowered to impose administrative fine from P5,000.00 to P150,000.00, and/or “cancel
permits or licenses issued”. Such fines shall accrue to the SINP Fund, The LGUs responsible
for the arrest of violators and confiscation of materials may claim a share in the fines, pursuant
to the ‘sharing scheme’ agreed upon by the PAMB and LGU.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS: Decisions of the PASu may be appealed to the
PAMB, within 30 days from receipt of the decision by the aggrieved party. In turn, the PAMB
decision may be appealed to the DENR Secretary within 60 days from receipt of the PAMB
Decision. (Sec. 23).

POWER OF CONFISCATION: The Office of the PASu is empowered to undertake
administrative confiscation of all conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphernalia,
implements, gear, tools, and similar devices, used in commission of criminal and prohibited
acts. But once criminal action is filed, such devices will be under custodia legis (i.e., under the
control of the court), and may be released to the owner only upon disposition of the case,

9. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING SINP LAW:

‘The DENR Secretary is mandated to include in the Department's programs to be

funded in the annual General Appropriations Act the funding for the implementation of the
SINP Law.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Z P. EVARDONE



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo._ 4284

Introduced by Hon. BEN PAGARAN EVARDONE
Representative, Lone District, Eastern Samar

AN ACT
DECLARING 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 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled.
CHAPTER
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Samar Island Natural Park
(SINP) Act of 2016"

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — Considering the importance of the unique
biological resources of Samar Island as well as its aesthetic and ecological features,
itis necessary for the State to undertake steps for its protection and preservation. It
is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure the conservation, protection and
preservation of Samar Island as a protected area, while promoting the culture and
way of life of the communities therein in accord with the rhythm and harmony of
nature. In so doing, the State shall ensure the protection of biodiversity and the
promotion of sustainable and participatory development, and shall also advance and
protect the interests of legitimate inhabitants and honor their customary laws.

SEC. 3. Category. — Given the physical and 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 protected area established
pursuant to this Act is hereby categorized as a “natural park” in accordance with


Sections 3(b) and 4(h) of Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as the "National
Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992”.

SEC. 4. Scope. - The Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) 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
Cities of Calbayog and Catbalogan and the Municipalities of San Jose de Buan,
Paranas, Motiong, Jiabong, San Jorge, Gandara, Matuguinao, Calbiga, Hinabangan,
Pinabacdao, Marabut, Basey in the Province of Samar; the City of Borongan and the
Municipalities of Arteche, Dolores, Oras, Jipapad, Maslog, Can-Avid, Taft, Sulat, San
Julian, Maydolong, Balangkayan, Llorente, Hernani, General McArthur, Quinapondan,
Giporlos, Balangiga and Lawaan in the Province of Eastern Samar.

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Three Hundred (333,300) hectares, more or less. Its boundary begins at a point
marked "1" on the map, which is located at PRS Station “MAC-11" located at
Barangay Alang-alang, Municipality of General McArthur, Province of Eastern Samar
at 11°16'15.461" North Latitude, 125°29'25.137" East Longitude with bearing and
distance to the succeeding points as follows:

Corner 1 is located at Barangay Roxas, Municipality of General McArthur,
Province of Eastern Samar at 11°16’30.56" North Latitude and 125°28'26.04" East
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6 248 S 19 57 W_ 2,386.86 Appoint on the ground
7 249 S 3 53 E 270993 A point on the ground
8 250 Due West 4,141.99 Apoint on the ground
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14 256 S 26 22 E 8,054.52 Boundary of A and D & Timberland

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The buffer zone of the SINP contains an aggregate area of One Hundred
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follows

Tie point is at comer 1 located at 11°49'44” North Latitude and 125°16'07" East
Longitude, Center of Canhagimit Bridge:

Comer Bearing Distance (Meters) Location
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1 S$ 87 37 E 2,125.03 Apoint on the ground
2 S 22 36 W 2,830.65 Apoint on the ground
3. S 41 24 W 1,968.79 Apoint on the ground
4 S$ 55 11 E 1,664.45 Apoint on the ground
5 S 9 2 E 2428.74 Apoint on the ground
6 S 2 18 W 2,183.33 Apoint on the ground
7 S 84 17 W 2,194.91 Apoint on the ground
8 S 69 13 W 1,913.35 Apoint on the ground
9 S 17 26 W 3,930.68 Apoint on the ground
10 S$ 13 57 E 1,012.69 Apoint on the ground
an Ss 79 6 W 1,637.29 Apoint on the ground
12 S 68 16 W 1,665.06 Apoint on the ground
13 N 37 55 W 2,917.99 Apoint on the ground
14. N 13° 57 W 2,025.38 Apoint on the ground
15 N 75 17 W 1,443.48 Apoint on the ground
16 N 27 15 W_ 863.45 Apoint on the ground
17 N 21 11 E 1,087.90 Apoint on the ground
18 N 69 5 W 4,289.04 Apoint on the ground
19 S 43 21 W 2,030.34 Apoint on the ground
20 S 77 27 W 1,988.70 Apoint on the ground
21° N 76 7 W 1,656.76 Apoint on the ground
22S 36 52 W 1,767.74 Apoint on the ground
23S 75 0 W 2,857.64 Apoint on the ground
24 N 70 15 W 3,901.49 Apoint on the ground
25 N 8 38 W 3,045.10 Apoint on the ground
26 N 39 20 W 1,389.32 Apoint on the ground



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Project 36, Wright LC 1182
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32 survey and verification to be conducted by the DENR immediately after the effectivity
33 of this Act. Any modification on the coverage of this Act due to such factors as

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changing ecological situations, new scientific or archeological findings not previously
taken into account shall be made through an act of Congress, after consultation with
the affected public and concerned government agencies.

SEC. 5. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the following terms are
hereby defined:

(«) Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability among living things, and the
interconnectedness of all life forms in a particular environment;

() Biological Resources refer to generic resources, organisms or parts
thereof, population, or any other biotic component of the ecosystems with actual or
potential use or value for humanity;

() Buffer Zone refers to the identified area outside the boundaries of an
immediately adjacent to designated protected areas pursuant to Section 8 of the
National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act that need special
development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the protected area;

(«) By-Product and Derivatives refer to any part taken or substance extracted
from wildlife, in raw or in processed form, including studied animals and herbarium
specimen;

(©) Collection or Collecting refers to the act of gathering or harvesting wildlife,
whether actual use is for food or for the by-products or derivatives that may be
created from any part of it;

(9 Legitimate Stakeholders refer to persons or institutions that are or might
be affected in the establishment of the area and may contribute to the management
and development of the protected area. They may include among others, local
government units, national agencies and institutions, non-government organizations
or people's organizations operating in the protected area, or local communities living
in or adjacent to the protected area;

(») National Integrated Protected Areas System refers to the classification
and administration of all designated protected areas for the purpose of maintaining
essential ecological processes and life-support systems, preserving genetic diversity,
ensuring sustainable use of resources found thereon, and maintaining their natural
conditions to the greatest extent possible;

(y) NIPAS Act refers to the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)
Act of 1992 or Republic Act No. 7586, and its implementing Rules and Regulations;

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(@ Natural Park refers to a relatively large area not materially or substantially
altered by human activity, which is maintained to protect outstanding natural scenic
areas of national or international significance for scientific, education and
recreational uses;

@ Non-Government Organization (NGO) refer to any civic, developmental or
philanthropic organization which is multi-sectoral in character,

() Non-Renewable Resources shall refer to those resources found within the
protected area, the natural replacement rate of which is either not known or takes
more than twenty-five (25) years;

@ People’s Organization (PO) refers to any grouping of marginalized, poor or
disempowered people formed by themselves to advance the interest of their sector;

(m) 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;

(») Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) refers to a multi-sectoral
policy-making body for protected areas created in accordance with Republic Act
No. 7586 or the NIPAS Act of 1992;

() Protected Species refer to individual species of plants and animals that are
or shall be declared as protected under Philippine laws, rules and regulations issued
by the DENR, species listed as protected against trade, hunting and harvest
pursuant to 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 Protected Area Management
Board (PAMB) or the DENR, and those particularly mentioned in the management
plan of the protected area;

( Public Consultation 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;

(@ Tenured Migrant Communities refer to communities within the SINP which
have actually and continuously occupied such area for five (5) years before the
designation of the same as protected areas in accordance with the NIPAS Act;

() Secretary refers to the Secretary of the DENR.

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1 CHAPTER II

2 PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT

3 SEC. 6, Management Plan. - Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act
4 and in accordance with the General Management Planning Strategy as provided for
5 in the NIPAS Act, the Office of the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) in
6 coordination with the local communities, local government units (LGUs), appropriate
7 offices of the DENR, nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and people's
8 organizations (POs), existing operators in the park and experts with socio-economic,
9 anthropological and ecological experience in the area shall prepare a management
10 plan.
i ‘The management plan shall contain, among others, the following:
12 (a) Period of applicability of the plan, preferably at least five (5) years;

B (v) Key management issues;
14 (©) Goals and objectives of management in support of Section 2 hereof;

15 (@ Site management strategy and interventions;

16 (©) Major management activities such as, but not limited to, enforcement of laws,
7 biodiversity conservation, habitat and wildlife management, sustainable use
18 management, infrastructure development and maintenance, fire and pest
19 control;
20 () Establishment and delineation of zones and the regulated and/or prohibited
ai activities therein, such as, but not limited to, multi-purpose use zones, buffer
2 zones, recreational zones, strict protection zones and other special zones
2B which can provide effective management of the protected area and promote
24 sustainable development of all legitimate stakeholders. To minimize
25 relocation of people, primary consideration shall be accorded to the
26 traditional zones used which have been proven sustainable and in
27 consonance with the biodiversity and protection of the natural characteristics
28 of the protected area;
29 (g) Sustainable and nondestructive livelihood activities that may be allowed for
30 tenured migrants; and
31 (n) Visitor management programs; and
32 () Monitoring and evaluation.

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under the category of a natural park. It shall be reviewed and approved by the
PAMB and certified to by the 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 Secretary shall certify to the other provisions of the plan that are
consistent with the laws. Unless the Secretary accepts or adopts such inconsistent
provisions, the PAMB shall be properly notified of the provisions that need
modification or revision

In no case shall the management plan be approved without the conduct of the
proper public consultation by the PAMB.

Two (2) years before the expiration of the initial management plan, there shall
be a subsequent plan to be prepared by the Office of the 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 actuat posting of such notices in conspicuous places within the LGUs with
political jurisdiction over areas within the SINP. The proposed new management
plan shall be made available for public perusal in all agencies, offices and
organizations duly represented in the PAMB. It shall also be made available to the
public during the period for comment. The final plan shall be made available for
public perusal as well.

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 a
Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) which shall serve as the highest policy-
making body of the SINP for matters concerning the island. It shall be composed of
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1 (@ The Regional Executive Director (RED) of DENR-Region VIII who shall sit

2 as the PAMB chairperson;
3 (b) The Provincial Governors and Congressional Representatives of Samar,
4 Eastern Samar and Northern Samar or their authorized permanent
5 representatives who shall sit as co-chairpersons;

6 (c) A representative for each province from among the Municipal Mayors within
7 the territory inside the protected area, chosen from among them in an
8 election duly called for the purpose;

9 (@) The Mayor of the city within the territory of the protected area;

10 (©) Arepresentative for each province from among the Barangay Captains with
i territory inside the protected area, chosen from among them in an election

12 duly called for the purpose:

B () Arepresentative from the national government agencies operating within the
14 protected area which can substantially contribute to protected area
15 management;

16 (e) Representatives from the POs and the NGOs involved with protected area
7 management, chosen from among themselves in an election duly called for
18 thé purpose which shall constitute at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the
19 PAMB; and

20 (h) Other stakeholders who can potentially assist and contribute in the

21 protection, preservation and conservation of the SINP, to be appointed by

2 the Secretary upon the recommendation of the PAMB.

23 In the selection of representatives from the POs and the NGOs, the following

24 criteria shall be primarily considered:

25 (1) Active involvement in the ecological conservation, preservation,

26 rehabilitation and protection of the protected area;

27 2) Great potential in community organizing and other development works;

28 (3) Favorable track record in community work; and

29 (4) Duly accredited by the LGU concerned and by the DENR.

30 Any decision, action or policy made by the PAMB involving a particular province

31 shall become effective upon ratification by the concerned provincial PAMB

32 SEC. 8. The Provincial Protected Area Management Board. — A PAMB for

33. each province shall be created which shall exercise the powers and functions herein

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set forth within its provincial jurisdiction. Each provincial PAMB shall be composed
of the following:

(a) The DENR Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO)
as chairperson;

(b) The Provincial Governor and Congressional Representative/s whose
district/s are within the jurisdiction of the Provincial PAMB concerned or their
authorized permanent representative as co-chairpersons;

(©) The City/Municipal Mayors within the territory of the protected area;

(® A Barangay Captain representing each city/municipality within the territory of
the protected area, chosen by the respective Presidents of the Association
of Barangay Captains.

(@) Representatives from national government agencies operating within the
protected area which can substantially contribute to protected area
management;

() Representatives from the POs and the NGOs involved with protected area
management, chosen from among themselves in an election duly called for
the purpose which shall constitute at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the
provincial PAMB; and

(@) Other stakeholders who can potentially assist and contribute in the
protection, preservation and conservation of the SINP, to be appointed by
the island-wide PAMB.

Any action, decision and policy made by the provincial PAMB shall be valid and

subsisting unless overturned by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the SINP PAMB.

Any action, decision and policy made by the PAMB or any of the provincial
PAMBs shall be valid and subsisting unless overtumed by the Secretary either for
being contrary to existing laws, rules and regulations or for being violative of the
existing applicable management plan.

SEC. 9. Term of Office. — Members of the SINP PAMB and the Provincial
PAMBs shall serve for a term of five (5) years without compensation, except for
actual and necessary travelling and subsistence expenses incurred in the
performance of their duties: Provided, That they remain members or employees of
the sector or office they represent. In case of a vacancy, a new member shall be
appointed in the same manner undertaken in the case of the original appointee:

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Provided however, That the newly appointed member shall serve only the unfinished
portion of the term: Provided, further, That the term of the office of PAMB members
who are elected officials shall be co-terminus with their elective position: Provided,
finally, that the incoming elective official may decide to allow continuity of
representation by the previous elective officials through a Sangguniang Resolution
which shall be communicated officially to the PAMB.

SEC. 10. Powers and Functions. - The PAMB of the SINP shall have the

following powers and functions:

(«) Decide and approve matters relating to proposals, work and action plans,
guidelines and policies and other activities for the management of the
protected area in accordance with the management plan and related laws,
rules and regulations;

(b) Review, approve and adopt management plans and development programs
and their respective implementing rules and regulations;

(c) Recommend and facilitate the delineation and demarcation boundaries of
the protected area and buffer zones;

() Establish supplemental criteria and guidelines for park fees or activities
regulated by this Act or the management plan subject to the approval of the
DENR pursuant to Section 10(f) of the NIPAS Act;

() Ensure the effective implementation of development activities within the
protected area as prescribed in the management plan;

() 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;

(b) Accept donations, approve proposals for funding and budget allocation and
exercise accountability over all funds;

() Request assistance from any government agency, office, board and private
or public person to attain the objectives of this Act;

() Monitor and evaluate the performance of protected area personnel, the
NGOs and the communities in biodiversity conservation and socio-cultural
and economic development, and report its assessment to the DENR; and

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appointment of the PASu;

The DENR, through the RED, 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 the resolutions issued
by the PAMB, the Secretary shall decide whether to apply the rule or withdraw its
application

SEC. 11. Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office. - There is hereby
established a Protected Area Superintendent's office in charge of the management,
protection and administration of the protected area. The PASu shall be supported by
the existing personnel of the DENR. The head of office shall be the chief operating
officer of the SINP or the protected area and shall be accountable to the RED of the
DENR-Region Vill and the PAMB. The PASu shall have the following powers and
functions:

A. Administrative Functions

(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;

() Ensure the efficient performance and high morale of the staff:

(4) Ensure the proper utilization of annual budget allocations and the proper
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 the NGO and the 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

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1 migrants, buffer zone residents and others in establishing effective

2 protection of the area.

3 8. Regulatory Functions
4 (1) Act as peace officer for the purpose of maintaining peace and order
5 within the protected area, in connection thereto, exercise police authority
6 to arrest any person who is committing, has committed or is about to
1 commit an offense which is prohibited in this Act in any part of the

8 protected area;

9 2 Enforce rules and regulations established to protect the area and
10 preserve the area from trespass, damage, injury and illegal occupancy;
ul (3) Require, when necessary, any person entering or passing through or
12 any part of the protected area under his jurisdiction, to give the following
B information: name, address, the proposed duration of stay inside the
4 protected area and the portion which he intends to visit or has visited,
15 and such other information of similar nature as may be referred to him;
16 (4) Summarily remove or eject from the area persons who have violated
17 any of the regulations for the protected area;

18 (5). Require persons cutting and/or gathering forest products or hunting or
19 fishing within the protected area to produce, upon demand, authority or
20 permit to do so;
ai (© Seize and confiscate timber or other forest products, game birds,
22 animals and fish, including instruments, tools and conveyances used
23 inside the protected area by unlicensed persons or if licensed, in
24 violation of protected area laws, rules and regulations, and to report
25 them in accordance with the present rules, regulations and guidelines
26 issued by the Secretary concerning confiscation, seizure and disposition
27 of illegally cut, gathered, transported forest products and other natural
28 resources and confiscated wildlife; and
29 (7) Perform such other powers and duties as may, from time to time, be
30 prescribed by higher authorities.

31 The Office of the PASu shall be supported by the existing personnel of the

32 DENR-PENRO who shall be performing day-to-day management, protection and
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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 Office of the PASu
CHAPTER III
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 and review all tenure instruments, land claims and 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.

Nothing herein shall be construed to mean any diminution of accrued rights
earned by tenured migrants. If the areas occupied by tenured migrants are
designated as zones in which no occupation or other activities are allowed, they shall
be transferred 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 or vested prior to the effectivity of this Act shall be
protected and respected in accordance with existing laws. Consequently, all lands
that were already classified as alienable and disposable or agricultural lands prior to
the passage of this Act shall continue to be classified as such and shall be available
for disposition and titling subject to existing rules and regulations

Existing built-up barangays and populated areas within the municipalities of
Silvino Lubos in the Province of Northem 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

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surveyed by the DENR for reclassification into agricultural lands in accordance with
existing laws, rules and regulations. The development of these areas shall be in
accordance with the general management plan for the protected area

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 has been left idle for at least five (5) consecutive years, the
PAMB shall have the right to control and manage the area for the purpose of
restoring it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or similar acts by the tenured
migrant.

SEC. 14. Cancellation of Tenured Migrant Instruments. - Tenured migrant
instruments may be cancelled for:

(@) Violation of the terms and conditions specified therein;

(0) Repeated refusal of the holder of the tenure instrument to comply with the

management plan for the SINP; or

e) 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
SAMAR ISLAND NATURAL PARK PROTECTED AREA FUND

SEC. 15. Samar Island Natural Park Protected Area Fund. — There is
hereby established a trust fund to be known as the Samar Island Natural Park
Protected Area Fund for purposes of financing projects of the system. Alll income
generated from the operation of the system or management of wild flora and fauna in
the protected area shall accrue to the Fund. These income shall be derived from
fees from permitted sale and export of flora and fauna and other resources from the
protected areas, proceeds from lease of multiple-use areas, contributions from
industries and facilities directly benefiting from the protected area, and such other
fees and income derived from the operation of the protected area.

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The Fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various
sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, That the Fund shall be deposited as a
special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be made
solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and management of the
system, and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with
existing accounting and budgeting rules and regulations: Provided, further, That the
fund shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures.

The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated
herein which they have additionally collected, such as business permits, property
taxes and rentals of LGU facilities. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to fees
imposed by the PAMB: Provided, That such add-ons shall be determined based on
the contribution of the LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the protected area

CHAPTER V
EXISTING FACILITIES, UTILIZATION OF NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES,
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND COLLABORATION AMONG

GOVERNMENT, NONGOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATIONS

SEC. 16. 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 (P1,000,000.00), which may be periodically adjusted by the PAMB, shall
submit to the PAMB through the PASu the following information:

(« Environmental Impact Assessment and/or Environmental Management Plan;

() Environmental Compliance Certificate, if any; and

(©) Development Pian, if any,

Failure to submit the required information shall constitute a violation of this Act.
Based on documents submitted, 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 facllty to ensure
that it does not contradict protected area management objectives. If any of such
conditions are violated, a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for every day of
violation shall be imposed. If the fine reaches the total amount of Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) regardless of duration, the PAMB, through the PASu

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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 10(f) of the NIPAS Act, taking into
consideration the extent of its impact on the environment and biodiversity.

SEC. 17. Utilization of Non-Renewable Resources. - Any exploitation or
utilization of non-renewable energy resources within the protected area shall not be
allowed except through an act of Congress.

No mining activities shall be allowed inside the SINP, except for extraction of
sand and gravel limited to five (5) hectares per permit, as may be authorized by the
concerned Provincial or City Mining Regulatory Board and subject to prior clearance
from the concerned provincial PAMB: Provided, That in lots B, D and E of the Samar
Bauxite Mineral Reservation, as provided for in Proclamation No. 1615, dated
4 February 1977, more particularly located and described by the following
coordinates:

Latitudes Longitudes

11° 50' 45" to 12° 12' 30" 124° 55°00" to 125° 00" 00"

11° 48’ 00" to 11° 55° 00" 125° 00" 00" to 125° 06" 00"

11° 30' 00" to 11° 49° 00" 125° 06" 00" to 125° 13° 15”
Geological and mineral assessments may be allowed in accordance with the
provisions of existing laws, including corresponding expanded valuation of biological
resources therein, for the purpose of undertaking cost-benefit analysis and feasibility
study to determine the appropriate land use with optimum value and benefit to the
local communities of Samar Island and the rest of the country. Portions thereof
where development of minerals shall not prove to be the optimum land use shall
automatically become part of the SINP: Provided, further, That consultations shall
be made with all sectors concerned: Provided, finally, That the area of the subject
lots shall be clearly demarcated on the ground by visible concrete monuments.

SEC. 18. Environmental Impact Assessment System. — Existing laws, rules
and regulations relating to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) shall be
applicable to projects and activities intended in the protected area. The issuance of
the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or exemption therefrom shall be
coordinated with the PAMB.

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SEC. 19. Collaboration Among Government, Nongovernment
Organizations and People’s Organizations. — For the purpose of attaining the
objectives of this Act, all government agencies, NGOs and POs and their personnel
shall continuously foster and develop a strong and true collaboration.

All NGOs, POs and private entities implementing any park conservation,
protection and development program must be accredited by the LGUs concerned
and the DENR.

SEC. 20. Roles of the Local Government Units and National Agencies in
the Protected Area. — The LGUs and relevant national agencies shall be
represented in the PAMB and shall have the following roles:

(a) Apprise their respective constituents, offices and other sectors on activities

and programs for the protected area;

(b) Ensure consistency in the implementation of all activities in the protected

area;

(© 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;

(@ In the formulation of their development plan, the LGUs shall consider the

protected area management plan for the SINP to be prepared by the PAMB;

(© Assist the PAMB in the implementation of the overall 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;

() Accredit POs, NGOs and other entities and groups involved in activities

within the protected area; and

(s) Provide the PAMB with relevant information and data for the effective

management of the protected area.

SEC. 21, Projects on Public Service Utilities. - All existing and future
development projects on 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 designated or approved by the PAMB and other

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appropriate government agencies.
CHAPTER VI
PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES

SEC. 22. Special Prosecutor. — Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of
this Act, the Department of Justice (DO4J) shall appoint a special prosecutor to whom
all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the protected area shall be
assigned. The Special Prosecutor shall closely coordinate with the PAMB and the
PASu 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 Secretary of the DOJ.

SEC. 23. Administrative Confiscation and Fine. ~ Administrative
proceedings for violation of any prohibited act under Section 20 of Republic Act
No. 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 (P5,000.00) to One Hundred Fifty Thousand
Pesos (P150,000.00) and/or the cancellation of permits or licenses issued.
Decisions of the PASu may be appealed to the PAMB within thirty (30) days from
receipt of the decision by the aggrieved party. The decision of the PAMB may be
appealed to the Secretary within a period of sixty (60) days from 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 the PASu upon apprehension without prejudice to any criminal action
Once the proper criminal action is filed in the regular courts, said conveyances,
vessels, equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and similar devices shall
be in custodia legis and may only be released by the court to the owner upon
disposition of the case.

Administrative fines collected and the proceeds of the sale of all objects
administratively or judicially confiscated or forfeited pursuant hereto shall accrue to
the SINP Protected Area Fund. The procedure for the sale thereof shall be
promulgated by the PAMB.

The LGUs responsible for the arrest of violators and confiscation of materials
may claim a share in the disposition thereof while the rest shall accrue to the PAMB

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The sharing scheme for this shall be agreed upon by the LGUs and the PAMB.

SEC. 24. Special Counsel. - The PAMB may retain the services of a
competent lawyer to prosecute or assist in the prosecution of cases to 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 that may be brought against them for acts performed pursuant to the
discharge of their powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as
delegated by the PAMB.

CHAPTER Vil
APPROPRIATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SEC. 25. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately
include in the Department's programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 26. Separability Clause. - If any part or section of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect other parts or sections hereof.

SEC. 27. Repealing Clause. - All other existing laws, rules and regulations
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 28. 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,

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