Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Representative GERALDINE B. ROMAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare Pilis Falls as an eco-tourism site in the 
Municipality of Samal, Province of Bataan. 
Pilis Falls is located in Barangay Palili, Samal, Bataan.  Its water pours down 
a high slanting cliff north-east of Mt. Nagpali.  The falls has an approximate height 
of 120 feet.  The unique natural formation of landslides and the thorough water 
drops make Pilis Falls an exceptional waterfall.  The vegetation of the immediate 
surroundings is relatively intact forest characterized by multi-strata dipterocarp 
species. 
Pilis Falls could easily become an international tourist haven.  It offers 
various attractions such as beautiful mountains, a wide variety of flora and fauna 
wherein mountaineers and tourists can enjoy several common eco-tourism related 
activities such as trekking, nature viewing, bird watching, swimming, picnic, nature 
photography and camping. 
Thus, the developments of the Pilis Falls into an eco-tourism site will not 
only enhance its aesthetic value but will also bring economic benefits for the people 
of Bataan and the whole country as well. This bill was approved on third reading 
and was transmitted to the Senate during the 18th Congress.  
August 10, 2022
5:00 pm
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In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
GERALDINE B. ROMAN 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Representative GERALDINE B. ROMAN 
AN ACT 
DECLARING 
PILIS 
FALLS 
IN 
BARANGAY 
PALILI, 
MUNICIPALITY OF SAMAL, PROVINCE OF BATAAN AN 
ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1.   Short Title. – This Act shall be known as “Pilis Falls Ecotourism Act.” 
SEC 2.   It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote a tourism industry that 
is ecologically sustainable, responsible, participative, culturally sensitive, economically viable 
and equitably beneficial to local communities.   
SEC 3.  The Pilis Falls in Barangay Palili, Municipality of Samal, Province of Bataan 
is hereby declared an ecotourism site.  Its development shall be prioritized by the Department 
of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development 
of ecotourism sites.  
The DOT shall prepare and incorporate the development plan for Pilis Falls in the 
overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic Act No.  9593, 
otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009”.  The plan shall be implemented jointly with 
the Municipality of Samal, the local Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), the Bataan 
National Park (BNP) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). 
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The DOT, in coordination with the municipality government of Samal, the local 
PAMB, BNP, TIEZA and other concerned  agencies of the government, shall identify well-
defined geographic areas within Pilis Falls ecotourism site and coordinate the integrated 
development of these areas, including existing infrastructure and facilities, for optimum 
utilization of natural assets and attractions;  Provided, That the development to be undertaken 
shall ensure the preservation of the scenery and the historic significance of the identified 
tourist attractions. 
 
SEC 4.  The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department’s program the 
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act and internally generated funds of the DOT.  
 
SEC 5.  Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the 
DOT, in consultation with the municipality government of Samal, the local PAMB, BNP, 
TIEZA and other tourism stakeholders, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations 
for the proper implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC 6.   All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations and 
other issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
 
SEC 7.   This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,