Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
H.3. No. 6454
Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
ANAor
DECIARING A PARCEL 0F I.AND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
pAOAy IN THE pRovlNCE OF ILocos NORTE, A proTEcrED AREA
TWTTH THE CATEcORY OF PROTECTED IANDSCAPE UNDER THE
NATIONAL INTEGRATED pR0TEcrED AREA s¥sTEM, To BE
REFERRED To As THE pAOA¥ IAKE pROTEcrED IANDscAPE,
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
EXPIANA:IORY NOTE
Paoay I.ake is one of the largest natural lakes in the Province of Ilocos Norte. It
is located within the municipality of Paoay. By virtue of Republic Act No. 5631, this
freshwater lake and the areas surrounding it was declared a national park. It covers an
area of 386 hectares. Paoay I.ake is inhabited by phytoplankton, macrophytes and
zooplanktousl, such as copepods, cladocerans and rotifers2. Paoay Ijake National Park
is also a home to common and endangered species, including some migratory birds
that need protection and conservation.
In 2oll, due to the increasing number of fish cages in the areas surrounding
Paoay  I.ake,  the  Ilocos  Norte  Water  District  collected  water  samples  in  five
communities-villages of Nangguyudan, Nangguyudan Centro, Sungadan, Suba and
Nagbacalan. Test results confirmed the presence of E. coli, ranging from 2,84o hpc.
theterotrophic plate count) in one sampling point to 5,78o hpc in another point-way
abovethenormal1evelof5oohpc.3Measuresweretakenbytheprovincialgovemment
to cleanup Paoay I.ake, including the removal of fish cages which caused pollution in
the area. While Paoay I.ake was declared pollution-free in 2ol3, the continuous impact
of human activities on our natural environment must be recognized.
Hence, this bill.
1 Paoay Lake. Retrieved on January 2, 2021 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paoay_Lake
2 Aquino, M.R.Y et. al (2008) Zooplankton composition and diversity in Paoay Lake, Luzon ls., Philippines Retrieved on January
4, 2021 from https://agris.fao.org/agris-search/sea rch.do?recordl D=PH2009001083
3     Arzadon,    C.    (13    February2013).    Legendary    Paoay    Lake    comes    alive.    Retrieved    on    January   4,    2021    from
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/357651/legendary-paoay-lake-comes-alive


This bill seeks to declare the Paoay I.ake National Park (PLNP) a protected
landscape to regulate the utilization of terrestrial and marine resources. It seeks the
conservation, protection, and preservation of a national park such as the PLNP in
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as the
"NationallntegratedProtectedAreasSystemActof1992"asamendedbyRepublicAct
No. 11o38, or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Area System (ENIPAS) Act
of2ol8.
The measure will ensure the use and enjoyment of this area is consistent with
the principles of biological diversity and sustainable development. The creation of a
Protected Area Management Board is likewise proposed in order to carry out and
properly implement the proposed Act.
Inlightoftheforegoing,theimmediatepassageofthisbillisearnestly
ANGEL
COS BARBA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
H.B^.No.   6454
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Introduced by Rep. ANGEro MARCOS BARBA
AVAor
DECIARING A PARCEL 0F I.AND I.OCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY 0F
pAOA¥ IN THE PRovlNCE oF ILocoS NORTE, A pROTEcrED AREA
WITH THE CATEGORY OF PROTECTED IANDSCAPE UNDER THE
NATloNAL INTEGRATED pROTEcrED AREA SYSTEM , To BE
REFERRED TO As THE pAOAy LAKE pROTEorED IANDscAPE,
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Section 1. Short n.tie. - This act shall be known as the "Paony Lake Profecred
I.andscapeACY'.
Section  2.  Deczaran.on  a/ PoJiegr.  -  Cognizant of the profound impact of
human activity on all components of the natural environment, it is the policy of the
StatetosecurefortheFilipinopeopleofpresentandfuturegenerations,theperpetual
existence of all native plants and animals through the declaration of protected areas
under  the   National   Integrated   Protected  Areas   Systems   (NIPAS)   within   the
classification of national park as provided for in the Constitution.
In recognition of the richness of the biological resources, both flora and fauna,
that are native and distinct to Paoay I.ake, as well as their aesthetic and ecological
importance, a parcel of land located in Barangays Nanguyudan, Nagbacalan, Suba and
Sungadan in the Municipality of Paoay, Province of Ilocos Norte, is hereby declared a
protected area under the category of protected landscape, and shall hereinafter be
refeITed to as the Paoay Lake Protected I.andscape (PLPL). As such, the State shall
ensure the conservation, protection, management and rehabilitation of the area. It is
likewise recognized that effective administration of this area is possible only through
cooperation among national government, local government units (LGUs), concerned


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nongovernment organizations (NGOs), private entities and local communities. The
use and enjoyment of this area must be consistent with the principles of biological
diversity and sustainable development.
Towards this end, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act, the
mobilizationofresourcesfortheinstitutionalmechanismshereinestablished,andthe
fuuscientificandtechnicalsupportneededforthecouservationofbiodiversityandthe
integrity of the ecosystems, and cultural and indigenous practices.
Section 3. DeJinin.on o/Ter77'is. -As used in this Act:
a.   Bu#er  zones  refer  to  identified  areas  outside  the  boundaries  of  and
immediately  adjacent  to  designated  protected  areas  that  need  special
development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the protected
area;
b.   Consort)an.on  refers  to  any  act of acts  of preservation  and  sustainable
utilization  of wildlife  or  maintenance,  restoration  and  enhancement  of
habitats;
c;.   Indigenous cultural communities/Indigenous peoples refer to groaps Of
peoplesharingcommonbondsandlanguage,customs,traditions,andother
distinctive cultural traits, and who have, since time immemorial occupied,
possessed and utilized a territory;
d.  Ivaft.onaz pack refers to land of public domain classified as such in the
Constitution   which   includes   all   areas   under   the   NIPAS,   primarily
designated  for  the  conservation  of  native  plants  and  animals,  their
associated habitats and cultural diversity;
e.   Protected area refers to an identified portion of land and water set aside by
reason of unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance
biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation;
f.   Profecfed landscape  refers to an area of national significance which is
characterized by the harmonious interaction of human and land and water
while providing opportunities for enjoyment through recreation, tourism,
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9.   TentJred ".grcmfs refer to protected area occupants who are presently
occupying, and have been actually and continuously occupying, a portion of
the protected area for five (5) years before the same was established by
proclamation or law as a protected area, and are solely dependent therein
for submission.
Section 4.  CJassiJicafl.on as a Naft.onaJ Park. The PLPL is comprised of a
parcel of land of the public domain located in the Municipality of Paoay,  in the
ProvinceofIlocosNorte.AIllandsofthepublicdomainwithinthecoverageandscope
ofthePLPLshallfallundertheclassificationofnationalparkasprovidedforinArticle
XII, Section of the Constitution.
Section 5.  Scope and CbLJerage.  - The boundaries of the PLPL are more
particularly described as the area beginning at a point marked "1" on the Map, being
N 42° 59' 14" W, 39o.62 meters from PRS92 Control Monument "ILN-3o4o" with a
geographic coordinates of 180 6' 59.7711atitude and 12o° 33' 12.468" longitude located
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N 47o 38' 29" E
N 45o 32' 37" E
S 55o 20' 54" E
S 38o 35' 7" W
S 48o  18' 29" W
S 21o 34' 55" E
S 61o  12' 5" E
S 41o 36' 51" E
N 35o 48' 33" E
S 65o 50' 11" E
S 46o 23' 50" E
S 28o 6' 47" W
S 4o 36' 38" W
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58.54      meters to corner
130.53      meters to corner
78.79      meters to corner
67.67      meters to corner
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58.00      meters to corner
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Section 6. EsfabJi.sJimerif a/Bu#er Zones. - The Secretary of the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), upon the recommendation Of the
ProtectedAreaManagementBoardcreatedunderSection7ofthisAct,maydesignate
areassurroundingthePLPLasbufferzonesforthepuaposeofprovidinganextralayer
of protection where restrictions may be applied: Prou].ded, That in cases where the
designatedbufferzonewouldcoverprivatelands,theownersthereofshallberequired
todesigntheirdevelopmentwithdueconsiderationtotheprotectedareamanagement
plan.
ARTICLE 11
MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS
Sedion 7. Protected Area Management Board. - Within ninety (9o) days
from the effectivity of this Act, a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) shall be
created to oversee the management of the PLPL. The PAMB shall be composed of the
following:
a.   DENR Regional Executive Director of Region 1, as the Chairperson;
b.  Governor   of   the   Province   of   Ilocos   Norte   or   a   duly   authorized
representative;
c.   Senators of the Republic of the philippines who are duly registered residents
of the Province of Ilocos Norte, or their duly designated representatives,
unless the Senators decline the membership in the PAMB;


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d.   District Representative of the Congressional  District where the  PLPL is
located,   or   a   duly   designated   representative,   unless   the   District
Representative declines the membership in the PAMB'
e.   Mayor of the Municipality of paoay, in the Province of Ilocos Norte or a duly
authorized representative ;
f.   Chairperson of all harangag/s with territorial jurisdiction over the PLPL;
9.   Regional  Directors  of  the  following  agencies,  namely:  Department  of
Agriculture, National Economic and Development Authority, Department
of  Science  and  Technology,  Philippine  National  Police,  Department  of
National Defense, and Department of Tourism;
h.  Three (3) representatives from either the NGOs or People's Organizations
(POs) based in the Province of Ilocos Norte, duly accredited both by the
DENRandtheprovincialgovernment.TheNcOsorPosrepresentedshould
have been in existence for at least five (5) years and with track record in or
related to protected area management;
i.   At least one (1) but not more than three (3) representatives from all the
indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples present in the area
and recognized by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples;
j.    One  (1)  representative from the academic institution,  preferably from a
university or college in the  Province of Ilocos  Norte, with proven track
record in or related to the protected area management; and
k.   One (1) representative from the private sector, preferably a resident of the
Province  of Ilocos  Norte,  who  is  distinguished  in  a profession  or field
interest relevant to the management or protected area.
The terms of office of members of the PAMB, as well as the grounds for their
removalshallbeinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofRepublicActNo.7586,otherwise
knownastheNationallntegratedProtectedAreasSystemActOf1992"asamendedby
Republic Act  No.  11o38,  otherwise  known  as the  ``Expanded National  Integrated
Protected Areas System Act of 2ol8".
Section 8. Funcn.ons o/ the PAI4B.  - The PAMB shall have the following
powers and functions :
a.   Oversee the management of PLPL;


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b.  Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and other
related documents for the management of PLPL;
c.   Approve the management plan of the PLPL and ensure its harmonization
with and integration into the Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development
and Protection Plan, land use plan and other development plans, public or
private, and their implementation;
d.  Adopt a manual of operations to include Iutes of procedures in the conduct
of business,  and creation of communities and their respective terms of
reference;
e.   Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for the
enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the management
of the PLPL;
f.   Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the management plan
and manage the Protected Area Retention Income Account and other funds
in accordance with government accounting, budgeting, and auditing rules
and regulations;
9.   Set fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines;
h.  Issue   rules   and   regulations   for  the   resolution   of  conflicts   through
appropriate and effective means;
i.    Recommend   appropriate   poliey   changes   to   the   DENR   and   other
government authorities with respect to the management of PLPL;
j.    Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area Superintendent
and other protected area personnel and compliance of partners with the
terms and conditions of any undertaking, contract of agreement relative to
any project or activity within the PLPL;
k.   Recommend from among a shortlist of qualified candidates, the designation
or appointment of the Protected Area Superintendent; and
I.   Assess the effectiveness of the management of the protected area: Protx.did,
That  the  members  of the  PAMB  representing  the  LGUs  and  national
agencies shall inform their respective coustituents,  offices or sectors,  of
PAMB-approved or other relevant policies,  rules, regulations, programs,
and projects and shall ensure that the provisions of this Act and the rules
and regulations issued to implement it are  complied with  and used as
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projects.  Failure  to  comply  with  the  foregoing  shall  be  the  basis  for
disciplinary action against such member according to administrative rules
and regulations and such penalties ad the PAMB may provide: Prout.dad,
/itrther, That the DENR, through the Regional Director, shall ensure that
the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers and functions.  In case of
conflict between  the  resolutions  issued  by the  PAMB  and the  existing
administrative orders of national application, the latter shall prevail.
Sechon  9.  The  Profecfed Area  Management  O#ce.  -  There  is  hereby
established a Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to be headed by a Protected
Area  Superintendent  (PASu)  who  shall  supervise  the  day  to  day  management,
protection,andadministrationofthePLPL.ThePASushallholdapermanentplantilla
positionandshallbeappointedbytheDENRSecretary.Asufficientnumberofsupport
staff with permanent plantilla position shall be appointed by the DENR to assist the
PASu in the management of the protected area.
The PASu shall be primarily accountable to the PAMB and the DENR for the
management and operations of the PLPL. Pursuant thereto, the PASu shall have the
following duties and responsibilities :
a.   Prepare  the  management  plan,  in  consultation  with  the  stakeholders,
including   the   annual    work   and   financial    plan    and   ensure    its
implementation;
b.  Ensure the integration of relevant national and LGU plans and programs
into MPL management plans, programs, pro].ects, and policies;
c.   Provide secretariat services to the PAMB and its committees and ensure the
availabilityofrelevanttimelyinformationfordecision-making;
d.  Formulate   and   recommend  to   the   PAMB   proposed   policies,   rules,
regulations, and programs;
e.   Establish,  operate,  and maintain a database management system which
shall be an important basis for decision-making;
f.   Enforce laws, rules and regulations relevant to the PLPL, commence and
institute  administrative  and  legal  actions  in  collaboration  with  other
government agencies  or organizations,  and assist in the prosecution of
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9.   Monitor, evaluate, and report the implementation of management activities
of the PLPL;
h.  Request for and receive any technical assistance, support or advice from any
agency  or   instrumentality  of  the   government  as  well   as   academic
institutions,  NGOs, and the private sector, as may be necessary for the
effective management, protection and administration of the PLPL;
i.    Issue permits and clearances for activities that implement the management
plan and other permitted activities in accordance with terms, conditions,
and  criteria  established  by  the  PAMB:  P].ouided,  That  all  permits  for
extraction  of  natural  resources  for  research  purposes,  including  the
collectionofwildlifeanditsby-productsorderivatives,shallspecifytheacts
to be authorized, and shall continue to be issued by relevant authorities,
subject to prior clearance from the PAMB, through the PASu;
j.    Collect and receive pertinent fees, charges, donations, and other income
collected and received shall be reported regularly to the PAMB and the
DENR in accordance with existing guidelines;
k.   Prepare and recommend to the PAMB, approval of the annual work and
financial plans of the PLPL based on the management plan; and
1.    Perform such other functions as the PAMB and the DENR may assign.
The PAMO may be augmented by the deputized local environment and natural
resources officers upon the recommendation of the PAMB and approval of the DENR.
ARTICLE Ill
PROCEEDS AND FEES
Sedi:on ro. The Paoay Lake Protected Landscape Integrated Protected Area
Fund.  - There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as the Paoay I.ake
Protected I.andscape Integrated Protected Area Fund (PLPL-IPAF) for purposes of
financing projects of the PLPL and NIPAS. All income generated from the operation
and management of wild flora and fauna in the PLPL shall accrue to PLPL-IPAF. The
income shall be derived from fees from permitted sale and export of flora and fauna
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contributions from industries and facilities directly benefiting from the PLPL, and
such other fees and income derived from the operation of the PLPL.
The  PAMB  shall  retain  seventy-five  percent  (75%)  of all  revenues  raised
through the above means, which shall be deposited in the Protected Area-Retained
Income Account (PA-RIA) in any authorized government depository bank within the
locality:Prat;1.did,Thatdisbursementsoutofsuchdepositsshallbeusedsolelyforthe
protection,   maintenance,   administration,   and   management  of  the   PLPL   and
implementation of duly approved projects of the PAMB. The remaining twenty-five
percent (25%) of revenues shall be deposited as a special account in the General Fund
oftheNationalTreasuryforpuxposesoffinancingtheprojectsoftheNIPAS.
The fund may be augmented by grants,  donations,  and endowments from
varioussources,domesticorforeign:Prout.ded,Thatthefundshallbedepositedinfull
as a special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be
made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and management of the
NIPASanddulyapprovedpro].ectsendorsedbythePAMBinaccordancewithexisting
accounting, budgeting and auditing rules and regulations : Prat;ided, rfurther, 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 traditionally collected, such as business permits, property tax
and rentals of LGUs' facilities.
ARTICLE IV
TRANSITORY AND MISCELI.ANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 11. Approprl.afrons. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately
include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sedion 12. Suppletory Application Of the NIPAS Inw. - The prowistons Of
Republic Act No. 7586, as amended by Republic Act No. 11o38, shall have suppletory
applications to this Act.
Section 13. JmpJementr.rig RttJes and ReguJan.ous. - Within ninety (9o) days
from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR shall, in consultation with
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IlocosNorte,andconcemednationalgovernmentagencies,issuerulesandregulations
oftheeffectiveimplementationofthisAct.
Section14.Separab].Zdyerause.-IfanysectionorprovisionofthisActisheld
uncoustitutional or invalid, the remaining sections or provisions not affected thereby
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Section 15. Rapeazt.ng clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, issuance or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 16. E#ecrfui.fry. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the O#ci.aJ Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,