Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Eco-adventure pertains to an environmentally friendly means of experiencing 
adventurous activities while enjoying the natural aesthetics of the environment. This 
is an effective way to highlight the beauty of a particular destination with very minimal 
trace of human disruption. While it encourages the utilization of the natural beauty of 
the environment for generating of economic opportunities in the locality, it also 
promotes the preservation of tourist destinations by spreading awareness to both 
locals and tourists. 
The Bangon Falls and Nature Park located in Brgy. Tinaplacan, Calbayog City 
consists of a system of cascades in an ascending route that culminates in a large 
circular pool. Given the natural beauty of the falls along with the unique configuration 
of its terrain, the Bangon Falls and Nature park indeed has the potential to attract 
tourist who are seeking a one-of-a-kind adventure.  
The declaration of the above-mentioned site as an Eco-adventure Tourism 
destination will surely promote an ecologically sustainable, economically viable, 
responsible and participative tourism in the City of Calbayog. As such, this bill seeks 
to declare the Bangon Falls and Nature Park in Brgy. Tinaplacan, Calbayog City, 
Province of Samar as an Eco-adventure Tourism Destination.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
July 9, 2025
4:27 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
AN ACT DECLARING BANGON FALLS AND NATURE PARK IN BARANGAY 
TINAPLACAN, CALBAYOG CITY, AN ECO-ADVENTURE TOURISM 
DESTINATION 
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 the “Bangon Falls and 
Nature Park Eco-adventure Tourism Destination Act” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - 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 equitable for local 
communities. To this end, the State shall endeavor to provide the proper mechanisms 
and infrastructures for sustainable tourism development. It shall promote and develop 
certain areas and sites identified as tourist destinations or attractions or having 
potential for tourism to drive and propel inclusive growth throughout the country.  
SECTION 3. The Bangon Falls and Nature Park Eco-adventure Tourism 
Destination Site. The Bangon Falls and Nature Park in Barangay Tinaplacan, 
Calbayog City, Province of Samar is hereby established as  an Eco-adventure tourism 
destination. Its development shall be incorporated in the Department of Tourism’s 
(DOT) National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) successor plan for 2023 – 2028 
and be jointly implemented with the City of Calbayog and Provincial Tourism Office of 
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the Province of Samar. The construction and maintenance of infrastructure facilities in 
the area shall be a shared responsibility of the DOT and the local government unit with 
emphasis on sustainable development and resource management. 
SECTION 4. Appropriations. - The DOT, DENR, DPWH, and LGU shall 
include in its Annual Investment Program (AIP) the implementation of this Act, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Samar Tourism 
Council, after due consultation with the DOT, DENR, DPWH, LGUs, and other 
stakeholders, shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the proper implementation 
of this Act within sixty (60) days after its effectivity. Provided, That the law shall take 
effect after sixty (60) days with or without the IRR. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and 
effect.  
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, and issuances, proclamations, rules and regulations, and other issuances 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall be deemed amended 
accordingly. 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved,