NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
1667
RECEIVED BV;
Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PUBLIC PARKS SYSTEM, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS, THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Access to nature has been associated with a range of benefits to health and 
well-being, including physical activity and mental health. In fact, studies show that 
people who have access to parks and green spaces are less likely to suffer from 
depression, anxiety and stress.
Parks can also provide a variety of ecosystem services by improving air 
quality, and regulating temperature, thereby benefitting our health and well-being as 
well especially in urban areas where inhaling fresh air has become a luxury.
Further, since parks and green spaces are generally free and publicly 
accessible, they provide a cost-effecting alternative to conventional health promotion 
strategies for the government. More important is that Filipinos from all walks of life 
will be able enjoy the said benefits.
This bill will establish a national public parks system that will be mandated to 
conserve and provide the enjoyment of identified and established parks, and leave 
them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. The participation of Local 
Government Units shall likewise be highlighted in identifying urban parks and open 
spaces within their jurisdictions to be converted to parks for this purpose.
For this reason, I recommend the approval of this bill.
MARK A. VILLAR


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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S. No.
SENATE
1667
Senate
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23 M 12 P5 *46
RECEIVtO BV.
Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PUBLIC PARKS SYSTEM, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS, THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Chapter 1
Introductory Sections
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Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "National Parks of
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2023".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby the policy of the State to protect
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and maintain the health and well-being of the Filipino people through the
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establishment and preservation of parks and open spaces. To this end, the State
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recognizes parks and open spaces as valuable assets, and as such:
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a) Shall establish the Philippine National Public Parks System aimed to
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conserve the scenery, natural and historical objects, and to provide for
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their enjoyment in such manner and by such means as will leave them
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unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
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b) Shall recognize that parks and open spaces contribute to human health
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and well-being, social cohesion/identity, tourism, biodiversity, air quality,
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carbon sequestration, water 
management, and cooling of the
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environment.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following words shall
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a) Administrator - refers to the Chief Executive Officer and Head of the
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National and Local Public Parks Authority (NALPA) Secretariat as defined in
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Sec. 9 of this Act.
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b) Board - refers to the NALPA Board as defined in Sec. 5 of this Act.
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c) National and Local Public Parks - refer to any land laid out as a public
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garden and/or used for public recreation. This does not refer to national
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shrines administered by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.
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d) National and Local Public Parks System or the System - refers to the
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system of parks and open spaces as defined under Chapter 4 of this Act.
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e) NIPAS - refers to the National Integrated Protected Areas System as
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defined in Republic Act No. 7586, as amended or the NIPAS Act.
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f) NPDC - refers to the National Parks Development Committee created by
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Executive Order 30 series of 1963.
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g) NPF or NPFI - refers to the Nayong Pilipino Foundation Inc., a
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government-owned and controlled corporation registered 
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Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 1969, as a non-stock,
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non-profit corporation. Presidential Decree No. 37 established the Nayong
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Pilipino Foundation on November 6, 1972.
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h) Protected Areas - refers to the Protected Areas as defined under the
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NIPAS Act.
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i) Secretariat - refers to the NALPA Secretariat as defined under Sec. 7 of
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this Act.
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Chapter 2
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Establishment of the National and Local Public Parks Authority
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Sec. 4. Composition of the Authority. - The Authority shall be composed of
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the Board and the Secretariat.
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Sec. 5. Composition of the Board. - The NALPA Board shall be composed of
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the representatives of the following:
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1. Secretary of Tourism as Chairperson;
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2. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Co-Chairperson (who
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shall be officially represented by the Director of the Biodiversity
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Management Bureau);


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3. Secretary of Public Works and Highways as Member;
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4. Secretary of Agriculture as Member;
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5. Secretary of Interior and Local Government as Member;
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6. Chairperson of the Commission of Higher Education as Member;
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7. Director-General of the TESDA Secretariat.
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In addition, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the following
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members from the private sector:
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1. Two representatives, from a recognized professional architectural
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organization; and
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2. Two representatives, from the academe, preferably in urban planning and
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development.
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As soon as all the members of the private sector are appointed, they shall so
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organize themselves that the term of office of one-third (1/3) of their number shall
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expire every year. The member from the private sector appointed thereafter to fill
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vacancies caused by the expiration of terms shall hold office for three (3) years.
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The President of the Philippines may, however, revise the membership of the
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NALPA Board, whenever the President deems it necessary for the effective
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performance of the Board's functions through an administrative order.
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The NALPA Board shall meet at least twice a year, or as frequently as may be
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deemed necessary by its Chairperson. In the absence of the Chairperson, a Co-
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Chairperson shall preside. The internal rules of the NALPA Board shall be
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promulgated during its first organizational meeting.
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The benefits, privileges, and emoluments of the Board shall be consistent with
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the existing laws and rules.
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Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Board. - The Authority shall primarily be
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responsible for the National and Local Public Parks System including the
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establishment of policies, plans, and programs taking into consideration the
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following:
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a) The State policy declared herein giving due consideration to the
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establishment and maintenance of national and urban parks, open and
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b) The implementation of the above-mentioned policy requires the 
coordination and cooperation of policies, plans, and programs of different 
concerned sectors of Philippine society; and
c) Equal and active participation of the national government and its 
appropriate agencies, the LGUs, the academe, and the private sector shall 
be made the rule in order to ensure that the National and Local Public 
Parks System shall be fully established and maintained.
The Board, shall have the following powers:
a) Establish minimum quotas for all LGUs for the designation of 
municipal and city lands for public parks, where applicable;
b) Manage the country's National and Local Public Parks System, and in 
doing so shall guide and assist other government agencies and 
entities, and the LGUs in the planning, establishment, and 
management of parks that will be included in the System;
c) Promulgate, after due consultation with concerned groups and 
entities, policies, plans, programs, and guidelines as may be 
necessary for the effective implementation, of this Act and the 
establishment of the National and Local Public Parks System;
d) Establish and manage the National and Local Public Parks Institute, 
which shall serve as the national center for park administration, 
management, and maintenance training, research, and 
development;
e) In coordination with the Biodiversity Management Bureau, shall
make Protected Areas accessible to the public for recreational 
purposes;
f) Organize and constitute standing committees, subsidiary groups, or 
technical working groups for the efficient integration and 
coordination of local open spaces and urban parks;
g) Exact reasonable fees and charges for such services provided and 
training conducted and retain such earnings for its own use, subject 
to guidelines promulgated by the Authority;


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h) Create, when deemed necessary, an Advisory Committee which shall
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provide expert and technical advice to the Board to be chosen from
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the academe and the private sector: Provided, That in case the
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Advisory Committee is created, the Board is hereby authorized to
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set aside a portion of its appropriation for its operation; and
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i) Carry out any and all other functions characteristic of public
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institutions of similar mandate and national scope, in line with
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prevailing international principles and best practices.
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Sec. 7. The NALPA Secretariat - The NALPA Secretariat, an independent
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agency of the executive department, shall have the primary mission of providing
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pro-active leadership in the continuous development of systematic approaches as
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well as measures to maintain and manage the National and Local Public Parks
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System, and shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
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a) To establish and maintain a planning process and formulate a national
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parks development plan in which all concerned groups and entities at
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various levels participate;
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b) To provide analytical inputs to policy decision-making of the Authority on
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the allocation of resources and institutional roles and responsibilities as
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shall be embodied in the annual national parks plans;
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c) To recommend measures, and implement the same upon approval by the
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Authority, for the effective and efficient implementation of the national
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parks development plan;
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d) To propose to the Authority the specific allocation of resources for the
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programs and projects 
it shall undertake pursuant to the approved
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national parks development plan;
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e) To submit to the Authority periodic reports on the progress and
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accomplishment of work programs of implementation of plans and
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policies; and
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f) To perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned by the
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Board.
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Sec. 8. The Dissolution of NPDC and NPF and Transfer to NALPA Secretariat
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- The NPDC and NPF are hereby dissolved and all their powers, functions.


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responsibilities, all applicable funds and appropriations, records, assets, and
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properties are hereby transferred to the NALPA Secretariat.
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Sec. 9. The NALPA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer. - The NALPA
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Secretariat shall be headed by an Administrator, who shall likewise be a member of
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the Board. The Administrator shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines
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and shall enjoy the benefits, privileges and emoluments equivalent to the rank of
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Undersecretary.
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As Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat, the Administrator shall exercise
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general supervision and control over its technical and administrative personnel. The
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Administrator shall have the power to recommend to the Authority the structural
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organization and the personnel complement of the Secretariat. Furthermore, the
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Administrator shall appoint such personnel necessary to carry out the objectives,
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policies, and functions of the Authority subject to Civil Service laws, rules and
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regulations.
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The administrator may call upon other instrumentalities or entities of the
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government, non-government, and civic organizations for assistance in terms of the
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use of their facilities and resources for the management and administration of any
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park in the System. This authority includes the power to call on the Philippine
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National Police to maintain peace and order in any park in the System.
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The performance of the functions of the Administrator under this Act shall, in
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no case, result in the diminution of the powers of the LGUs to establish their own
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parks or develop their own open or green spaces.
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Sec. 10. Deputy Administrators. - The Administrator shall be assisted by four
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(4) Deputy Administrators for (i) Research and Development, (ii) National and Local
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Public Parks Operations, (iii) Local Public Parks Operations, and (iv) Park Architecture
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& Planning.
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The Deputy Administrators shall enjoy the benefits, privileges, and
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emoluments equivalent to the rank of Assistant Secretary.
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Sec. 11. Regionai Administrators. - The Regional Administrators shall be
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under the direct control of the Administrator and shall oversee the operations of
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National and Local Public Parks at the regional level.


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The Regional Administrators shall enjoy the benefit, privileges, and
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emoluments equivalent to the rank of a Regional Director, and shall provide
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technical assistance, particularly to local government units for effective supervision,
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coordination, and monitoring of national and local parks within their localities, and
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their integration to the National Public Parks System.
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Sec. 12. Organization Divisions. - The Secretariat shall have the following
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Divisions which shall be headed by Division Chiefs:
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a) Administrative Division;
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b) Finance Division;
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c) Programs and Public Affairs Division;
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d) Internal Audit Division;
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e) Security and Safety Division;
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f) Information and Communications Technology Division; and
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g) Cultural & Heritage Preservation Division.
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The following Divisions shall be headed by the Deputies Administrators:
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a) National Public Parks Operations & Management;
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b) Local Public Park Operations & Management;
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c) Research & Development; and
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d) Park Architecture & Planning.
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Sec. 13. Personnel Training, Development and Performance incentives. - The
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Authority shall undertake training and development programs to upgrade the
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capabilities of its personnel in its various functions. Personnel shall be allowed to
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train or study outside the Institute, in the Philippines, or abroad, on official time,
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subject to the needs of the service, upon approval of the Administrator.
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A system of monetary incentives shall be established to reward the superior
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performance and milestones of professional development on the part of
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management and administrative and technical personnel, subject to the approval of
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the Department of Budget and Management and, where applicable, to the Civil
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Service Commission.
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Sec. 14. Consultants and Technical Assistance, Publication, and Research. -
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In pursuing its objectives, the Authority is hereby authorized to set aside a portion of
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its appropriation for the hiring of services of qualified consultants, and private


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organizations for research work and publication in the field of national and urban
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parks, and open and green spaces. It shall avail itself of the services of other
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agencies of the Government as may be required.
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Sec. 15. Privileges of the Authority. - In line with the declared policy and the
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avowed purposes of this Act, and to ensure its independence and autonomy, the
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NALPA Secretariat shall be attached solely for budgetary coordination and related
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purposes to the Office of the President. The Secretariat shall:
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a) Be classified as a National Government Agency, primarily for
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administrative purposes, including receiving its annual budget from the
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general appropriations of the National Government to cover appropriately
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the entirety of its mandated operations and activities;
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b) Be considered as higher in level than a Bureau or Bureau-level agency but
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beneath that of a Department or Department-level agency, primarily for
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administrative purposes as to staffing pattern and compensation scales;
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and
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c) Enjoy such privileges and special rules characteristics of both a
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Government-Owned or Controlled Corporation and a State University or
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College wherever possible and which, in any and 
all cases, 
promote the
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objectives of this Act; and that special rules as may be necessary to 
this
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effect be formulated and appropriately promulgated by the NALPA, the
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Department of Budget and Management, the Commission on Audit, and
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other concerned agencies.
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Chapter 3
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The National Parks Institute
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Sec. 16. The Creation of the National Parks Institute. - There is hereby
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created the National Parks Institute of the Philippines which shall be under the
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supervision of the Board. The Institute shall serve as the training and development
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arm of the Authority. The Institute shall be headed by a Director.
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In coordination with CHED and state universities and colleges, and other
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private universities and institutions, the Institute shall establish a unique training
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course aimed at supporting the purposes of this Act, and shall:
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a) Formulate and implement training programs for all personnel of NALPA
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and LGUs, other agencies, and private entities and institutions who wish to
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train with the Institute;
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b) Formulate and implement select mandatory and specialized courses, and
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for that purpose shall be allowed to issue diplomas and technical
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certificates under such rules as will be coordinated with CHED and TESDA;
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c) Develop and implement research and development to support NALPA and
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for educational training programs; and
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d) Perform such other related functions as may be prescribed by NALPA and
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the Board.
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Chapter 4
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The National Parks System
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Sec. 17. Study and Planning of National Parks, Urban Parks, Open Spaces,
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and Recreational-Area Facilities. - Within 3 years from the effectivity of this Act, the
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Authority shall make a comprehensive study of the National Parks, Urban Parks,
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Open Spaces, and Recreational-Area Facilities programs of the national government
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and the LGUs and of areas of land throughout the Philippines that are or may be
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chiefly valuable to National Parks, Urban Parks, Open Spaces, and Recreational-Area
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Facilities.
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The report shall be submitted to the Board who shall be empowered to
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declare specifically identified areas as either National Parks, Urban Parks, Open
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Spaces, or Recreational-Area Facilities.
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Sec. 18. Identification of National Parks. - Notwithstanding any law or
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proclamation to the contrary, the following parks are hereby considered Nationai
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Parks and shall be under the authority of the Authority: (1) Rizal Park, and (2) Paco
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Park.
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Their Administrator and Provincial Administrators are strictly mandated to
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investigate, study, and continually monitor areas whose over-all circumstances
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exhibit qualities of national significance and that may have the potential to become a
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NALPA Park.
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Sec. 19. Acquisition of Land. - In the exercise of its power under this Act, the
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Authority through the Administrator shall have the power to acquire land and


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interests in land within the boundary of any NALPA Park. In the same manner and
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for the establishment of an identified National Park, the power of eminent domain
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shall be established through the Administrator, or by any of its Deputies or Provincial
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Administrators.
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Sec. 20. Creation of Urban Parks and Open Spaces in LGUs. - Within the
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period provided by the Authority, LGUs shall be obliged to identify Urban Parks and
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Open Spaces within their jurisdictions.
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Identified areas may either become NALPA Administered Parks or maintain
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their nature as Local Parks at the discretion of the LGU.
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The Authority is hereby mandated to enter into cooperative agreement with
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colleges and universities, in partnership with LGUs and other agencies, to establish
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cooperative study units to conduct multi-disciplinary research and develop integrated
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information products on the resources in the NALPA Parks or the LGU of which the
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NALPA Park is located for possible commercial production or utilization.
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Sec. 21. Delineation of Authority and Coverage. - Subject to the IRR and
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dependent on the categorization of the land or an area, a nature reserve or a
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declared protected area under the NIPAS shall continue to be under the jurisdiction
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of the DENR. All other parks established or may be established may be covered
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under this Act.
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Sec. 22. Administration, Management, and Funding of NALPA Parks. - Subject
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to reasonable restrictions under the IRR, the general public is hereby to be granted
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free admission to all NALPA Parks. However, the Authority may levy appropriate fees
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for special activities or programs.
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Sec. 23. Retention of Income. - The Authority is hereby authorized to retain
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the entirety of its income from all sources of its operations nationwide and to spend
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the same for any purpose.
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Sec. 24. The NALPA Fund. - The NALPA Fund is hereby established to be
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managed/administered by the Authority, the income from which shall be utilized
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exclusively in awarding grants and providing assistance to park development
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programs, local government units for upgrading their capabilities, and to develop
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and implement training and training-related activities for park development. The
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contribution to the fund shall be the following:
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a) a one-time lump sum appropriation from the national government in the
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amount of P100,000,000.00;
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b) donations, grants, endowments, and other bequests or gifts of which the
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Authority is hereby authorized to accept; and
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c) any other income generated by the Authority.
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The Authority shall be the administrator of the fund, and as such, shall
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formulate the necessary implementing guidelines for the management of the fund,
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subject to the following: a) unless otherwise stipulated by the private donor, only
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earning of private contributions shall be used; b) no part of the seed capital of the
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fund, including earning, thereof, shall be used to underwrite expenses for
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administration.
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The Board shall appoint a reputable government-accredited investment
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institution as a fund manager, subject to guidelines promulgated by the Board.
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Sec. 25. Incentive Schemes. - The Authority shall develop and administer
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appropriate incentives schemes to encourage the LGUs and private industries and
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institutions to participate in the development of the National Parks System.
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Sec. 26. Parks and Green Spaces Awards. - To promote park development in
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the country and with the view of participating in international park development
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competitions, the Authority, with the active participation of private industries, shall
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organize and conduct an annual Parks and Green Spaces Awards. The Authority,
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through the Secretariat, shall promulgate the necessary rules and guidelines for the
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effective and efficient conduct of the Annual National Parks and Green Spaces
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Competition among the LGUs and for the country's participation in international park
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development competitions.
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Sec. 27. Exemption from Taxes, Duties, Fees, and Charges. - The Authority
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shall be exempt from the payment of taxes, fees, and charges imposed by the
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National Government and its political subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities
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regardless of the nature of its activity.
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All donations in any form shall be exempt from the donor's tax and the same
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shall be considered as an allowable deduction from the gross income in the
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computation of the income in the computation of the income tax of the donor, in
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accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8424, otherwise known as the
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National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended.
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Furthermore, the importation of supplies and materials for the use of the
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Authority shall be exempt from customs duties.
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Sec. 28. Commercial Operations of and inside of NALPA Parks. - The
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Authority shall be authorized to undertake commercial operations, the proceeds of
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which shall be credited to the NALPA Fund:
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a) The rental of dedicated areas for external events, functions, and similar
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activities;
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b) The lease of dedicated areas for the erection and operation of commercial
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establishments inside NALPA Parks, which NALPA shall be allowed to
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award, through public bidding, and giving preference to nonprofit
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organizations of a nature related to or supportive of its mandate, for a
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term up to five (5) years per contract;
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c) The production and/or licensing of official merchandise; and
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d) The award of concession contracts is when the Authority shall utilize
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concession contracts to authorize a person, corporation, or other 
entity to
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provide accommodations, facilities, 
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NALPA Parks.
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Sec. 29. Contracted Services. - The Authority is authorized to contract out
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services for Park Management and Safety and Security Services.
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Chapter 5
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Miscellaneous Provisions
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Sec. 30. NALPA Budget - The amount necessary to finance the initial
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implementation of this Act shall be charged against the existing appropriations of the
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NPDC and the NPF, and shall be supported by funds coming from the Office of the
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President. Thereafter, such funds as may be necessary for the continued
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implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
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Act.
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Sec. 31. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within 180 days from the
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effectivity of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Board the implementing
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rules and regulations of this Act upon prior consultation with all concerned groups
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and entities.
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Sec. 32. Transitory Provisions. -
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a) Within two (2) months after the approval of this Act, the President shall, in
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consultation with the Secretary of Tourism, appoint the private sector
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representative of the Board.
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b) Within three (3) months after the appointment of the private sector
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representatives, the President shall, upon the recommendation of the
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Board, appoint the Administrator.
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c) Within four (4) months after the appointment of the Administrator, the
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Board shall convene to determine the organizational structure and staffing
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pattern of the Authority.
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d) Within one (1) year after the organization of the Authority, the Board shall
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convene to determine the organizational structure and staffing pattern of
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the Authority.
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e) Upon the effectivity of this Act, and prior to the appointment of the Board
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and the Administrator, the heads and personnel of both NPDC and NPF
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shall continue to exercise 
their functions and duties, in a holdover
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capacity, and shall ensure the smooth transition to the Board and the
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Administrator.
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f) All personnel of the NPDC and NPF are hereby deemed retired from
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service. Retirement and separation benefits shall be paid under existing
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rules and regulations.
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g) The Authority may at its discretion retain any personnel of NPDC and NPF
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it deems necessary to carry out its purpose and function.
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h) The ownership and title to the properties now actually occupied by the
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NPF and NPDC are hereby transferred in fee simple to the Authority,
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subject to the following conditions:
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a. The titles to the land conveyed by this Act shall not be
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transferred by the Authority to another person or entity without
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previous authorization by the President of the Philippines.
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b. The Authority is hereby authorized to mortgage any properties
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referred to above for the purpose for carrying out its objectives
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and purposes only; and
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c. In case the Authority is dissolved or ceases, for any reason, to
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undertake its objectives, or ceases to need any of the lands for
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any reason, said land shall ipso facto revert to the National
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Government without compensation.
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Sec. 33. Automatic Review. - Every five (5) years, after the effectivity of this
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Act, an independent review panel composed of three (3) persons appointed by the
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President shall review the performance of the Authority and shall make
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recommendations, based on its finding to the President and to both House of
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Congress.
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Sec. 34. Repeaiing Cause. - All laws, presidential decrees or issuance,
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executive orders, letters of instruction, administrative orders, rules or regulations
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
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accordingly.
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Sec. 35. Separability Cause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall
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remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 36. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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