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S.B. No.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING ULOT RIVER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARANAS, PROVINCE 
OF SAMAR, AN ECOTOURISM DESTINATION
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 9 of Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that nThe State 
shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and 
independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that 
provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, 
and an improved quality of life for all."
The Ulot River is the longest river in Samar spanning ninety (90) kilometers. The 
headwater starts from San Jose de Buan in Western Samar, passing downstream 
through Paranas and finally Can Avid in Eastern Samar. It is one of the most sought 
tourist destinations in the Province of Samar as it offers the very famous Ulot River 
Torpedo Extreme Boat Adventure with the offering of the torpedo boat adventure, the 
Ulot River has gained popularity among tourists.
The bill seeks to declare the Ulot River as an ecotourism site in the Municipality 
of Paranas, Province of Samar. The declaration will not only result to the development 
and improvement of the tourist site, but will likewise help with the socio-economic 
growth in the local communities.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
. MARCOS


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s.B. No. 2260
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
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AN ACT
DECLARING ULOT RIVER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARANAS, PROVINCE 
OF SAMAR, AN ECOTOURISM DESTINATION
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
SECTION 1. The Ulot River in the Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar, 
is hereby declared an ecotourism destination. Pursuant thereto, its development shall 
be prioritized and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules 
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism destinations.
SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal 
government of Paranas shall, in coordination with the DOT, Department of Environment 
and Natural Resources and concerned agencies of the government, prepare a tourism 
development plan that shall include the construction, installation and maintenance of 
such appropriate infrastructure and facilities to enhance tourism in the area: Provided, 
That said development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the 
natural beauty and resources of the area: Provided, further, That the implementation 
of the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget of the municipal 
government of Paranas.
SEC. 3. The DOT shall assist the municipal government of Paranas in the 
implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in 
tourism capacity building. It shall also include the Ulot River in its national and regional 
promotions programs.
SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
included in the annual budget of the municipal government of Paranas. The DOT may 
augment such allocation with internally-generated funds.


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SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, municipal 
government of Paranas shall, in consultation with the DOT and concerned agencies of 
the government, promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act.
SEC. 6. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive orders, or parts 
thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed, amended, or revised 
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,