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s. No. 2550
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Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF 
PRESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS, KATIPUNAN AND SERGIO OSMENA IN THE 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE 
CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE UNDER THE NATIONAL 
INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS) TO BE REFERRED TO AS 
THE MT. GUTOM PROTECTED LANDSCAPE (MGPL), PROVIDING FOR ITS 
MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
As of January 2024, there are already 114 protected areas in the Philippines 
that have been so declared through legislation. And yet, based on the records and 
various suitability assessments by the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) of the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), there are still numerous 
sites in the country that have to be given 'protected area' status, by legislative action, 
in order to ensure its conservation.
The proposed Mount Gutom Protected Landscape is one of the remaining 
natural forests, hosts the different species of flora and fauna and is one of the most 
important watersheds in the 2nd District of Zamboanga del Norte Province. It has a 
total land area or 5,464 hectares with the biggest portion encompassing the two 
barangays of President Manuel A. Roxas (Barangay Panampalay and Barangay 
Tantingon), a small portion of the Municipality of Katipunan (Barangay Malasay and 
Barangay Fimagas), and Barangay Dumugok of the Municipality of Siayan. It is


dominated by dipterocarp forest which include old and secondary growth trees, and a 
mossy and Pine Forest at the summit.
Based on the result of the Protected Area Suitability Assessment (PASA), a total 
of 384 species of flora were documented in the area. Of these, 9 species are critically 
endangered, 3 endangered species, 14 threatened species, and 16 vulnerable species. 
The Philippine Tarsier (CarUto syrichra), Philippine Deer (Rusa marianna), Philippine 
Warty Pigs (Sus phih'ppensis), Philippine Monkeys (Macaca fascicularis phiUppensis) 
were also documented. The proposed protected area also serves as a source for 
domestic water supply to various municipalities.
However, the rich and diverse biological resources of the proposed protected 
area are threatened as anthropogenic activities such as illegal logging/timber 
poaching, conversion of forest into agricultural area, continuous encroachment of 
upland dwellers, wildlife poaching/hunting were observed which resulted to 
deforestation and/or habitat degradation.
Thus, to protect Mount Gutom from deforestation and habitat degradation, 
there is a need for Mount Gutom to be given a "protected area" status for the benefit 
of the future generation.
In view of all the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARK A. VILLAR


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 2550
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24 FEB 14 P5 56
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Introduced by SENATOR MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF 
PRESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS, KATIPUNAN AND SERGIO OSMENA IN THE 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE 
CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE UNDER THE NATIONAL 
INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS) TO BE REFERRED TO AS 
THE MT. GUTOM PROTECTED LANDSCAPE (MGPL), PROVIDING FOR ITS 
MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and referred to as the "Mt. Gutom
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Protected Landscape Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Cognizant of the profound impact of human
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activities on all components of the natural environment particularly the effect of
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increasing population, resource exploitation and industrial advancement, and
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recognizing the critical importance of protecting and maintaining the natural biological
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and physical diversities of the environment notably on areas with biologically unique
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features to sustain human life and development, as well as plant and animal life, it is
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hereby declared the policy of the State to secure for the Filipino people of present and 
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the establishment of protected areas within the classification of national park as
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provided for in the Constitution.
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To acknowledge the distinct, rich and diverse biological resources of both flora
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and fauna that are endemic and unique to Mt. Gutom, as well as their aesthetic and
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ecological importance, a parcel of land located in the municipaiities of President
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Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan and Sergio Osmena is hereby declared a protected area
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with the category of protected landscape, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Mt.
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Gutom Protected Landscape (MGPL). As such, the State shall ensure the preservation,
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conservation, protection and sustainable management of the area. It is likewise
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recognized that effective administration of this area is possible only through
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cooperation among national government agencies, local government units (LGUs),
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concerned non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private entities and local
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communities. The use and enjoyment of this area must be consistent with the
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principles of biological diversity and sustainable development.
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To this end, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act, the
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mobilization of resources for the institutional mechanisms herein established, the full
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scientific and technical support needed for the conservation of biodiversity and the
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integrity of the ecosystems, culture and indigenous practices.
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Sec. 3. Classification as a National Park. - The MGPL is comprised of a parcel of
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land of the public domain located in the Municipalities of President A. Roxas, Katipunan
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and Sergio Osmena in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte. All lands of the public
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domain within the coverage and scope of the MGPL shall fall under the classification
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of national park in accordance to Article XII, Section 3 of the Constitution.
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Sec. 4. Scope and Coverage. - The boundaries of Mt. Gutom Protected
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Landscape are more particularly described as the area beginning at a point marked
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"1" on the Map, being S46035'35"W, 1,025.782 meters from PRS 92 "ZGN-5852" with
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geographic coordinates of 08o22'44.13038" Latitude and 123° 10' 10.020" Longitude
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located in Barangay Panampalay, Municipality of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Province of
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Zamboanga del Norte:
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the point of beginning, containing an area of Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight
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(5,468) Hectares, more or less. Bearings and distances of lines were derived using the
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PRS 1992 Philippines Zone IV coordinate system, subject to ground delineation and
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demarcation.
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Sec. 5. Establishment of Buffer Zones. -The Department of Environment and
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Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary, upon the recommendation of the Protected Area
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Management Board (PAMB) created under Section 6 of this Act, may designate areas
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surrounding the MGPL as buffer zones for the purpose of providing an extra layer of
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protection where restrictions may be applied: Provided, That in cases where the
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designated buffer zone would cover private lands, the owners thereof shall be required
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to design their development with due consideration to the protected area management
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plan.
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ARTICLE II
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MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS
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Sec. 6. Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). - Within ninety (90) days
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from the effectivity of this Act, a PAMB shall be created which will serve as a body that
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will allocate budget, approve proposals for funding, decide matters related to planning,
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peripheral protection and general administration of MGPL in accordance with the
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general management strategy. The PAMB shall be composed of the following;
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a) DENR Regional Executive Director for Region IX as Chairperson;


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b) Governor of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte or a duly designated 
representative;
c) Senators of the Republic of the Philippines who are duly registered residents of 
Zamboanga del Norte, or their duly authorized representatives, unless these 
Senators decline the membership in the PAMB;
d) District Representative of the Congressional District where the MGPL is located, 
or a duly designated representative, unless the District Representative declines 
the membership in the PAMB;
e) Mayors of the Municipalities of President Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, and 
Sergio Osmeha in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte or their duly designated 
representatives;
f) Chairpersons of all barangays with territorial jurisdiction over MGPL;
g) Regional Directors of the following government agencies, namely: Department 
of Agriculture (DA), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), 
Department of Science and Technology, Philippine National Police (PNP), 
Department of National Defense (DND), and the Department of Tourism (DOT);
h) Three (3) representatives from either non-governmental organizations (NGOs), 
or people's organizations (POs) based in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, 
duly accredited both by the DENR and provincial government. The NGOs or POs 
represented should 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 
ICCs/IPs present in the area and recognized by the National Commission on 
Indigenous Peoples (NCIP);
j) One (1) representative from an academic institution, preferably from a 
university or college In the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, with proven track 
record in or related to protected area management; and
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k) One (1) representative from the private sector, preferably a resident of the
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Province of Zamboanga del Norte, who is distinguished in a profession or field
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of interest relevant to the protected area management.
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The term of office of the members of the PAMB, as well as the grounds for their
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removal, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7586,
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otherwise known as the "National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992," as
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amended by Republic Act No. 11038, otherwise known as the "Expanded Integrated
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Protected Areas System Act of 2018".
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Sec. 7. Functions of the PAMB. -The PAMB shall have the following powers and
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functions:
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a) Oversee the management of the MGPL;
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b) Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and other
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related documents for the management of the MGPL;
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c) Approve the management plan of the MGPL and ensure its harmonization with
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and integration into the Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and
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Protection Plan, land use plan and other development plans, public or private,
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and their implementation;
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d) Adopt a manual of operations to include rules of procedures in the conduct of
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business and the creation of committees and respective terms of reference;
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e) Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for the
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enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the management of
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the MGPL;
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f) Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the management plan
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and manage the Protected Area-Retention Income Account (PA-RIA) and other
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funds in accordance with government accounting, budgeting, and auditing rules
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g) Set fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines;
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h) Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through appropriate
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and effective means;
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i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other government
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authorities with respect to the management of the MGPL;
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j) Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area Superintendent
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(PASu) and other protected area personnel and compliance of partners with
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the terms and conditions of any undertaking, contract or agreement relative to
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any project or activity within the MGPL;
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k) Recommend from among a shortlist of qualified candidates, the designation or
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appointment of the PASu; and
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I) Assess the effectiveness of the management of the MGPL: Provided, That the
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members of the PAMB representing the LGUs and national agencies shall inform
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their respective constituents, offices or sectors, of PAMB-approved or other
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relevant policies, rules, regulations, programs, and projects and shall ensure
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that the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations issued to implement
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it are complied with and used as reference and framework in their respective
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plans, policies, programs, and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing
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shall be the basis for disciplinary action against such member according to
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administrative rules and regulations and such penalties as the PAMB may
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provide: Provided, further, That the DENR, through the Regional Director, shall
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ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers and functions. In case
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of conflict between the resolutions issued by the PAMB and the existing
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administrative orders of national application, the latter shall prevail.
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Sec. 8. The Protected Area Management Office (PAMO). - There is hereby
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established a Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to be headed by a PASu who
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shall supervise the day-to-day management, protection, and administration of the
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MGPL. The PASu shall hold a permanent plantilla position and shall be appointed by
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the DENR Secretary. A sufficient nunnber of support staff with permanent piantilla
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positions shall likewise be appointed by the DENR Secretary to assist the PASu in the
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management of the MGPL. The PASu shall be primarily accountable to the PAMB and
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the DENR for the management and operations of the MGPL. Pursuant thereto, the
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PASu shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
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a) Prepare the management plan, in consultation with the stakeholders, including
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the annual work and financial plan and ensure its implementation;
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b) Ensure the integration of the protected area management plans, programs,
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projects, and policies with relevant national and LGUs' plans and programs;
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c) Provide secretariat services to the PAMB and its committees and ensure the
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availability of relevant and timely information for decision-making;
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d) Formulate and recommend to the PAMB proposed policies, rules, regulations,
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and programs;
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e) Establish, operate, and maintain a database management system which shall
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be an important basis for decision-making;
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f) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the protected area,
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commence and institute administrative and legal actions in collaboration with
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other government agencies or organizations, and assist in the prosecution of
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offenses committed in violation of the provisions of this Act;
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g) Monitor, evaluate, and report the implementation of management activities of
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the MGPL;
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h) Request for and receive any technical assistance, support, or advice from any
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agency or instrumentality of the government as well as academic institutions,
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NGOs, and the private sector, as may be necessary for the 
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i) Issue permits and clearances for activities that implement the management
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plan and other permitted activities in accordance with terms, conditions, and
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criteria established by the PAMB: Provided, That ail permits for extraction of
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naturai resources, inciuding coilection of wildlife, and its by-products or
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derivatives for research purposes, shall continue to be issued by relevant
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authorities, subject to prior clearance from the PAMB, through the PASu, in
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accordance with the specific acts to be covered;
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j) Collect and receive pertinent fees, charges, donations, and other income for
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the MGPL: Provided, That such fees, charges, donations, and other income
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collected and received shall be reported regularly to the PAMB and the DENR
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in accordance with existing guidelines;
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k) Prepare and recommend to the PAMB, approval of the annual work and financial
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plans of the MGPL based on the management plan; and
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I) Perform such other functions as the PAMB and the DENR may assign. The PAMO
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may be augmented by the deputized local environment and natural resources
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officers upon the recommendation of the PAMB and approval of the DENR.
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ARTICLE III
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PROCEEDS AND FEES
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Sec. 9. The ML Gutom Protected Landscape Integrated Protected Area Fund
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(MGPL-IPAF). — There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as the Mt.
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Gutom Protected Landscape Integrated Protected Area Fund (MGPL-IPAF)
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for purposes of financing projects of the MGPL and the NIPAS. All income generated
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from the operation and management of wild flora and fauna in the MGPL shall accrue
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to the MGPL-IPAF. The income shall be derived from fees from permitted sale and
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export of flora and fauna and other resources from the MGPL, proceeds from lease of
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multiple-use areas, contributions from industries and facilities directly benefiting from
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the MGPL, and such other fees and income derived from the operation of the MGPL
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The PAMB shall retain seventy-five percent (75%) of all revenues raised
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through the above means, which shall be deposited to the Protected Area-
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Retained Income Account (PA-RIA) in any authorized government depository bank
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within the locality: Provided, That disbursements out of such deposits shall be used
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solely for the protection, maintenance, administration, and management of the MGPL
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and the implementation of duly approved projects of the PAMB. The remaining twenty-
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five percent (25%) of revenues shall be deposited as a special account in the
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general fund in the National Treasury for purposes of financing the programs and
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projects of the NIPAS.
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The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, and endowment from
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various sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, That the fund shall be deposited in full
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as a special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be
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made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration, and management of the
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NIPAS and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB In accordance with existing
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accounting, budgeting and auditing, rules and regulations; Provided, further. That the
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fund shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures.
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The LGU shall continue to impose taxes and collect all other fees not
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enumerated herein which they have traditionally collected, such as fees for business
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permit applications, property taxes and result fees of LGUs facilities.
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ARTICLE IV
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Sec. 10. Appropriations. —The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately include
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in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall
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be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 11. Suppietory Application of the NIPAS Law. — The provisions of the
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Republic Act No. 7586, as amended by the Republic Act No. 11038, shall have
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suppietory application to this Act.
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Sec. 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) days from
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the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR shall, in consultation with the
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local governments of the Municipalities of President Manuel A. Roxas, Sergio Osmeha
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and Katipunan, the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte and concerned
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national agencies, issue the corresponding rules and regulations for the effective
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implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 13. Separability Cause. — If any section or provision of this Act is held
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unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining sections or provisions not affected thereby
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shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 14. Repealing Cause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
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regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 15. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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