Senate
23 MAR-8 Pl-09
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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RLCEiVtO BY.
SENATE
S.B. No. 1983
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING SITIO TIMOGA IN BARANGAY BURU-UN IN THE CITY ILIGAN, 
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, AN ECOTOURISM ZONE TO BE KNOWN 
AS THE TIMOGA ECOTOURISM ZONE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 9 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, "The 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."
Sitio Timoga is one of the thirty-five (35) sitios of Barangay Buru-un in Iligan 
City. It has immense potential for tourism for its enjoyable panoramic views and cold 
spring resorts, collectively known as the Timoga Springs, which are located along the 
coastal highway.
This bill seeks to declare Sitio Timoga in Barangay Buru-un in the City of Iligan, 
Province of Lanao del Norte, an ecotourism zone to be known as the Timoga Ecotourism 
Zone. Declaring the sitio as an ecotourism site will generate not only community 
business opportunities but also job opportunities to the residents of the area. It will 
also ensure the sustainable use, development, management, protection, and 
conservation of Sitio Timoga.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
EE R. MARCOS


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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S.B. No.
SENATE
1983
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING SITIO TIMOGA IN BARANGAY BURU-UN IN THE CITY ILIGAN, 
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, AN ECOTOURISM ZONE TO BE KNOWN 
AS THE TIMOGA ECOTOURISM ZONE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Declaration ofTimoga Ecotourism Zone. - Sitio Timoga in Barangay 
Buru-un in the City of Iligan, Province of Lanao del Norte, is declared an ecotourism 
zone to be known as the Timoga Ecotourism Zone. Its development shall be prioritized 
by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations governing 
the development of ecotourism zones.
SEC. 2. Technical Description of the Timoga Ecotourism Zone. - The technical 
descriptions of the Timoga Ecotourism Zone, declared as a tourist destination, are as 
follows:
a. Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral House - Lot 6-C-5-A which is a portion of Lot
6-c, Psd-12-010341.
Beginning at a point denominated as corner #1 being N 69 degrees 26'm
E. 1077.85 m from B.L.B.M. No. 1 Barrio of Buru-un, Iligan City,
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Thence
N 80 degrees
OO'E.122.47
to point 2
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Thence
S 13 degrees
17'E.29.56m
to point 3
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S 81 degrees
30'W.19.34m
to point 4
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S 38 degrees
04'W.25.62m
to point 5
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S 83 degrees
35'W.66.58m
to point 6
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N 84 degrees
28'W. 16.64m
to point 7
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Thence
N 31 degrees
21'W.22.60m
to point 8


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Thence N 6 degrees 
51,E.17.19m 
to point 6
Point of beginning, containing an area of five thousand square meters (5,000 
sqm);
b. Proposed Macapagal-Macaraeg International Convention Center - Lot 6-c-lO 
which is a portion of 1st 6-c, Psd 12-010341.
Beginning at a point marked 1 on plan which is N 76 degrees 22'E 1,704.67m 
from B.L.B.M. No. 1 Barangay of Buru-un, Iligan City.
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S 87 degrees
64.86m
to point 2
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S 14 degrees
191.56m
to point 3
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S 57 degrees
Ol'W.
54.88m
to point 4
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Thence
N 26 degrees
40'W.
137.45m
to point 5
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N 57 degrees
Ol'E.
111.07m
to point 6
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N 33 degrees
50'E.
7.60m
to point 7
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N 07 degrees
07^N.
39.15m
to point 8
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N 82 degrees
52'E.
20m
to point 1
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To point of beginning containing an area of twenty thousand square
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(20,000 sqm); and,
c. Macapagal-Macaraeg Business Center and Amusement Park - a parcel
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Lot 6-C, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-010341, being a portion of Lot
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72860,!situated in the Barrio of Buru-un, City of Iligan.
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N 80 degrees
OO'E
180.74m
to point 2
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N 80 degrees
OO'E
160.00m
to point 3
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N 63 degrees
08'E
203.15m
to point 4
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N 45 degrees
52'E
10.99m
to point 6
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S 60 degrees
06'E
25.36m
to point 8
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S 7 degrees
07'E
164.65m
to point 10
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S 14 degrees
50'W
191.56m
to point 12
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S 58 degrees
23'W
15.64m
to point 14
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N 36 degrees
43'W
39.35m
to point 16
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N 34 degrees
ll'W
68.87m
to point 18
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S 59 degrees
24'W
33.12m
to point 20
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S 81 degrees
30'W
64.77m
to point 22
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S 83 degrees
35'W
66.68m
to point 24
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N 66 degrees
43'W
26.36m
to point 26
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S 81 degrees
53'W
10.33m
to point 28
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N 65 degrees
55'E
26.16m
to point 30
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N 83 degrees
18'E
16.11m
to point 32
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N 47 degrees
24'W
123.36m
to point 5
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S 2 degrees
19'E
13.82m
to point 7
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S 20 degrees
30'W
31.05m
to point 9
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S 87 degrees
05'E
64.86m
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S 57 degrees
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N 36 degrees
43'W
246.69m
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N 74 degrees
15'W
39.24m
to point 17
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N 46 degrees
47rW
9.12m
to point 19
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S 85 degrees
49'W
22.46m
to point 21
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S 38 degrees
04'W
25.62m
to point 23
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N 84 degrees
28^
27.69m
to point 25
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S 46 degrees
30'W
15.87m
to point 27
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N 30 degrees
52W
20.42m
to point 29
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S 57 degrees
57'E
18.64m
to point 31
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N 6 degrees
51'E
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To point of beginning containing an area of one hundred eleven thousand four 
hundred forty-two square meters (111,442 sqm).
The Timoga Ecotourism Zone shall contain a land area of one hundred thirty-sex 
thousand four hundred forty-two square meters (136,422 sqm), more or less.
SEC. 3. Tourism Development Plan. - Within one (1) year after the approval of 
this Act, the DOT shall, in coordination with the local government units of the City of 
Iligan and agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development plan involving 
the construction, installation, and maintenance of appropriate facilities and 
infrastructure that shall enhance tourism in the area. Provided, That the development 
plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and resources 
of the area shall conform with the concept of ecotourism as provided in the national 
ecotourism strategy jointly issued by the DOT and the Department of Environment and 
Natural Resources.
SEC. 4. Implementation of the Tourism Development Plan. - The DOT and its 
attached agencies shall take immediate steps to implement the tourism development 
plan that suits the natural characteristics of Sitio Timoga in Barangay Buru-un, Iligan 
City and incorporate the same in its tourism development program for the ensuing 
calendar year. It shall also include the Timoga Ecotourism Zone in all its national, 
regional, and local promotion programs.
SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this 
Act shall be charged against the annual General Appropriations Act and internally 
generated funds of the DOT.
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Tourism shall, in consultation with the local 
government units of the City of Iligan, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations 
for the effective implementation of this Act.


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SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive 
orders, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed, 
amended, or revised accordingly.
SEC. 8. Effectivlty. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,