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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill aims to promote and develop Lammin Coffee Plantation located in Sitio 
Lammin, Barangay Dupitac, Municipality of Piddig, Province of Ilocos Norte as a 
farm tourism destination to attract local and foreign tourists to visit and 
appreciate the beauty of the farm and its various agricultural and agro-industrial 
activities. In addition, the law seeks to enhance the economic and social growth 
of the area by promoting tourism, increasing job opportunities, and improving 
the living standards of the residents of Piddig. 
The declaration also aims to establish a sustainable and responsible tourism 
industry that contributes to the preservation of the local community's natural 
environment, cultural heritage, and traditions. 
Overall, the declaration of Lammin Coffee Plantation located in Sitio Lammin, 
Barangay Dupitac, Municipality of Piddig, Province of Ilocos Norte as a farm 
tourism destination is a significant step towards the promotion and development 
of sustainable and responsible tourism in the Municipality of Piddig, Province of 
Ilocos Norte, and will bring positive economic and social benefits to the area and 
its residents. 
Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure.      
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
March 6, 2023
5:22 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE LAMMIN COFFEE PLANTATION LOCATED IN BARANGAY 
DUPITAC, MUNICIPALITY OF PIDDIG, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE, A 
FARM TOURISM DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Lammin Coffee Plantation located in Sitio Lammin, 
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Barangay Dupitac, Municipality of Piddig, Province of Ilocos Norte, is hereby 
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declared a farm tourism destination. As such, its development shall be prioritized 
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by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations 
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governing the development of farm tourism destinations pursuant to Republic 
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Act No. 10816, otherwise known as the “Farm Tourism Development Act of 
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2016”. 
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SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the DOT shall, 
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in coordination with the concerned local government units and agencies of the 
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government,  prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the 
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construction, installation and maintenance of appropriate infrastructure and 
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facilities to  enhance farm tourism in the area: Provided, That said development 
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plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and 
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resources of the area: Provided, further, That any activity and development to be 
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carried out in the area shall conform with the concept of farm tourism as 
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provided for in the “Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016”.   
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SEC. 3. The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall take 
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immediate steps to implement the tourism development plan with due 
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consideration to the natural characteristics of the Lammin Coffee Plantation, and 
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shall incorporate the same in its tourism development program for the calendar 
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year immediately succeeding the approval of this Act.  It shall also include the 
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Lammin Coffee Plantation in all its national, regional and local promotion 
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programs. 
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SEC. 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department’s 
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program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included 
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in the annual General Appropriations Act, and shall augment such allocation 
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with internally generated funds of the Department.   
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SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOT 
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shall, in consultation with the municipal government of Piddig, promulgate the 
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necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 6.  All laws, rules, regulations, presidential decrees and other 
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issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed 
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repealed or amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,