EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
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SENATP
S.B. No. 2382
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, AN 
ECOTOURISM DESTINATION, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "CITY OF SEVEN 
LAKES", AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 16 of Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that "The 
State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful 
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."
On 07 May 1940, the Charter Bill known as the City Charter of San Pablo or 
Commonwealth Act No. 520, sponsored by Assemblyman Tomas D. Dizon, was 
approved by president Manuel L. Quezon, According to the 2020 Population Census of 
the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), it has a population of 285,348 people.
The city, which is approximately only 70 km away from Metro Manila, is known 
as a tourist destination because of its Seven Crater Lakes, namely: Bunot Lake, 
Calibato Lake, Mohicap Lake, Palakpakin Lake, Pandin Lake, Sampaloc Lake and Yambo 
Lake. Its catchment area is Mt. San Cristobal with an area of 27.5 square kilometers.
Apart from tourism, the lakes also provide agri-fisheries resources to the 
agriculture sector and provide livelihood to the locals. According to the Office of the 
City Environment and Natural Resources (CENR), the cit/ government has been 
addressing since 1992 the entry of invasive species and pollution in the seven lakes.
Considering the promising attraction that the City of Seven Lakes has to offer, it 
is high time to recognize its beauty and aesthetic value. Moreover, ecotourism 
contributes significantly to national economies and local communities through 
employment, business opportunities, and social projects.
This bill seeks to declare the City of San Pablo in the province of Laguna as an 
ecotourism destination, to be known as the "City of Seven Lakes" to encourage positive 
experience for tourists, minimize the unwanted impact of tourism on the environment, 
and improve the well-being of local people residing in the area.
In view of the foregoing, the expeditious passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
1. /IjWA
IMEE K. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 2382
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARSPSills
AN ACT DECLARING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, AN 
ECOTOURISM DESTINATION, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "CITY OF SEVEN 
LAKES", AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. The City of San Pablo, Province of Laguna, is hereby declared an
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ecotourism destination and shall be known as the "City of Seven Lakes".
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SEC. 2. The Department of Tourism (DOT), in coordination with the Tourism
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Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), the provincial government of
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Laguna, the city government of San Pablo and other concerned agencies of the
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government, shall prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the
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construction, installation and maintenance of such appropriate facilities and
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infrastructure that shall enhance tourism, improve accessibility and ensure the safety
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of the people in the area.
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SEC. 3. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement the tourism
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development plan and incorporate the same in its tourism development program for
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the ensuing calendar year.
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SEC. 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program the
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implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
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General Appropriations Act, and shall augment such allocation with internally
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generated funds of the Department.
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SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOT shall
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promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this
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Act.
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SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,