Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESHNTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HousEBILL-No.6371
Introduced by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The  Suba  Cove is a mangrove sanctuary serving as  refuge of pump  boats  during
typhoons in Barangays Sam Roque, Mangansag and Mabini in the Municipality of Corcuera,
Province of Romblon.
This inlet waterway with all its mangroves is a spectacular scenery by itself as well.
It has, in fact, started to garner the attention of residents and local tourists as a suitable
``hang-out" place.
Whilethetourismactivityintheareaisobviouslyapositivedevelopmentasitaffords
the residents therein a means for their livelihood, there is  a long term   need,  on the other
hand, to balance the promotion of the tourism potential of the area vis-a-vis its natural use
as a refuge during typhoons. Hence, to enhance both the preservation and sustainability of
its  use as a marine sanctuary and refuge area, while at the same time preserving its tourism
potential, there is a need to declare the Suba Cove as an ecotourism zone.
With this in mind, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA
Representative, Lone District of Romblon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HoUsEB||:L-No.8371
Introduced by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
ANACT
DECLARING THE SUBA COVE  LOCATED IN BARANGAYS SAN ROQUE, MANGANSAG
AND MABINI, MUNICIPALITY 0F CORCUERA, PROVINCE 0F ROMBLON, AN
ECOTOURISM ZONE
Be  it  ?pa?ted  by  the  Senate  and  House  Of  Representatives  Of  the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
1                    SECTION 1. The suba cove located in Barangays sam Roque, Mangansag and Mabini in
2      the  Municipality  of Corcuera,  Province  of Romblon,  is  hereby  declared  an  ecotourism  zone.
3      Pursuant thereto, its development shall be prioritized and supported by the Department ofToulsm
4      (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations governing the development ofecotoulsm zones.
5                    See. 2.   Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal government of
6      Corcuera shall, in coordination with the DOT, Department ofEnvirorment and Natural Resources,
7      and  concerned agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development plan that shall include
8      the construction, installation and maintenance of such appropriate infrastructure and facilities  to
9       enhance tourism in the area: Prov7.c7ec7, That said  development plan  shall ensure the preservation
10       and conservation  of the  natural beauty  and resources  in the  area:  Prov7.cJed/c{rffeer,  That the


1      implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget of the municipal
2      govemmentofcorcuera.
3                    See. 3.   The DOT shall assist the municipal government ofcorcuera in the implementation
4      of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism capacity building. It
5       shall also include the suba cove in its national and regional promotion programs.
6                    Sec. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the armual
7      budget of the municipal of government ofcorcuera. The DOT may augment such allocation with
8       intemally-generated funds.
9                   Sec. 5.  Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the mulcipal government
10      of Corcuera shall,  in consultation with the DOT and  concerned agencies  of the government,
11       promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act.
12                    Sec. 6. All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, proclamations, presidential decrees
13       and other issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed
14       oramended accordingly.
15                    Sec. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen ( 15) days after its publication in the oJorcj.a/ Gc}ze#e
16       or in a newspaper of general circulation.
17                    Approved,