Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Nature-based tourism destinations offer a unique form of recreation since they 
open an opportunity to experience activities while enjoying  the beauty of nature. 
Nature-based tourism creates a positive relationship among the key factors of tourism: 
Local tourism promotion, economic growth and nature protection. While it encourages 
the utilization of the natural beauty of the environment for generating  economic 
opportunities in the locality, nature-based tourism also promotes the preservation of 
these tourist destinations by spreading awareness to both locals and tourists. 
The City of Calbayog, Province of Samar serves as a cradle to various natural 
wonders with potential to become tourism destinations. Particularly, the City of 
Calbayog takes pride in the natural beauty of the Danao Dam Park and Danao Cave 
in Brgy. Danao I and the Guinogoan Cave River in Brgy. Longsob. All of these 
destinations offer various types of adventure activities and scenic tours. 
The declaration of the above-mentioned sites as Nature-based Tourism 
destinations will surely promote an ecologically sustainable, economically viable, 
responsible and participative tourism in the City of Calbayog. As such, this bill seeks 
to declare Danao Dam Park and Danao Cave in Brgy. Danao 1, and the Guinogian 
Cave River in Brgy. Longsob both in the City of Calbayog as Nature-based Tourism 
Destinations.  
Foregoing considered, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
July 8, 2025
6:05 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
AN ACT DECLARING DANAO DAM PARK AND DANAO CAVE IN BARANGAY 
DANAO 1, CALBAYOG CITY AND THE GUINOGOAN CAVE AND RIVER IN 
BARANGAY LONGSOB, CALBAYOG CITY AS NATURE-BASED TOURISM 
DESTINATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short title. - This act shall be known as the “Danao Dam Park, 
Danao Cave, and Guinogoan Cave and River Nature-based Tourism Destinations Act” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to promote a tourism industry that is ecologically sustainable, responsible, 
participative, culturally sensitive, economically viable and equitable for local 
communities. To this end, the State shall endeavor to provide the proper mechanisms 
and infrastructures for sustainable tourism development. It shall promote and develop 
certain areas and sites identified as tourist destinations or attractions or having 
potential for tourism to drive and propel inclusive growth throughout the country.  
SECTION 3. Danao Dam Park, Danao Cave and Guinogoan Cave and River 
Nature-based Tourism Destination Sites. The Danao Dam Park and Danao Cave 
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in Barangay Danao 1, Calbayog City and the Guinogoan Cave and River in Barangay 
Longsob, Calbayog City, Province of Samar are hereby established as  nature-based 
tourism destinations. Its development shall be incorporated in the Department of 
Tourism’s (DOT) National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) successor plan for 2023 
– 2028 and be jointly implemented with the City of Calbayog and Provincial Tourism 
Office of the Province of Samar. The construction and maintenance of infrastructure 
facilities in the area shall be a shared responsibility of the DOT and the local 
government unit with emphasis on sustainable development and resource 
management. 
SECTION 4. Appropriations. - The DOT, DENR, DPWH, and LGU shall 
include in its Annual Investment Program (AIP) the implementation of this Act, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Samar Tourism 
Council, after due consultation with the DOT, DENR, DPWH, LGUs, and other 
stakeholders, shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the proper implementation 
of this Act within sixty (60) days after its effectivity. Provided, That the law shall take 
effect after sixty (60) days with or without the IRR. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and 
effect.  
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, and issuances, proclamations, rules and regulations, and other issuances 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall be deemed amended 
accordingly. 


SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved,