Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

are, DEC, 04 2019
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5690

AN ACT
DECLARING DIKET FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UMINGAN,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING
FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall protect the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature
(Section 16, Article Il, 1987 Constitution).

This bill seeks to declare the “Diket falls” as an ecotourism

destination in the Municipality of Umingan, Province of Pangasinan.

The Diket Falls is a perfect spot for ecotourist. It is an approximately
one-hour hike to thus waterfall which offers a good glimpse of the different
sections of Caraballo Mountain Range. Hikers will naturally fall in love to
the verdant forest park lined up with rocky river beds and small streams.
Any person who loves ecotourism will be immersed in nature in a way that
most people cannot enjoy in urban existence bringing with him an
experience attached to a natural environment. At the end of the trail,
hikers can enjoy a fresh dip into a wide pool of the Diket Falls, or make an
adventurous climb to the top of the waterfall through the roots of sturdy

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tree covering a steep slope. Any visitors will be able to experience trail
traveling to relatively undisturbed natural areas with the opportunity of
being able to admire and enjoy a scenery detached from urban life.

With the development of the Diket Falls, the ecotourism industry of
the Municipality of Umingan will be greatly enhanced.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

TYRONE D. AGABAS
Representative
6% District, Pangasinan


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5690

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D. AGABAS

DECLARING DIKET FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UMINGAN,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST 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 Diket Falls in the municipality of Umingan,
Province of Pangasinan is hereby declared tourist destination. As
such, it shall be accorded with priority development by the
Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and

regulations governing the development of tourist destinations.

SECTION 2. The Department of tourism, in coordination with the
Department of Public Works and Highways, the local government
unit of Umingan and other concerned agencies of the government
shall, within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, prepare a
development plan involving the construction, installation and
maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as
shall enhance tourism in the area; Provided, That said development
plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural

resources of the area.

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SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism and its concerned attached
agencies shall take immediate steps in implementing the tourism
development plan that will suit the natural characteristic of Diket
Falls and shall incorporate the same in its overall development plans
and programs for national implementation.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of DOT shall include in the departments
program the implementation of this Act. The amount needed for the
initial implementation of this Act shall be appropriated from the
funds of the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Thereafter the sum as maybe needed for the continued
implementation, operation and maintenance of Diket Falls shall be

included in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby

amended accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved,

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