Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  
Introduced by Representative Divina Grace C. Yu 
1st District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare Baculan Falls as an ecotourism site in the Municipality of Midsalip, 
Province of Zamboanga del Sur. 
Baculan Falls is located in Barangay Golictop, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur. The falls has 
an approximate height of 12 meters. The unique formation of landslides and the thorough 
water drops make Baculan Falls an exceptional waterfall. The vegetation of the immediate 
surroundings is relatively intact with forest trees. 
With the proposal to develop the Baculan Falls into an ecotourism site, we hope to enhance 
its aesthetic value and generate economic growth by providing employment opportunities 
through tourism activities among the residents of Barangay Golictop. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
        DIVINA GRACE C. YU 
July 5, 2022
3:50 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by Representative Divina Grace C. Yu 
1st District, Zamboanga del Sur  
AN ACT DECLARING BACULAN FALLS IN BARANGAY GOLICTOP, 
MUNICIPALITY OF MIDSALIP, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR AS 
ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the "Baculan Falls Ecotourism Act”. 
Section. 2. State Policy -It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote sustainable 
tourism industry. Towards this end, the state shall rationalize all efforts pertaining to 
environmental protection and make the tourism industry a major source of livelihood and 
an avenue for the generation of employment. Henceforth, aggressive measures seeking to 
restore the country's share in the global tourism market shall be consistent with the 
preservation of the existing ecosystem and natural environment. 
Section 3. Declaration of Policy — Pursuant to the declared policy of the State, the Baculan 
Falls in the Municipality of Midsalip, Province of Zamboanga del Sur is hereby declared as 
an ecotourism site. 
Section 4. Ecotourism Master Plan — The Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur, 
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Tourism 
shall jointly prepare an EcoTourism Master Plan for the Baculan Falls in the Municipality 
of Midsalip and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to be implemented by the 
local government in coordination with concerned government agencies. 
Section 5. Appropriations — The Department of Tourism shall include in the Department's 
programs the amount necessary for the implementation of this Act, the funding of which 
shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
Section 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules or 
regulations, and issuance contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall be 
deemed repealed or modified accordingly. 
Section 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved, 
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