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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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23 JAN 23 P4:10
SENATE
S. B. No. 1740
RECEIVED By.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING THE KAPARKAN FALLS IN BARANGAY CAGANAYAN, 
MUNICIPALITY OF TINEG, PROVINCE OF ABRA AN ECOTOURISM
SITE, ESTABLISHING THE KAPARKAN FALLS DEVELOPMENT 
COUNCIL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution mandates 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."
Kaparkan Falls is also known as "Mulawin Falls."It is located in Sitio Kaparkan, 
Barangay Caganayan, Tineg in the Province of Abra. It is approximately 500 metres 
long and 60 metres wide, and goes straight to the Tineg River. Kaparkan Falls is unlike 
any other falls found in the Philippines. The water flowing into a terrain resembling the 
Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras gives it a very unusual yet majestic form. It is one of 
the many natural wonders that Abra has to offer to both local and international tourists. 
The soothing cool waters entice visitors who have traveled a long distance to see the 
magnificent wonder that has been featured in numerous television programs and on 
social media.
This bill therefor seeks to declare Kaparkan Falls in the Municipality of Tineg, 
Province of Abra, as an ecotourism site. This is also in accordance with the fifth item 
in President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's 10-point socioeconomic agenda for the country, 
which aims to promote rural and value chain development toward increasing 
agricultural and rural enterprise productivity and rural tourism.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly 
sought.
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 1 740
23 JAN 23 P4:10
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING THE KAPARKAN FALLS IN BARANGAY 
CAGANAYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF TINEG, PROVINCE OF ABRA AN 
ECOTOURISM SITE, ESTABLISHING THE KAPARKAN FALLS 
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Kaparkan Falls
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Ecotourism Act".
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SEC. 2. Technical Description. - The technical description of the area
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encompassing the Kaparkan Falls and which is being declared an ecotourism site is as
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follows:
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Parcel I pertains to the area beginning at a point marked "1" on the Land
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Classification Map, with Latitude 17°43 '20.045" Longitude 120°49'23.406"situated
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in Barangay Caganayan, Municipality of Tineg, Province of Abra,
thence N 66°36'3" W
197.74
meters to comer 2;
thence N 42°0'47"" W
757.30
meters to corner 3;
thence S85°16'40" W
779.17
meters to corner 4;
thence N 12°107" W
286.49
meters to corner 5;
thence N77°23'41" W
643.61
meters to corner 6;
thence S 67°44'4" W
718.40
meters to corner 7;
thence N 24°40'5" E
422.70
meters to corner 8;
thence N 13°15'39" W
309.23
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thence N 13015'39" W 
796.43
thence N 66°47'45" W 
487.84
thence S 40°6'0" W 
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thence N 67°42'56" W 
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thence N 28°49'58" W 
1372.40
thence N 55o40'44" W 
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thence N 16°5'33" W 
802.84
thence N37022'38"E 
1372.04
thence N 47°56,7" W 
575.48
thence N 47°56'6" W 
2987.39
thence N 43°56'28" W 
3073.46
thence N 40o47'23" E 
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thence N410I7" W 
281.26
thence N 33°46'57" E 
1109.68
thence N 88°56'9" E 
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thence N 44°36'46" E 
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thence S 59o49'30" E 
351.17
thence N 24°39,42" E 
435.90
thence S 75°5'23" E 
578.87
thence N49°41'30"E 
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thence S 85018'52" E 
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thence S 63°41'21"E1 
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thence S 47044'2" E 
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thence S 38°22'14" W 
254.05
thence S 7704'26" W 
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thence S 42° 13’55”W 
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thence S 15°38’32”W 
193.19
thence S47°13’19”W 
233.74
thence S 33°57’36” W 
262.86
thence S 59°52'5” E 
1447.06
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thence N43°13’58”E
747.38
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thence N 52°34’12”E
338.69
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thence S 43°56’23” E
632.71
meters to comer 42;
thence N65°28’46”E
612.02
meters to corner 43;
thence S 79°33’27”E
719.87
meters to comer 44;
thence S 32°45’9” E
288.29
meters to comer 45;
thence S 23°49’12” W
360.89
meters to corner 46;
thence S31°32!18”E
403.22
meters to corner 47;
thence S 48°34’20” E
1138.30
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thence S 72°34’53” E
240.80
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thence S 39°6’26” E
283.88
meters to corner 50;
thence S 37°6’50” W
529.58
meters to comer 51;
thence S 0°22’3” E
652.55
meters to comer 52;
thence S 35°43’5” E
994.36
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thence S 11°16’36”E
409.83
meters to corner 54;
thence S 12°0’46”W
966.56
meters to comer 55;
thence S 16°32’51”E
688.54
meters to comer 56;
thence S 19°28’39” W
619.13
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thence N82045’28”W
628.25
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thence N39°34’10” W
358.96
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thence N74°22’15” W
288.19
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thence N 80°8’28” W
28.50
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thence S 19023’4”W
47.33
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thence S 2° 14’12” W
52.25
meters to comer 63;
thence S 63°20’54”E
203.07
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thence S 13°6'8”E
164.61
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thence S 50°57’43” W
622.29
meters to corner 66;
thence S33°13’57”E
783.24
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thence S3021’33”W
801.22
meters to corner 68;
thence S 20°20’36” E
781.26
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thence S 6°56’41”E
689.00
meters to corner 70;
thence S 32o45’50” W
425.67
meters to corner 1,
Containing an area of 6,827 hectares, more or less Parcel II pertains to the area 
beginning at a point marked "1" on the Land Classification Map, with Latitude 
17°46'34.257", Longitude 120°46'52.307" situated in Barangay Caganayan, 
Municipality of Tined, Province of Abra,
thence N 47052'37" W
109.32
meters to corner 2;
thence N 105312" W
180.48
meters to corner 3;
thence N29o54'10" W
210.51
meters to corner 4;
thence N 8o20'28" W
184.31
meters to corner 5;
thence S 8807'44" E
124.15
meters to corner 6;
thence N53031'33"E
96.36
meters to corner 7;
thence S 19°16'52"E
134.16
meters to corner 8;
thence S 11°49,12"E 
thence N3903'16"E
171.94
251.05
meters to corner 9; 
meters to corner 10;
thence S 204'4" W 
thence S23031'52" W
383.32
156.74
meters to corner 11; 
meters to corner 12;
thence S 72039'18" W
151.01
meters to corner 1,
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Containing an area of seventeen (17) hectares, more or less.
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SEC. 3. Kaparkan Falls Development Council. - A multi-sectoral council shall
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be created to be known as the "Kaparkan Falls Development Council," herein referred
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to as the Council. It shall be composed of the following members:
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a. Representative from the Office of the Mayor of the Municipality of Tineg,
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as Chairperson,
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b. Head of the Tineg Municipal Tourism Office;
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c. Head of the Tineg Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office;
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d. A representative from the DOT; 
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A representative from the DENR;
Two (2) representatives from the indigenous people's sector in the 
Municipality of Tineg; and
Two (2) representatives from the private sector in the Province of Abra.
The term of office of the members of the Council shall be coterminous with the 
incumbent Municipal Mayor of Tineg. The Provincial Government of Abra shall provide 
a secretariat for the Council including the funding necessary to cover expenses for the 
performance of its official functions and activities.
SEC. 4. Functions and Responsibilities of the Council. - The Council shall have 
the following functions:
a. Formulation and implementation of the Kaparkan Falls Development 
Plan, in consultation with the local residents, businesses and other 
stakeholders;
b. Assessment and evaluation of the potential impact of the development 
to the environmental safety and well-being of the site, communities and 
enterprises;
c. Provision of technical and financial assistance to the communities within 
the site;
d. Formulation of rules and regulations in relation to the maintenance and 
security of the ecotourism site; and
e. e. Performance of other functions as may be necessary to carry out the 
objectives of this Act.
SEC. 5. Role of the DOT. -The DOT shall assist the municipal government of 
Tineg in the implementation of the Kaparkan Falls Development Plan by providing 
technical assistance in tourism capacity building. It shall also include the Kaparkan 
Falls in its national and regional promotion programs.
SEC. 6. Appropriations. - The Secretaries of the DOT and the DENR shall 
include in their respective Department's program the implementation of this Act, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act and from 
internally generated funds of the DOT.
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days after the 
effectivity of this Act, the DOT, DENR, and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise 
Zone Authority, in coordination with the Municipality of Tineg, shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. The DOT 
and the DENR shall be jointly tasked to coordinate and monitor the proper 
implementation of this Act.


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SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not affected by such declaration shall
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remain in full force and effect.
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SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, ordinances, executive orders,
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issuances or parts thereof, inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
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deemed amended, repealed or modified accordingly. Sec. 12. Effectivity. This Act shall
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take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a
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newspaper of general circulation.
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SEC. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in
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the Philippines.
Approved,