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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1201

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines is one of the best surfing destinations in Asia. The
Department of Tourism is promoting the country as a Haven of Premier Surfing
Surrounded with great bodies of water such as the Pacific Ocean and the South
China Sea, the Philippines is endowed with surfing sites and spots that will not
disappoint you if you are a surfer. The country’s coastline is twice as long as the
United States which means that it has a very big potential to become an international
surfing destination

Puraran is known not only for its stretch of pristine white beaches but also as
the surfing capital of Catanduanes. It has gained a reputation both in the local and
the international surfing communities as having the fastest, most hollow, right
handed barrels in the world known as the Majestics. The waves here are similar to
that of Hawaii, Tourists visit Puraran especially during surfing seasons. The Province
of Catanduanes has also sponsored in the said site some national and international
surfing competitions.

Surfing in Puraran is not new. Surfers all over the world already enjoyed the
majestic waves of this beautiful place. However, the area needs to be developed in
order to attract more tourists. To date, there are just two resorts and a few cottages
that are catering to the increasing demands of visiting tourists, As a budding tourist
spot, it should be improved so that services and facilities that are being offered will
truly be world class.

In line with the Department of Tourism's promotion of the Philippines as a
surfing destination, the passage of this bill is highly recommended

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CESAR V. SARMIENTO

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
House Bil No,_ 2201

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT DECLARING THE PURARAN BEACH AND ITS PREMISES LOCATED IN
PURARAN, BARAS, CATANDUANES AS A TOURIST SPOT AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Puraran Beach and its premises located in Puraran, Baras,
Catanduanes is hereby declared as a tourist spot. As such, it shall be accorded
priority development by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the
rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.

SEC. 2. The DOT, in coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority and other concerned agencies of the government, shall
within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, prepare the development pian
involving the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate
facilities which shall enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said development
pian shall ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and historical significance
thereof,

SEC. 3. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement the said
development plan and incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism
development program for the ensuing calendar year.

SEC. 4. The DOT shall likewise promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations under the annual General Appropriations Act
and/or against the internally generated funds of the DOT

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,