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 
The proposed bill seeks to promote the development of La Concord Farm as a 
major agri-tourism destination in the region, as well as to provide economic benefits 
to the local government and its people. 
La Concord Farm is a perfect example of how agri-tourism can help to promote 
sustainable agriculture and rural development in the Philippines. It is a model farm of 
an organic farming where every animal and plants are grown/raised organically and 
showcases new technology of animal raising. La Concord Farm, despite its potential, 
has yet to be fully recognized. 
This proposed bill seeks to address this issue by promoting the development 
and promotion of La Concord Farm as a farm and agri-tourism destination. The bill 
seeks to encourage the growth of agri-tourism in the Municipality of Tarangnan, which 
will result in increased revenue and job creation in the area. By promoting the 
development of agri-tourism in the area, the bill aims to boost the local economy and 
provide new opportunities for revenue generation and rural development. 
The bill will also help to promote and market La Concord Farm as an agri-
tourism destination both domestically and internationally. This will include developing 
partnerships with other tourism stakeholders, as well as creating a marketing 
campaign to promote La Concord Farm and other agri-tourism destinations in the 
region. 
In view of the foregoing, 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 LA CONCORD FARM IN BRGY. MAJACOB, BRGY. 
MANCARES, AND BRGY. BISITAHAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TARANGNAN, 
SAMAR,  
A FARM AND AGRI-TOURISM DESTINATION 
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 “La Concord Farm 
and Agri-Tourism Destination 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.  
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SECTION 3. The La Concord Farm Agri-tourism Site. The La Concord Farm 
in Barangays Majacob, Mancares and Bisitahan in the Municipality of Tarangnan in 
Province of Samar is hereby established as  a farm and agri-tourism destination. 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 Municipality of Tarangnan 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,