Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Representative Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
EXPLANATORY NOTE
One of the emerging tourist destinations in the Province of Romblon is the Binucot
Beach area, located in Barangay Bunsoran in the Municipality of Ferrol.  The beach itself is
known for its powdery white sand and crystal clear waters.  The area also takes pride in its
marine sanctuary and its Turtle Hatchery which play essential roles in the marine ecosystem
and in the daily lives of the local inhabitants.
Aside from its enamoring beauty, the Binucot Beach area is also home to the Mabaho
Cave,  which  serves  as  a  safe  habitation  of  various  species  of  bats  which  is  equally
complemented  by  unique  and  beautiful  rock  formations  of  stalactite  and  stalagmite,
guaranteed to fascinate people visiting the place. Even just this cave alone stands as "a must"
for foreign and local tourists who love to engage in spelunking activities.
It is,  therefore,  believed  that the  Binucot  Beach  area  has  an  enormous  tourism
potential which, unfortunately as of today,  lies unknown to the world.  However, given the
proper caring and sustainable tourism development which it highly  deserves, this area
would definitely provide a source of revenue for local businesses and the local government,
provide job opportunities to the community and improve its basic services, and most of all,
contribute to the overall development of indigenous tourism areas which the Philippines is
famous for.
Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.fi
ELEANDR0 JESUS F. MADRONA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Representative Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
AN ACT
DECLARING TIIE BINUCOT BEACH AREA, LOCATED IN BARANGAY
BUNSORAN,  MUNICIPALITY OF FERROL, PROVINCE OF ROMBLON, AN
ECOTOURISM DESTINATION
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  Of  Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. The Binucot Beach area located in Barangay Bunsoran in the Municipality
of Ferrol, Province of Romblon, is hereby declared an ecotourism destination. Pursuant thereto, its
development shall be prioritized and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to
the rules and regulations governing the development of ecotourism destinations.
SHC. 2.  Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal government of
Ferrol shall, in coordination with the DOT, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and concerned agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development plan that shall include
the construction, installation and maintenance of such appropriate infrastructure and facilities to
enhance tourism in the area: Provz.ded, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation
and conservation of the  natural  beauty and resources  of the area:  Provz.c7ed /wrffeer,  That the


implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget of the municipal
goverrment of Ferrol.
SEC. 3.  The DOT shall assist the municipal government of Fenol in the implementation
of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism capacity building. It
shall also include the Binucot Beach area in its national and regional promotion programs.
SEC. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual
budget of the municipal  government  of Ferrol.  The  DOT may  augment  such allocation with
intemally-generated fund s.
SEC. 5.  Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the municipal government
of Ferrol  shall,  in  consultation  with  the  DOT  and  concerned  agencies  of the  government,
promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act.
SEC. 6.  All laws, rules, regulations, presidential decrees and other issuances inconsistent
with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC.  7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the  QgrcJ.a/
Gaee#e or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,