Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HoUsEBILLNo.6372
Introduced by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Ruins of Cotta de San Jose in the Municipality of Corcuera, Province of Romblon,
is a fortress made from ground  corals and eggs which was  constructed  during the  17th
century for the purpose of defending the area against raids of Moro pirates.
While  the  fortress  was  damaged  during  the  mid-sixties  by  an  earthquake,  a
considerable portion  of the  structure  still  stands to bear witness  to  an  important pre-
Hispanic saga in the history of the municipality. The ruins stand as a monument replete with
historical tales which remind the people of Corcuera   of their ancestors' heroic struggles,
resiliency, as well as their engineering ingenuity. Thus, the fortress deserves recognition and
preservation for its historical and cultural value.
Therefore, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought pursuant to the Constitutional
mandate to promote and popularize cultural and historical heritage and resources€
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EILEANDR0 JESUS F. MADRONA
Representative, Lone District of Romblon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.6372
Introduced by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
ANACT
DECLARING THE RUINS OF COTTA DE SAN JOSE LOCATED IN THE
MUNICIPALITY 0F CORCUERA, PROVINCE 0F ROMBLON, A TOURISM SITE
Be  it  ?pa?ted  by  the  Senate  and  House  Of  Representatives  Of  the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
1                   SECTION 1.  The Ruins of cotta de san Jose located in the Municipality of corcuera,
2      Province ofRomblon, is hereby declared a tourism site. Pursuant thereto, its development shall be
3      prioritized and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations
4      goverfung the development of tourism sites.
5                    See. 2.   Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal government of
6      Corcuera shall, in coordination with the DOT and concerned agencies of the goverrment, prepare
7      a tourism development plan that shall include the construction, installation and maintenance of
8       such appropriate infrastructure and facilities to enhance tourism in the area: Prot;jdec7,  That said
9      development  plan  shall  ensure  the  preservation  and  conservation  of the  natural  beauty  and


1       historical  significance  of the  area:  Prow.cJec7/wrffeer,  That the  implementation  of the  tourism
2      development plan shall be included in the budget  of the municipal government ofcorcuera.
3                    Sec. 3. The DOT shall assist the municipal government ofcorcuera in the implementation
4      of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism capacity building.  It
5       shall also include the Ruins ofcotta de sam Jose in its national and regional promotion programs.
6                   See. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the armul
7      budget of the municipal ofgovemment ofcorcuera. The DOT may augment such allocation with
8       intemally-generated funds.
9                    See. 5.   Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, municipal government of
10      Corcuera  shall,  in  consultation  with  the  DOT  and  concerned  agencies  of the  government,
11       promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act.
12                    See. 6. All laws, rules, regulations, presidential decrees and other issuances inconsistent
13      with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.
14                    Sec. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the oJ#cjo/ Goze#e
15       or in a newspaper of general circulation.
16                   Approved,