Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1670

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Tourism is one of the principal engines of economic growth. It provides local
employment, generates revenue for different businesses, and paves the way to enhance
various infrastructure projects.

One of the thousand municipalities in the country that shows tourism potential is the
Town of San Andres, known for its former names "Parpagoja," "Salado," and "Despujols."
Only in 1961, through Republic Act No. 3358 signed by President Carlos P. Garcia, that the
town adopted the name of its patron saint, St Andrew the Fisherman, locally known as San
Andres.

Found in the western portion of the Tablas Island in the Province of Romblon, San
Andres is comprised of barangays with unique landscapes and seascapes such as the calming
coastal areas of Barangay Agpudlos; the family-friendly Baywalks of Barangay Poblacion
and Barangay Tan-agan; the eye-catching Sapatos Point in Barangay Mabini; the majestic
Mablaran Falls in Barangay Linawan; and the scenic views of Barangay Victoria. If further
developed, said tourist sites could further boost the local economy and attract various
investments.

This representation seeks to put the Province of Romblon in the bucket list of many
travelers through the DOT's local and international promotion programs. Moreover, through
legislation, this representation envisions to place San Andres in the map as one of the sought
after tourism destinations in the country.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

RECEIVED

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._1670

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE

EANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA,

AN ACT
DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ANDRES, PROVINCE OF ROMBLON,
A TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA

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

SECTION 1. The Munici;

ity of San Andres, Province of Romblon, is hereby declared
a tourism development area (TDA), and hereinafter shall be referred to as the San Andres TDA.
SEC. 2. The San Andres TDA shall include the following areas within the municipality

that are endowed with scenic beauty and natural attractions:

a) Coastal areas of Barangay Agpudlos;

b) Barangays Poblacion and Tan-agan, known for their respective baywalks;

©) Barangay Mabini, where the Sapatos Point is located;

d) Barangay Linawan, where the Mablaran Falls is located; and

e) Mountain destinations and scenic attractions of Barangays Victoria, Marigondon Norte and

Marigondon Sur.


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SEC. 3. The development of the San Andres TDA shall be prioritized and supported by
the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations governing the development
of tourism destinations.

SEC. 4. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the Municipal Government of
San Andres 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 San Andres TDA: Provided, That said development plan shall
ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the areas: Provided
‘further, That the implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget
‘of the Municipal Government of San Andres.

SEC. 5. The DOT shall assist the Municipal Government of San Andres in the
implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism
capacity building. It shall also include the San Andres TDA in its national and regional promotion
programs.

SEC. 6. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual
budget of the Municipal Government of San Andres.

‘The DOT through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), if
necessary, may include such allocation in the TIEZA’s program.

SEC. 7. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Municipal Government
of San Andres shall, in consultation with the DOT and concemed agencies of the government,

promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act.


SEC. 8. All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, and other issuances inconsistent
with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 9. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,