Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1384

House Bill

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE MIKAELA ANGELA B. SUANSING

AN ACT
DECLARING COLOSBOA HILLS, ALSO KNOWN AS THE “NEW ZEALAND OF
CENTRAL LUZON”, LOCATED IN BARANGAY COLOSBOA, MUNICIPALITY OF
CUYAPO, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA, A TOURIST DESTINATION,
PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cuyapo is a quiet town in the northern part of the Province of Nueva Eeija. It boasts of
hills and mountains that offer spectacular views for locals and tourists alike. One of the
mountains of Cuyapo, Mt. Bulaylay, has been declared a tourist destination through Republic
Act No. 11406.

In 2020, the local internet community has been abuzz as pictures of Colosboa Hills
began circulating in social media. Dubbed as the New Zealand of Central Luzon, Colosboa
Hills has been a favorite destination for locals who enjoy biking and hiking. As more visitors
are drawn to the area, there is a need to ensure that the following are met: safety and security
for the tourists, accessibility, and the preservation and conservation of the area.

This bill aims to declare Colosboa Hills, also known as the New Zealand of Central
Luzon, located in Barangay Colosboa, Municipality of Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija, as a
tourist destination, mandating the Department of Tourism and its attached agencies, in
coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways, and in consultation with the
local government of Cuyapo, to prepare and implement a comprehensive development plan for
the overall improvement of Colosboa Hills to ensure that the needs stated above are met.

To be declared a tourist destination would likewise bring more employment and
livelihood opportunities for the residents and shall greatly contribute to the town’s
socioeconomic growth.


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

MIKAEL J. SUANSING
a Ecija

1 This bill was originally filed by Rep. Estrellita B. Suansing during the 18° Congress and was subsequently
approved by the Committee on Tourism.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 1384

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE MIKAELA ANGELA B. SUANSING

AN ACT
DECLARING COLOSBOA HILLS, ALSO KNOWN AS THE “NEW ZEALAND OF
CENTRAL LUZON”, LOCATED IN BARANGAY COLOSBOA, MUNICIPALITY OF
CUYAPO, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA, A TOURIST DESTINATION,
PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Colosboa Hills, also known as the “New Zealand of Central Luzon”, located in
Barangay Colosboa, Municipality of Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija is hereby declared a
tourist destination. As such, it shall be accorded with priority development by the Department
of Tourism (DOT) and other concerned agencies subject to the rules and regulations governing
the development of tourist destinations,

SEC. 2. The DOT, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) and other concerned agencies of the government shall, immediately after the
effectivity of this Act, prepare a development plan involving the construction, installation, and
maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure that shall improve the overall
feature of the area, thereby ensuring the accessibility and security of the tourists; Provided,
That the said development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the historical
significance of the area.

SEC. 3. The DOT and its attached agencies shall take immediate steps in implementing the
tourism development plan that will suit the needs of Colosboa Hills located in Barangay
Colosboa, Municipality of Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija, and shall incorporate the same in
its overall development plans and programs for national implementation.

SEC. 4. The DOT, in consultation with the local government unit of Cuyapo, shall promulgate
the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.


SEC. 5. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be charged against the internally
generated funds of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and/or
the appropriations in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette
or in a newspaper of national circulation,

Approved,