Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
&.I       HouseBillNo.go80
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CABARROGUIS,
PROVINCE OF QUIRINO, A TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The province of Quirino is mostly known for its agricultural industry, being the leading producer of
banana in the Cagayan Valley region. However, what many do not know about the province is that it
also has much to offer in terms of environmental tourism sites.
The province as once dubbed the "Forest Heartland of Cagayan".  This is because of the province's
waterfalls,  rock  formations,  rivers,  whitewater rapids,  and  caves.  The  municipality  of Cabarroguis
specifically is home to the Quirino Orchidarium, Quirino Bamboo Eco Park, Kalayaan Trail, Quirino Nature
Walk Trail,  Susong Dalaga Eco Park,  Eden Hot/Cold Spring,  Cagot Sanctuary, Dibiwen  Falls,  Sto.  Domingo
Caves, Banuar Caves, Bantay  Lakay, Mangandingay Caves, Burgos Cave, San Marcos Cave, and Mt. Mercado
Peak.
Thus, there is a need to ensure protection of these environmental sites while also making the most out
of them through sustainable, responsible, and productive tourism.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
Lone District, Quirino


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
`^,.`'      HouseBillNo. 9080
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT DHCLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CABARROGUIS,
pROvINCE OF QumlNO, A TOuRISM DEVELOpMEiNT AREA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTIOIN  1.  Municipality  Of Cabarroguis  as  Tourism  Development Area.  - The  Munic±palky  o£
Cabarroguis,  Province  of  Quirino,   is  hereby  declared  a  tourism  development  area  (TDA).   The
following areas within the municipality which are endowed with scenic natural resources and historical
significance shall be included in the Cabarroguis TDA and shall be developed as tourism destinations:
(a)  Quirino Orchidarium;
(b)  Quirino Bamboo Eco Park;
(c)  Kalayaan Trail;
(d)  Quirino Nature Walk Trail;
(e)   Susong Dalaga Eco Park;
(I)   Eden Hot/Cold Spring;
(g)  Cagot Sanctuary;
(h)  Dibiwen Falls;
(i)   Sto. Domingo caves;
¢)   Banuar caves;
(k)  Bantay  Lakay;
(I)   Mangandingay caves;
(in) Burgos Cave;
(n)  San Marcos Cave; and
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(o)  Mt. Mercado Peak.
3                      Pursuant thereto,  the  development  of these  areas  shall  be  prioritized  and  supported  by  the
4       Department  of Tourism  (DOT),  subject to  the  rules  and  regulations  governing the  development  of
5        tourism destinations.
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7        SEC. 2. ro#rz.sin Dove/apme72/ P/a7i. -Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal
8       government  of Cabarroguis  shall,  in  coordination  with  the  DOT,  Department  of Environment  and
9       Natural Resources (DENR), the Representative of the Lone District ofQuirino and concerned agencies
10       of the government, prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the construction, installation
11        and   maintenance   of  such   appropriate   infrastructure   and   facilities   to   enhance   tourism   in   the
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Municipality of Cabarroguis, particularly in identifled areas for tourism development: Provz.c7ec7, That
said  development  plan  shall  ensure  the  preservation  and  conservation  of the  natural  beauty  and
resources of the areas:  Prow.dad, jirffoer,  That the  implementation of the tourism  development plan
shall be included in the budget of the municipal government of cabarroguis.
SEC.  3.  Cc7bczrrogwi.s  ro#rism  Govc7.J2z.7?g  Bo¢rd.  -  The  Cabarroguis  Tourism  Governing  Board,
hereinafter refeITed to as the Board, is hereby created. It shall be composed of the following members:
(a)  Mayor of the Municipality of cabarroguis, as ex-officio Chairperson;
(b)  Secretary of the DOT, or a duly authorized representative;
(c)  Secretary of the DENR, or a duly-authorized representative;
(d)  Representative of the Lone District of Quirino, or a duly authorized representative;
(e)  Representative  from  an  accredited  non-governmental  organization  whose  advocacy  is
environmental preservation;
(f)   Representative from the academe; and
(g)  Representative from the business sector.
The Board  shall,  in coordination with the  DOT and concerned agencies  of the  government,
36       promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act; and shall, whenever necessary, amend, modify
37        or revise such rules and regulations to meet existing needs.
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39                      The municipal government of cabairoguis shall provide a secretariat for the Board including
40       the funding necessary to cover expenses for the performance of its official functions and activities.
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42       SEC.  4. Ro/e  a/ffoe Dor.  -The  DOT  shall assist the  municipal  government of Cabarroguis  in the
43        implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism capacity
44       building.  It shall also  include the Municipality of cabarroguis in its national and regional promotion
45        programs.
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47        SEC.  5. 14zxpJ.apJ`J.czfz.o7?s.  - The  funding  for the  implementation  of this  Act  shall  be  included  in  the
48       annual budget of the municipal government of Cabarroguis. The DOT may augment such allocation
49       with intemally-generated funds.
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51        SEC. 6. Sepc}rc7bj./zty c/crane. -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other
52        provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid.
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54       SEC. 7. Repco/z.#g c/cz#se. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof,
55       which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 8. Ejorec/i.vj.fy. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication  in the  Ojorcz.cr/
Gczze/fe or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,