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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._1673

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Suba Cove is a mangrove sanctuary serving as refuge of pump boats during
typhoons in Barangay San Roque, Mangansag, and Mabini, all in the Municipality of
Corcuera, Province of Romblon.

This inlet waterway with all its mangroves is a spectacular scenery by itself as well.
It has, in fact, started to garner the attention of residents and local tourists as a suitable
“hang-out” place.

While the tourism activity in the area is obviously a positive developments it affords
the residents therein a means for their livelihood, there is a long term need, on the other
hand, to balance the promotion of the tourism potential of the area viz-a-viz its natural use
as a refuge during typhoons. Hence, to enhance both the preservation and sustainability of
its use as a marine sanctuary and refuge area, while at the same time preserving its tourism
potential, there is a need to declare the Suba Cove as an ecotourism destination.

With this in mind, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP. ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA


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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._1673

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE SUBA COVE, LOCATED IN BARANGAYS SAN ROQUE,
MANGANSAG AND MABINI, MUNICIPALITY OF CORCUERA, 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 Suba Cove, located in Barangays San Roque, Mangansag, and Mabini

in the Municipality of Corcuera, 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.

SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act. the Municipal Government of
Corcuera 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: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation


and conservation of the natural beauty and resources in the area: Provided further, That the
implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget of the Municipal
Government of Corcuera.

SEC. 3. The DOT shall assist the Municipal Government of Corcuera in the
implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism
capacity building. It shall also include the Suba Cove 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 Corcuera.

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

SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Municipal Government
of Corcuera 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, executive orders, 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 Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,