NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
s. No. 837
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RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by Senator Loren B. Legarda
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PUBLIC PARKS SYSTEM, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a 
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
The provision of public parks and open spaces is an essential component of 
community life and tourism. Apart from serving as a space for recreational 
enjoyment, the establishment of urban parks and Open spaces plays a crucial role in 
protecting the environment, especially against adverse impacts of climate change.
Parks and open spaces act as filters for noise pollution, boost water supply, 
enrich biodiversity, and help improve air quality and moisture retention, thereby 
cooling the environment.
The establishment and preservation of national and urban parks and open 
spaces also promote the health and well-being of the citizenry, contribute to social 
cohesion, and induce tourism.
In this regard, this bill proposes the establishment and development of parks 
and recreational facilities in open spaces in cities and municipalities for public use.


The implementation of the proposed measure mandates the coordination and 
cooperation of policies, plans, and programs of different concerned sectors of 
Philippine society.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
LOREN LEGARDA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s.No. 837
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RliCEIVFD BV:
Introduced by Senator Loren B. Legarda
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PUBLIC PARKS SYSTEM, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, THEREFOR
Be it enacted hy the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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Chapter 1
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Introductory Sections
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National
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Parks of2022/'
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to protect
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and maintain the health and well-being of the Filipino people through
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the establishment and preservation of parks and open spaces. To this
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end, the State recognizes parks and open spaces as valuable assets, and as
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such:
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a) shall establish the Philippine National Public Parks System aimed
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to conserve the scenery, natural and historical objects, and to
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provide for their enjoyment in such manner and by such means
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as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future
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generations.
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b) shall recognize that parks and open spaces contribute to human
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health and well-being, social cohesion/identity, tourism,
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biodiversity, air quality, carbon sequestration, water
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management, and cooling of the environment.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms- As used in this Act, the following
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words shall mean:
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a) Administrator - refers to the Chief Executive Officer and Head of the
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National and Local Public Parks Authority (NALPA) Secretariat as
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defined in Sec. 9 of this Act.
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b) Board - refers to the NALPA Board as defined in Sec. 5 of this Act.
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c) National and Local Public Parks - refer to any land laid out as a public
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garden and/ or used for public recreation. This does not refer to
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national shrines administered by the Philippine Veterans Affairs
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Office.
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d) National and Local Public Parks System or the System - refers to the
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system of parks and open spaces as defined under Chapter 4 of
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this Act.
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e) NIPAS - refers to the National Integrated Protected Areas System
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as defined in Republic Act No. 7586, as amended or the NIPAS
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Act.
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f) NPDC- refers to the National Parks Development Committee
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created by Executive Order 30 series of 1963.
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g) NPF or NPFI - refers to the Nayong Filipino Foundation Inc., a
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government-owned and controlled corporation registered with the
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Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 1969, as a non—
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stock, non-profit corporation. 
Presidential Decree No. 
37
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established the Nayong Pilipino Foundation on November 6,1972.
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h) Protected Areas - refers to the Protected Areas as defined under the
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NIPAS Act.
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i) Secretariat - refers to the NALPA Secretariat as defined under Sec.
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7 of this Act.
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Chapter 2
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Establishment of the National and Local Public Parks
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Authority


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Sec. 4. Composition of the Authority, - The Authority shall be
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composed of the Board and the Secretariat.
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Sec. 5. Composition of the Board. - The NALPA Board shall be
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composed of the representatives of the following:
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1. Secretary of Tourism as Chairperson;
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2. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Co-
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Chairperson (who shall be officially represented by the Director
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of the Biodiversity Management Bureau);
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3. Secretary of Public Works and Highways as Member;
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4. Secretary of the Agriculture as Member;
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5. Secretary of Interior and Local Government as Member;
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6. Chairperson of the Commission of Higher Education as
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Member;
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7. Director-General of the TESDA Secretariat.
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In addition, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the
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following members from the private sector:
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1. Two representatives, from a recognized professional
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architectural organization; and
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2. Two representatives, from the academe, preferably in urban
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planning and development.
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As soon as all the members of the private sector are appointed,
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they shall so organize themselves that the term of office of one-third (1 /
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3) of their number shall expire every year. The member from the private
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sector appointed thereafter to fill vacancies caused by the expiration of
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terms shall hold office for three (3) years.
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The President of the Philippines may, however, revise the
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membership of the NALPA Board, wheriever the President deems it
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necessary for the effective performance of the Board's fimctions through
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an administrative order.
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The NALPA Board shall meet at least twice a year, or as frequently
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as may be deemed necessary by its Chairperson. In the absence of the


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Chairperson, a Co-Chairperson shall preside. The internal rules of the
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NALPA Board shall be promulgated during its first organizational
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meeting.
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The benefits, privileges, and emoluments of the Board shall be
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consistent with the existing laws and rules,
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Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Board. - The Authority shall primarily
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be responsible for the National and Local Public Parks System including
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the establishment of policies, plans, and programs taking into consideration
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the following:
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a) the State policy declared herein of giving due consideration to the
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establishment and maintenance of national and urban parks,
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open and green spaces, and recreational facilities;
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b) the implementation of the above-mentioned policy requires the
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coordination and cooperation of policies, plans, and programs of
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different concerned sectors of Philippine society; and
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c) equal and active participation of the national government and its
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appropriate agencies, the LGUs, the academe, and the private
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sector shall be made the rule in order to ensure that the National
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and Local Public Parks System shall be fully established and
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maintained.
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The Board, shall have the following powers:
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a) Establish minimum quotas for all LGUs for the designation of
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municipal and city lands for public parks, where applicable;
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b) manage the country's National and Local Public Parks System,
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and in doing so shall guide and assist other government
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agencies and entities, and the LGUs 
in 
the 
planning,
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establishment, and management of parks that will be included
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in the System;
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c) promulgate, after due consultation with concerned groups and
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entities, policies, plans, programs, and guidelines as may be
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necessary for the effective implementation of this Act and the


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establishment of the National and Local Public Parks System;
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d) establish and manage the National and Local Public Parks
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Institute, which shall serve as the national center for park
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administration, management, and maintenance training,
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research, and development;
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e) in coordination with the Biodiversity Management Bureau, shall
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make Protected Areas accessible to the public for recreational
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pxirposes;
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f) organize and constitute standing committees, subsidiary groups,
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or technical working groups for the efficient integration and
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coordination of local open spaces and urban parks;
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g) exact reasonable fees and charges for such services provided
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and training conducted and retain such earnings for its own
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use, subject to guidelines promulgated by the Authority;
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h) create, when deemed necessary, cn Advisory Committee which
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shall provide expert and technical advice to the Board to be chosen
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from the academe and the private sector: Provided, That in case the
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Advisory Committee is created, the Board is hereby authorized to
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set aside a portion of its appropriation for its operation; and
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i) carry out any and all other functions characteristic of public
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institutions of similar mandate and national scope, in line with
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prevailing international principles and best practices.
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Sec. 7. The NALPA Secretariat. - The NALPA Secretariat, an
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independent agency of the executive department, shall have the
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primary mission of providing pro-active leadership in the continuous
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development of systematic approaches as well as measures to maintain
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and manage the National and Local Public Parks System, and shall have
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the following functions and responsibilities:
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a) to establish and maintain a planning process and formulate a
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national parks development plan in which all concerned groups
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and entities at various levels participate;


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b) to provide analytical inputs to policy decision-making of the
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Authority on the allocation of resources and institutional roles
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and responsibilities as shall be errbodied in the annual national
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parks plans;
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c) to recommend measures, and implement the same upon
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approval by the Authority, for the effective and efficient
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implementation of the national parks development plan;
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d) to propose to the Authority the specific allocation of resources for
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the programs and projects it shall undertake pursuant to the
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approved national parks development plan;
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e) to submit to the Authority periodic reports on the progress and
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accomplishment of work programs of implementation of plans
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and policies; and
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f) to perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned by
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the Board.
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Sec. 8. The Dissolution of NPDC and NPF and Transfer to NALPA
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Secretariat. - The NPDC and NPF are hereby dissolved and all their
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powers, functions, responsibilities, all applicable funds and
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appropriations, records, assets, and properties are hereby transferred to
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the NALPA Secretariat.
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Sec. 9. The NALPA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer. - The
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NALPA Secretariat shall be headed by an Administrator, who shall
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likewise be a member of the Board. The Administrator shall be appointed
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by the President of the Philippines and shall enjoy the benefits, privileges
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and emoluments equivalent to the rank of Undersecretary.
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As Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat, the Administrator
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shall exercise general supervision and control over its technical and
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administrative personnel. The Administrator shall have the power to
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recommend to the Authority the structural organization and the
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personnel complement of the 
Secretariat. Furthermore, the
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Administrator shall appoint such personnel necessary to carry out the


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objectives, policies, and functions of the Authority subject to Civil Service
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laws, rules, and regulations.
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The Administrator may call upon other instrumentalities or
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entities of the government, non-govemment, and civic organizations for
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assistance in terms of the use of their facilities and resources for the
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management and administration of any park in the System. This
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authority includes the power to call on the Philippine National Police to
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maintain peace and order in any park in the System.
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The performance of the functions of the Administrator under this
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Act shall, in no case, result in the diminution of the powers of the LGUs
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to establish their own parks or develop their own open or green spaces.
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Sec. 10. Deputy Administrators. - The Administrator shall be assisted
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by four (4) Deputy Administrators for (i) Research and Development, (ii)
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National and Local Public Parks Operations, (iii) Local Public Parks
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Operations, and (iv) Park Architecture & Planning.
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The Deputy Administrators shall enjoy the benefits, privileges, and
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emoluments equivalent to the rank of Assistant Secretary.
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Sec. 11. Regional Administrators, - The Regional Administrators
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shall be under the direct control of the Administrator and shall oversee
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the operations of National and Local PulTic Parks at the regional level.
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The Regional Administrators shall enjoy the benefits, privileges,
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and emoluments equivalent to the rank of a Regional Director, and shall
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provide technical assistance, particularly to local government units for
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effective supervision, coordination, and monitoring of national and local
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parks within their localities, and their integration to the National Public
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Park System.
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Sec. 12. Organizational Divisions. - The Secretariat shall have the
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following Divisions which shall be headed by Division Chiefs:
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a) Administrative Division;
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b) Finance Division;
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c) Programs and Public Affairs Division;


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d) Internal Audit Division;
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e) Security and Safety Division;
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f) Information and Communications Technology Division; and
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g) Cultural & Heritage Preservation Division.
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The following Divisions shall be headed by the Deputies Administrators:
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a) National Public Park Operations & Management;
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b) Local Public Park Operations & Management;
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c) Research & Development; and
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d) Park Architecture & Planning.
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Sec. 
13. Personnel Training, Development and Performance
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incentives. - The Authority shall imdertake training and development
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programs to upgrade the capabilities of its personnel in its various
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fimctions. Personnel shall be allowed to train or study outside the
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Institute, in the Philippines, or abroad, on official time, subject to the
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needs of the service, upon approval of the Administrator.
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A system of monetary incentives shall be established to reward the
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superior performance and milestones of professional development on
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the part of management and administrative and technical personnel,
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subject to the approval of the Department of Budget and Management
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and, where applicable, to the Civil Service Commission.
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Sec. 
14. Consultants and Technical Assistance, Publication, and
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Research. 
- In pursuing its objectives, the Authority is hereby
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authorized to set aside a portion of its appropriation for the hiring of
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services of qualified consultants, and private organizations for research
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work and publication in the field of national and urban parks, and
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open and green spaces. It shall avail itself of the services of other
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agencies of the Government as may be required.
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Sec. 15. Privileges of the Authority, - In line with the declared policy
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and the avowed purposes of this Act, and to ensure its independence
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and autonomy, the NALPA Secretariat shall be attached solely for
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budgetary coordination and related purposes to the Office of the


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President. The Secretariat shall:
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a) be classified as a National Government Agency, primarily for
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administrative purposes, including receiving its annual budget
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from the general appropriations of the National Government to
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cover appropriately the entirety of its mandated operations and
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activities;
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b) be considered as higher in level than a Bureau or Bureau-level
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agency but beneath that of a Department 
or Department-level
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agency, primarily for administrative purposes as to staffing
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pattern and compensation scales; and
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c) enjoy such privileges and special rules characteristic of both a
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Government-Owned or Controlled Corporation 
and a State
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University or College wherever possible and which, in any and all
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cases, promote the objectives of this Act; and that special rules as
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may be necessary to this effect be formulated and appropriately
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promulgated by the NALPA, the Department of Budget and
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Management, the Commission on Audit, and other concerned
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agencies.
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Chapters
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The National Parks Institute
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Sec. 16. The Creation of the National Parks Institute. - There is hereby
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created the National Parks Institute of the Philippines which shall be
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under the supervision of the Board. The Institute shall serve as the
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training and development arm of the Authority. The Institute shall be
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headed by a Director.
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In coordination with CHED and state universities and colleges,
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and other private universities and institutions, the Institute shall
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establish a unique training course aimed at supporting the purposes of
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this Act, and shall:
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a) Formulate and implement training programs for all personnel
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of NALPA and of LGUs, other agencies, and private entities


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and institutions who wish to train with the Institute;
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b) Formulate and implement select mandatory and specialized
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courses, and for that purpose shall be 
allowed to issue
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diplomas and technical certificates under such rules as will be
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coordinated with CHED and TESDA;
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c) Develop and implement research and development to support
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NALPA and for educational training programs; and
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d) Perform such other related functions as may be prescribed by
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NALPA and the Board.
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Chapter 4
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The National Parks System
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Sec. 17. Study and Planning of National Parks,. Urban Parks,
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Open Spaces, and Recreational-Area Facilities. - Within 3 years from the
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effectivity of this Act, the Authority shall make a comprehensive study of
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the National Parks, Urban Parks, Open Spaces, and Recreational-Area
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Facilities programs of the national government and the LGUs and of
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areas of land throughout the Philippines that are or may be chiefly
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valuable as National Parks, Urban Parks, Open Spaces, and
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Recreational-Area Facilities.
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The report shall be submitted to the Board who shall be
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empowered to declare specifically identified areas as either National
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Parks, Urban Parks, Open Spaces, or Recreational-Area Facilities.
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Sec. 18. Identification of National Parks. - Notwithstanding any law
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or proclamation to the contrary, the following parks are hereby
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considered National Parks and shall be under the authority of the
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Authority: (1) Rizal Park, and (2) Paco Park.
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Their Administrator and Provincial Administrators are strictly
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mandated to investigate, study, and continually monitor areas whose
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over-all circumstances exhibit qualities of national significance and
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that may have the potential to become a NALPA Park.
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Sec. 19. Acquisition of Land. - In the exercise of its power under this
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Act, the Authority through the Administrator shall have the power to
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acquire land and interests in land within the boxmdary of any NALPA
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Park. In the same manner and for the establishment of an identified
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National Park, the power of eminent domain shall be exercised through
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the Administrator, or by any of its Deputies or Provincial Administrators.
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Sec. 20. Creation of Urban Parks and Open Spaces in LGUs. - Within
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the period provided by the Authority, LGUs shall be obliged to identify
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Urban Parks and Open Spaces within their jurisdictions.
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Identified areas may either become NALPA Administered Parks
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or maintain their nature as Local Parks at the discretion of the LGU.
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The Authority is hereby mandated to enter into cooperative
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agreements with colleges and universities, in partnership with LGUs
13 
and other agencies, to establish cooperative study units to conduct
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multi-disciplinary research and develop integrated information
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products on the resources in the NALPA Parks or the LGU of which
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the NALPA Park is located for possible commercial production or
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utilization.
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Sec. 21. Delineation of Authority and Coverage. - Subject to the IRR
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and dependent on the categorization of the land or an area, a nature
20 
reserve or a declared protected area xmder the NIP AS shall continue
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to be under the jurisdiction of the DENR. All other parks established or
22 
may be established may be covered under this Act.
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Sec. 22. Administration, Management, and Funding of NALPA Parks. -
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Subject to reasonable restrictions under the IRR, the general public is
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hereby to be granted free admission to aTl NALPA Parks. However, the
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Authority may levy appropriate fees for special activities or programs.
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Sec. 23. Retention of Income. - The Authority is hereby authorized to
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retain the entirety of its income from all sources of its operations
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nationwide and to spend the same for an}" purpose.
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Sec. 24. The NALPA Fund. -The NALPA Fund is hereby established,
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to be managed/ administered by the Authority, the income from Which
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shall be utilized exclusively in awarding grants and providing assistance
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to park development programs, local government units for upgrading
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their capabilities, and to develop and implement training and training-
4 
related activities for park development. The contribution to the fund shall
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be the following:
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a) a one-time lump sum appropriation from the national
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government in the amount of P100,000,000.00;
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b) donations, grants, endowments, and other bequests or gifts of
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which the Authority is hereby authorized to accept, and
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c) any other income generated by the Authority.
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The Authority shall be the administrator of the fund, and as
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such, shall formulate the necessary implementing guidelines for the
13 
management of the fund, subject to the following: a) unless otherwise
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stipulated by the private donor, only earnings of private contributions
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shall be used; and b) no part of the seed capital of the fimd, including
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earnings, thereof, shall be used to xmderwrite expenses for
17 
administration.
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The Board shall appoint a reputable government-accredited
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investment institution as a fund manager, subject to guidelines
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promulgated by the Board.
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Sec 25. Incentives Schemes. - The Authority shall develop and
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administer appropriate incentives schemes to encourage the LGUs and
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private industries and institutions to participate in the development of the
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National Parks System.
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Sec. 26. Parks and Green Spaces Awards, - To promote park
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development in the country and with the view of participating in
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international park development competitions, the Authority, with the
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active participation of private industries, shall organize and conduct an
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annual Parks and Green Spaces Awards. The Authority, through the
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Secretariat, shall promulgate the necessary rules and guidelines for the
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effective and efficient conduct of the Annual National Parks and Green
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Spaces Competition among the LGUs and for the country's
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participation in international park development competitions.
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Sec 27. Exemption from Taxes/ Duties,, Fees, and Charges. - The
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Authority shall be exempt from the payment of taxes, fees, and charges
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imposed by the National Government ind its political subdivisions,
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agencies and instrumentalities regardless of the nature of its activity.
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All donations in any form shall be exempt from the donor's tax
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and the same shall be considered as an allowable deduction from the
9 
gross income in the computation of the income tax of the donor, in
10 
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8424, otherwise known
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as the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended.
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Furthermore, the importation of supplies and materials for the use of
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the Authority shall be exempt from customs duties.
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Sec 28. Commercial Operations of and inside of NALPA Parks. - The
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Authority shall be authorized to undertake commercial operations, the
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proceeds of which shall be credited to the NALPA Fimd:
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a) The rental of dedicated areas for external events, functions, and
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similar activities;
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b) The lease of dedicated areas for the erection and operation of
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commercial establishments inside NALPA Parks, which NALPA
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shall be allowed to award, through public bidding, and giving
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preference to nonprofit organizations of a nature related to or
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supportive of its mandate, for a term of up to five (5) years per
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contract;
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c) The production and/ or licensing of official merchandise;
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d) The award of concession contracts is when the Authority shall
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utilize concession contracts to authorize a person, corporation,
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or other entity to provide accommodations, facilities, and services
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to visitors or users of NALPA Parks.
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Sec. 29. Contracted Services. - The Authority is authorized to contract
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out services for Park Management and Safety and Security Services.
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Chapter 5
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Miscellaneous Provisions
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Sec. 30. NALPA Budget. - The amount necessary to finance the initial
4 
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the existing
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appropriations of the NPDC and the NPF, and shall be supported by
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funds coming from the Office of the President. Thereafter, such fimds as
7 
may be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be
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included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 31. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within 180 days
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from the effectivity of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the
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Board the implementing rules and regulations of this Act upon prior
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consultation with all concerned groups and entities.
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Sec. 32. Transitory Provisions. -
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a) Within two (2) months after the approval of this Act, the
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President shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Tourism,
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appoint the private sector representatives of the Board.
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b) Within three (3) months after the appointment of the private sector
18 
representatives, the President shall, upon the recommendation of
19 
the Board, appoint the Administrator.
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c) Within four (4) months after the appointment of the
21 
Administrator, the Board shall convene to determine the
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organizational structure and staffing pattern of the Authority.
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d) Within one (1) year after the organization of the Authority, the
24 
Board shall convene to determine the organizational structure
25 
and staffing pattern of the Authority.
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e) Upon the effectivity of this Act, ard prior to the appointment of
27 
the Board and the Administrator, the heads and personnel of both
28 
NPDC and the NPF shall continue to exercise their functions and
29 
duties, in a holdover capacity, and shall ensure the smooth
30 
transition to the Board and the Administrator.
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f) All personnel of the NPDC and NPF are hereby deemed retired
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from service. Retirement and separation benefits shall be paid
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imder existing rules and regulations.
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g) The Authority may at its discretion retain any personnel of NPDC
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and NPF it deems necessary to carry out its purpose and
5 
function.
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h) The ownership and title to the properties now actually occupied
7 
by the NPF and NPDC are hereby transferred in fee simple to the
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Authority, subject to the following conditions:
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a. The titles to the land conveyed by this Act shall not be
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transferred by the Authority to another person or entity
11 
without previous authorization by the President of the
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Philippines.
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b. The Authority is hereby authorized to mortgage any
14 
properties referred to above for the purpose of carrying out
15 
its objectives and purposes only; and
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c. In case the Authority is dissolved or ceases, for any reason,
17 
to imdertake its objectives, or ceases to need any of the lands
18 
for any reason, said land shall ipso facto revert to the National
19 
Government without compensation.
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Sec. 33. Automatic Review. - Every five (5) years, after the effectivity
21 
of this Act, an independent review panel composed of three (3) persons
22 
appointed by the President shall review the performance of the
23 
Authority and shall make recommendations, based on its findings to the
24 
President and to both Houses of Congress.
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Sec. 34. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees or
26 
issuances, executive orders, letters of instruction, administrative
27 
orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
28 
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 35. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
30 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected
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thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
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Sec 36- Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
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the publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
3 
circulation.
Approved,
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