HEUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

RECEMNVED
02 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

7

RECISTRATION UNIT
AND NOEX SERVI

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

2360

House Bill No.

Introduced by Congresswoman MARIA VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cognizant of the profound impact of human activities on all components of the natural
environment particularly the effect of increasing population, resource exploitation and industrial
advancement; recognizing the critical importance of protecting and maintaining the natural and
physical diversities of the environment notably areas of unique biological significance in order to
sustain life; taking into account the socio-cultural, economic, aesthetic and environmental values
‘of the ecosystem of Matang-Tubig Watershed Forest Reserve and its surrounding areas to the
Municipality of Monreal, Province of Masbate particularly its crucial Upland and Watershed
Forest Ecosystem with the presence of Secondary growth dipterocarp and planted species of
Philippine Mahogany Group (PMG) and other Forest Vegetation and presence of Natural spring
waters which is considered the sources of water both for domestic and agricultural purposes not to
mention also the eco-tourism potential in the Province of Masbate and as come on to all tourist
both domestic and international, the diversity of its flora and fauna with some endemic species;
and finally, in pursuit of the State’s duty to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced
and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, it is hereby declared the
policy of the State to secure for the Filipino people to present and future generations the protection
and conservation of Matang-Tubig Watershed Forest Reserve and surrounding areas in
accordance with Republic Act No. 7586 or the National Integrated Protected Areas System
(NIPAS) Act of 1992 and international conventions to which the Philippines is a signatory.

Pursuant to the above policy, the NIPAS Act and as provided herein, Matang-Tubig
Watershed Forest Reserve and its surrounding vicinities with boundaries as described hereunder,
is hereby declared and established as a protected area under the category of a Natural Biotic Area
to be known as the Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area.

(A VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO
‘epfesentative
Firgt (1%) District, Masbate



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No___2360

Introduced by Congresswoman MARIA VIDA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE MATANG-TUBIG A NATURAL BIOTI
FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

AREA AND PROVIDING
THEREFOR

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

Article I Title, Policies and Scope

Section LTitle This Act shall be known as the MATANG-TUBIG NATURAL
BIOTIC AREA (MTNBA) ACT OF 2016

Section 2. Statement of Policy. Cognizant of the profound impact of human activities
on all components of the natural environment particularly the effect of increasing population,
resource exploitation and industrial advancement; recognizing the critical importance of
protecting and maintaining the natural and physical diversities of the environment notably areas
of unique biological significance in order to sustain life; taking into account the socio-cultural,
economic, aesthetic and environmental values of the ecosystem of Matang-Tubig Watershed
Forest Reserve its surrounding areas to the Municipality of Monreal, Province of Masbate
particularly its crucial Watershed and Forest Ecosystem with the presence of Secondary growth
dipterocarp and planted Philippine Mahogany and other Forest Vegetation which is considered
the sources of potable and agricultural water in the surrounding Barangays within Monreal,
Masbate and considering also the ecotourism potential of the natural spring present thereat which
can cater to both local and international tourists, the diversity of its flora and fauna with some
endemic species; and finally, in pursuit of the State’s duty to protect and advance the right of the
people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, itis
hereby declared the policy of the State to secure for the Filipino people of present and future
generations the protection and conservation of Matang-Tubig Watershed Forest Reserve and its
surrounding areas in accordance with Republic Act No. 7586 or the National Integrated
Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 and international conventions to which the
Philippines is a signatory.



Section 3. Declaration of Policy. - Pursuant to the above policy, the NIPAS Act and as
provided herein, Matang-Tubig Watershed Forest Reserve and its surrounding vicinities with
boundaries as described hereunder, is hereby declared and established as a protected area under
the category of a Natural Biotic Area to be known as the Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area.

Section 4. D
defined:
(a) “Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area” or “protected area” refers to the Matang-Tubig
Natural Biotic Area as established herein;

n of Terms, — For purposes of this Act, the following terms are hereby

(b) “Genetically Modified Organisms” or GMO means any living organism that possesses a
novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology
through in vitro nucleic acid techniques, including recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid
(DNA) and direct injection of nucleic acid into cells or organelles, or fusion of cells beyond
the taxonomic family, that overcome natural physiological reproductive or recombination
barriers that are not techniques used in traditional breeding and selection.

(©) “LGUs” shall pertain to local government units within the Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic
Area;

(d) “PAMB?” refers to the Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area Protected Area Management
Board;

(e) “PAMO” ~ Protected Area Management Office;

(f) “PASO” shall refer to the Protected Area Superintendent Office comprised of the PASu
and his/her staff;

(g) “PASu” refers to the Protected Area Superintendent.

(h) “Protected species” shall refer to any plant or animal declared protected under Philippine
laws and intemational conventions, including species listed under the Convention on
International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) and all its Annexes, the Bonn
Convention on Migratory Species, the Red-list Categories of the World Conservation
Union (IUCN), or any plant or animal which the PAMB may deem critical for the
conservation and preservation of the Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area.

Section 5. Scope. ~ The Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area (MTNBA) shall cover parcels
of land located within the Municipality of Monreal, Province of Masbate, containing an area of
ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIVE (1,305.00) hectares subject to ground survey
with the following technical description:

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Article It - Management, Management Plan and Zoning

Section 6, Management of the Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area. ~ The management
and administration of the Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area shall be vested with the PAMB;
provided, that the management of zones to be established within the MTNBA shall be consultative
and participatory.

‘The PAMB shall be responsible for the planning, resource protection and general
administration of the MTNBA in accordance with the approved Management Plan,

Section 7. Management Plan, ~ There shall be a Management Plan which shall serve as
the long-term basic framework for the management of MTNBA, govern all activities within the
MTNBA, and guide the preparation of the annual operations plan and budget. ‘The Management
Plan shall be consistent with this Act and the nature of the MTNBA as a protected area under the
category of a Biotic Area, A Management Manual containing the Management Plan and other
supporting data shall be prepared in accordance with the implementing rules of the NIPAS Act.

Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, the PASO shall prepare the
Management Plan in accordance with the General Management Planning Strategy as provided in
the implementing rules of the NIPAS Act. It shall contain, among others, the following:

(a) A period of applicability for ten (10) years subject to review every five (5) years;

(b) Key management issues;

(©) Goals and objectives of management in support of Section 2 hereof;

(d) Zoning in accordance with Section 8 hereof;

(ec) Management programs to include enforcement of laws, habitat and wildlife management,
ecotourism, sustainable use, management, infrastructure development and maintenance, fire
prevention and pest control;

(f) Sustainable and non-destructive livelihood activities;

(g) Regulations in furtherance of the preservation and conservation aims of the Matang-Tubig

Natural Biotic Area such as allowable ac ies, resource-use restriction ns, among others;
and

(h) Other relevant conservation matters.

‘The Management Plan shall be reviewed and adopted by the PAMB and certified to by the
DENR Secretary. The Management Plan shall not be revised or modified without prior
consultation with the PAMB. It shall be reviewed and updated every five (5) years.

Two (2) years prior to the expiration of the current Management Plan, the PASO shall
cause the publication of notices for comments and suggestions on the new Management Plan that
will succeed the old one in a newspaper of general circulation and the posting thereof in the
Provincial, Municipality and Barangay Halls of the LGUs comprising the MTNBA, and in three
(3) other conspicuous areas frequented by the public within the MINBA. At least two (2) public
hearings shall be conducted on the proposed successor plan and shall be made available for public
perusal at the PASO,



‘The Management Plan and all its successor plans shall be prepared in English, Filipino and
Bicol, plainly written and made accessible to the public at the PASO.

Section 8. Zoning — Strict Protection Zone and Multi-Use Zone shall be established within
the MTNBA giving primary consideration to its protection and conservation. Zoning shall also
take into account the tenurial and livelihood concerns of communities to ensure the efficient
protection of habitats, fragile ecosystems and unique areas.

The establishment and management of zones must involve the community concerned by
undertaking such steps as dialogues, consultations and land and resource-use mapping. Zones
shall be demarcated on the ground and indicated on maps with the participation of communities,
LGUs, and other stakeholders.

Buffer zone shall also be established within the peripheral areas of the MINBA in
accordance with the Management Plan to serve as a social fence where tenurial and sustainable
resource-use rights may be granted to qualified groups and individuals.

Article IT

stitutional Mechanism, Roles and Functions

Section 9. PAMB ~ (a) There shall be a Protected Area Management Board which shall
serve as the highest policy-making body of the MTNBA. It shall be composed of the following:

(1) The Regional Director (RD) of Region V as PAMB Chair;

(2) The Provincial Planning & Development Officer of Masbate;

(3) The Environment and Natural Resources Officer (ENRO) of the Province of Masbate
(PENRO-LGU);

(4) One (1) regular representative from municipality of Monreal, Masbate with territory within
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(5) One (1) regular representative from each Barangay with territory within MTNBA;

(6) One (1) representative from every NGO, PO, Church or Civic Organization but not to
exceed five (5), all of whom must be based in or near MTNBA;

(7) One (1) representative from other government agencies with direct interest or involvement
in protected area management; and

(8) One (1) representative from academic institutions with direct interest or involvement in
protected area management.

(b) Every PAMB shall serve for a term of five (5) years, renewable for another five (5)
years; Provided, That he/she remains connected with the office or sector he/she is supposed to
represent; Provided, further, That LGU representatives must present the necessary endorsement
from their respective Sanggunians and their membership shall be co-terminus being an elected
officials. Whenever a vacancy occurs during the term of a non-government PAMB member, a
new member shall be chosen in the same manner as the original selection process and only for the
remaining term.


Section 10. Powers and Functions of the PAMB - The PAMB shall decide by majority
vote and shall have the following powers and functions:

(a) Issue rules and regulations to control, prohibit and regulate all acts that may be prejudicial
to the MTNBA pursuant to the policy declarations herein set forth, including the imposition
of fines to a maximum of Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) and issuance of cease and
desist orders, whenever justified;

(b) Regulate, control and issue permits in accordance with the Management Plan pertinent
environmental laws and regulations particularly with regard to infrastructure activities,
public utilities, waste management, business enterprises and research activities within the
Matang-Tubig Natural Biotic Area, including the power to prescribe appropriate fees and
charges;

(©) Review, approve and adopt a Management Plan for MINBA;

(d) Recommend the deputation through the PASu individuals or groups to augment the
protection personnel of MTNBA for the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations therein,
and prescribe, qualifications thereof;

(c) Approve contracts and agreements consistent with the purpose of this Act.
(®) Accept donations and grants to be deposited as trust fund for MINBA;

(g) Review and approve proposals for funding, financial and work plans, and exercise
accountability over all funds that may accrue to the MTNBA;

(h) Promulgate rules and regulations on the conduct of its business
(i) Monitor and evaluate the performance of all PASO personnel;

(j) Retain legal counsel to defend cases against the PAMB, the PASO staff and deputized
individuals whenever they are sued in connection with the performance of their duties and
functions under this Act, and to assist in other PAMB legal matters; and

(k) Initiate and file suits against persons or entities whose business or activities are detrimental
to the protected area,

Section 11, Incentives for MTNBA-PAMB Members - In addition to actual and
necessary traveling and subsistence allowance incurred in the performance of their duties, the
PAMB members may be granted honoraria and other benefits in attending PAMB or other
committee meetings. These expenses may be included in the appropriation of the MTNBA Trust

Fund.

Section 12, Protected Area Superintendent's Office — There is hereby created a
Protected Area Superintendent’ s Office (PASO) which shalll perform the day-to-day management,
protection and administration of the Bong.NP. It shall be headed by the Protected Area
Superintendent (PASu) as its chief operating officer who shall be directly accountable to the
PAMB and the Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer of San Jacinto Masbate
(CENRO-San Jacinto) and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer of the DENR
(PENRO-DENR) in Masbate. ‘The PASu shall directly coordinate his/her activities with the
CENRO with regard to DENR programs that are related to protected area management.



The PASO shall be staffed by a sufficient number of personnel with functions and
qualifications as provided for by the PAMB, The PASO staff shall preferably be hired from
residents of the municipality comprising MINBA, unless otherwise not qualified.

‘The PASu shall prepare an annual accomplishment report on all activities undertaken in
the protected area for PAMB review and submission to the DENR Secretary.

Section 13, Local Government Units — LGUs shall be represented in the PAMB and shall
have the following functions:

(a) Apprise their respective constituents, office and sector on activities and programs for the
protected area;

(b) Ensure consistency in the implementation of all activities in the protected area;

(©) Retain their ordinance-making powers over the protected area; Provided, That on matters
relating to biodiversity conservation, protection and sustainable development, the
ordinances shall be consistent with the Management Plan;

(d) In the formulat
Management Plan;

n of their development plan, LGUs shall consider the MTNBA

(e) Assist the PAMB in the implementation of the overall park programs, including but not
limited to the imposition, collection and utilization of park fees, enforcement of policies,
rules and regulations and other similar park activities;

() Accredit people’s organizations, NGOs and other entities and groups involved in activities
within the MTNBA; and.

(g) Provide the PAMB with relevant information and data for the effective management of the
protected area,

Article IV - Utilization of Resources
Section 14, Existing Facilities within the MTNBA — Within a year from approval of this

Act all existing commercial facilities with capitalization of not less than One hundred thousand
pesos (100,000.00) within the MTNBA or relies heavily from resources within the MINBA,
shall submit to the PASO a swom statement containing the following information:

(a) Potential for disturbance of protected species and their habitats;

(b) Emissions and effluents at all stages of the operation;

(c) Energy requirements and sources of energy;

(d) Water supply requirements and sources of water;

(c) Volume of resources extracted from the MINBA;

(Future plans for the next five (5) years; and

(a) Other data they may deem relevant to the conservation objectives of the MTNBA.


ns, the PAMB shall determine whether the continued operation
and future plans of these facilities are detrimental to the MTNBA or to further undergo the
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System and secure Environmental Compliance Certificate
(ECC) from the Environmental Management Bureau. The PAMB may prescribe conditions or
charge reasonable fees for the continued operation of facilities that rely heavily on resources within
the MTNBA to ensure that it does not impair the conservation objectives of the Bong.NP. Without
prejudice to the filing of the necessary criminal charges, in case of violation of PAMB conditions
or non-payment of charges, the PAMB may impose an administrative fine of Five thousand pesos
(P5,000.00) for every day of violation upon the owners of the erring facilities but not to exceed a
total of Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00). At anytime whenever necessary, the PAMB,
through the PASu and other government entities, shall cause the cessation and demolition of said
facility at owner's cost. Failure to submit the required information shall constitute a violation of
this Act and subject to the penalties imposed under Section 17 (b) hereof.

Section 15, Utilization of Resources — Except upon prior approval of the PAMB and
consistent with the Management Plan the use of natural resources within MTNBA shall not be
allowed. However, the sustainable use of resources by tenured migrants for their domestics needs
or for subsistence shall not be restricted except protected species and whenever highly detrimental

to the ecosystem.

Section 16. Public Lands — Upon passage of this Act, no land within the MTNBA shall
be released from the public domain as alienable and disposable and any sale, transfer, alienation
or disposition thereof shall be null and void.

Article V — Prohibited Acts

Section 17. Prohibited Acts ~The following acts are prohibited within the MTNBA with
their respective penalties:

(a) A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) to not more than Five hundred thousand
pesos (P500,000.00) and imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day to not
more than twelve (12) years shall be imposed upon any person who:

(1) Hunts, collects, takes, destroys, traps, disturbs or otherwise possesses any wild plant,
animal or product, including genetic resources, derived from the MTNBA without prior
PAMB permit: Provided, That such permit can only be given for scientific purposes and
necessary for protected area management;

(2) Cuts, gathers, collects, removes or otherwise possesses timber or other forest products
within the MTNBA without prior PAMB permit: Provided, that such permit can only be
given for scientific purposes and necessary for protected area management; Provided,
further, That no permit shall issue for timber or other forest products within strict protection
zones.

(3) Engages in kaingin/clearing the mangrove area or otherwise intentionally or negligently
causes a forest fire inside the MTNBA;

(4) Engages in mineral or energy exploration activities within the MINB.

(5) Engages in treasure-hunting within the MTNBA;


(6) Introduces exotic species or genetically modified organisms within the MTNBA; and

(7) Discharges, leaves or dumps any waste product or substance deleterious to the MINBA
ecosystem or to any of the flora and fauna therein;

(b) A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) to not more than Two hundred fifty
thousand pesos (P250,000.00) and imprisonment of not less than six (6) months and one (1)
day to not more than six (6) years shall be imposed upon any person who:

(1) Occupies, settles, or possesses any portion of land inside the MTNBA without the
necessary permit. Clearing, construction of residence or introduction of improvements
shall constitute prima facie evidence of such occupation or settlement;

(2) Vandalizes, mutilates, destroys, excavates, defaces or otherwise intentionally damages any
natural formation or object of natural beauty inside the MTNBA;

(3) Uses or possesses motorized equipment, explosives or any noxious substance anywhere
within the strict protection zones of the Bong.NP as delineated by the PAMB;

(4) Constructs or maintains any kind of road, structure, fence or enclosure without prior PAMB
permit; and

(5) Obstructs or hinders the enforcement of this Act, the Management Plan and its pertinent
rules and regulations.

(©) A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) to not more than Fifty thousand pesos
(P50,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month and one (1) day to not more than
six (6) months, or both, shall be imposed upon any person who:

1 Except as otherwise provided, violates the Management Plan or any rule or resolution
promulgated by the PAMB;

2 Alters, removes, destroys or deface boundaries, marks or signs;

3. Enters the MTNBA without prior PAMB permit for purposes of Camping, swimming,
fishing and other recreational activities;

4 Dumps, litters or otherwise leaves debris, refuse or garbage within the MTNBA.

(d) Any provision to the contrary notwithstanding, the commission of any unlawful act under
Section 17 (a) shall carry the penalty of imprisonment of not less than twelve (12) years and
one (1) day to not more than twenty (20) years and a fine of not less than Five hundred thousand
pesos (PS00, 000.00) to not more than One million pesos (P1, 000,000.00), whenever the
species involved is a protected species as provided herein. Any citizen may institute the
necessary charge against an offender for commission of the acts enumerated under this section,

(e) A conviction under this Section shall carry the accessory penalties of eviction from the
MTNBA, payment of damages for rehabilitation and restoration, and the forfeiture of all
conveyances, equipment, device, instrument, tool or weapon used in the commission of the
offense as well as the flora, fauna and resources caught in the possession of the accused. In
case the offender is an association, partnership or corporation, the president or manager of the
said corporation shall be held liable for the act of his/her employees or workers.

(0) The DENR through the PASu may impose administrative sanctions against the offender for
lations committed under this Act. The PASu may confiscate all conveyances, equipment,
device, instrument, tool or weapon used in the commission of the offense caught en flagrante
including the animals, plants and other resources from the MTNBA found in the possession of
the offender.



(g) In case of conviction, the penalty consisting of fines and damages shall directly accrue to the
IPAF as herein provided.

Article VI Proceeds and Fees

Section 18. Integrated Protected Area Fund — The Integrated Protected Areas Fund
(IPAF) for MTNBA is hereby established as a special trust fund for the protection, maintenance,
administration and management of the MTNBA. Seventy-five (75%) percent of the IPAF shall be
retained by the PAMB and be exempted from deposit to the National Treasury strictly for the
above use and the Twenty-five (25%) percent shall be remitted to the National iPAF as required
under the NIPAS Law, subject to regular accounting and audit procedures. The IPAF shall be
derived from the following sources:

(a) Fees and charges from facilities and rights directly benefiting from the protected area
including rights derived there from;

(b) Fines from violations inside the protected area;

(©) Proceeds from lease of multiple use or special use areas including tourism concessions;
(a) Fees from permitted sale of flora, fauna and other forest resources;

(c) Entrance fees and rents of facilities in Recreation Zones;

(1) Contribution, donations endowments and grants from any source, and;

(g) Other revenues as provided in this Act.

All donations, grants and endowments shall be exempted from donor’s tax, documentary
stamp tax and all other taxes, charges and fees imposed by the government,

Current sources of revenue of LGUs such as business permits and real property taxes shall
be excluded fom IPAF.

Section 19. Appropriations ~ In order to carry out the purposes of this Act, an annual
appropriation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act and allocated for the use
of the MTNBA.

Article VII- Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 20. Separability Clause ~ If any part or section of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect in any manner the other parts or sections hereof.

Section 21. Repealing Clause — All laws, proclamations, rules and regulations
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 22, Effectivity Clause ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,