SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape in lIocos 
Sur as a protected area. 
The Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape, which covers 1,157.4379 hectares, 
is composed of brushland and open grassland. The Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected 
Landscape bears natural features suitable for recreational and educational purposes, as 
well as a watershed which provides the agricultural and household water requirements 
of the communities within the Municipalities of Lidlidda and Banayoyo in the Province of 
lIocos Sur. This area also serves as a home for a variety of wildlife including ally those 
categorized as indigenous forest tree species. 
Recognizing the value of the area, the Lidlidda Spring Watershed Forest Reserve 
was established by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 79 on August 17, 1936. Later, 
the area was proclaimed as the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape by virtue of 
Presidential Proclamation No. 266 on April 23, 2000. 
This bill, therefore, seeks to declare the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protebted Landscape 
as protected in order to protect it from indiscriminate exploitation and to be able to 
maintain its ecological balance and preserve its source of water supply. 
Given the importance of biodiversity, it is deemed crucial that we act on these 
now to ensure that our children and the succeeding generations will inherit a living earth 
with all of its bountiful natural resources and vibrant wildlife. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly urged. 
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Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE LIDLIDDA-BANAYOYO PROTECTED LANDSCAPE IN THE 
MUNICIPALITIES OF L1DLlDDA AND BANAYOYO, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS'SUR 
AS A PROTECTED AREA, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Title. - This act shall be known as the "Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protepted 
Landscape Act of 201 g ." 
SEC. 2. Land Classification. -
All lands of the public domain comprising. the 
Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape shall fall under the classification of National 
Park as provided for in the Philippine Constitution. 
SEC. 3. Scope and Coverage. - The Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape, 
located within the Municipalities of Lldlidda and Banayoyo in the Province of 1I0cos Sur 
is hereby declared a protected area and categorized as a protected landscap~. Its 
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boundaries are as follows: 
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Beginning at a point on Parcel I, being identical to corner 1 is N 88° W. about'500 
m from Poblacion of Lidlidda, \lOCO~ Sur: 
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containing an area of One Thousand Seventy-Nine and 249/1000 (1,079.249) 
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to the point of beginning, containing an area of Seventy-Eight and 1889/1 QOOO 
(78.1889) hectares more or less, as Parceili. 
The Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape contains a total aggregate area of 
approximately One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven and 4379/10000 (1, 157.~379) 
hectares. 
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The technical descriptions provided in this Act will be subject to ground survey 
and verification to be conducted. by the Department of Environment and Natural 
Resources (DENR). Any modification on this Act due to factors such as changing 
ecological Situations, new scientific or archaeological findings, or discovery of 
traditional boundaries not previously taken into account shall be made through an Act 
of Congress after full consultation with the affected pUblic. 
SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. - For the purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
defined as fallows: 
(a) "Biodiversity" refers to variety and variability among living organisms and the 
ecological complexes in which said organisms OCCUr. 
(b) "BiOlogical resources" includes genetic resources, organisms or parts thereof, 
population, or any other biotic component of ecosystems with actual or potential use or 
value for humanity. 
(e) "Bioprospecting" means the research; collection and utiliz~tion of biological 
and genetiC resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived therefrom solely 
for commercial purposes. 
(d) "Buffer Zone" is the identified area outside the boundaries of Lidlidda-
Banayoyo Protected Landscape and immediately adjacent to designated protected 
area that need special development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the 
Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape. 
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(e) "By-product or derivatives" means any part taken or sUbstance extracted ~rom 
wildlife, in raw or in processed form. This includes stuffed animals and herba'rium 
specimens. 
(f) "Collection or collecting" i~ the act of gathering or harvesting wildlife, its by-
products or derivatives. 
(g) "Conservation" means sustainable utilization of wildlife, and/or maintenance, 
restoration and enhancement of the habitat. 
(h) "Endangered species" refers to species or subspecies of flora and fauna that is 
not critically endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors 
continue operating. 
(i) "Endemic species" means species or subspecies of flora and fauna which is 
naturally occurring and found only within specific areas in the country. 
Ul "Exotic species" means species or subspecies of flora and fauna which do not 
naturally occur within the protected area at present or in historical time. 
(k) "Habitat" means a place or type of environment where a species or subspecies 
naturally occurs or has naturally established its population. 
(I) "Hunting" reft>rs to collection of wild fauna for food and/or recreational purposes 
with the use of weapons such as guns, bow and arrow, spear and the like. 
,(m) "Management plan" refers to the fundamental plan, strategy and/or scheme 
which shall guide all activitles relating to the Udlidda-Banayoyo Protected landscape 
in order to attain the objectives of this Act. 
(n) "Mineral" refers to all naturally occurring inorganic substance in solid,. gas, 
liquid, or any intermediate state including energy materials such as coal, petroleum, 
natural gas, radioactive materials, and geothermal energy; 
(0) "Multiple-Use Zone" refers to an area where settlement, traditional and/or 
sustainable land use, Including agriculture, agro-forestry, extraction activities and ~ther 
income generating or livelihood activities, may be allowed to the extent prescrib~d in 
the IPAP/PAMP. 
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(p) "National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)" is the classification and 
administration of all designated ,protected areas to maintain essential ecological 
processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure 
sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to 
the greatest extent possible. 
(q) ';National Park" refers to the land of the public domain classified as such in the 
1987 Constitution which include all areas under the National Integrated Protected 
Areas SYstem (NIPAS) pursuant to RA 7586 primarily deSignated for the conservation 
of native plants and animals, their associated habitats and cultural diversity. 
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(NIPAS) of 1992 or Republic Act No. 7586, and its Implementing Rules' and 
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foundation 
or a group of persons whose purpose 
is to assist people's 
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education, training, research and/or resource accessing. 
(t) "People's organization" refers to a group of organized migrant communities and 
or interested indigenous peoples which may be an association, cooperative, feder~tion, 
or other legal entity, established to undertake collective action to address community 
concerns and needs, and mutually shale the benefits of the endeavor. 
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(u) "Protected Area" refers to the identified portions of land and/or water set aside 
by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance 
biological diversity and protected against destructive human explOitation. 
(v) "Protected Area Managen:ent Soard (PAMS)" refers to a multi-sectoral pqlicy-
making body for protected areas created in accordance with RA 7586 or the NIPAS Act 
of 1992. 
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(w) "Protected Landscape" refers to areas of national significance characterized 
by the harmonious interaction of man and land while providing opportunitie~ for 
enjoyment through recreation and· tourism within the normal lifestyle and economic 
activity of these areas. 
(x) "Quarrying" means the process of extracting, removing and disposing quarry 
resources found on or underneath the surface of private or public land. 
(y) "Strict protection zone" is a natural area with high biodiversity value which shall 
be closed to all human activity except for scienliric studies and/or ceremonial or 
religious use by the indigenous c'lltural oommunities/indigenous peoples; may inqlude 
habitats of threatened species, or degraded areas that have been designated for 
restoration and subsequent protection, even if these areas are. still in various stages of 
regeneration. 
(z) "Sustainable use" means the use of oomponents of biological diversity in a way 
and rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity, thereby 
maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future 
generations. 
(a a) "Tenured migrant" refers to occupants who have actually and continuously 
occupied a portion of the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape and is solely 
dependent therein for SUbsistence. A Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape 
occupant is understood to be "solely dependent for subsistence" when everything 
indispensable for survival for the household, including food, clothing, shelter' and 
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health, comes only from the utilization of resources from Lidlidda-Banayoyo Prot~cted 
Landscape. 
(bb) "Wildlife" means wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, i0 all 
developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or 
propagated. 
SEC. 5. Management of the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape. - There is 
hereby created a PAMB which shall have jurisdiction, power and authority over the 
Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape for all matters that may affect biodivEjrsity 
conservation, and sUstainable development. It shall be composed of: 
(1) The DENR Regional Executive Director (RED) of Region 
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Chairperson; 
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(2) The 110cos Sur Provincial Planning and Development Officer; 
(3) The Mayors of the Municipalities of Lidlidda and Banayoyo, or their duly 
deSignated representatives; 
(4) One (1) representative from each barangay, with territorY inside the Lidlldda-
Banayoyo Protected Landscape; 
(5) At least three (3) representatives from the local NGOs, chosen from ?lr)7.ong 
themselves; 
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(6) At least two (2) representatives from the local POs with stakes in the Lidlidda-
Banayoyo Protected Landscape, chosen from among themselves; and 
(7) One (1) representative from other national government agencies involved in 
the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape management. 
Each member of the PAMB shall serve for a term of five (5) years and shail be 
considered to represent his or her sector and deemed to carrY the vote of such sector 
in ali matters. In the case of members who are government officials, their appointment 
shall be co-terminus with their term of office. 
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conformity with the provisions of the NIPAS Act. As a transitorY provision, the iJ1itial 
members of the PAMB shall be nominated from the current members of the interim 
PAMS of the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape. Their nominations shall be 
conducted in a joint meeting Qf the current members of the interim PAMS duly called 
for the purpose: Provided, That at least one- third (1/3) of the members shall be 
women. 
In the selection of the representatives of POs and NGOs, preference shall be 
accorded to those organizations that are involved in the conservation, protection and 
development of the Lidlidda-Banayoyq Protected Landscape. Representation shaH be 
by institution and shall aim to achi'j've balance in representation by geographic location 
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plans, policies, programs and projects. Failure to comply with the foregOing shall 
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(6) Recommend the depulization of appropriate individuals, including local 
community leaders, for the enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing 
the conduct or management of the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape; 
(7) Approve fees and charges in accordance with DAO 51, Series of 2000 and 
raise funds for the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape; 
(8) Manage the allocation of the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape Fund, 
and other funds for the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape, ensure their proper 
administration and render accounting; and 
(9) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other government 
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The DENR, through the Regional Executive Director (RED), shall ensure Ihat the 
PAMB Is acting within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of a corfliet 
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Occupants. -Tenured migrants shall be eligible to become stewards of portion's of 
lands within allowable zones. The PAMB shall identify, verify and review all tenwial 
instruments, land claims, and issuances of permits for resource use within the Lidli(lda-
Banayoyo Protected Landscape and recommend the issuance of the appropriate 
tenurial Instrument consistent with Ihe zoning provided in the management plan and its 
successor plans. 
Should areas occupied by tenured migrants be desig nated as zones in which no 
occupation or other activities are allowed pursuant to the attainment of sustai~able 
development, provision for the transfer of said tenured migrants to multiple-use zones 
or buffer zones shall be accomplished through just and humane means. 
In the event of termination of a tenurial instrument for cause or by volu\ltary 
surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area in 
order to return it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or other act by the tenured 
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SEC. 9. Prohibited Acts and Pen<llties. - The following prohibitions and pen~lties 
applicable to the Udlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape, in addition to the prohibited 
acts as provided in the NIPAS Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. 
(A)The penalties in Article 309 and 310 of the Revised Penal Code depending on 
the value of the resources involved in connection with the prohibited act, shall be 
imposed upon any person who: 
(1) Takes, destroys, collects, disturbs, or possesses any wild terrestrial or aquatic 
plants or animals, flora or fauna, sand, rocks or by-products derived therefrom, within 
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas zones in the L1dlidda-Banayoyo 
Protected. Landscape 
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authorization or exemption: Provided, That hunting of anirnals shall be absol~tely 
prohibited except for scientific research; 
(2) Cuts, gathers, removes' or collects timber or any forest products, within 
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas or zones in the L1dlidda-Banayoyo 
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Landscape including private lands without the necessary permit, 
authorization or exemption; 
(3) Possesses or transports, within or outside the L1dlidda-Banayoyo Protected 
Landscape any timber, forest products, wild terrestrial or aquatic plants, animals, flora 
or fauna, or by-product derived therefrom which is ascertained to have been taken ,from 
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the Lldlidda-Banayoyo Protected 4lndscape; 
(6) Hunts, collects, removes or destroys any endangered or protected species, 
except when collection or removal is for scientific research and exempted from the 
prohibition by the PAMB; 
(7) Conducts bioprospecting within the LidJidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape 
without prior PAMB approval in accordance with existing guidelines; or 
(8) Establishes or introduces exotic species within the Lidlidda-Banayoyo 
Protected Landscape which are detrimental to endemiC species or without prior PAMB 
approval. 
(B) A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) nor more than Five 
hundred thousand pesos (P500,OOO.OO) and/or imprisonment from one (1) year but not 
more than six (6) years shall be imposed upon any person who: 
(1) ViOlates any rules and regulations in the management plan or by the PAMB or 
agreements reached before the PAMB in its exercise of adjudicative functions; .. -!- ... 
(2) Erects any structure on land or on water for any purposes outsidel the 
management plan: Provided, That .Iarge-scale private infrastructure and other proj'ects 
such as medium to high density residential subdivisions, medium to large commercial 
and industrial establishments, golf-courses, heavily mechanized commercial and non-
traditional farming, and other activities that cause increased in-migration, pollutionl and 
resource degradation are absolutely prohibited; 
(3) Possesses a chainsaw, hacksaw and other mechanized equipment within the 
Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape without a permit; 
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Landscape any non-biodegradable material Dr waste whether liquid, solid or gas; I 
(5) Uses, dumps, places or causes to be placed into the Lidlldda-Banayoyo 
Protected Landscape toxic chemicals, including pesticides and other hazardous 
substances, unless the same is expressly allowed in the management plan; 
(6) Prospects, hunts or otherwise locates hidden treasures within the Lidlitlda-
Banayoyo Protected Landscape; 
(7) Informally occupies or dwells in any land within the Lidlidda-Banayoyo 
Protected Landscape'Without clearance from the PAMB; 
(8) Posseses or uses blasting caps or explosives anywhere within the Lidlidda-
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Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape which are covered by any tenurial instrument. 
Valuation of the damage for this Act shall take into account bio-diversity. and 
conservation considerations as well as aesthetic and scenic value. Valuation assessed 
by the DENR or the concerned government agency shall be presumed correct unless 
otherwise proven by preponderant evidence. 
Any person who shall induce another or conspire to commit any of the illegal acts 
prohibited in this Act or suffer their workers to commit any of the same shall be liable in 
the same manner as the one actually performing the act. 
All conveyances, vessels, equipments, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools 
and similar devices shall be su~ject to immediate and administrative confiscation, 
Independent of the Judicial proceedings by the PASu Office upon apprehension, 
subject however to due process and substantial evidence requirements. When .. legal 
action is however filed in the regular courts, the said conveyances, vessels, 
equipments, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools and similar devices, independent 
of the administrative proceedings, shall not be released until after judgrnent has been 
rendered. Proceeds of the sale of all objects administratively or judicially confiscated 
pursuant hereto shall accrue to the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape Pund. 
Procedure for the sale thereof shall be promulgated by the PAMB. However, in no case 
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disposed of but shall be immediately turned over to the PASu office for release In its 
natural habitat, subject to existing regulations. 
The penalties specified in this Section will be in addition to the penalties contfiined 
in RA 9072 (National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection (,et), 
RA 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act), and other related laws. 
ConViction for any offense uJ]der this Act, of a public officer or officer of the law 
shall carry the accessory penaltY.of perpetual disqualification from public office. 
SEC. 10. 
Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape Fund, - There is hereby 
established a trust fund to be known as the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape 
Fund for purposes of financing projects of the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape. 
Seventy-five percent (75%) income generated from the operation of the Lidlldda-
Banayoyo Protected Landscape or management of wild flora and fauna in the 
protected area shall accrue to the fund. The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) shall 
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Income shall be derived from visitors/tourists fees, fees from permitted sale and 
export of flora and fauna and other resources from the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected 
Landscape, proceeds from the registration and lease of mUltiple-use areas, including 
tourism concessions, fees, proceeds, and contributions from industries and facilities 
directly benefiting from the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape, and such other 
fees and income derived from the operation of the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected 
Landscape. 
The PAMB may impose and charge reasonable fees,. such as but not limited to 
water users fee for water extracted by commercial water extractors/distributors 
sourced and generated from the protected area. Such fee structure may change as the 
PAMB may see fit. 
The Fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various 
sources, domestic or foreign for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That 
disbursements therefrom shall be made solely for the protection, maintenance, 
administration and management of the system, and duly approved projects endorsed 
by the PAMB in accordance with existing accounting and budgeting rules., and 
regulations: Provided, furlher. That the Fund shall not be used to cover personal 
services expenditures. 
The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated 
herein which they have traditionally collected, such as business permits, property tax 
and rentals of LGUs facilities. Provided, That the LGUs shall not impose property tax 
and Issue tax declaration for areas or properties located in timberland areas or areas 
previously olassified as national parks. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to fees 
imposed by the PAMB: Provided, That such add-ons shall be determined based on the 
contribution of the LGUs In the m,afntenance and protection of the Lidlidda-Banayoyo 
Protected Landscape. 
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Special Prosecutor and Retained Counsel. - Within thirty 1(30) 
days from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a 
special proseoutor to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the 
Lidlldda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape shall be assigned. Such Special Prosecutor 
shall coordinate with the PAMB and the PASu in the performance of his/her duties and 
assist In the training of wardens and rangers in arrest and criminal procedures. The 
PAMB may retain the services 'of a counsel to prosecute and/or assist in the 
prosecution of cases under the direct control and supervision of the regular or special 
prosecutor and to defend the members of the PAMB, the PASu and the staff, or any 
person assisting in the protection; conservation and sustainable development of the 
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nonrenewable resources within the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape shall not 
be allowed. Energy projects, within the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape shall 
be allowed only through an Act of Congress except energy from wind, sun and water 
sources of not more than one (1) megawatt capacity for mini-hydro power: Provided, 
That these renewable energy projects are established outside the strict protection 
zone, adopt reduced impact technologies and undergo the environmental impact 
assessment (EIA) system as provided by law and: Provided, Further, that the PAMB 
endorsement has been obtained. 
SEC. 13. EXisting Facilities Within the Lidfidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape. -
Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, major existing facilities such as 
roads, buildings, water systems, transmission lines, communication facilities, heavy 
eqUipment, and irrigation facilities existing within the boundaries of the Lidlidda-
Banayoyo Protected Landscape shall submit project description to the PAMB through 
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The PAMB, with the assistance of the DENR, shall determine whether~ the 
existence of such facilily and its future plan and operations will be detrimental to the 
Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape or whether conditions for its operation shall 
be imposed. If any such conditions are violated, the owner of the facility shall be liable 
to pay a fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,OOO.OO) for every violation. Upon reaching a 
total fine of Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,OOO.OO), the PAMB through the 
PASu and deputizing other government entities, shall cause the cessation: and 
demolition of the facility at the cost of its owner. 
Existing facilities allowed to remain within the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected 
Landscape may be charged a reasonable royalty by the DENR. All income from such 
royalty shall accrue to the Udlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape Fund. 
SEC. 14. 
Reporting Responsibility. - The PASu, through the PAMB, shall 
submit an annual accomplishment report to the Secretary of the DENR on the activities 
undertaken in the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape. 
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Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately 
include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of 
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 16. Construction and Suppletory Application of Existing Laws. The 
proVisions of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity 
conservation, protection and sust?inable development Provisions of Republic Act No. 
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inconsistent hereto shall have the suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act. 
SEC, 17, Transitory Provision. - In order to ensure the recovery and restoration 
of biological diversity and to develop sustainable livelihood opportunities for tenured 
migrants, the DENR shall henceforth cease to issue concessions, licenses, permits, 
clearances, compliance documents or any other instrument that allows eXploitation and 
utilization of resources within the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape until the 
management plan shall have been put into effect. 
All existing land use and resource use permits within the Lidlidda-Banayoyo 
protected Landscape shall be reviewed and shall not be renewed upon their expiration 
unless consistent with the management plan and approved by the PAMB. 
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Repealing Cla'use. -All laws, decrees, proclamations, rules, and 
regulations Inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
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Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part or section of this 
Act is declared unconstitutional or i,nvalid, such other parts not affected thereby remain 
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Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days t1fter 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
circulation available in the Lidlidda-Banayoyo Protected Landscape. 
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