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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The municipality of Dingle lies in the heart of the Province of Iloilo. Within 
Dingle, one can find the nationally acclaimed Bulabog-Putian National Park - a 
mountain park that draws pilgrims and tourists alike for a unique experience. 
The Bulabog-Putian National Park is a favorite destination, especially 
during the Holy Week, when mountain trekkers and hikers flock to the park 
exploring the caves, contemplating the rich wildlife, and drinking in the natural 
beauty of the sights as part of a memorable Lenten experience. 
This bill proposes to declare a portion of the Bulabog-Putian National Park 
as a tourist spot in order to hasted its development and promote its appreciation 
by our people. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
SERGIO OSMENA 111 
Senator 


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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
Introduced by Senator S. R. OsmeAa 111 
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AN ACT 
DECLARING A~ PORTION OF THE BULAGOG-PUTIAN NATIONAL PARK IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINGLE, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, A TOURIST SPOT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Represenfafives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION I, 
A portion of the Bulabog-Putian National Park, to include the 
cave, irrigation dam, swimming pool area and the hanging bridge, located in the 
Municipality of Dingle, Province of lloilo is hereby declared a tourist spot. As 
such, it shall be accorded with priority development by the Department of 
Tourism and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the 
development of tourist spots. 
SEC. 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Philippine 
Tourism Authority shall, within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, and 
together with other concerned agencies of the government, as well as with the 
local government units of the Municipality of Dingle and the Province of Iloilo, 
prepare a development plan on the proper management of the facilities and other 
infrastructure to enhance tourism activities in the area: Provided, That the 
preservation of the natural beauty of the area shall be observed with utmost care. 
SEC. 3. The Department of Tourism shall act immediately in implementing 
the tourism development plan that will suit the natural characteristics of the park 


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and shall incorporate the plan in the Department of Tourism's overall plans and 
programs for national implementation. 
SEC. 4. The Department of Tourism shall likewise promulgate rules and 
regulations relative to the proper implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 5. It shall be the responsibility of the Department of Tourism to 
promote the park as a tourist area in all its national, regional and local promotion 
programs. 
SEC. 6. Foreign grants, when necessary, will be sourced by the agency 
concerned to bolster the potentials of the park in order to attract foreign tourists. 
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7. Any law, act, decree, order, proclamation, or regulation or parts 
thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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