Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 11070
Introduced by Representative KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II Section 16 of the Constitution provides that the State shall protect and 
advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm 
and harmony of nature. In pursuit of this constitutional mandate, the Republic Act 7586, known 
as the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, subsequently 
amended by RA 11038, titled the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System 
(ENIPAS) Act of 2018, was enacted. The law empowers the government to designate certain 
areas as protected areas, regulate human activities within these areas, and implement 
conservation and management programs in recognition of the substantial impact of human 
activities on various environmental facets. Factors such as population growth, resource 
utilization, and industrial development highlight the imperative to protect and preserve natural 
ecosystems, particularly in regions with unique biophysical characteristics crucial to the well-
being and progress of human, plant, and animal life. The goal is to ensure the preservation of 
unique ecosystems, species, and landscapes for the benefit of current and future generations.  
This bill seeks to include the Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park (NLHHNP) in 
the province of Ilocos Sur, under the NIPAS. Established through the Presidential Proclamation 
No. 132, s. 1963, the 3,099-hectare NLHHNP encompasses unique terrestrial ecosystems 
dominated by native and endemic deciduous plant species, hosting a significant biodiversity of 
wildlife. Additionally, the watershed plays a crucial role in sustaining the daily lives and 
livelihoods of local communities, serving as their primary water source. These only highlight 
the ecological importance NLHHNP holds. Furthermore, the limestone forests within the area 
bear witness to the heroic deeds of prominent figures such as Gabriela Silang and Diego Silang, 
along with their army. 
These considerations underscore the significance of putting NLHHNP under NIPAS. 
This bill will establish a policy framework for the institutionalized conservation and protection 
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of NLHHNP, ensuring its ecological and historical significance is upheld through proficient 
and effective management in accordance with RA 11038. 
In view hereof, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
Representative 
Second District, Ilocos Sur


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 11070
Introduced by Representative KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
AN ACT 
DECLARING AND DESIGNATING 
NORTHERN LUZON HEROES HILL 
NATIONAL PARK, SITUATED WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF NARVACAN 
AND SANTA IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR AS A PROTECTED AREA 
UNDER THE CATEGORY OF NATURAL MONUMENT PURSUANT TO THE 
NATIONAL INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS), TO BE 
REFERRED TO AS THE NORTHERN LUZON HEROES HILL NATURAL 
MONUMENT, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
ARTICLE I 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SECTION 1. Short Title. —This Act shall be known as the “Northern Luzon Heroes Hill 
1 
Natural Monument (NLHHNM) Act.” 
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SEC.  2. Declaration of Policy.—Recognizing the profound impact of human activities 
4 
on various components of the natural environment, especially the consequences arising from 
5 
population growth, resource exploitation, and industrial advancement, and acknowledging the 
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critical importance of safeguarding and preserving the natural, biological, and physical 
7 
diversities of the environment, particularly in areas characterized by unique features essential 
8 
for sustaining human life and development, as well as the well-being of plant and animal life, 
9 
it is hereby declared as the policy of the State to ensure, for the benefit of the Filipino people, 
10 
both present and future generations, the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals 
11 
through the establishment of protected areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas 
12 
System (NIPAS). 
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In recognition of the richness of the biological resources, encompassing both flora and 
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fauna, native and distinct to Narvacan and Santa, as well as their ecological and historical 
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importance, a parcel of land straddling the borders of Naravacan and Santa in the Province of 
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Ilocos Sur, covering the Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park, is hereby declared a 
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protected area with the designation of a natural monument, and henceforth shall be referred to 
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as the Northern Luzon Heroes Hill Natural Monument (NLHHNM). As such, the State assumes 
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the responsibility for ensuring the conservation, protection, and management of the said area. 
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Furthermore, it is acknowledged that effective administration of this area is achievable only 
5 
through collaborative efforts involving the national government, local government units 
6 
(LGUs), concerned non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private entities, and local 
7 
communities. The utilization and enjoyment of this area must be in conformity with the 
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principles of biological diversity and sustainable development. 
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Towards this end, the State shall ensure the comprehensive implementation of this Act, 
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the mobilization of resources to support the institutional mechanisms herein established, and 
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the provision of complete scientific and technical support necessary for the conservation of 
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biodiversity and the preservation of the integrity of ecosystems, culture, and indigenous 
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practices. 
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SEC.  3. Definition of Terms. —As used in this Act: 
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(a) Biological diversity or biodiversity refers to the variability among living organisms 
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from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic 
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ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes 
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diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems; 
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(b) Buffer zones refers to identified areas outside the boundaries of and immediately 
24 
adjacent to protected areas that need special development control in order to avoid 
25 
or minimize harm to the protected area; 
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27 
(c) Conservation refers to any act or acts of preservation and sustainable utilization of 
28 
wildlife or maintenance, restoration and enhancement of habitats; 
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(d) Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC)/Indigenous People (IP) refers to a group of 
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people sharing common bonds of language, customs traditions, and other distinctive 
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cultural traits, and who have, since time immemorial occupied, possessed and 
33 
utilized a territory; 
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(e) National park refers to land of the public domain classified as such in the 
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Constitution which includes all areas under the NIPAS, primarily designated for the 
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conservation of native plants and animals, their associated habitats and cultural 
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diversity; 
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(f) Natural monument refers to a relatively small area focused on the protection of 
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small features to protect or preserve nationally significant natural features on 
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account of their special interest or unique characteristics; 
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(g) Protected area refers to identified portions of land and/or water set aside by reason 
45 
of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance biological 
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diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation; 
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(h) Tenured migrants refer to protected area occupants who have been actually, 
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continuously and presently occupying a portion of the protected area for five (5) 
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years before the proclamation or law establishing the same as a protected area, and 
1 
are solely dependent therein for subsistence. 
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SEC.  4. Classification as a National Park. —All lands of the public domain within the 
4 
coverage and scope of NLHHNM shall fall under the classification of national park as provided 
5 
for in Article XII, Section 3 of the Constitution. Further, alienable and disposable lands covered 
6 
by the protected area shall retain its original classification, subject to the provisions of Section 
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22 of RA 11038. 
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SEC.  5. Scope and Coverage. —The boundaries of NLHHNM is more particularly described 
10 
as the area beginning at a point marked “1” on the Map, being N 52-26-44 W, 1171.271 meters 
11 
from PRS92 Control Monument “ILS-3020” with geographic coordinates 17° 28’ 59.54576” 
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Latitude, 120° 29’ 42.32782” Longitude located at barangay Ambulogan, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, 
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14 
thence 
N 86-39-46 W 
59.022 
meters to corner 
2; 
thence 
N 3-1-49 W 
45.244 
meters to corner 
3; 
thence 
S 82-5-56 W 
145.789 
meters to corner 
4; 
thence 
N 69-34-29 W 
111.309 
meters to corner 
5; 
thence 
N 85-52-15 W 
412.199 
meters to corner 
6; 
thence 
S 9-20-3 W 
179.605 
meters to corner 
7; 
thence 
S 17-13-9 W 
440.944 
meters to corner 
8; 
thence 
S 25-43-58 E 
89.426 
meters to corner 
9; 
thence 
S 47-3-33 W 
228.528 
meters to corner 
10; 
thence 
S 16-30-26 E 
207.86 
meters to corner 
11; 
thence 
S 25-11-16 W 
296.382 
meters to corner 
12; 
thence 
S 13-58-21 W 
492.608 
meters to corner 
13; 
thence 
S 29-54-2 W 
254.042 
meters to corner 
14; 
thence 
S 75-42-39 W 
80.241 
meters to corner 
15; 
thence 
N 0-35-57 W 
268.865 
meters to corner 
16; 
thence 
N 12-39-50 E 
287.529 
meters to corner 
17; 
thence 
N 50-44-48 W 
464.797 
meters to corner 
18; 
thence 
N 5-49-20 E 
232.342 
meters to corner 
19; 
thence 
N 31-50-0 W 
291.061 
meters to corner 
20; 
thence 
N 33-44-13 W 
402.251 
meters to corner 
21; 
thence 
N 6-34-51 E 
127.939 
meters to corner 
22; 
thence 
N 21-48-4 W 
301.248 
meters to corner 
23; 
thence 
N 87-36-35 W 
134.115 
meters to corner 
24; 
thence 
S 63-52-55 W 
269.131 
meters to corner 
25; 
thence 
N 63-20-2 W 
292.351 
meters to corner 
26; 
thence 
S 20-22-39 E 
404.677 
meters to corner 
27; 
thence 
S 9-35-13 W 
389.952 
meters to corner 
28; 
thence 
S 3-37-56 E 
302.27 
meters to corner 
29; 
thence 
S 57-3-30 W 
306.401 
meters to corner 
30; 


thence 
S 28-20-30 E 
326.369 
meters to corner 
31; 
thence 
S 16-57-50 W 
228.543 
meters to corner 
32; 
thence 
S 73-49-4 W 
260.446 
meters to corner 
33; 
thence 
S 13-10-18 E 
284.685 
meters to corner 
34; 
thence 
S 36-1-14 W 
412.194 
meters to corner 
35; 
thence 
S 56-7-3 E 
220.679 
meters to corner 
36; 
thence 
S 81-12-30 E 
263.398 
meters to corner 
37; 
thence 
S 14-54-14 E 
465.195 
meters to corner 
38; 
thence 
S 59-22-35 W 
177.778 
meters to corner 
39; 
thence 
S 16-6-52 W 
95.609 
meters to corner 
40; 
thence 
N 75-49-53 W 
237.06 
meters to corner 
41; 
thence 
S 66-13-23 W 
200.21 
meters to corner 
42; 
thence 
N 77-53-1 W 
199.8 
meters to corner 
43; 
thence 
S 36-16-16 W 
134.931 
meters to corner 
44; 
thence 
S 4-34-50 W 
343.226 
meters to corner 
45; 
thence 
N 68-45-2 W 
236.951 
meters to corner 
46; 
thence 
S 1-39-48 W 
224.703 
meters to corner 
47; 
thence 
N 86-18-14 W 
112.34 
meters to corner 
48; 
thence 
S 86-13-17 W 
162.166 
meters to corner 
49; 
thence 
S 56-30-15 W 
340.443 
meters to corner 
50; 
thence 
S 1-37-31 W 
309.073 
meters to corner 
51; 
thence 
S 82-2-9 W 
58.867 
meters to corner 
52; 
thence 
N 64-32-22 W 
122.872 
meters to corner 
53; 
thence 
S 81-38-24 W 
965.498 
meters to corner 
54; 
thence 
N 54-20-41 W 
130.139 
meters to corner 
55; 
thence 
N 64-2-1 W 
160.913 
meters to corner 
56; 
thence 
N 4-25-6 W 
266.47 
meters to corner 
57; 
thence 
S 81-56-54 E 
57.768 
meters to corner 
58; 
thence 
N 17-41-47 E 
306.221 
meters to corner 
59; 
thence 
N 14-43-6 E 
117.68 
meters to corner 
60; 
thence 
N 45-30-33 W 
93.049 
meters to corner 
61; 
thence 
N 8-16-1 E 
85.548 
meters to corner 
62; 
thence 
N 23-56-54 W 
196.236 
meters to corner 
63; 
thence 
N 26-33-42 E 
302.013 
meters to corner 
64; 
thence 
N 83-44-58 W 
69.097 
meters to corner 
65; 
thence 
N 15-40-14 E 
219.024 
meters to corner 
66; 
thence 
N 3-11-24 W 
175.593 
meters to corner 
67; 
thence 
N 70-1-45 E 
102.394 
meters to corner 
68; 
thence 
N 22-51-28 W 
350.629 
meters to corner 
69; 
thence 
N 15-19-5 W 
94.322 
meters to corner 
70; 
thence 
N 5-56-50 E 
100.983 
meters to corner 
71; 


thence 
N 81-10-5 E 
208.706 
meters to corner 
72; 
thence 
N 19-0-8 E 
79.882 
meters to corner 
73; 
thence 
N 64-27-14 W 
75.4 
meters to corner 
74; 
thence 
N 74-43-9 W 
36.565 
meters to corner 
75; 
thence 
N 19-12-15 E 
279.871 
meters to corner 
76; 
thence 
S 50-42-35 E 
88.821 
meters to corner 
77; 
thence 
N 67-5-10 E 
102.15 
meters to corner 
78; 
thence 
N 49-20-14 E 
60.05 
meters to corner 
79; 
thence 
N 26-59-53 W 
128.731 
meters to corner 
80; 
thence 
N 88-51-54 E 
46.724 
meters to corner 
81; 
thence 
N 75-49-48 E 
59.635 
meters to corner 
82; 
thence 
N 13-19-31 E 
124.599 
meters to corner 
83; 
thence 
N 14-10-12 W 
119.269 
meters to corner 
84; 
thence 
N 51-7-17 E 
211.354 
meters to corner 
85; 
thence 
N 7-15-13 E 
234.075 
meters to corner 
86; 
thence 
N 4-49-37 W 
136.904 
meters to corner 
87; 
thence 
S 82-59-54 E 
200.192 
meters to corner 
88; 
thence 
N 29-39-3 W 
273.681 
meters to corner 
89; 
thence 
N 75-44-2 W 
23.073 
meters to corner 
90; 
thence 
N 21-12-5 E 
117.978 
meters to corner 
91; 
thence 
S 86-20-35 E 
309.694 
meters to corner 
92; 
thence 
N 34-58-19 W 
302.731 
meters to corner 
93; 
thence 
N 73-54-37 E 
449.088 
meters to corner 
94; 
thence 
N 51-46-33 W 
381.025 
meters to corner 
95; 
thence 
N 50-25-39 E 
457.672 
meters to corner 
96; 
thence 
N 4-36-21 E 
797.657 
meters to corner 
97; 
thence 
N 4-36-21 E 
535.157 
meters to corner 
98; 
thence 
N 27-9-56 W 
82.692 
meters to corner 
99; 
thence 
N 4-52-51 E 
397.614 
meters to corner 
100; 
thence 
N 39-32-31 E 
24.929 
meters to corner 
101; 
thence 
S 72-9-8 E 
65.903 
meters to corner 
102; 
thence 
N 8-54-18 W 
81.828 
meters to corner 
103; 
thence 
N 39-32-29 E 
288.671 
meters to corner 
104; 
thence 
N 4-49-6 E 
254.005 
meters to corner 
105; 
thence 
N 23-24-48 E 
562.416 
meters to corner 
106; 
thence 
N 40-13-48 W 
166.108 
meters to corner 
107; 
thence 
N 26-54-39 E 
811.388 
meters to corner 
108; 
thence 
N 43-8-57 W 
280.835 
meters to corner 
109; 
thence 
N 18-21-49 E 
615.091 
meters to corner 
110; 
thence 
N 6-28-37 W 
204.604 
meters to corner 
111; 
thence 
N 7-32-22 E 
1018.917 
meters to corner 
112; 


thence 
N 11-18-31 E 
603.392 
meters to corner 
113; 
thence 
N 51-1-11 E 
174.672 
meters to corner 
114; 
thence 
N 26-11-56 E 
651.711 
meters to corner 
115; 
thence 
N 36-55-32 E 
67.689 
meters to corner 
116; 
thence 
S 70-7-54 E 
472.636 
meters to corner 
117; 
thence 
S 65-54-42 E 
123.418 
meters to corner 
118; 
thence 
S 71-53-43 E 
289.782 
meters to corner 
119; 
thence 
S 70-49-50 E 
442.028 
meters to corner 
120; 
thence 
S 62-0-25 E 
265.522 
meters to corner 
121; 
thence 
S 71-12-36 E 
377.136 
meters to corner 
122; 
thence 
S 50-3-41 E 
279.406 
meters to corner 
123; 
thence 
S 19-51-0 E 
207.259 
meters to corner 
124; 
thence 
S 16-13-39 W 
4935.506 
meters to corner 
125; 
thence 
S 16-2-8 W 
487.499 
meters to corner 
126; 
thence 
S 80-26-46 E 
830.767 
meters to corner 
127; 
thence 
S 20-59-36 E 
163.032 
meters to corner 
128; 
thence 
S 40-33-59 E 
410.795 
meters to corner 
129; 
thence 
S 74-13-52 E 
315.643 
meters to corner 
130; 
thence 
N 7-8-41 E 
126.088 
meters to corner 
131; 
thence 
N 31-36-11 E 
245.693 
meters to corner 
132; 
thence 
N 2-51-27 E 
84.847 
meters to corner 
133; 
thence 
S 80-26-45 E 
2133.918 
meters to corner 
134; 
thence 
S 18-11-13 W 
287.532 
meters to corner 
135; 
thence 
S 29-53-0 W 
163.536 
meters to corner 
136; 
thence 
N 32-47-45 W 
191.344 
meters to corner 
137; 
thence 
S 44-56-57 W 
221.227 
meters to corner 
138; 
thence 
N 79-0-28 W 
198.963 
meters to corner 
139; 
thence 
N 77-2-59 W 
285.82 
meters to corner 
140; 
thence 
S 67-19-56 W 
319.243 
meters to corner 
141; 
thence 
S 63-47-52 W 
53.2 
meters to corner 
142; 
thence 
S 61-0-41 W 
309.029 
meters to corner 
143; 
thence 
S 2-22-37 W 
202.872 
meters to corner 
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the point of beginning containing an area of three thousand and ninety-nine (3,099) hectares, 
1 
more or less. Bearings and distance of lines were derived using PRS92, Philippine Zone III 
2 
coordinate system, subject to actual gound demarcation. 
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SEC.  6. Establishment of Buffer Zones.—The Secretary of the Department of 
4 
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), upon the recommendation of the Protected Area 
5 
Management Board (PAMB) created under Section 7 of this Act, may designate areas 
6 
surrounding the NLHHNM as buffer zones for the purpose of providing an extra layer of 
7 
protection where restrictions may be applied. Provided, That, in cases where the designated 
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buffer zone would cover private lands, the owners thereof shall be required to design their 
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development with due consideration to the protected area management plan. 
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ARTICLE II 
4 
MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS 
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SEC.  7. Protected Area Management Board (PAMB).—Within ninety (90) days from 
7 
the effectivity of this Act, a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) shall be created to 
8 
oversee the management of the NLHHNM. The PAMB shall be composed of the following: 
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(a) The DENR Regional Executive Director for Region 1, as Chairperson; 
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(b) The Governor of the Province of Ilocos Sur, or his/her duly designated 
12 
representative; 
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(c) Senators of the Republic of the Philippines who are duly registered residents of 
14 
Ilocos Sur, or their duly designated representatives, unless the Senators decline the 
15 
membership in the PAMB; 
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(d) The Representative of the Congressional District of Ilocos Sur where NLHHNM is 
17 
located, or his/her duly designated representative, unless the District Representative 
18 
declines the membership in the PAMB; 
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(e) The Mayors of the municipalities of Narvacan and Santa, or their respective duly 
20 
designated representative; 
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(f) The Punong Barangay of each barangay with territorial jurisdiction over 
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NLHHNM; 
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(g) The Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Executive Director for Region 1, or 
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his/her designated official representative; 
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(h) The Regional Director, or a designated official representative, of the following 
26 
government agencies for Region 1, namely: the Department of National Defense - 
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Office of Civil Defense (DND-OCD), the National Economic Development 
28 
Authority (NEDA), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Department of 
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Science and Technology (DOST); 
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(i) Three (3) representatives from either non-government organizations (NGO) or 
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People’s Organizations (PO), duly accredited both by the DENR and the provincial 
32 
government. The NGO or PO represented should have been in existence for at least 
33 
five (5) years and with track record in or related to protected area management; 
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(j) At least one (1) but not more than three (3) representatives from all the ICCs/IPs 
35 
present in the area and recognized by the National Commission on Indigenous 
36 
Peoples (NCIP); 
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(k) One (1) representative from an academic institution, preferably from a university or 
38 
college in the Province of Ilocos Sur, with a record of accomplishment in or related 
39 
to protected area management and biodiversity conservation; and 
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(l) One (1) private sector representative each from both municipalities of Narvacan and 
41 
Santa, preferably a resident of each municipality, who is distinguished in a 
42 
profession or field of interest relevant to NLHHNM management. 
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The terms of office of members of the PAMB, as well as the grounds for their removal 
44 
shall be in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No 7586, otherwise known as the 
45 
“National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992”, as amended by Republic Act No. 
46 
11038, otherwise known as the “Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 
47 
2018”. 
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SEC.  8. Powers and Functions of the PAMB.—The NLHHNM PAMB shall have the 
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following powers and functions: 
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(a) Oversee the management of the NLHHNM; 
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(b) Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and other related 
5 
documents for the management of the NLHHNM; 
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(c) Approve the management plan of NLHHNM and ensure its harmonization and 
7 
integration with the Ancestral Domains Sustainable Development and Protection 
8 
Plan (ADSDPP), land use plan and other development plans, public or private, and 
9 
its implementation; 
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(d) Adopt a manual of operations to include rules of procedures in the conduct of 
11 
business, and the creation of committees and their respective terms of reference; 
12 
(e) Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for the 
13 
enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the management of 
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NLHHNM; 
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(f) Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the management plan, and 
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manage NLHHNM Protected Area Retention Income Account (PARIA) and other 
17 
funds in accordance with the accounting and budgeting rules and regulations; 
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(g) Set fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines; 
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(h) Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through appropriate and 
20 
effective means; 
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(i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other government 
22 
authorities; 
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(j) Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) 
24 
and other NLHHNM personnel and compliance of partners with the terms and 
25 
conditions of any undertaking, contract or agreement; 
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(k) Recommend from among a shortlist of qualified candidates, the designation or 
27 
appointment of the PASu; and 
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(l) Assess the effectiveness of the management of NLHHNM: Provided, That the 
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members of the management board representing the LGUs and national agencies in 
30 
the PAMB shall inform their respective constituents, offices or sectors, of PAMB 
31 
approved or other relevant policies, rules, regulations, programs, and projects and 
32 
shall ensure that the provisions of this Act and its implementing rules and 
33 
regulations are complied with, and used as reference and framework in their 
34 
respective plans, policies, programs, and projects. Failure to comply with the 
35 
foregoing shall be the basis for disciplinary action against such member according 
36 
to administrative rules and regulations and such penalties as the PAMB may 
37 
provide; Provided, further, That the DENR, through the Regional Executive 
38 
Director, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers and 
39 
functions. In case of conflict between the resolutions issued by the PAMB and the 
40 
existing administrative orders or national application, the latter shall prevail. 
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SEC.  9. The Protected Area Management Office (PAMO).—There is hereby 
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established a PAMO to be headed by a Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) with a 
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permanent plantilla position who shall supervise the day to day management, protection and 
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administration of NLHHNM. A sufficient number of support staff with permanent plantilla 
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positions shall likewise be appointed by the DENR to assist the PASu in the management of 
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the protected area. 
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The PASu shall be primarily accountable to the PAMB and the DENR for the 
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management and operations of the NLHHNM. Pursuant thereto, the PASu shall have the 
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following duties and responsibilities: 
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(a) Prepare the management plan, in consultation with the stakeholders, including the 
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annual work and financial plan and ensure its implementation; 
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(b) Ensure the integration of the protected area management plans, programs, projects, 
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and policies with relevant national and LGUs' plans and programs; 
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(c) Provide secretariat services to the PAMB and its committees and ensure the 
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availability of relevant and timely information for decision-making; 
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(d) Formulate and recommend to the PAMB proposed policies, rules, regulations, and 
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programs; 
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(e) Establish, operate, and maintain a database management system which shall be an 
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important basis for decision-making; 
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(f) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the protected area, commence 
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and institute administrative and legal actions in collaboration with other 
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government agencies or organizations, and assist in the prosecution of offenses 
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committed in violation of the provisions of this Act; 
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(g) Monitor, evaluate, and report the implementation of management activities of 
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NLHHNM; 
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(h) Request for and receive any technical assistance, support or advice from any 
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agency or instrumentality of the government as well as academic institutions, 
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NGOs, and the private sector, as may be necessary for the effective management, 
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protection and administration of NLHHNM; 
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(i) Issue permits and clearances for activities that implement the management plan and 
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other permitted activities in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria 
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established by the PAMB: Provided, That all permits for extraction of natural 
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resources, including collection of wildlife, and its by-products or derivatives for 
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research purposes, shall continue to be issued by relevant authorities, subject to 
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prior clearance from the PAMB, through the PASu, in accordance with the specific 
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acts to be covered; 
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(j) Collect and receive pertinent fees, charges, donations, and other income for the 
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protected area: Provided, That such fees, charges, donations, and other income 
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collected and received shall be reported regularly to the PAMB and the DENR in 
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accordance with existing guidelines; 
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(k) Prepare and recommend to the PAMB, approval of the annual work and financial 
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plans of NLHHNM based on the management plan; and, 
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(l) Perform such other functions as the PAMB and the DENR may assign. 
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The PAMO may be augmented by the deputized local environment and natural 
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resources officers upon the recommendation of the PAMB and approval of the DENR. 
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ARTICLE III 
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PROCEEDS AND FEES 
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SEC.  10. The Northern Luzon Heroes Hill Natural Monument Integrated Protected 
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Area Fund. — There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as the Northern Luzon 
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Heroes Hill Natural Monument Integrated Protected Area Fund (NLHHNM-IPAF) for 
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purposes of financing projects of the NLHHNM and the NIPAS. All income generated from 
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the operation of the system or management of wild flora and fauna in the NLHHNM shall 
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accrue to NLHHNM-IPAF. The income shall be derived from fees from visitors/tourists, 
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permitted sale and export of flora and fauna and other allowable use of resources from the 
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protected area, proceeds from Special Use in Protected Area (SAPA) in multiple-use zone for 
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tourism concessions, communication and transmission facilities, power generation projects, 
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large scale agriculture and aquaculture enterprise and other contributions from industries and 
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facilities directly  benefiting from the protected area, and other fees and income derived from 
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the operation of NLHHNM. 
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The PAMB shall retain seventy-five percent (75%) of all revenues raised through the 
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above means, which shall be deposited in the Protected Area Retained Income Account (PA-
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RIA) in any authorized government depository bank within the locality: Provided, That 
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disbursements out of such deposits shall be used solely for the protection, maintenance, 
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administration, and management of NLHHNM and implementation of duly approved projects 
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of the PAMB. The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of revenues shall be deposited as a 
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special account in the general fund in the National Treasury for purposes of financing the 
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programs and projects of the NIPAS.  
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The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various sources, 
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domestic or foreign for purposes related to their functions. Provided, That the fund shall be 
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deposited as a special account in the national treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be 
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made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and management of the 
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NLHHNM, and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with existing 
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accounting and budgeting rules and regulations: Provided, further, That no amount shall be 
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disbursed for the operating expenses of the Department and other concerned agencies. 
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The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated herein 
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which they have traditionally collected, such as business permits, property tax and rentals of 
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LGUs’ facilities. 
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ARTICLE IV 
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TRANSITORY AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
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SEC.  11. Appropriations.—The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately include in 
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the Department’s program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be 
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included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.  
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SEC.  12. Suppletory Application of the NIPAS Law. —The provisions of Republic Act 
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No. 7586, as amended by the Republic Act No. 11038, shall have suppletory application to this 
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Act. 
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SEC.  13. Implementing Rules and Regulations. —Within ninety (90) days from the 
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effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR shall, in consultation with the local 
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governments of both of the municipalities of Narvacan and Santa, the Provincial Government 
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of Ilocos Sur, and concerned national government agencies, issue the corresponding rules and 
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regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
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SEC.  14. Separability Clause. —If any section or provision of this Act is held 
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unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining sections or provisions not affected thereby shall 
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continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SEC.  15. Repealing Clause.  —All laws, decrees, letters of instruction, executive 
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orders, rules and regulations and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are 
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hereby repealed or modified accordingly.  
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SEC.  16. Effectivity. —This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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