Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
rfeusEB]LLNO.9oo6
Introduced by:
REP. HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The State guarantees its principle in providing for a balanced and healthful ecology.
With it is the responsibility to take care and preserve the environment. This measure
seeks to promote and preserve the beauty of Onay Beach while at the same time,
develop it to attract tourists and foster economic development in the area.
Onay Beach is a popular swimming spot in the Municipality of Laoang. It is well
renowned for its golden sand features and turquoise water. It also features a cliff
lush with full grown trees allowing people to cliff jump into the deep water. The
preservation of this natural site is of utmost inportance.
In coordination with the Department of Tourism and other concerned agencies, the
Municipal government of Laoang will be given one year after the approval of this act
to prepare a tourism development plan. This plan will ensure that the area will have
suitable infrastructure in place for visitors and will ensure the preservation of the
site's historical significance.
With the development of a sound tourism plan, this measulie seeks to also stimulate
economic  growth  and  prosperity  in  the  Municipality.  The  Province  of  Northern
Samar is working towards a province that is strong, happy, and resilient. And it is of
utmost importance that the progression of economic growth, and preservation of
ecological features, are given harmonious importance.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
REp.rf#R%s#OpHER M. ONGCHUAN


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
ri.6usEB|LLNO.9oo6
INTRODUCED BY REP. IIARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN
AN ACT DECLARING ONAY BEACH IN THE MUNICIPALITY 0F LAOANG,
SECOND DISTRICT 0F THE PROVINCE 0F NORTHERN SAMAR AS A
TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it e.n.ac.ted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives Of the Phili:ppines in Congress
assembled:
Section 1. Onay Beach located in the Municipality of Laoang, Second District Of the
Province of Northern Samar, is hereby declared as a tourist destination. As such, its
development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and other
concerned agencies, subject to the rules and regulations governing the development
sites and tourists' destinations.
Section  2.  Within  one  (1)  year  after  the  effectivity  of  this  Act,  the  DOT,  in
coordination  with  other  concerned  agencies  of  the  government  shall  prepare  a
tourism development plan involving the construction, installation and maintenance
of  such  appropriate  facilities  and  infrastructure  that  shall  improve  the  over-all
features of the area, thereby ensuring the accessibility and security of the tourists:
Provided,  that  the  said  development  plan  shall  ensure  the  preservation  and
conservation  of  the  tourism  significance  of  the  area.  Provided  further,  that  any
activities and developments to be carried  out in the area must conform with the
concept of ecotourism as provided in the national ecotourism strategy jointly issued
by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and DOT.
Section  3.  The  Dor  and  its  attached  agencies  shall  take  immediate  steps  to
implement the  tourism  development plan that suits the natural characteristics of
Onay Beach and shall incorporate the same in its tourism development and program
for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also include the Onay Beach in all its national,
regional, and local promotions programs.


Section 4.  The  Secretary  Of  DOT  shall  include in the Department's program the
implementation of this Act,  the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General  Appropriation  Act,  and  shall  augment  such  allocation  with  internally
generated funds of the Department.
Section 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of , in
consultation with the Municipality of haoang, shall promulgate the necessary rules
and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.
Section  6.  All  laws,  regulations,  proclamations, executive orders, or part thereof,
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended accordingly.
Section  7.  This  Act  shall  take effect fifteen  (15)  days  after the publication in the
Official Gazette or in newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,