Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 1003`
Introduced  by:  Hon.  Keith  Micah "Atty.  Mike"  D.L.  Tan
AN ACT
DECLARING   A    PARCEL   OF    LAND    LOCATED    IN   THE    CALAUAG   WATERSHED    FOREST
RESERVE  (CWFR)  lN  THE  MUNICIPALITY  OF  CALAUAG  IN  THE  PROVINCE  OF  QUEZON,  A
PROTECTED   AREA   WITH    THE    CATEGORY    OF    PROTECTED    LANDSCAPE    UNDER   THE
NATIONAL   INTEGRATED    PROTECTED   AREA    SYSTEM,   TO    BE    REFERRED   TO   AS   THE
CALAUAG      PROTECTED      LANDSCAPE,      PROVIDING      FOR      ITS      MANAGEMENT,      AND
APPROPRIATING  FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks  to  declare  the  Calauag  Watershed   Forest  Reserve  (CWFR)  situated   in  the
Municipality of Calauag,  Quezon into the Calauag  Protected  Landscape (CPL).
The   proposed   protected   area   (PA)   harbors   a   diverse   array   of  ecologically   important   and
endemic species  of flora  and  fauna,  some  of them  classified  as  critically  endangered,  vulnerable  and
threatened  species.  Thus,  the  biodiversity  of the  area  should  be  protected,  enhanced  and  managed
through a move encompassing the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS).
The  proposed  PA  provides very  precious commodity water,  water for domestic and  agricultural
uses  of surrounding  communities,  as well  as  potable water for the  Municipality  of Calauag.  The water
production   capability   of  the   area   should   be   enhanced   and   sustained   through   proper   integrated
watershed  management  strategies  to  ensure  the  sustainability  of  water  supply  for  the  present  and
future generations of stakeholders.
In  2022,   in  compliance  with  one  of  the  provisions  of  the  ENIPAS,   initial  components  of  the
NIPAS  have  undergone  the  Protected  Area  Suitability  Assessment  (PASA).    Among  the  targets  for
PASA within  the jurisdiction  of CENRO  Calauag,  Quezon  is  the  Calauag  Watershed  Forest  Reserve
(CWFR) which was accomplished for FY 2022.
The CWFR has a total  area of 327.86 hectares  under Presidential  Proclamation  No.  367 dated
March  29,   1939.   Hence,   upon  PASA,  targeting  some  36.79  hectares  showed  exemplary  results  in
terms  of the  biodiversity  of  flora  and  fauna.  Out  of the  eighty-seven  (87)  species  of flora  recorded,
fourteen  (14)  are  included  in  the  lucN  Red  List  and  DAO  2017-11,  i.e.,  Apitong,  Molave  and  Yakal
(endangered),  Bolong-eta,  Dao,  Kalantas,  Makaasim,  Malabayabas,  Pahutan,  Red  and  White  Lauan
(vulnerable), Amuguis and  Piling  Liitan  (near threatened).
With  regard  to  fauna,  eighty  (80)  species  were  monitored,  of which  twelve  (12)  are  listed  with
the  IUCN  Red  List  and  DAO  2019-19,  namely,  Amethyst  brown  dove,  Colasisi,  Tarictic  hornbill,  and
Philippine  forest  turtle  (critically  endangered),  Philippine  cobra,  Philippine  pit  wiper,  Philippine  Yellow-
throated  cobra,  Reticulated  Python,  Tokay  gecko,  Bayuko,  and  Luzon  fanged  frog  (other threatened).
Birds are the most dominant fauna wherein forty-four (44) species were recorded.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill  is earnestly sought.
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Keith Micah "Atty.  Mike"  D.L. Tan
4th District,  Quezon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.10034
Introduced  by:  Hon.  Keith  Micah "Atty.  Mike"  D.L.  Tan
AN ACT
DECLARING   A    PARCEL   OF    LAND   LOCATED    IN   THE   CALAUAG   WATERSHED    FOREST
RESERVE  (CWFR)  lN  THE  MUNICIPALITY  OF  CALAUAG  IN  THE  PROVINCE  OF  QUEZON,  A
PROTECTED   AREA   WITH    THE    CATEGORY   OF    PROTECTED    LANDSCAPE    UNDER   THE
NATIONAL   INTEGRATED    PROTECTED   AREA   SYSTEM,   TO    BE    REFERRED   TO   AS   THE
CALAUAG      PROTECTED      LANDSCAPE,      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 77f/e. -This Act shall be known as the "Calauag Protected Landscape Act".
SEC.  2.  Dec/araf/.on of Po//.cy.  -Cognizant of the profound  impact of the human activities on all
components   of  the   natural   environment   particularly   the   effect   of   increasing   population,   resource
exploitation   and   industrial   advancement,   and   recognizing  the  critical   importance   of  protecting   and
maintaining  the  natural,  biological,  and  physical  diversities  of the  environment  notably  on  areas  with
biologically  unique features to sustain  human  life,  it is  hereby declared the policy of the State to secure
for the  Filipino  people of present and future generation,  the  perpetual  existence of all  native  plants and
animals  through  the  establishment  of comprehensive  system  of  integrated  protected  areas within  the
classification of national park as provided for in the Constitution.
In  recognition of the richness and diversity of the biological  resources,  both flora and fauna,  that
are  distinct  to  the  Quezon   Province  specifically  in  the  4th   District  and   its  aesthetic  and  ecological
importance,  a  parcel  of  land  located  in  the  Municipality  of  Calauag  in  the  Province  of  Quezon,  and
covering the Calauag Watershed Forest Reserve (CWFR),  is hereby declared as a Protected Area with
the  category  of  Protected  Landscape,  and  shall  hereinafter  be  referred  to  as  the  Calauag  Protected
Landscape  (CPL).  As  such,  the  state  shall  ensure  the  conservation,   protection,   management  and
rehabilitation   of  the  area.   It  is   likewise  recognized  that  the  effective  administration   of  this  area   is
possibly  only  through  cooperation  among  the  national  government,   local  government  units  (LGUs),
concerned  non-government organizations (NGOs),  private entities and local communities. The use and
enjoyment  of  this  area  must  be  consistent  with  the  principles  of  biological  diversity  and  sustainable
development.
Towards this  end,  the  State  shall  ensure the full  implementation  of this Act,  the  mobilization  of
resources  for  the  institutional   mechanisms   herein  established,   and  the  full   scientific  and  technical
support  needed  for the  conservation  of  biodiversity  and  the  integrity  of the  ecosystems,  culture  and
indigenous practices.
SEC.  3. Dec/araft.on of po//.cy. -As used in this Act:
(a) Bwfferzones referto identified areas outside the boundaries and immediately  adjacent        to
the designated  protected areas that need special development control to avoid or minimize harm to the
protected area;
(b)  Conservaf/.on refers to any act or acts of preservation and sustainable utilization  of wildlife or
maintenance,  restoration and enhancement of habitats;


(c)  Indigenous cultural  communities (lccs)/ Indigenous  peoples (lps) refer to groups Of people
sharing  common  bonds  of language,  customs,  traditions,  and  other distinctive  cultural  traits,  and who
have,  since time immemorial,  occupied,  possessed and utilized a territory;
(d)  Ivaf/.ona/ pawh refers to  land  of the public domain classified  as such  in the Constitution which
includes  all  areas  under  the  NIPAS,   primarily  designated  for  the  conservation  of  native  plants  and
animals, their associated habitats and cultural diversity;
(e)  Protected  area  refers  to  an  identified  portion  of  land  and  water  set  aside  because  of  its
unique  physical  and  biological  significance,   managed  to  enhance  biological  diversity  and  protected
against destructive human exploitation;
(f)  Protected /andscape refers to an area of national  significance,  which  is characterized  by the
harmonious  interaction  of  humans,  land,  and  water while  providing  opportunities  for  public  enjoyment
through recreation, tourism,  and other economic activities;  and
(g)  Tenured in/.grants  refer to  protected  area  occupants  who  have  been  actually,  continuously
and presently occupying a portion of the protected area for five (5) years before the proclamation or law
establishing the same as a protected area and are solely dependent therein for subsistence;
SEC.   4.   C/asstfi.caft`on  as  a  Ivaf/.ona/  Park.  -  The  Calauag   Protected   Landscape  (CPL)  is
comprised  of land  of the  public domain  located  in  the  Municipality  of Calauag,  Province  of Quezon.  All
lands  of the  public domain within the  coverage and  scope of the CPL,  shall fall  under the  classification
of national park as provided  in Article Xll,  Section 3 of the Constitution.
SEC. 5. Scape and Coverage. -The boundaries of Calauag Protected Landscape are more
particularly described as the area beginning at a point marked "1" on the Map,  being S 26°00'E,
2,663.96 meters from BLBM  No.2,  Barangay Yaganak, Calauag, Quezon,
Thence N 86°22'E
66.71  in.  to corner 2;
Thence S 60°20'E
80.57 in to corner 3;
Thence N 76°12'E
73.16 in to corner 4;
Thence S 64°54'E
46.01  in to corner 5;
Thence N 73°45'E
24.98 in to corner 6;
Thence N 86°38'E
43.07 in to corner 7;
Thence N 69°47'E
43.07 in to corner 8;
Thence S 89°51'E
86.98 in to corner 9;
Thence N 27°4'E
107.82  in to corner  10;
Thence N 32°42'E
83.23 in to corner 11 ;
Thence N  18°25'W
116.31  to  corner  12;
Thence N 36°11'W
121.89 to corner 13;
Thence N 5°2'W
255.17 in to corner 14 '
Thence N  19°3o'E
69.27 in to corner 15;
Thence N 80°|o'E
42.20 in to corner 16;
Thence S 47°8'E
58.34 in to corner 17;
Thence S 63°42'E
170.17 in to corner 18
Thence S 53°24'E
151.24 in to corner 19
Thence N 57°32'E
500.22 in to corner 20
Thence S 44°46'E
110.85 in to corner 21
Thence S 56°43'W
391.79 in to corner 22;
Thence S 260 03' E
134.54 in to corner 23;
Thence S 76° 48' E
155.58 in to corner 24;
Thence S 010 51' W
228.15 in to corner 25;
Thence S 70° 08' E
84.99 in to corner 26;
Thence S 450 50' E
58.95 in to corner 27;
Thence S 540 44' W
207.55 in to corner 28 I
Thence N 34° 43' W
28.66 in to corner 29;
Thence N  19° 29'  E
63.26 in to corner 30;
Thence N 080 25' W
188.47 in to corner 31 ;
Thence S 87° 26' W
153.52 in to corner 32;


Thence N 75° 45' W
85.96 in to corner 33
Thence S 47°  11 I W
66.72 in to corner 34
Thence S  180 26' E
122.16 in to corner 35;
Thence N 85° 21' W
191.86 in to corner 36
Thence N 37° 18' W
148.27 in to corner 37
Thence S 33° 59' W
75.10 in to corner 38 I
Thence S 26° 49' W
140.74 in to corner 39;
Thence N 87° 3o' W
99.34 in to corner 40 '
Thence S 69° 43' W
60.62 in to corner 41 ;
Thence S 85° 13' W
103.76 in to corner 42;
Thence N 60° 57' W
42.07 in to corner 43;
Thence S 740 52' W
66.68 in to corner 44;
Thence N 57° 44' W
79.64 in to corner 45;
Thence S 86° 02' W
61.40 in to corner 46;
Thence  N  120  11' W
20.76 in to corner 1.
the point of beginning containing an area of THIRTY-SIX AND 79/100 (36.79)  hectares.
SEC. 6.  Es fab/t.shmenf of Buffer Zor}es. -The Secretary of the Department of Environment and
Natural   Resources  (DENR),   upon  the  recommendation  of  the   Protected  Area  Management  Board
(PAMB) created  under Section 7 of this Act,  may designate the  remaining  areas from  its original areas
of  327.8577  hectares  under  Presidential  Proclamation  No.  367,  Series  of  1939  also  known  as  the
Calauag Watershed Forest Reserve (CWFR) after deducting the 36.79 CPL, the 291.0677 remained as
buffer zones to  provide an  extra  layer of protection where  restrictions  may  be  applied:  Provided,  That,
in  cases  where  the  designated  buffer  zone  would  cover  private  lands,  the  owners  thereof  shall  be
required  to  designate  their  development  with  due  consideration  to  the  protected  area  management
plan.
ARTICLE  11
MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS
SEC.  7.  Es fab/t.shmenf of Buffer Zones. -Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act,
a  Protected  Management  Board  (PAMB)  shall  be  created  to  oversee  the  management  of  CPL.  The
PAMB shall  be composed of the following:
(a)  DENR Regional  Executive Director for Region  lv-A as Chairperson;
(b)  Governor of the Quezon Province or the duly authorized representative;
(c)  Senators of the Republic of the Philippines who are duly registered residents of Quezon,
or their duly  designated  representative,  unless the  Senators  decline the  membership  in
the PAMB;
(d)  District Representative of the Congressional  District where the CPL is located or the duly
designated  representative,  unless the District representative declines the membership in
the  PAMB;
(e)  Mayor of the Municipality of Calauag Quezon or the duly authorized representatives;
(f)   Chairperson(s) of the barangay(s) within the territorial jurisdiction of the CPL;
(g)  Regional  Directors  of  the  following  government  agencies,   namely:  the  Department  of
Agriculture   (DA),   the   National   Economic   and   Development   Authority   (NEDA),   the
Department  of Science  and  Technology  (DOST),  the  Philippine  National  Police  (PNP),
the  Department  of  National   Defense  (DND),  the  Department  of  Tourism  (DOT),  and
National  Historical Commission of the  Philippines (NHCP);
(h)  Three  (3)   representatives  from   NGOs  or  people's  organizations  (POs)  based   in  the
Province of Quezon,  duly  accredited  both  by the  DENR and the  provincial  government.
The  NGOs  or  POs  representatives  should  have  been  in  existence  for  at  least  five  (5)
years with track record in or related to protected area management;


(i)    One  (1)  representative from  the  academe,  preferably from  a  university  or college  in  the
Province   of   Quezon   with    proven   track   record    in    or   related   to   protected    area
management; and
(k)  One  (1)  representative from  the  private  sector,  preferably  a  resident of the  Province  of
Quezon,  who  is  distinguished  in  a  profession  or field  of  interest  to  the  protected  area
management.
The terms of Office of the members of the PAMB,  as well as grounds for their removal,  shall
be  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  Republic  Act  No.  7586,  other  known  as  the  "National
Integrated  Protected  Areas  System  Act  of  1992",  as  amended  by  Republic Act  No.11038,  otherwise
known as the "Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018".
SEC.  8, Powers and Funcf/.ons of the PAMB. -The PAMB shall have the following powers and
functions:
(a)  Oversee the management of the CPL;
(b)  Approve   policies,   plans   and   programs,   proposals,   agreements,   and   other   related
documents for the management of the CPL;
(c)  Approve the management plan of CPL and ensure its harmonization and integration with
the Ancestral  Domain Sustainable  Development and  Protection  Plan,  land  use  plan  and
other development plan,  public or private,  and its implementation;
(d)  Adopt  a  manual  of operations to  include  rules  of procedure  in  the  conduct  of business,
and the creation of committees and their respective terms of reference;
(e)  Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and  individuals for the enforcement
of laws,  rules and regulations governing the management of the CPL;
(f)   Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the management plan and manage
the  Protected  Area  Retention  Income  Account  and  other funds  in  accordance  with  the
accounting and budgeting  rules and regulations;
(g)  Set fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines;
(h)   Issue   rules   and   regulations   for  the   resolution   of  conflicts   through   appropriate   and
effective means;
(i)  Recommend  appropriate  policy  changes to the  DENR  and  other government  authorities
with respect to the management of the CPL;
a)   Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Areas Superintendent (PASu) and
other protected area personnel and compliance of partners with the terms and conditions
of any undertaking, contract and agreement;
(k)  Recommend   from    among    a   shortlist   of   qualified    candidates,    the   designation    or
appointment of the PASu; and
(I)   Assess the effectiveness of the management of the CPL:  Provided, That the members of
the  PAMB  representing  the  LGUs  and  national  agencies  shall  inform  their  respective
constituents,  offices  or sectors,  of PAMB-approved  or other relevant  policies,  rules  and
regulations,  programs,  and  projects  and  shall  ensure that the  provisions  of this Act and
the rules and  regulations  issued to  implement it comply with  and  used as reference and
framework  in  their  respective  plans,  policies,  programs,  and  projects.  Failure  to  comply
with the foregoing shall  be a basis for disciplinary action against such member according
to the basis for disciplinary action against such member according to administrative rules
and  regulations  and  such  penalties  as the  PAMB  may  provide:  Provi.bed,  further,  That
the  DENR,  through  the  Regional  Director,  shall  ensure  the  that  PAMB  acts  within  the
scope  of its  powers and functions.  In  case of conflict  between the resolutions  issued  by


the   PAMB   and   existing   administrative   orders   of  national   application,   the   latter  shall
prevail.
SEC. 9. Profecfed Area Management Off/.ce /PAMO/. -There is hereby established a Protected
Area  Management Office (PAMO) to be headed by a  Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) who shall
supervise the day-to-day management,  protection,  and administration of the CPL.  The PASu shall  hold
a  permanent  plantilla  position  and  shall  be  appointed  by  the  DENR  Secretary.  A  sufficient  number  of
support  staff with  permanent  plantilla  positions  shall  likewise  be  appointed  by the  DENR  Secretary  to
assist the PASu in the management of the CPL.
The  PAsu  shall  be  primary  accountable to the  PAMB  and  the  DENR for the  management  and
operations of the CPL.  Pursuant thereto, the PASu shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a)  Prepare  management  plan,  in  consultation with  the  stakeholders,  including  the  annual  work
and financial plans and ensure its implementation;
(b)  Ensure  the  integration  of the  protected  area  management  plans,  programs,  projects,  and
policies with relevant national and  LGUs' plans and  programs;
(c)  Provide  secretariat  services  to  the  PAMB  and  its  committees  and  ensure the  availability  of
relevant and timely information for decision-making;
(d)   Formulate   and   recommended   to   the   PAMB   proposed   policies,   rules,   regulations,   and
programs;
(e)   Establish,   operate,   and   maintain   a   database   management   system   which   shall   be   an
important basis for decision-making;
(f)   Enforce  the   laws,   rules   and   regulations   relevant  to  the   area,   commence   and   institute
administrative and legal actions in collaboration with other government agencies;
(g)  Monitor,  evaluate,  and  report the  implementation  of management activities of the  protected
area;
(h)   Request  and   receive   any  technical   assistance,   support  or  advice  from   any  agency   of
instrumentality  of the  government  as  well  as  academic  institutions,  NGOs,  and  the  private  sector,  as
may be necessary for the effective management,  protection and administration of the protected area;
(i)  Issue  permits  and  clearances  for  activities  that  implement  the  management  plan  and  other
permitted   activities   in   accordance   with   terms,   conditions,   and   criteria   established   by   the   PAMB:
Provided,  That all  permits for extraction  activities,  including  collection for research  purposes,  shall  also
continue  to  be  issued  by  relevant  authorities,  subject to  prior  clearance  from  the  PAMB,  through  the
PASU,  in accordance with the specific acts to be covered;
ti)  Collect and/or receive  pertinent fees,  charges,  donations,  and other income for the protected
area:  Provided, that such fees,  charges,  donations,  and other income collected/ received shall reported
regularly to the PAMB and the DENR in accordance with existing guidelines;
(k)  Prepare and recommend to the PAMB the approval of the annual work and financial plans of
the protected area based on the management plan;  and
(I)    Perform such other functions as the PAMB and other DENR assign.
ARTICLE  111
PROCEEDS AND FEES
SEC.  10. Calauag Protected Landscape Integrated Area Fund. -There .is hereby establ.ished a
trust  fund  to  be  known  as  the  Calauag  Protected  Landscape  Integrated  Protected  Area  Fund  (CPL-
lpAF)  for  purposes  of financing  the  projects  of the  Calauag  Protected  Landscape  and  the  NIPAS.  All
income generated from the operation  and  management of wild flora and fauna  in the CPL shall  accrue
to the CPL-lpAF. The income shall be derived from fees of permitted sale and export of flora and fauna
and other resources from CPL,  proceeds from  lease of multiple-use areas,  contributions from industries


and facilities directly  benefiting from  CPL,  and  such  other fees  and  income derived from the  operation
of the CPL
The  PAMB  shall  retain  seventy-five  percent  (750/o)  of  all  revenues  raised  through  the  above
means,  which  shall  be  deposited  to  the  Protected  Area-Retained  Income  Account  (PA-RIA)  in  any
authorized   government  depository   bank  within  the   locality:   Provided,   That  disbursements  of  such
deposits  shall  be  used  solely for the  protection,  maintenance,  administration,  and  management  of the
CPL and  implementation of duly approved  projects of the PAMB.  The remaining 25% of revenues shall
be deposited as a special account in the general fund in the National Treasury for purposes of financing
the programs and projects of the NIPAS.
The  fund  may  be  augmented  by  grants,  donations,  and  endowment  from  various  sources,
domestic  or  foreign:   Prov/.dec/,   That  the  fund  shall  be  deposited  in  full  as  a  special  account  in  the
National  Treasury and  disbursements therefrom  shall  be  made  solely for the  protection,  maintenance,
administration  and  management  of the  NIPAS  as  duly  approved  projects  endorsed  by  the  PAMB  in
accordance with  existing  accounting,  budgeting,  and  auditing  rules  and  regulations:  Provt.ded,  further,
That the fund shall not be used to cover personnel services expenditures.
The  LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated  herein which they
have  traditionally  collected,   such   as   property  business   permits,   property  tax  and   rental   of  LGUs'
facilities.
ARTICLE  IV
TRANSITORY AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SEC.11.   Apprapr/.af/.ons.   -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 Appropriate Act.
SEC.   12.  Supp/efory App//.cat/.on  of IV/FAS  Law.  -The  provisions  of  Republic  Act  No.  7586,
otherwise  known  as  the  "National  Integrated  Protected  Area  System  Act  of  1992",  as  amended  by
Republic  Act  No.11038,  or  the  "Expanded  National  Integrated  Protected  Area  System  Act  of  2018"
shall have suppletory applications to this Act.
SEC.  13.  Implementing Rules and Regulations. -W.ith.in n.incty  (90) days from the effect.iv.ity Of
this Act,  the Secretary of the DENR shall,  in consultation with the Municipality of Calauag, the provincial
government  of Quezon,  and  concerned  national  government  agencies,  issue  the  corresponding  rules
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
SEC.14.  Separab/.//.fy C/ause,  -lf any section  or provision  of this Act is  held  unconstitutional  or
invalid,  the  remaining  sections  or provisions  not affected  thereby  shall  continue  to  be  in  full  force  and
effect.
SEC.15.  Rapea/t.ng  C/ause.  -All  laws,  decrees,  letters  of instruction,  executive  orders,  rules
and  regulations and  other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are  hereby  repealed  or
modified accordingly.
SEC.   16.  Effecft.vt.fy.  -This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its  publication  in  the
Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,