Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1306

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Tinago Falls and its premises, situated in the
Municipality of Linamon, Lanao del Norte, as a national tourist spot in line with the
national government’s thrust of enhancing the country’s tourism sector as a pillar
of national development.

The Tinago Falls is a known tourist destination in Lanao del Norte for its
natural beauty and magnificent cascading waters. As its name literally implies, the
falls is hidden in a deep ravine with its waters cascading into a cool and deep
basin, adding grandeur and mystique to its natural attractions.

In recent years, with the development and promotion initiatives of the host
local government units, the popularity of the Falls as a tourist destination have
been on the rise making it one of the leading tourist destinations in the entire
province. However, the full development of the site is yet to be realized with the vast
potentials of the area as a leading eco-tourism destination - a task that may
unduly burden the host LGUs.

With further development, the Falls has the potential to become a prime
tourist destination. Hence, the national government should step in to introduce
new and appropriate developments in the premises of the Falls to further enhance
its beauty and further promote it as an attractive tourist destination in the national
and international levels without compromising its sustainability as an ecologically-
sensitive natural site.

It is, therefore, the objective of this bill to develop the Tinago Falls to its
maximum potential and promote it as one of the leading tourist destinations in the
country with its natural beauty and glorious splendor, by declaring it as a national
tourist spot. Doing so will certainly increase awareness and appreciation for the
site and will foster both local and international interest and attention that may
eventually increase economic activity in the host municipality and promote the
province of Lanao del Norte as a viable tourist destination.

In view of these premises, the prompt approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP. IMELDA\QUIBRANZA-DIMAPORO
1s District, Lanao del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__1306

Introduced by Honorable Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

AN ACT
DECLARING THE TINAGO FALLS AND ITS PREMISES LOCATED IN LINAMON,
LANAO DEL NORTE PROVINCE AS A TOURIST SPOT AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines, in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Tinago Falls and its premises located in Linamon, Lanao
del Norte Province is hereby declared as a tourist spot. As such, it shall be
accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism (DOT), and shall be
subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.

SECTION 2. The DOT, in coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority and other concerned agencies of the government, shall,
within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, prepare the development plan
involving the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate
facilities which shall enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said development
plan shall ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and historical significance
thereof.

SECTION 3. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement the said
development plan and incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism
development program for the ensuing calendar year.

SECTION 4. The DOT shall likewise promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.


SECTION 5. The amount necessary to implementation the provisions of this
Act shall be charged against the appropriations under the annual General
Appropriations Act and/or internally generated funds of the DOT.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,