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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill aims to promote and develop the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse located in 
the Municipality of Burgos as a tourism destination to attract local and foreign 
tourists to visit and appreciate the beauty of the lighthouse and its environs. In 
addition, the law seeks to enhance the economic and social growth of the area 
by promoting tourism, increasing job opportunities, and improving the living 
standards of the residents of Burgos. 
The declaration also aims to establish a sustainable and responsible tourism 
industry that contributes to the preservation of the local community's cultural 
heritage and traditions. 
Overall, the declaration of Cape Bojeador Lighthouse as a tourism destination is 
a significant step towards the promotion and development of sustainable and 
responsible tourism in the Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Norte, and 
will bring positive economic and social benefits to the area and its residents. 
Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure.      
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
March 6, 2023
5:22 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE LOCATED IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF BURGOS, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE, A TOURISM 
DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.  The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse located in the Municipality of 
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Burgos, Province of Ilocos Norte, is hereby declared a tourism destination. As 
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such, its development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), 
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subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourism 
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destinations. 
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SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the DOT, in 
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coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways, the National 
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Historical Commission of the Philippines and the municipal government of 
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Burgos, shall prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the 
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construction, installation, and maintenance of appropriate infrastructure and 
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facilities that shall enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said development 
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plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the historical significance 
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of the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.   
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SEC. 3. The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall take 
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immediate steps to implement the tourism development plan and shall 
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incorporate the same in its tourism development program for the calendar year 
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immediately succeeding the approval of this Act.  It shall also include the Cape 
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Bojeador Lighthouse in all its national, regional and local promotion programs.  
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SEC. 4. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department’s 
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program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included 
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in the annual General Appropriations Act, and shall augment such allocation 
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with internally generated funds of the Department.    
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SEC. 5.  Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOT 
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shall, in consultation with the municipal government of Burgos, promulgate the 
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necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 6.  All laws, rules, regulations, presidential decrees and other 
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issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed 
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repealed or amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 7.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,