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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 Maruaya Farm Tourism and Agro-
Industrial Site as a farm tourism destination to attract local and foreign tourists 
to visit and appreciate the beauty of the farm and its various agricultural and 
agro-industrial activities. 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 Piddig. 
The declaration also aims to establish a sustainable and responsible tourism 
industry that contributes to the preservation of the local community's natural 
environment, cultural heritage, and traditions. 
Overall, the declaration of Maruaya Farm Tourism and Agro-Industrial Site as a 
farm tourism destination is a significant step towards the promotion and 
development of sustainable and responsible tourism in the Municipality of 
Piddig, 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 
February 21, 2023
1:50 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 MARUAYA FARM TOURISM AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL SITE 
LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PIDDIG, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS 
NORTE, 
A 
FARM 
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 Maruaya Farm Tourism and Agro-Industrial Site located 
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in the Municipality of Piddig, Province of Ilocos Norte, is hereby declared a farm 
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tourism destination. As such, its development shall be prioritized by the 
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Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations governing the 
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development of farm tourism destinations pursuant to Republic Act No. 10816, 
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otherwise known as the “Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016”. 
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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 concerned local government units (LGUs) and agencies of 
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the government, 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 farm tourism in the area: Provided, That said 
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development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural 
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beauty and resources of the area: Provided, further, That any activities and 
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developments in the area must conform with the concept of farm tourism as 
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provided in the “Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016”.    
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       Sec. 3. The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall take immediate 
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steps to implement the development plan that will suit the natural 
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characteristics of the Maruaya Farm Tourism and Agro-Industrial Site, and shall 
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incorporate the same in its tourism development program for the ensuing 
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calendar year.  It shall also include the Maruaya Farm Tourism and Agro-
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Industrial Site 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 after the effectivity of this Act, the DOT shall, 
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in consultation with the municipal government of Piddig, 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 and 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,