Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
AN ACT 
DECLARING PINSAL FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN NICOLAS, 
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING 
FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The State shall protect the right of the people to a balanced and 
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature 
(Section 16, Article II, 1987 Constitution). 
This bill seeks to declare the “Pinsal falls” as an ecotourism 
destination in the Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of Pangasinan. 
The Pinsal Falls is a perfect spot for ecotourism. It is located 
approximately 12 kilometers south of the famous San Roque Dam- the 6th 
largest dam in the world. Before reaching the majestic view of the Pinsal 
Falls, a tourist must negotiate the Agpay Nature Park which is an integral 
part of the ecotourism site. Any visitor will be able to experience trail 
traveling to relatively undisturbed natural areas with the opportunity of 
being able to admire and enjoy a scenery detached from urban life. Any 
person who loves ecotourism will be immersed in nature in a way that 
most people cannot enjoy in urban existence bringing with him an 
experience of a natural environment attached to our Creator. 
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With the development of the Pinsal Falls, the ecotourism industry of 
the Municipality of San Nicolas will be greatly enhanced. 
 
Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS AGABAS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Representative 
 
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 6th District, Pangasinan 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
AN ACT 
DECLARING PINSAL FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN NICOLAS, 
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AS TOURIST 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 Pinsal Falls in the municipality of San Nicolas, 
Province of Pangasinan is hereby declared tourist destination. As 
such, it shall be accorded with priority development by the 
Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and 
regulations governing the development of tourist destinations. 
SECTION 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the 
Department of Public Works and Highways, the local government 
unit of San Nicolas and other concerned agencies of the government 
shall, within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, prepare a 
development plan involving the construction, installation and 
maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as 
shall enhance tourism in the area; Provided, That said development 
plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural 
resources of the area. 
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SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism and its concerned attached 
agencies shall take immediate steps in implementing the tourism 
development plan that will suit the natural characteristic of Pinsal 
Falls and shall incorporate the same in its overall development plans 
and programs for national implementation. 
SECTION 4. The Secretary of DOT shall include in the departments 
program the implementation of this Act. The amount needed for the 
initial implementation of this Act shall be appropriated from the 
funds of the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. 
Thereafter 
the 
sum 
as 
maybe 
needed 
for 
the 
continued 
implementation, operation and maintenance of Pinsal Falls shall be 
included in the General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 5. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive 
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby 
amended accordingly. 
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers 
of general circulation. 
Approved,