SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Representative Ben P. Evardone
Lone District, Eastern Samar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) comprises the largest contiguous lowland
tropical rainforest in the Philippines. With a total area of about 333,300 hectares, the
SINP straddles the whole island of Samar and its three provinces.

The SINP encompasses the City of Borongan and the municipalities of Arteche,
Dolores, Oras, Jipapad, Maslog, Can-Avid, Taft, Sulat, San Julian, Maydolong,
Balangkayan, Llorente, Hernani, General McArthur, Quinapondan, Giporlos, Balangiga
and Lawaan in the Province of Eastern Samar, Lope de Vega, Silvino Lubos, Catubig,
Las Navas and Mondragon in the Province of Northern Samar; the Cities of Calbayog
and Catbalogan and the Municipalities of San Jose de Buan, Paranas, Motiong, Jiabong,
San Jorge, Gandara, Matuguinao, Calbiga, Hinabangan, Pinabacdao, Marabut, Basey
in the Province of Samar.

The SINP is a biological treasure. The natural park has one of the biggest
limestone formations in the country, with caves in the limestone karst, many still
unexplored, The area is drained by 25 major river systems of which very litle are known
of the existing biological resources.

The park serves as a sanctuary to several rare and endangered flora. It harbours
around 2,400 species of flowering plants, including some 406 Philippine-endemic
species, 40 species of which are only found in the island as well as 12 trees listed in the
World List of Threatened Trees. The rare plant, Raffiesia Manillana, recorded only in
Samar and four other localities in the country, is categorized as endangered

The SINP has 197 bird species, 50 of which are endemic to the Philippines. It is
also home to the Philippine Eagle, the Philippine Hawk Eagle and the Philippine
Cockatoo.

There are 39 species of mammals in SINP representing 23% of the total count of
land mammals in the country. The SINP is also the habitat of several endangered
animals such as fruit bats, including the largest bat in the world known as the Giant
Golden-Crowned Flying Fox (Acedoron Jubatus), the small Philippine nectar bat
(Eonycteris Robusta), the Philippine pygmy roundleaf bat (Hipposideros Pygmaeus),
mammals such as the Philippine warty pig, more commonly known as the baboy damo
(Sus Philippensis), the Philippine Brown Deer (Cervus Mariannus), a large forest rat
(Bullimus Bagabus), a hairy-tailed rat (Dinagat| Bushy-Tailed Cloud Rat), and several
classes of squirrel (Batomys Rusatus, Exillisciurus Concinnus and Sundasciurus
Samarensis). There are also around 25 species of reptiles and 12 species amphibians
recorded so far in the SINP.

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Due to its biodiversity and ecological significance, the SINP was declared a
protected area on 13 August 2003 by Presidential Proclamation No. 442. Devastating
floods in 1989, as a result of massive logging operations, sparked the moves to protect
and conserve the biological and physical richness of the natural park.

In line with the State policy of securing for the present and future generations of
Filipinos the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals as enshrined in Article
ll, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which provides that “the State shall
protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in
accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature,” it is incumbent upon Congress to enact
a law to provide for the management, protection, sustainable development and
rehabilitation of the Samar Island Natural Park, established within the framework of the
National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act, or Republic Act No. 7586,
while considering the welfare and recognizing the rights of all the communities living
therein especially the indigenous peoples.

This bill had been filed in the previous Congresses. In the recently concluded 15"”
Congress, this bill hurdled the halls of the plenary in the Lower House and was allowed
to pass Third Reading and transmitted to the Senate.

For this reason, urgent passage of this bill is sought before the treasures of

Samar are lost to the Philippines and the world.
BEN P. ee.

Representative



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Representative Ben P. Evardone
Lone District, Eastern Samar

AN ACT
DECLARING THE SAMAR ISLAND NATURAL PARK (SINP), SITUATED IN THE
PROVINCES OF SAMAR, NORTHERN SAMAR AND EASTERN SAMAR, AS A
PROTECTED AREA AND ITS PERIPHERAL AREAS AS BUFFER ZONE,
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

CHAPTER |
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Samar Island Natural Park
(SINP) Act of 2013”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — Considering the importance of the unique
biological resources of Samar Island as well as its aesthetic and ecological features, itis
necessary for the State to undertake steps for its protection and preservation. It is
hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure the conservation, protection and
preservation of Samar Island as a protected area, while promoting the culture and way
of life of the communities therein in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. In
0 doing, the State shall ensure the protection of biodiversity and the promotion of
sustainable and participatory development, and shall also advance and protect the
interests of legitimate inhabitants and honor their customary laws.

SEC. 3. Category. — Given the physical and natural features and socio cultural
and economic importance that contribute to its valuable role as life support system for
the people living within and around Samar Island, the protected area established
pursuant to this Act is hereby categorized as a “natural park” in accordance with
Sections 3(b) and 4(h) of Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as the “National
Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992”

SEC. 4. Scope. — The Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) and its buffer zone shall
cover parcels of land located in the Municipalities of Lope de Vega, Silvino Lubos,
Catubig, Las Navas and Mondragon in the Province of Northern Samar, the Cities of



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Calbayog and Catbalogan and the Municipalities of San Jose de Buan, Paranas,
Motiong, Jiabong, San Jorge, Gandara, Matuguinao, Calbiga, Hinabangan, Pinabacdao,
Marabut, Basey in the Province of Samar; the City of Borongan and the Municipalities
of Arteche, Dolores, Oras, Jipapad, Maslog, Can-Avid, Taft, Sulat, San Julian,
Maydolong, Balangkayan, Llorente, Hernani, General McArthur, Quinapondan, Giporlos,
Balangiga and Lawaan in the Province of Eastern Samar.

The SINP contains an aggregate area of Three Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand
Three Hundred (333,300) hectares, more or less. Its boundary begins at a point
marked “1” on the map, which is located at PRS Station “MAC-11" located at Barangay
Alang-alang, Municipality of General McArthur, Province of Eastern Samar at
11°16'15.461" North Latitude, 125°29'25.137" East Longitude with bearing and distance
to the succeeding points as follows:

Corner 1 is located at Barangay Roxas, Municipality of General McArthur, Province
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Tie point is at corner 1 located at 11°49'44” North Latitude and 125°16'07" East

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1,637.37
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2,387.36
3,840.33
2,817.31
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1,959.73
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4,410.57
1,340.60
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The technical descriptions provided in this Act shall be subject to actual ground
survey and verification to be conducted by the DENR immediately after the effectivity of
this Act. Any modification on the coverage of this Act due to such factors as changing
ecological situations, new scientific or archeological findings not previously taken into
account shall be made through an act of Congress, after consultation with the affected
public and concerned government agencies.

SEC. 5. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the following terms are
hereby defined:

(@) Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability among living things, and the
interconnectedness of all life forms in a particular environment;

(b) Biological Resources refer to generic resources, organisms or parts thereof,
population, or any other biotic component of the ecosystems with actual or potential use
or value for humanity;

(©) Buffer Zone refers to the identified) area outside the boundaries of an
immediately adjacent to designated protected areas pursuant to Section 8 of the
National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act that need special development
control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the protected area;

(d) By-Product and Derivatives refer to any part taken or substance extracted
from wildlife, in raw or in processed form, including studied animals and herbarium
specimen;

(ce) Collection or Collecting refers to the act of gathering or harvesting wildlife,
whether actual use is for food or for the by-products or derivatives that may be created
from any part of it;

() Legitimate Stakeholders refer to persons or institutions that are or might be
affected in the establishment of the area and may contribute to the management and
development of the protected area. They may include among others, local government
units, national agencies and institutions, non-government organizations or people's
organizations operating in the protected area, of local communities living in or adjacent
to the protected area;

(@) National Integrated Protected Areas System refers to the classification and
administration of all designated protected areas for the purpose of maintaining essential
ecological processes and life-support systems, preserving genetic diversity, ensuring
sustainable use of resources found thereon, and maintaining their natural conditions to
the greatest extent possible;

(h) NIPAS Act refers to the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)
Act of 1992 or Republic Act No. 7586, and its implementing Rules and Regulations;

() Natural Park refers to a relatively large area not materially or substantially
altered by human activity, which is maintained to protect outstanding natural scenic
areas of national or international significance for scientific, education and recreational
uses;

@ Non-Government Organization (NGO) refer to any civic, developmental or
philanthropic organization which is multi-sectoral in character;

(k) Non-Renewable Resources shall refer to those resources found within the
protected area, the natural replacement rate of which is either not known or takes more
than twenty-five (25) years:

People's Organization (PO) refers to any grouping of marginalized, poor or
disempowered people formed by themselves to advance the interest of their sector,

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1 (m) Protected Area refers to identified portions of land and water set aside by
2 reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance
3. biological diversity, and protected against destructive human exploitation:

4 (n) Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) refers to a multi-sectoral policy-
5 making body for protected areas created in accordance with Republic Act No. 7586 or
6 the NIPAS Act of 1992;

7 (o) Protected Species refer to individual species of plants and animals that are or
8 shall be declared as protected under Philippine laws, rules and regulations issued by
9 the DENR, species listed as protected against trade, hunting and harvest pursuant to
10 _ international conventions to which the Philippines is or will become signatory including,
but not limited to, the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species
12 (CITES). In addition to these, they include species which may be restricted for use
13. under regulations issued by the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) or the
14 DENR, and those particularly mentioned in the management plan of the protected area;
15 () Public Consultation refers to a meeting or dialogue with the concerned or
16 affected individuals within and outside the protected area designed to identify and
17 __ resolve issues and problems affecting them;

18 ( Tenured Migrant Communities refer to communities within the SINP which
19 have actually and continuously occupied such area for five (5) years before the
20 designation of the same as protected areas in accordance with the NIPAS Act;

ral () Secretary refers to the Secretary of the DENR.

23 CHAPTER II

24 PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT

26 SEC. 6. Management Plan. — Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act

27 and in accordance with the General Management Planning Strategy as provided for in
28 the NIPAS Act, the Office of the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) in coordination
29 with the local communities, local government units (LGUs), appropriate offices of the
30 DENR, nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and people’s organizations (POs),
31 existing operators in the park and experts with socio-economic, anthropological and
32 ecological experience in the area shall prepare a management plan

33 The management pian shall contain, among others, the following:

34 (a) Period of applicability of the plan, preferably at least five (5) years;

35 (b) Key management issues;

36 (©) Goals and objectives of management in support of Section 2 hereof;

37 (d) Site management strategy and interventions;

38 (&) Major management activities such as, but not limited to, enforcement of laws,
39 biodiversity conservation, habitat and wildlife management, sustainable use
40 management, infrastructure development and maintenance, fire and pest
41 control;

42 (© Establishment and delineation of zones and the regulated and/or prohibited
43 activities therein, such as, but not limited to, multi-purpose use zones, buffer
44 zones, recreational zones, strict protection zones and other special zones
45 which can provide effective management of the protected area and promote
46 sustainable development of all legitimate stakeholders. To minimize relocation

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of people, primary consideration shall be accorded to the traditional zones used
which have been proven sustainable and in consonance with the biodiversity
and protection of the natural characteristics of the protected area;

(g) Sustainable and nondestructive livelihood activities that may be allowed for

tenured migrants; and

(») Visitor management programs; and

() Monitoring and evaluation.

The management plan shall be consistent with the nature of the protected area
under the category of a natural park. It shall be reviewed and approved by the PAMB
and certified to by the Secretary that it conforms to all laws and regulations issued by
the DENR. The management plan shall not be revised nor modified except by prior
consultation with the PAMB and in accordance with the procedure herein set forth. If
any part or section of the management plan is inconsistent with existing laws, the
Secretary shall certify to the other provisions of the plan that are consistent with the
laws. Unless the Secretary accepts or adopts such inconsistent provisions, the PAMB.
shall be properly notified of the provisions that need modification or revision.

In no case shall the management plan be approved without the conduct of the
proper public consultation by the PAMB.

Two (2) years before the expiration of the initial management plan, there shall be a
subsequent plan to be prepared by the Office of the PASu in the same manner as the
procedure and principles herein set forth and in accordance with the General
Management Planning Strategy as provided for in the NIPAS Act. In the same period,
the Office of the PASu shall cause the publication of notices for comments and
suggestions on the proposed successor plan in a newspaper of local circulation and the
actual posting of such notices in conspicuous places within the LGUs with political
jurisdiction over areas within the SINP. The proposed new management plan shall be
made available for public perusal in all agencies, offices and organizations duly
represented in the PAMB. It shall also be made available to the public during the period
for comment. The final plan shall be made available for public perusal as well

In the event that no subsequent plan is adopted upon the expiration of the initial
management plan, the latter shall remain in force subject to interim modifications that
may be adopted by the PAMB.

The management plan shall also be made available in the language understood by
the people living in the area, plainly written and obtainable at the Office of the PASu by
the general public.

SEC. 7. The Protected Area Management Board. — There shall be a Protected
Area Management Board (PAMB) which shall serve as the highest policy-making body

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of the SINP for matters concerning the island. It shall be composed of the following:

(a) The Regional Executive Director (RED) of DENR-Region VIII who shall sit as
the PAMB chairperson;

(b) The Provincial Governors and Congressional Representatives of Samar,
Eastern Samar and Northern Samar or their authorized permanent
representatives who shall sit as co-chaitpersons;

(© A representative for each province from among the Municipal Mayors within the
territory inside the protected area, chosen from among them in an election duly
called for the purpose;

(@ The Mayor of the city within the territory of the protected area;

(©) A representative for each province from among the Barangay Captains with
territory inside the protected area, chosen from among them in an election duly
called for the purpose;

(© A representative from the national government agencies operating within the
protected area which can substantially contribute to protected area
management;

(g) Representatives from the POs and the NGOs involved with protected area
management, chosen from among themselves in an election duly called for the
Purpose which shall constitute at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the PAMB;
and

(n) Other stakeholders who can potentially assist and contribute in the protection,
preservation and conservation of the SINP, to be appointed by the Secretary
upon the recommendation of the PAMB.

In the selection of representatives from the POs and the NGOs, the following

criteria shall be primarily considered:

(1) Active involvement in the ecological conservation, preservation, rehabilitation
and protection of the protected area;

(2) Great potential in community organizing and other development works;

(3) Favorable track record in community work; and

(4) Duly accredited by the LGU concerned and by the DENR.

Any decision, action or policy made by the PAMB involving a particular province

shall become effective upon ratification by the concerned provincial PAMB.

SEC. 8. The Provincial Protected Area Management Board. — A PAMB for each

province shall be created which shall exercise the powers and functions herein set forth
within its provincial jurisdiction. Each provincial PAMB shall be composed of the
following:

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chairperson;

(&) The Provincial Governor and Congressional Representative/s whose district/s

are within the jurisdiction of the Provincial PAMB concerned or their authorized

permanent representative as co-chairpersons;

The City/Municipal Mayors within the territory of the protected area;

(@ A Barangay Captain representing each city/municipality within the territory of
the protected area, chosen by the respective Presidents of the Association of

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Representatives from the POs and the NGOs involved with protected area
management, chosen from among themselves in an election duly called for the
purpose which shall constitute at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the
provincial PAMB; and
Other stakeholders who can potentially assist and contribute in the protection,
preservation and conservation of the SINP, to be appointed by the island-wide
PAMB.

Any action, decision and policy made by the provincial PAMB shall be valid and
subsisting unless overturned by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the SINP PAMB.

Any action, decision and policy made by the PAMB or any of the provincial PAMBs
shall be valid and subsisting unless overturned by the Secretary either for being

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contrary to existing laws, rules and regulations or for being violative of the existing
applicable management plan.

SEC. 9. Term of Office. - Members of the SINP PAMB and the Provincial PAMBs
shall serve for a term of five (5) years without compensation, except for actual and
necessary travelling and subsistence expenses incurred in the performance of their
duties: Provided, That they remain members or employees of the sector or office they
represent. In case of a vacancy, a new member shall be appointed in the same manner
undertaken in the case of the original appointee: Provided however, That the newly
appointed member shall serve only the unfinished portion of the term: Provided, further,
That the term of the office of PAMB members who are elected officials shall be co-
terminus with their elective position: Provided, finally, that the incoming elective official
may decide to allow continuity of representation by the previous elective officials
through a Sangguniang Resolution which shall be communicated officially to the PAMB.

SEC. 10. Powers and Functions. — The PAMB of the SINP shall have the
following powers and functions:

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Decide and approve matters relating to proposals, work and action plans,
guidelines and policies and other activities for the management of the protected
area in accordance with the management plan and related laws, rules and
regulations;

() Review, approve and adopt management plans and development programs
and their respective implementing rules and regulations;

(©) Recommend and facilitate the delineation and demarcation boundaries of the

protected area and buffer zones;

(@ Establish supplemental criteria and guidelines for park fees or activities
regulated by this Act or the management plan subject to the approval of the
DENR pursuant to Section 10(f) of the NIPAS Act;

(e) Ensure the effective implementation of development activities within the

protected area as prescribed in the management plan;

() Adopt rules and procedures in the conduct of business, roles and
responsibilities, and discipline of its board members, including the creation of
standing committees;

(g) Evaluate the performance and activities of the Office of the PASu;

(i) Accept donations, approve proposals for funding and budget allocation and

exercise accountability over all funds;

() Request assistance from any government agency, office, board and private or
public person to attain the objectives of this Act;

@ Monitor and evaluate the performance of protected area personnel, the NGOs

and the communities in biodiversity conservation and socio-cultural and
economic development, and report its assessment to the DENR; and

(k) Participate in the selection and designation process of the DENR in the

appointment of the PASu;

The DENR, through the RED, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of
its powers and functions. In case of conflict between administrative orders issued by
the DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act and other laws and the resolutions issued by the
PAMB, the Secretary shall decide whether to apply the rule or withdraw its application.

SEC. 11. Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office. - There is hereby
established a Protected Area Superintendent's office in charge of the management,
protection and administration of the protected area. The PASu shall be supported by
the existing personnel of the DENR. The head of office shall be the chief operating
officer of the SINP or the protected area and shall be accountable to the RED of the
DENR-Region Vill and the PAMB. The PASu shall have the following powers and
functions:

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of implementing the management plan as detailed in the annual work
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Establish a productive partnership with the local community, including
groups, in the planning, protection and management of the protected area;
Ensure the efficient performance and high morale of the staff;

Ensure the proper utilization of annual budget allocations and the proper
disposition of fees and other funds generated within the protected area;
Develop and implement a park information, education and visitor program;
Develop and implement a natural history documentation program and to
oversee research that may be conducted within the area;

Integrate the roles of the NGO and the DENR staff in the operation of the
area; and

Document the processes involved in the establishment and management of
the protected area, with particular reference to the development of
relationships with cultural communities, tenured migrants, buffer zone
residents and others in establishing effective protection of the area.

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the protected area, in connection thereto, exercise police authority to arrest
any person who is committing, has committed or is about to commit an
offense which is prohibited in this Act in any part of the protected area;
Enforce rules and regulations established to protect the area and preserve
the area from trespass, damage, injury and illegal occupancy;

Require, when necessary, any person entering or passing through or any
part of the protected area under his jurisdiction, to give the following
information: name, address, the proposed duration of stay inside the
protected area and the portion which he intends to visit or has visited, and
such other information of similar nature as may be referred to him;
Summarily remove or eject from the area persons who have violated any of
the regulations for the protected area;

Require persons cutting and/or gathering forest products or hunting or
fishing within the protected area to produce, upon demand, authority or
permit to do so;

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protected area by unlicensed persons or if licensed, in violation of protected
area laws, rules and regulations, and to report them in accordance with the
present rules, regulations and guidelines issued by the Secretary
concerning confiscation, seizure and disposition of illegally cut, gathered,
transported forest products and other natural resources and confiscated
wildlife; and
(7) Perform such other powers and duties as may, from time to time, be
prescribed by higher authorities.

The Office of the PASu shall be supported by the existing personnel of the DENR-
PENRO who shall be performing day-to-day management, protection and administration
of the protected area.

All DENR employees detailed to the protected area at the time of the effectivity of
this Act shall be accorded preference to form part of the Office of the PASu.

CHAPTER Ill
TENURED MIGRANTS.

SEC. 12. Tenured Migrants. — Tenured migrants shall be eligible to become
stewards of portions of lands within the allowed and designated zones. The PAMB shall
identify, verify and review all tenure instruments, land claims and permits for resource
use within the protected area and recommend the issuance of the appropriate tenure
instrument consistent with the land classification, proper and allowed use of resources
found therein, and zoning provided in the management and successor plans. Farmers
who have been cultivating land within the protected area are considered to be
occupying such lands and shall be entitled to 4 tenure instrument limited to cultivation
and residence: Provided, That the rights under such can only be transferred to direct
descendants.

Nothing herein shall be construed to mean any diminution of accrued rights earned
by tenured migrants. If the areas occupied by tenured migrants are designated as
zones in which no occupation or other activities are allowed, they shall be transferred to
multiple-use zones or buffer zones to be accomplished through just and humane means.

In the event of termination of a tenure instrument for cause or by voluntary
surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area in order
to return it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or other act by the tenured migrant.

SEC. 13. Existing Rights. - All prior property and private rights within the
protected area already existing or vested prior to the effectivity of this Act shall be
protected and respected in accordance with existing laws. Consequently, all lands that
were already classified as alienable and disposable or agricultural lands prior to the
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disposition and titling subject to existing rules and regulations.

Existing built-up barangays and populated areas within the municipalities of Silvino
Lubos in the Province of Northern Samar, Maslog and Jipapad in the Province of
Eastern Samar and San Jose de Buan and Matuginao in the Province of Samar, and
other existing built-up and populated barangays within the SINP shall be surveyed by
the DENR for reclassification into agricultural lands in accordance with existing laws,
rules and regulations. The development of these areas shall be in accordance with the
general management plan for the protected area,

Persons who have been cultivating land within the protected area five (5) years
prior to the effectivity of this Act are considered to be occupying such lands and shall be
entitled to a tenure instrument restricted to cultivation: Provided, That the rights under
‘such can only be transferred to direct descendants.

Tenured migrant instruments are transferable only to the nearest of kin. However, if
the land has been left idle for at least five (5) consecutive years, the PAMB shall have
the right to control and manage the area for the purpose of restoring it to its natural state
prior to the cultivation or similar acts by the tenured migrant.

SEC. 14. Cancellation of Tenured Migrant Instruments. — Tenured migrant
instruments may be cancelled for:

(a) Violation of the terms and conditions specified therein;

(») Repeated refusal of the holder of the tenure instrument to comply with the

management plan for the SINP; or

(©) Voluntary surrender of such rights.

Upon cancellation of a tenured migrant instrument, the Office of the PASu shall
immediately undertake the necessary steps to rehabilitate the area in order to restore it
to its natural state prior to the cultivation or similar acts by the transient or tenured
migrant.

CHAPTER IV
SAMAR ISLAND NATURAL PARK PROTECTED AREA FUND

SEC. 15. Samar Island Natural Park Protected Area Fund. — There is hereby
established a trust fund to be known as the Samar Island Natural Park Protected Area
Fund for purposes of financing projects of the system. All income generated from the
operation of the system or management of wild flora and fauna in the protected area
shall accrue to the Fund. These income shall be derived from fees from permitted sale
and export of flora and fauna and other resources from the protected areas, proceeds
from lease of multiple-use areas, contributions from industries and facilities directly
benefiting from the protected area, and such other fees and income derived from the
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The Fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various
sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, That the Fund shall be deposited as a special
account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be made solely for
the protection, maintenance, administration and management of the system, and duly
approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with existing accounting and
budgeting rules and regulations: Provided, further, That the fund shall not be used to
cover personal services expenditures.

The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated
herein which they have additionally collected, such as business permits, property taxes
and rentals of LGU facilities. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to fees imposed
by the PAMB: Provided, That such add-ons shall be determined based on the
contribution of the LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the protected area

CHAPTER V
EXISTING FACILITIES, UTILIZATION OF NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES,
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND COLLABORATION AMONG
GOVERNMENT, NONGOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATIONS

SEC. 16. Existing Facilities Within the Protected Area. — Existing facilities
within the protected area shall be inventoried and assessed by the PAMB in accordance
with the objectives of this Act. All future commercial facilities within the boundaries of
the protected area with a total capitalization exceeding One Million Pesos
(P1,000,000.00), which may be periodically adjusted by the PAMB, shall submit to the
PAMB through the PASu the following information:

(@) Environmental Impact Assessment and/or Environmental Management Plan;

() Environmental Compliance Certificate, if any; and

(© Development Plan, if any.

Failure to submit the required information| shall constitute a violation of this Act.
Based on documents submitted, the PAMB, with the assistance of the DENR shall
assess such facility and its future plan and operation vis-a-vis the objectives of this Act.
The PAMB may prescribe conditions for the operation of the facility to ensure that it
does not contradict protected area management objectives. If any of such conditions
are violated, a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for every day of violation shall
be imposed. If the fine reaches the total amount of Five hundred thousand pesos
(P500,000.00) regardless of duration, the PAMB, through the PASu and deputizing other
government entities, shall cause the cessation and demolition of the facility at the cost
of its owners.

Existing and future facilities allowed within the protected area may be charged a
reasonable fee by the PAMB, pursuant to Section 10(f) of the NIPAS Act, taking into
consideration the extent of its impact on the environment and biodiversity.

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utilization of non-renewable energy resources within the protected area shall not be
allowed except through an act of Congress.

No mining activities shall be allowed inside the SINP, except for extraction of sand
and gravel limited to five (5) hectares per permit, as may be authorized by the

from the concerned provincial PAMB: Provided, That in lots B, D and E of the Samar
Bauxite Mineral Reservation, as provided for in Proclamation No. 1615, dated 4

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13 11° 30’ 00” to 11° 49 00" 125° 06’ 00” to 125° 13’ 15”

14 Geological and mineral assessments may be allowed in accordance with the provisions
15 of existing laws, including corresponding expanded valuation of biological resources
16 therein, for the purpose of undertaking cost-benefit analysis and feasibility study to
17 determine the appropriate land use with optimum value and benefit to the local
18 communities of Samar Island and the rest of the country. Portions thereof where
19 development of minerals shall not prove to be the optimum land use shall automatically
20 become part of the SINP: Provided, further, That consultations shall be made with all
21 sectors concerned: Provided, finally, That the area of the subject lots shall be clearly
22. demarcated on the ground by visible concrete monuments.

23 SEC. 18. Environmental Impact Assessment System. — Existing laws, rules
24 and regulations relating to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) shall be applicable
25 to projects and activities intended in the protected area. The issuance of the
26 Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or exemption therefrom shall be
27 coordinated with the PAMB.

28 SEC. 19. Collaboration Among Government, Nongovernment Organizations
29 and People’s Organizations. — For the purpose of attaining the objectives of this Act,
30 all government agencies, NGOs and POs and their personnel shall continuously foster
31 and develop a strong and true collaboration.

32 All NGOs, POs and private entities implementing any park conservation, protection
33 and development program must be accredited by the LGUs concerned and the DENR.
34 SEC. 20. Roles of the Local Government Units and National Agencies in the
35 Protected Area. — The LGUs and relevant national agencies shall be represented in the
36 PAMB and shall have the following roles:


(@ Apprise their respective constituents, offices and other sectors on activities and
programs for the protected area;

() Ensure consistency in the implementation of all activities in the protected area;

(© Retain their ordinance-making powers) over the protected area and shall
consider the management plan and the rules and regulations adopted by the
PAMB in their legislative agenda relating to biodiversity, conservation,
protection and sustainable development;

(@ In the formulation of their development plan, the LGUs shall consider the
protected area management plan for the SINP to be prepared by the PAMB;

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Assist the PAMB in the implementation of the overall park programs including,
but not limited to, the imposition, collection and utilization of park fees,
enforcement of policies, rules and regulations and other similar park activities;
() Accredit POs, NGOs and other entities and groups involved in activities within
the protected area; and

(g) Provide the PAMB with relevant information and data for the effective

management of the protected area.
SEC. 21. Projects on Public Service Uti

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development projects on public service utilities involving water services, communication
facilities, power and energy generation, public security, health and education services
and other facilities which will promote public welfare shall be implemented within areas
designated or approved by the PAMB and other appropriate government agencies.
CHAPTER VI
PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES

SEC. 22. Special Prosecutor. — Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this
‘Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a special prosecutor to whom all
cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the protected area shall be assigned.
The Special Prosecutor shall closely coordinate with the PAMB and the PASu and assist
in the training of wardens and rangers in arrest and criminal procedure. The PAMB
shall periodically submit an evaluation of the performance of the designated Special
Prosecutor to the Secretary of the DOJ.

SEC. 23. Administrative Confiscation and Fine. — Administrative proceedings
for violation of any prohibited act under Section 20 of Republic Act No. 7586 shall
proceed independently and without prejudice to judicial action. The PAMB, through the
PASu, is hereby empowered to impose an administrative fine ranging from Five
Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) to One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P150,000.00)
and/or the cancellation of permits or licenses issued. Decisions of the PASu may be
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aggrieved party. The decision of the PAMB may be appealed to the Secretary within a
period of sixty (60) days from receipt of the decision.

All conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphemalia, implements, gear, tools and
similar devices shall be subject to immediate administrative confiscation by the Office of
the PASu upon apprehension without prejudice to any criminal action. Once the proper
criminal action is filed in the regular courts, said conveyances, vessels, equipment,
paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and similar devices shall be in cusfodia legis and
may only be released by the court to the owner upon disposition of the case.

Administrative fines collected and the proceeds of the sale of all objects
administratively or judicially confiscated or forfeited pursuant hereto shall accrue to the
SINP Protected Area Fund. The procedure for the sale thereof shall be promulgated by
the PAMB.

The LGUs responsible for the arrest of violators and confiscation of materials may
claim a share in the disposition thereof while the rest shall accrue to the PAMB. The
sharing scheme for this shall be agreed upon by the LGUs and the PAMB.

SEC. 24. Special Counsel. - The PAMB may retain the services of a competent
lawyer to prosecute or assist in the prosecution of cases to defend the members of the
PAMB, the PASu and staff or any person assisting in the protection, conservation and
sustainable development of the protected area against any legal action that may be
brought against them for acts performed pursuant to the discharge of their powers,
functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as delegated by the PAMB.

CHAPTER VII
APPROPRIATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SEC. 25. Appropriations. — The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately include
in the Department's programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 26. Separability Clause. — If any part or section of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect other parts or sections hereof.

SEC. 27. Repealing Clause. — All other existing laws, rules and regulations
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 28. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation, whichever comes earlier.

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