TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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25 AUG 13 P3:28
SENATE
S. B. No. 1179
RECEIVED BV.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING THE PARAISO TI CARIBQUIB LOCATED IN SITIO 
DARAMUANGAN, BARANGAY CARIBQUIB, MUNICIPALITY OF BANNA, 
PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE, AN ECOTOURISM DESTINATION, 
PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 16 of Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution 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."
Paraiso Ti Caribquib was once a forest before being transformed into an eco-park 
in 2007. This became the home of the first ever zipline adventure in the Province of 
Ilocos Norte. It was intended to be an eco-tourism destination that encouraged 
exploration and discovery, social and cultural awareness, and environmental 
conservation. Paraiso Ti Caribquib became a tourist attraction in the Municipality of 
Banna. However, due to lack of local funds and the damage caused by typhoons, 
further construction of this eco-park was halted, resulting in its degradation over time.
Pursuant to the constitutional mandate and to harness tourism as an engine of 
socio-economic growth and cultural affirmation to generate investment, foreign 
exchange and employment, this measure seeks to declare Parasio Ti Caribquib in the 
Municipality of Banna, Province of Ilocos Norte as a tourist destination. This will ensure 
development, preservation, and conservation through appropriate funding and proper 
implementation of development programs.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly
sought.
/i.
IMEE R. MARCOS f'


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. B. No. 1179
25 AUG 13 P3 :28
RECEIVED BY.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING THE PARAISO TI CARIBQUIB LOCATED IN SITIO 
DARAMUANGAN, BARANGAY CARIBQUIB, MUNICIPALITY OF BANNA, 
PROVINCE OF I LOCOS NORTE, AN ECOTOURISM DESTINATION, 
PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Paraiso Ti Cahbquib formerly a forested area which has been
2 
developed into an eco-park located in Sitio Daramuangan, Barangay Caribquib,
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Municipality of Banna, Province of Ilocos Norte is hereby declared a tourist destination.
4 
As a tourist destination, the Department of Tourism (DOT) shall prioritize its
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development, subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of
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tourist destinations.
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SEC. 2. The technical description of Paraiso Ti Caribquib, being declared a
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tourist destination, are as follows:
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Coordinates
From
To
Bearing
Distance (m)
Comer
X
Y
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2
N 06° 48' 16" E
149.3640
1
250469.59
1993345.89
2
3
N 56° 41' 18" E
166.6583
2
250608.87
1993437.41
3
4
N 20° 27' 17" E
189.3327
3
250675.03
1993614.81
4
5
N 38° 09' 42" W
121.3618
4
250600.05
1993710.23
5
6
N 32° 04' 01" E
129.3259
5
250668.71
1993819.83
6
7
N 45° 21'36" E
158.9925
6
250781.84
1993931.54
7
8
N 88° 30' 49" E
262.7881
7
251044.54
1993924.72
8
9
S 63° 53' 58" E
197.0246
8
251221.47
1993838.04
9
10
S 54° 06' 01" E
139.3785
9
251334.37
1993756.32
10
11
S 22° 02' 27" W
198.4311
10
251259.91
1993572.39
11
12
S 52° 53' 40" E
301.8116
11
251500.61
1993390.31
12
13
S 22° 52' 04" W
420.3699
12
251337.02
1993003.08
13
14
N 63° 38' 51" W
187.3276
13
251169.16
1993086.23
14
15
S 47° 35' 58" W
195.0322
14
251025.14
1992954.72
15
16
N 75° 17' 30" W
177.3961
15
250853.56
1992999.76


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10
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25
16
17
S 85° 01'49" W
177.5415
16
250676.68
1992984.38
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18
S 33° 33' 53" W
206.8675
17
250562.31
1992812.00
18
19
N 47° 52' 11" W
311.3098
18
250331.44
1993020.83
19
1
N 34° 16' 34" E
213.8848
19
250451.81
1993197.57
The Tie line is N 81-19-47 E, 2503.71 meters from ILN-3279, Brgy. Barbarangay, Banna, Ilocos Norte
(249066.49, 1993131.93) to corner 1
SEC. 3. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the DOT, in 
coordination with concerned local government units and agencies of the government, 
shall prepare a tourism development plan involving the construction, installation, and 
maintenance of appropriate facilities and infrastructure that shall encourage tourism 
in the area: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation and 
conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the area.
SEC. 4. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement the development 
plan that will suit the natural characteristics of Paraiso Ti Caribquib, and shall 
incorporate the same in its tourism development program for the ensuing calendar 
year. It shall also include the Paraiso Ti Caribquib in all its national, regional, and local 
promotion programs.
SEC. 5. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program 
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act and internally generated funds of the DOT.
SEC. 6. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of 
the DOT shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper 
implementation of this Act.
SEC. 7. The laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive orders or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby amended accordingly.
SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,