Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._1665

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the emerging tourist destinations in the Municipality of Corcuera in the
Province of Romblon is the Colong-colong Beach. This beach is known for its powdery white
sand, crystal clear waters and its arc rock formation known as Pasilagon.

Aside from the unique rock formation, the beach is a natural paradise, free from
congestion and over development found in the more popular beach destinations. On the
contrary, Colong-colong Beach offers a relaxed and quiet beach ideal for family gatherings
and a perfect destination for mediation.

Itis believed that this beach has an enormous tourism potential, which, if tapped and
developed properly, with due regard and care for its natural beauty and sustainability, could
be a source of revenue for local businesses, create jobs, and improve basic services of the
community.

Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._1665

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE COLONG-COLONG BEACH, LOCATED IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CORCUERA, PROVINCE OF ROMBLON, A TOURISM
DESTINATION

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

SECTION 1. The Colong-colong Beach located in the Municipality of Corcuera, Province
of Romblon, is hereby declared a tourism destination. Pursuant thereto, its development shall be
prioritized and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations
governing the development of tourism destinations.

SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act. the Municipal Government of
Corcuera shall, in coordination with the DOT and concerned agencies of the government, prepare
a tourism development plan that shall include the construction, installation, and maintenance of
such appropriate infrastructure and facilities to enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said

development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and


resources of the area: Provided further, That the implementation of the tourism development plan
shall be included in the budget of the Municipal Government of Corcuera.

SEC. 3. The DOT shall assist the Municipal Government of Corcuera in the
implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism
capacity building. It shall also include Colong-colong Beach in its national and regional promotion
programs.

SEC. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual
budget of the Municipal Government of Corcuera.

‘The DOT through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), if
necessary, may include such allocation in the TIEZA’s program.

SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Municipal Government
of Corcuera shall, in consultation with the DOT and concerned agencies of the government,
promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 6. Alll laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, and other issuances inconsistent
with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,