Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
&.\F        HouseBi]|No.9079
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY 0F AGLIPAY,
PROVINCH 0F QUIRINO, A TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA
EXPLANATORY NOTH
The province of Quirino is mostly known for its agricultural industry, being the leading producer of
banana in the Cagayan Valley region. However, what many do not know about the province is that it
also has much to offer in terms of environmental tourism sites.
The province as once dubbed the "Forest Heartland of Cagayan".  This is because of the province's
waterfalls,  rock  formations,  rivers,  whitewater  rapids,  and  caves.   The  municipality  of  Aglipay
specifically  is  home  to  the  Aglipay  Caves  and  Campsite,  Pensal  Falls,  Claredita  Falls,  Pinahiw
Viewpoint, Napipiwongan Falls, Mabo Falls, Makujao Caves, Ligaya Caves, and Kabunian Falls.
Thus, there is a need to ensure protection of these environmental sites while also making the most out
of them through sustainable, .responsible, and productive tourism.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
Lone District, Quirino


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEHNTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
A.`'       HouseBi||No.9079
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGLIPAY,
PROVINCE 0F QUIRINO, A TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. A4##;.cjgiv/zfy a/j4g/jpq}; as ro„rz.sin Dove/apme#/ .47.ecr. -The Municipality of Aglipay,
Province  of Quirino,  is  hereby  declared  a  tourism  development  area  (TDA).  The  following  areas
within the municipality which are endowed with scenic natural resources and historical  significance
shall be included in the Aglipay TDA and shall be developed as tourism destinations:
(a)  Aglipay Caves and Campsite;
(b)  Pensal Falls;
(c)  Calredita Falls;
(d)  Pinahiw Viewpoint;
(e)  Napipiwongan Falls;
(f)   Mabo Falls;
(g)  Makujao Caves;
(h)  Ligaya Caves; and
(i)   Kabunian Falls.
Pursuant  thereto,  the  development  of these  areas  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. ro#rj.s" Dave/apme#/ P/cr73. - Within one ( 1 ) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal
government of Aglipay shall, in coordination with the DOT, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), the Representative of the Lone District of Quirino and concerned agencies of the
government, prepare a tourism development plan that shall include the construction,  installation and
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maintenance of such appropriate infrastructure and facilities to enhance tourism in the Municipality of
Aglipay,  particularly  in  identified areas  for tourism  development:  Prow.decJ,  That  said  development
plan shall ensure the preservation  and conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the areas:
Prow.c7ec7, /2fr/foer,  That the implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included  in the
budget of the municipal government of Aglipay.
SEC.  3. j4g/jpcp;  roorz.srm  Gover#z.ng Boczrd.  - The  Aglipay  Tourism  Governing  Board,  hereinafter
referred to as the Board, is hereby created. It shall be composed of the following members:
(a)  Mayor of the Municipality of Aglipay, as ex-officio Chairperson;
(b)  Secretary of the DOT, or a duly authorized representative;
(c)  Secretary of the DENR, or a duly-authorized representative;
(d)  Representative of the Lone District of Quirino, or a duly authorized representative;
(e)  Representative  from  an  accredited  non-governmental  organization  whose  advocacy  is
environmental preservation;
(f)   Representative from the academe; and
(g)  Representative from the business sector.
The Board shall,  in coordination with the  DOT and concerned agencies of the government,
promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act; and shall, whenever necessary, amend, modify
or revise such rules and regulations to meet existing needs.
The municipal government of Aglipay shall provide a Secretariat for the Board including the
30       funding necessary to cover expenses for the performance of its official functions and activities.
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32       SEC.  4.  jzo/e  a/J7!e  Dor.  -The  DOT  shall  assist  the  municipal  government  of Aglipay  in  the
33        implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism capacity
34        building.  It  shall  also  include  the  Municipality  of Aglipay  in  its  national  and  regional  promotion
35        programs.
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37       SEC.  5. .4pprap7.z.afj.ons.  - The funding for the  implementation of this Act shall  be  included  in the
38       annual budget of the municipal government ofAglipay. The DOT may augment such allocation with
39       intemally-generated funds.
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41        SEC. 6. Scpcz7.oZ)j./z.ty c/Case. -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other
42       provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid.
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44       SEC. 7. Rapccr/z.#g cJc7"sc. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof,
45       which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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47       SHC.  8. EJffec/7.vjty. -This Act shall take  effect flfteen (15) days after its publication  in the  a+icz.c7/
48       Gaee//c or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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