REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 671

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines is one of the best surfing destinations in Asia. The
Department of Tourism is promoting the country as a Haven of Premier Surfing,
Surrounded with great bodies of water such as the Pacific Ocean and the South
China Sea, the Philippines is endowed with surfing sites and spots that will not
disappoint you if you are a surfer. The country’s coastline is twice as long as the
United States which means that it has a very big potential to become an international
surfing destination.

Puraran is known not only for its stretch of pristine white beaches but also as
the surfing capital of Catanduanes. It has gained a reputation both in the local and
the international surfing communities as having the fastest, most hollow, right
handed barrels in the world known as the Majestics. The waves here are similar to
that of Hawaii. Tourists visit Puraran especially during surfing seasons. The
province of Catanduanes has also sponsored some national and international surfing
competitions

‘Surfing in Puraran is not new. Surfers all over the world already enjoyed the
majestic waves of this beautiful place. However, the area needs to be developed in
order to attract more tourists. To date, there are just two resorts and a few cottages
that are catering to the increasing demands of visiting tourists. As a budding tourist
spot, it should be improved so that services and facilities that are being offered will
truly be world class

In line with the Department of Tourism’s promotion of the Philippines as a
‘surfing destination, the passage of this bill is highly recommended.

So

CESAR V. SARMIENTO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

671

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT DECLARING THE PURARAN BEACH AND ITS PREMISES LOCATED IN
PURARAN, BARAS, CATANDUANES AS A TOURIST SPOT AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 4. The Puraran Beach and its premises located in Puraran, Baras,
Catanduanes is hereby declared as a tourist spot. As such, it shall be accorded
priority development by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the
rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots

SEC. 2. The DOT, in coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority and other concerned agencies of the government, shall,
within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, prepare the development plan
involving the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate
facilities which shall enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said development
plan shall ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and historical significance
thereof.

SEC. 3. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement the said
development plan and incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism

development program for the ensuing calendar year.


SEC. 4. The DOT shall likewise promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.

‘SEC. 5. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations under the annual General Appropriations Act
and/or against the internally generated funds of the DOT.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,