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

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8502

Introduced by Congressman Leopoldo N. Bataoil

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the construction of Fast Craft Ferry Terminal in Brgy. San
Isidro Norte in the Municipality of Binmaley, Province of Pangasinan and for other
Purposes.

Maritime transportation plays a vital role in the Philippines, as an archipelagic
country. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), has been making efforts to
promote and upgrade the maritime industry for economic development.

The proposed site of the Fast Craft Ferry Terminal is strategically located and
convenient to serve as an alternate mode of transportation for people and goods to the
various tourist destinations in the coastal areas of the western (Sual, Alaminos, Anda
& Bolinao) and eastern (Dagupan & San Fabian) towns/cities in the Province of
Pangasinan including Poro Point in San Fernando City, La Union.

With this bill, the travel within the shores of Pangasinan and La Union will be
faster with all the amenities and facilities. It will attract more local and foreign
tourists hence, improve economic condition of the community.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



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

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8502

Introduced by Congressman Leopoldo N. Bataoil

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FAST CRAFT FERRY TERMINAL
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BINMALEY, PROVINCE OF PANGASINANAND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Transportation (DOT®), a fast craft ferry terminal in Brgy. San Isidro, Norte, Municipality of
Binmaley, Province of Pangasinan.

SEC. 2.The Philippine Ports Authority and the Maritime Industry Authority
(MARINA) of the DOTr, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and
Highways and other concemed agencies of the government, shall, within six (6) months after
the approval of this Act, prepare the development plan which shall enhance tourism in the
area: Provided, that said development plan shall ensure the preservation of the environment,
the natural beauty and historical significance thereof.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall take immediate steps to implement the
said development plan for the ensuing calendar year.

SEC. 4. The Administrator of the MARINA in coordination with the Secretary of
Transportation shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation
of this Act.

SEC. 5. The amount needed for the immediate implementation of this Act is hereby
appropriated from the funds of the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter
such sum as maybe needed for the continued implementation, operation and maintenance of
the Fast Craft Ferry Terminal shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

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

Approved,