THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Third Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
S. No. 
(In subsfitution of H. No. 4977) 
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Prepared jointly by the Committees on Environment and Natural Resources, Local Government, 
and Finance, with Senator Cayetano and the members of the Committees as authors 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE MOUNTAINS OF BANAHAW AND SAN CRISTOBAL IN THE 
PROVINCES OF LAGUNA AND QUEZON AS A PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE 
CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be if enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Mts. Banahaw-San 
Cristobal Protected Area Act of 2006". 
SEC. 2. Land Classification. - All lands of the public domain comprising the Mts. 
Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Area shall fall under the classification of National Park 
as provided for in the Philippine Constitution. However, Public Lands already classified 
as agricultural and alienable or disposable prior to the passage of this Act shall remain 
as such and may be disposed of pursuant to the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 
8 . 141 or the Public Land Act, as amended. 
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SECTION 3. Scope. - The boundaries of the Mts. Banahaw-San Cristobal 
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Protected Area, which fall under the category of protected landscape as defined herein, 
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within the provinces of Quezon and Laguna, are as follows: 
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Beginning at a point marked "I" 
on the DENR NlPAS Map No. RO-4A-4, which is N 
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29'43'E, 10,165.43 meters from BLLM No. 1 of the Municipality of Candelaria, Province 
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ofQuezon: 
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Parcel I 
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Thence S Oo"20' E 
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49.51 meters to corner 7; 
113.1 1 meters to cornar 8; 
54.41 meters to corner 9; 
40.05 meters to corner 10; 
54.51 meters to corner 11; 
53.16 meters to corner 12; 
38.86 meters to corner 13; 
719.04 meters to corner 14; 
2626.35 meters to corner 15; 
287.28 meters to corner 16; 
2592.76 meters to corner 17; 
543.36 meters to corner 18; 
9.16 meters to corner 19; 
171.23 meters to corner 20; 
99.24 meters to corner 21; 
613.16 meters to corner 22; 
682.87 meters to corner 23; 
408.32 meters to corner 24; 
514.71 meters to corner 25; 
236.96 meters to corner 26; 
575.43 meters to corner 27; 
228.62 meters to corner 28; 
227.78 meters to corner 29; 
88.87 meters to corner 30; 
155.04 meters to corner 31 ; 
301.26 meters to corner 32; 
128.75 meters to corner 33; 
155.03 meters to corner 34; 
289.72 meters to corner 35; 
79.67 meters to corner 36; 
144.96 meters to corner 37; 
78.04 meters to corner 38; 
72.52 meters to corner 39, 
258.92 meters to corner 40; 
103.06 meters to corner 41 ; 
128.71 meters to corner 42; 
86.70 meters to corner 43; 
80.58 meters to corner 44; 
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Thence N 18"44' W 
Thence N 40"18' W 
Thence N 17'19' W 
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Thence N 4553' E 
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Thence N 3O"lO'W 
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87.1 7 meters to corner 4.5; 
176.71 meters to corner 46; 
574.78 meters to corner 47; 
149.36 meters to corner 48; 
43.75 meters to corner 49; 
4.1 7 meters to corner 50; 
235.00 meters to corner 51 ; 
459.00 meters to corner 52; 
158.94 meters to corner 53; 
144.82 meters to corner 54; 
81.65 meters to corner 55; 
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17.50 meters to corner 56; 
337.04 meters to corner 57; 
261.49 meters to corner 58; 
566.49 meters to corner 59; 
170.00 meters to corner 60; 
326.66 meters to corner 61; 
162.1 8 meters to corner 62; 
218.33 meters to corner 63; 
196.92 meters to corner 64; 
171.31 meters to corner 65; 
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81 -77 meters to corner 67; 
135.93 meters to corner 68; 
173.89 meters to corner 69; 
77.31 meters to corner 70; 
165.80 meters to corner 71; 
482.86 meters to corner 72; 
187.47 meters to corner 73; 
149.62 meters to corner 74: 
112.75 meters to corner 75; 
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404.82 meters to corner 79; 
143.60 meters to corner 80; 
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236.82 meters to corner 87; 
190.25 meters to corner 88; 
176.91 meters to corner 89; 
41 0.65 meters to corner 90; 
667.43 meters to corner 91 ; 
567.50 meters to corner 92; 
867.46 meters to corner 93; 
63.20 meters to corner 94; 
162.90 meters to corner 95; 
202.35 meters to corner 96; 
127.98 meters to corner 97; 
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51.30 meters to corner 99; 
374.77 meters to corner 100; 
290.00 meters to corner 101; 
356.49 meters to corner 102; 
325.61 meters to corner 103; 
131.76 meters to corner 104; 
153.52 meters to corner 105; 
282.67 meters to comer 106; 
300.68 meters to corner 107; 
209.82 meters to corner 108; 
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127.88 meters to corner 112; 
202.45 meters to corner 113; 
116.07 meters to corner 114; 
166 .06 meters to corner 1 15; 
743.97 meters to corner 116; 
317.88 meters to comer 119; 
87.00 meters to corner 1 18; 
6.00 meters to corner 119; 
508.80 meters to corner 120; 
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Thence S 12"ITW 
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Thence N 64"52'W 
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Thence N 74"37'W 
Thence N 29"23' W 
Thence N 31"02'W 
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Thence N 30"31' W 
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Thence N 52"06' W 
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246.98 meters t'o corner 122; 
441.86 meters to corner 123; 
305.14 meters; to corner 124; 
253.21 meters to corner 125; 
214.30 meters to corner 126; 
498.72 meters to cornw 127; 
86.66 meters to corner 128; 
192.38 meters to corner 129; 
300.34 meters to corner 130; 
276.60 meters to corner 131; 
150.87 meters to corner 132; 
174.15 meters to corner 133; 
247.83 meters to corner 134; 
225.90 meters to corner 135; 
490.82 meters to corner 136; 
1585.41 meters to corner 137; 
500.31 meters to corner 138; 
177.65 meters to corner 139; 
396.41 meters to corner 140; 
186.44 meters to corner 141 ; 
233.17 meters to corner 142; 
326.65 meters to corner 143; 
I01 7.98 meters to corner 144; 
83.41 meters to corner 145; 
173.51 meters to corner 146; 
97.36 meters to corner 147; 
157.81 meters to corner 148; 
307.85 meters to corner 149; 
293.59 meters to corner 150; 
97.35 meters to corner 151; 
110.54 meters to corner 152; 
68.34 meters to corner 153; 
176.50 meters to corner 154; 
147.27 meters to corner 155; 
175.1 5 meters to corner 156; 
297.37 meters to corner 157; 
330.98 meters to corner 158; 
191.96 meters to corner < 59; 
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267.27 meters to corner 160; 
102.24 meters to corner 161; 
290.45 meters to corner 162; 
58.54 meters to corner' 163; 
217.16 meters to corner 164; 
185.22 meters to corner 165; 
186.52 meters to corner '166; 
11 1.47 meters to corner 167; 
258.78 meters to corner 168; 
56.24 meters to corner 169; 
163.18 meters to corner 170; 
192.88 meters to corner I71 ; 
130.10 meters to corner 172; 
224.00 meters to corner 173; 
243.08 meters to corner 174; 
156.05 meters to corner 175; 
488.87 meters to corner 176; 
912.98.meters to corner 177; 
434.56 meters to corner 178; 
616.11 meters to corner 179; 
500.91 meters to corner 180; 
677.31 meters to corner 181; 
552.94 meters to corner 182; 
449.60 meters to corner 183; 
446.62 meters to corner 184; 
250.96 meters to corner 185; 
818.24 meters to corner 186; 
254.87 meters to corner 187; 
249.07 meters to corner 188; 
393.32 meters to corner 189; 
548.04 meters to corner 190; 
669.88 meters to corner 191; 
496.32 meters to corner %32; 
70.22 meters to corner 193; 
1 15.95 meters to corner 194; 
50.87 meters to corner 195; 
818.88 meters to corner 196; 
971.35 meters to corner 197; 
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Thence N 48"21' E 
Thence S 2777' E 
Thence S 55"12' E 
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Thence S 51"OI' E 
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Thence N 6W38 'E 
Thence N 07"08' E 
Thence N 52"30' E 
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Thence S 62"27' E 
Thence S 62"42' E 
Thence S 5735' E 
Thence S 62"16' E 
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Thence S 48"49' W 
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Thence S 31"OO' E 
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Thence N 27"56' W 
Thence S 09"33' E 
Thence N 61'59' W 
Thence S 04"44'W 
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199.83 meters to corner 198; 
902.90 meters to corner 199; 
330.65 meters to corner 200; 
728.42 meters to corner 201; 
269 .06 meters to corner 202; 
292.64 meters to corner 20.3; 
53.92 meters to corner 204; 
262.48 meters to corner 205; 
292.62 meters to corner 206; 
119.26 meters to corner 207; 
358.42 meters to corner 208; 
280.70 meters to corner 209; 
1488.76 meters to corner 210; 
43.27 meters to corner 21 1; 
160.48 meters to corner 212; 
51.89 meters to corner 213; 
93.10 meters to corner 214; 
153.34 meters to corner 21 5; 
233.1 2 meters to corner 21 6; 
69.44 meters to corner 217; 
98.99 meters to corner 21 8; 
103.72 meters to corner 219; 
126.46 meters to corner 220; 
410.68 meters to corner 221; 
129.14 meters to corner 222; 
2.98 meters to corner 223; 
250.51 meters to corner 224; 
321.78 meters to corner 225; 
180.03 meters to corner 226; 
53.71 meters to corner 227; 
80.62 meters to corner 228; 
60.96 meters to corner 229; 
73.79 meters to corner.230; 
57.36 meters to corner: '231 ; 
49.96 meters to corner 232; 
23.19 meters to corner 233; 
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101.23 meters to coiner 236; 
44.29 meters to corner 237; 
74.83 meters to cornier 238; 
61.76 meters to corner 239; 
167.64 meters to corner 240; 
126.41 meters to corner 241; 
143.38 meters to corner 242; 
2396.00 meters to corner 243; 
5.47 meters to corner 244; 
62.66 meters to corner 245; 
28.31 meters to corner 246; 
50.60 meters to corner 247; 
684.77 meters to corner248; 
810.84 meters to corner 249 
3.70 meters to corner 250; 
59.43 meters to corner 251; 
14.23 meters to corner 252; 
93.27 meters to corner 253; 
65.50 meters to corner 254; 
754.14 meters to corner 255; 
184.10 meters to corner 256; 
189.76 meters to corner 257; 
181.74 meters to corner 258; 
2.90 meters to corner 259; 
339.66 meters to corner 260; 
2450.63 meters to corner 261; 
388.69 meters to corner 262; 
41.33 meters to corner 263; 
51.73 meters to corner 264; 
41.43 meters to corner 265; 
51.01 meters to corner 266; 
61 30 meters to corner 267; 
39.76 meters to corner 268; 
41.34meters to corn& 269; 
64.94 meters to corner 270; 
85.65 meters to corner 271; 
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67.52 meters to corner 275; 
17.55 metters to corner 276; 
52.45 meters to corner 277; 
46.27 meters to corner 278; 
40.73 meters to corner 279; 
31 -66 meters to corner 280; 
19.53 meters to corner 281; 
21.79 meters to corner 282; 
13.23 meters to corner 283; 
24.86 meters to corner 284; 
28.61 meters to corner 285; 
29.26 meters to corndr 286; 
43.97 meters to corner 287; 
57.07 meters to corner 288; 
28.1 1 meters to corner 289; 
46.44 meters to corner 290; 
57.85 meters to corner 291; 
52.53 meters to corner 292; 
31.28 meters to corner 293; 
45.68 meters to corner 294; 
42.85 meters to corner 295; 
34.67 meters to corner 296; 
49.89 meters to corner 297; 
24.54 meters to corner 298; 
121.29 meters to corner 299; 
36.32 meters to corner 300; 
58.33meters to corner 301 ; 
35.79 meters to corner 302; 
33.08 meters to corner 303; 
92.68 meters to corner 304; 
203.99 meters to corner 305; 
27.67 meters to corner 306; 
875.62 meters to corner 307; 
73.79 meters to corner 308; 
50.32 meters to corner 309; 
203.36 meters to corner 310; 
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262.81 meters to corner 313; 
198.1 2meters to corner 31 4; 
29.51meters to corner 315; 
75.78 meters to ccirner 316; 
423.49 meters to corner 317; 
159.16 meters to corner 318; 
246.96 meters to corner 319; 
77.93 meters to corner 320; 
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80.67 meters to corner 322; 
124.31 meters to corner 323; 
74.43 meters to cornw 324; 
183.73 meters to corner 325; 
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FOUR and 351100 (1 1,064.35) Hectares. 
Parcel II 
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Parcels I & II contain eleven thousand one hundred seventy seven and 811100 
The bearings and distances are based on UTM-GRID PRS 92 Datum. 
Any modification of the coverage of this Act due to such factors as changing 
ecological situations, new scientific or archeological findings, or discovery of traditional 
boundaries not previously taken into account shall be made through an Act of Congress, 
after consultation with the affected public and concerned government agencies. 
SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
defined as follows: 
(a) "Biological Diversity or Biodiversity" refers to the wealth of life forms found on 
earth, the millions of different plants, animals and microorganisms, the genes they 
contain, and the intricate ecosystem they form. 
huntired thirteen and 46J100 (1 13.46) hectares. 
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(1 1,177.81) hectares, more or less. 
(b) "Buffer Zones" refers to identified areas outside the boundaries of and 
immediately adjacent to designated PAS pursuant to Section 8 that need special 
development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the PA. 
(c) "National Park" refers to a forest reservation essentially of natural wilderness 
character which has been withdrawn from settlement, occupancy or any form of 
exploitation except in conformity with approved management plan and set aside as such 
exclusively to conserve the area or preserve the scenery, the natural and historical 
objects, wild animals and plants therein and to provide enjoyment of these features in 
such area. 
(d) "Protected Area (PA)" refers to identified portions of lahd and water set aside by 
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(e) “Protected Landscape” refers to an area of national significance which is 
characterized by the harmonious interaction of man and land while prokiding 
opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism within the normal 
lifestyle and economic activity of the area. 
(f) “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the Department of Environment and 
Natural Resources (DENR). 
SEC. 5. lnsfifufional Mechanisms. - The following administrative and policy-making 
mechanisms shall apply: 
(A)There shall be a PAMB which shall be the policy making body of the PA. It shall 
be composed of: 
(1) The Regional Executive Director (RED) of DENR Region IV-A as chairperson; 
(2) The Provincial Planning and Development Officer (PPDO) of the Province of 
(3) The Provincial Planning and Development Officer (PPDO) of the Province of 
(4) One representative from each of the municipal governments with territorial 
jurisdiction within the protected landscape to be appointed by their respective 
sangguniang bayan and endorsed by the municipal mayors: 
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(5) One representative of the National Power Corporation (NPC); 
(6) One representative from other departments or national government agencies 
directly involved in the protected landscape or has long term projects or permanent 
facility located therein; 
(7) Three representatives from accredited NGOs operating in the protected 
landscape chosen from among themselves in a meeting duly called for the purpose; 
(8) Three representatives from accredited peoples organization (PO) operating 
within the PA chosen from among themselves in a meeting duly called for the purpose;’ 
and 
(9) One representative from academic institutions directly involved in the 
conservation of the PA, chosen from among themselves in a meeting duly called for the 
purpose. 
Every member of the PAMB shall serve for a term of five years and shall be 
considered to represent his or her sector and deemed to carry the vote of such sector in 
all matters. In the case of members who are government officials, the term of office shall 
be attached to the office held. 
In the selection of the representatives of POs and NrJOs, preference shall be 
accorded to those organizations that are involved in the conservation, protection and 
development of the PA. Representation shall be by institution and shall aim to achieve 
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The representatives from the LGUs and national agencies in the PAMB shall 
include among their duty to appraise their respective constituents, office or sector, to 
ensure that the provisions of this Act is consistent with the 
Local Government Code of 1991 (R. A. No. 7160), other relevant statutes and 
ordinances, and local and national development plans and projects. Failure to comply 
with the foregoing shall subject such representative to disciplinary action as the PAMB 
may provide. 
The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to 
reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in their attendance 
in meetings of the Board or in connection with other official business authorized by a 
resolution of the Board, subject to existing rules and regulations. 
@)The PAM8 of the Mts. Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape shall have 
the following powers and functions: 
(1) Decide matters relating to planning, resources protection and general 
administration of the area in accordance with the approved protection and conservation 
plan; 
(2) Approve proposals, work plans, action plans and guidelines for management of 
(3) Delineate and demarcate protected landscape boundaries buffer zones, 
ancestral domains and recognize the rights and privileges of indigenous communities 
under the provisions of this Act; 
(4) Promulgate rules and regulations to promote development programs and 
projects on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development consistent with ,the 
Management Manual of the protected landscape; 
(5) Ensure the implementation of programs as prescribed in the Protection and 
Conservation Plan in order to provide employment to the people dwelling in and around 
the protected landscape; and 
(6) Control and regulate the construction, operation and maintenance of roads, 
trails, waterworks, sewerage, fire protection and sanitation systems and other public 
utilities within the PA. 
The DENR, through the RED, shall exercise authority to oversee the PAMB to 
ensure that it is acting within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of a conflict 
between administrative orders of national application issued by the DENR pursuant to 
the NIPAS Act and the rules and regulations issued by the PAMB, the PAMB shall'notify 
the DENR Secretary who shall decide whether to apply %ne rule or withdraw its 
application in the site. 
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of the PA. The PASu shall be supported by the existing personnel of the DENR. The 
head of ofice shall be the chief operating officer of the hfts. Banahaw-San Cristobal 
Protected Landscape and shall be accountaMe to the RED of the DENR-Region IV-A 
and the PAMB. The PASu shall have the following powers and functions: 
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Prepare the Protection and Consexvation Plan and successor plans as herein 
provided and executes it; 
(2) Serve as the secretariat for the PAMB with duty to provide the PAMB with all 
information necessary for it to make appropriate decisions when necessary; 
(3) Establish a productive partnership with the local community, including groups 
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(4) Develop and implement a park information, educationand visitor program; 
(5) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to 'the PA and assist in the 
(6) Supervise all activities within the PA for conformity with the Protection and 
(7) Perform such other functions as the PAMB may assign. 
SEC. 6. Seasonal Pilgrimage. - People who enter the PA seasonally for cultural 
and religious pilgrimage and other activities that have a benign impact on the 
sustainability and biodiversity of the area shall be regulated by the PAMB. For such 
purpose, the PAMB shall designate parts of the PA where pilgrimage is allowed under 
such terms and conditions as the PAMB may deem fit. 
SEC. 7. Prshibited Acts. - The following shall be the prohibitions and penalties 
applicable to the Mts. Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape: 
(A)The penalties in Articles 309 and 310 of the Revised Penal Code, depending on 
the value of the resources taken, damaged or destroyed shall be imposed upon any 
person who: 
plants or animals, sand, rocks or products derived therefrom without a permit; 
prosecution of offenses; 
Conservation Plan; and 
(1) Hunts, destroys, collects, disturbs or possesses anywhere within the PA any 
(2) Possesses outside the PA any wild plant or animal or product derived therefrom 
(3) Undertakes mineral exploration or extraction within the PA; or 
(4) Hunts, collects, removes or destroys any endangered or protected species. 
(B)A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,OOQ.OO) nor more than TWO 
hundred fifty thousand pesos (P250,OOO.OO) and/or imprisonment from three years to 
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(3) Possesses a chainsaw, hacksaw and other mechanized equipment within the 
(4)Throws, dumps or causes to be dumped into the PA any nonbiodegradable 
the Protection and Conservation Plan, duly allowed by the PAMB; 
PA without a permit issued by the PAMB; 
material or waste whether liquid, solid or gas; 
(5) Uses, dumps, places or causes to be placed into the PA toxic chemicals, 
including pesticides and other hazardous substances, unless the same is expressly 
allowed in the protection and conservation plan; or 
(6) Prospects, hunts or otherwise locate hidden treasures.. 
SEC. 8. Special Prosecutor and Retained Counsel. - Within thirty (30) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a special 
prosecutor to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the PA shall 
be assigned. Such Special Prosecutor shall coordinate with the PAMB and the PASu in 
the performance of hislher duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in 
arrest and criminal procedures.. The PAMB may retain the services of a counsel to 
prosecute andlor assist in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and 
supervision of the regular or special prosecutor and to defend the members of the 
PAMB, the PASu and the staff, or any person assisting in the protection, conservation 
and sustainable development of the PA, against any legal action related to their powers, 
functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as delegated or tasked by the 
PAMB. 
Utilizafion of Resources. - Any exploitation of or utilization of 
nonrenewable resources within the PA shall not be allowed. Energy projects, whether 
renewable or otherwise, shall be permitted only through an Act of Congress, Provided, 
that the exploitation of renewable energy up to three megawatts capacity shall be 
exempt from such requirement. 
Repotting Responsibility. - The PASu, through the PAMB, shall 
submit an annual accomplishment report to the Secretary of the DENR on the activities 
undertaken in the PA. 
Appropriations. - The Secretary shall immediately include in the 
DENRs program the implementation of this Act, the funding of:yhich shall be included in 
the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Construction and Suppletory Application of Existing Laws. The 
provisions of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity 
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conservation, protection arid sustainable development Provisicins of Republic Act No. 
7586, otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Areas Management Act of 
1992 and existing forestry laws, and their corresponding rules and regulations not 
inconsistent hereto shall have the suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act. 
Repealing Clause. - For the purpose of this Act, Sections 11, 15,20 
and 21 of Republic Act No. 7586 or the NIPAS Act are hereby modified. All other laws, 
rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. The prohibition and penalties under the NIPAS Act are hereby superseded 
for the entire area covered by this Act. 
Separability Clause. - If any part or section of this Act is declared by 
the courts as unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the other parts or 
sections hereof. 
Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a nationel newspaper of general 
circulation available in the PA. This Act shall be translated in a dialect or dialects known 
in the PA by the DENR within thirty (30) days from approval hereof and shall be posted 
for three consecutive weeks in conspicuous place in the provincial, municipal and 
barangay halls within the PA as well as in three other public places frequented by the 
public. 
Approved, 
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