Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSEBEL"L-No.6368
Introduced by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The coast of Barangay Labnig in the Municipality of Corcuera, Province of Romblon,
offers a breath-taking panoramic view of its unique elephant leg-like rock formation.
This  rock formation,  which  was  formed  during  numerous  volcanic  eruptions,  is
popularly called the ``Siki it Elepante Rock Formation."
To date, the "Siki it Elepante Rock Formation" is one of the most visited tourism sites
in the Municipality of Corcuera. However, notwithstanding its current popularity, a careful
assessment shows that it has not yet achieved the full tourism generating potential which it
deserves.  Hence,  with  the  support  of  further  promotions  which  inevitably  come  as  a
consequence of being declared as a tourism destination, it is believed that the proposed
declaration would be able to attract twice as many tourists, This is not to mention that an
exponential increase in tourism traffic would naturally uplift the economic status of the area
through business and job generation, among others.
Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA
Representative, Lone District of Romblon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOusE B[ir rio.  6368
Introduced by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
AN ACT
DECLARING THE SIKI IT ELEPANTE ROCK FORMATION LOCATED IN THE
COAST OF BARANGAY LABNIG, MUNICIPALITY OF CORCUERA, PROVINCE
ROMBLON, A TOURISM SITE
Be  it  Spa?ted  by  the  Senate  and  House  Of  Representatives  Of  the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
1                    SECTION  1.  The  Siki  it Elepante Rock Formation  located  in the  coast  of Barangay
2       Labnig,  Municipality  of Corcuera,  Province  of Romblon,  is  hereby  declared  a  tourism  site.
3      Pursuant thereto, its development shall be prioritized and supported by the Department ofToulsm
4      (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourism sites.
5                    See. 2.   Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the municipal governlnent of
6      Corcuera shall, in coordination with the DOT and concerned agencies of the government, prepare
7      a tourism development plan that shall include the constmction, installation and maintenance of
8       such appropriate infrastructure and facilities to enhance tourism in the area: Prow/.dec7,  That said
9      development  plan  shall  ensure  the  preservation  and  conservation  of the  natural  beauty  and


1       resources of the area: Provj.c7ed/#rJrfeer, That the implementation of the tourism development plan
2       shall be included in the budget  of the municipal government ofcorcuera.
3                    Sec. 3. The DOT shall assist the municipal government of corcuera in the implementation
4      of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism capacity building. It
5       shall also include  the siki It Elepante Rock Formation in all its regional and national promotion
6       programs.
7                    See. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual
8      budget of the municipal government of corcuera. The DOT may augment such allocation with
9       intemally-generated funds.
10                   See. 5.  Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the municipal government
11      of Corcuera shall,  in consultation with the DOT  and concerned agencies  of the  goverrment,
12       promulgate rules and regulations to inplement this Act.
13                    See. 6.  All laws, rules, regulations, presidential decrees, and other issuances inconsistent
14      with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.
15                    See. 7.   This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the  O/icz.a/
16       Gcrze#e or in a newspaper of general circulation.
17                    Approved,