Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by: Hon. Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
AN ACT 
DECLARING MONA CAVE IN BARANGAY DANLAGAN BATIS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUINAYANGAN, 
PROVINCE OF QUEZON AS ECO-TOURISM ZONE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Section 16 of the Constitution provides that "The State shall protect and advance the 
right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of 
nature." 
The Mona Cave is located in Sitio Siete, Barangay Danlagan Batis, Guinayangan, Quezon. 
Danlagan Batis is located on the north eastern part of Guinayangan and is bounded by Danlagan 
Reserva, Bukal Maligaya, and San Antonio. It is more or less 135 kilometers from Lucena City; 255 
kilometers from Manila via South Luzon Expressway; and 15 kilometers from Guinayangan town 
proper. The barangay is traversed by partly cemented farm to market road. From the roadside, the 
cave can be accessed by a 15-minute trek through footpaths within farms and coconut plantations.  
This bill seeks to declare the Mona Cave as eco-tourism site, which is hoped to help facilitate 
the growth and promotion of tourism in Quezon and the CALABARZON. It will also ensure that the rich 
biological diversity in the area is protected and preserved. Also, its growth as an eco-tourism 
destination will significantly support the local economy by providing employment and trade 
opportunities.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
   Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
 4th District, Quezon 
3:24 pm
July 27, 2022
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by: Hon. Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
AN ACT 
DECLARING MONA CAVE IN BARANGAY DANLAGAN BATIS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUINAYANGAN, 
PROVINCE OF QUEZON AS ECO-TOURISM ZONE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Mona Cave Eco-Tourism Zone Act”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote a tourism 
industry that is ecologically sustainable, responsible, participative, culturally sensitive, economically 
viable and equitably beneficial to local communities. 
SEC. 3. Mona Cave Eco-Tourism Zone. – The Mona Cave located in Barangay Danlagan Batis in 
the Municipality of Guinayangan, Province of Quezon is hereby declared an eco-tourism zone. Its 
development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules 
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism zones. 
The DOT shall prepare the development plan for the Mona Cave and shall incorporate the same 
in the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic Act No. 9593, 
otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009". The Plan shall be implemented jointly with the 
Municipality of Guinayangan, the local Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), and the Tourism 
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). 
The DOT, in coordination with the Municipality of Guinayangan, the PAMB, the TIEZA, and other 
concerned agencies of government, shall identify well defined areas within the Mona Cave Eco-
Tourism Zone and ensure the integrated development of these areas for the optimum utilization of 
natural assets and attractions, as well as the preservation of their historic significance. 
SEC. 4. Appropriations. – The Secretary of Tourism shall include in the Department’s program 
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this 
Act, the Secretary of Tourism, in consultation with the Municipality of Guinayangan, the PAMB and the 
TIEZA, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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