Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5409

House Bill No.

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under the Regalian doctrine which is embodied in Section 2, Article XII of the 1987
Constitution, all lands of the public domain belong to the State, which is the source of any
asserted right to ownership of land, As an incident of ownership over public lands, it is also
the prime duty of the State therefore to promote and develop these in order for them to reach
their full use and potential

Being an archipelago, the Philippines is gifted with an abundance of beaches with
incomparable beauty, Because of this and the persistent efforts of the State, the country has
‘gained acknowledgement as a major tourist destination in the world. Throughout the century,
beach attractions such as Boracay Beach in Aklan, Fl Nido in Palawan, Puerto Galera in
Mindoro etc., have become and continue to be an attraction,

However, these are not the only places to explore in the Philippines, The plethora of
wonderful beaches in the country remains undiscovered and untapped. One of which is the
Manok Manok Island located in the easily accessible municipality of Esperanza, Province of
Masbate. Situated less than four hours away from the main city of Masbate, Manok Manok
Island offers a breathtaking experience with its extensive shorelines filled with fine white
sand, Manok Manok Island presents as an alternative to the prominent beaches of the country.

This bill seeks to jumpstart the development and promotion of the wonder hidden in
Manok Manok Island by declaring it as a tourism spot. Through this, the recognition of
Manok Manok Island shall be fast-tracked and the progress of the surrounding community
shall also be benefited, In view of the State policy to promote and maximize tourism as a
‘means for economic development, early approval of this bill is earnestly sought

SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D
‘epresentative
Third District, Province of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5409

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

AN ACT

DECLARING THE MANOK MANOK ISLAND AND ITS PREMISES LOCATED IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF ESPERANZA, PROVINCE OF MASBATE
AS A TOURIST SPOT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Manok Manok Island and its premises located in the Municipality
of Esperanza, Province of Masbate is hereby declared as a tourist spot. As such, it shall be
accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism and shall be subject to the rules
and regulations governing the development of tourist spots

SEC. 2, The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure
and Enterprise Authority, the local government unit of Esperanza and other concemed
agencies of the government, shall, within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, prepare
the development plan involving construction, installation and maintenance of such
appropriate facilities which shall enhance tourism in the area. Provided, ‘That said
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural resources
thereof.

SEC. 3. The Department of Tourism (DOT) shall take immediate and appropriate
steps in implementing the said development plan that will suit the natural characteristic of the
Manok Manok Island and shall incorporate the same in the Depariment’s overall tourism
development program for the ensuing calendar year and for the following years. It shall
likewise be the duty of the DOT to promote the Manok Manok Island as a tourism spot in all
its national, regional and local promotion programs,

SEC. 4. The DOT shall likewise promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective enforcement of the provisions 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 intemally generated funds of the Department of Tourism.


SEC. 6. If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is devised invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining part or provision not affected thereby remain in full
force and effect.

SEC. 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules aid scuuiations and
other issuances or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act are
hereby repeated or modified accordingly.

SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication \n he Official
Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,