Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _________
Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.
AN ACT
DECLARING CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE DEMONSTRATION FARM AND ECO PARK IN BARANGAY
BUKAL MALIGAYA 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 Climate Smart Agriculture Demonstration Farm and Eco Park is located in Barangay Bukal
Maligaya, Guinayangan, Quezon. It was established as a response to the need for context-specific
solutions to climate risks, particularly to enable farmers to utilize experiential learning to weather the
challenges posed by climate change and significantly improve food security in local communities in the
face of heightened risks to agriculture-based livelihood due to changing climate.
Currently, it houses various farm facilities such as the green house, vermicomposting facility,
tilapia breeding center, poultries, goat area; and native pig farm. The Climate Smart Agriculture
Demonstration Farm and Eco Park has an abundant supply of cacao, dragon fruit, coconut dwarf,
guyabano, banana, and cassava. It also features the utilization of Sloping Agriculture Land Technology
(SALT), which is a package technology of soil conservation and food production, integrating differing
soil conservation measures in just one setting where calamansi and black pepper with madre de cacao
are grown as permanent crops.
This bill seeks to declare the Climate Smart Agriculture Demonstration Farm and Eco Park 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.
ANGELINA “HELEN” D.L. TAN, M.D.
4th District, Quezon
August 31, 2021
4:18 pm
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _________
Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.
AN ACT
DECLARING CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE DEMONSTRATION FARM AND ECO PARK IN BARANGAY
BUKAL MALIGAYA 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 “Climate Smart Agriculture
Demonstration Farm and Eco Park 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. Climate Smart Agriculture Demonstration Farm and Eco Park Eco-Tourism Zone. – The
Climate Smart Agriculture Demonstration Farm and Eco Park located in Barangay Bukal Maligaya 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 Climate Smart Agriculture Demonstration
Farm and Eco Park 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 Climate Smart
Agriculture Demonstration Farm and Eco Park 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.
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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,