Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
| 6232

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives Ria Christina G. Farifas
| and Rudys Caesar G. Farifias |

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Kaangrian Falls in the Municipality of Burgos, » -
Province of Ilocos Norte, as a tourist destination.

The Philippines is known for being an archipelagic country. Surrounded with
different beautiful bodies of water and blessed with natural resources, our country
is undeniably beautiful which tourists truly appreciate. The Philippines is
considered as one of the best countries in Asia to visit.

The Philippines has numerous and majestic waterfalls that have yet to be
discovered and appreciated, one of which is the Kaangrian falls in Burgos, Ilocos
Norte. The two other famous tourist destinations in the Municipality of Burgos which
are often visited by tourists are the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation and the Cape
Bojeado Llighthouse. But now, tourists are slowly discovering the beauty of the
Kaangrian falls.

In 1998, the officials of the Municipality of Burgos were looking for a good
and stable source of water when they stumbled upon the Kaangrian Falls that
runs alll the way to Dirique in the Municipality of Pasuquin. The local folks took a
photo of the falls and shared it with other people. People started to get curious
on the falls and shared it with other people. People started to get curious about
the falls and decided to explore it.

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The word “Kaangrian" comes from the llocano term “naangri” which
literally means “smelly or stinky”. However, contrary to its name, the falls is a
hiddlen gem in the forest of Barangay Paayas. It located approximately five



kilometers away from the national highway. People need to hike four kilometers
to get to the falls, but during the hike, tourists will be amazed by the view of the
surrounding hills and limestones.

Kaangrian Falls is a natural wonder that requires preservation, sustainability
and development. It is one of the Philippine tourist destinations that the
government should consider investing on. Hence, this proposed measure aims to
declare the Kaangrian Falls as a tourist destination. It also mandates the
Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and
Highways and the Municipality of Burgos, to come up with the proper
development plan for the promotion and enhancement of the waterfalls and its
surroundings.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought for.

RUD G. FARINAS |



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6232

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives Ria Christina G. Farinas
and Rudys Caesar G. Farifias |

AN ACT
DECLARING KAANGRIAN FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURGOS, PROVINCE OF
ILOCOS NORTE, AS A TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The Kaangrian Falls in the Municipality of Burgos, Province of
llocos Norte is hereby declared a tourist destination. As such, it shall be accorded
with priority development by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be
subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist
destinations.

Sec. 2. Within one (1) year from the approval of this Act, the DOT, in
coordination with the local government units and agencies of the government,
shall prepare a tourism development plan involving the construction, installation,
and maintenance of such appropriate infrastructures and facilities that enhance
tourism in the area: Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the
preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the area:
Provided, further, That any activity and development to be carried out in the area
must conform with the concept of ecotourism as provided in the national


ecotourism strategy jointly issued by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources ond the DOT.

Sec. 3. The DOT and its attached agencies shall take immediate steps in
implementing the tourism development plan that suits the natural characteristics
of Kaangrian Falls, and shall incorporate the same in its tourism development
program for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also include the Kaangrian Falls in
all its national, regional, and local promotion programs.

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Sec. 4. The Secretary of Tourism shall include in the DOT's program the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.

Sec. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of
Tourism, in consultation with the Municipality of Burgos, shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.

Sec. 6. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive orders, or parts
thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended accordingly.

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Sec. 7. Tt is Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official cai or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,