W REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
pate. Q5WUL 2018

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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BY:
Quezon City YEAS
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SEVENTEENTH S i
ieeese BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

First Regular Session

1064

House Bill No.

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Unknown to many but are exponentially gaining attention, Kalanay
destination in Barangay Nabangig, Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate
Distinct for its theatrical form, tourists are free to enjoy the view of this naiural wonder and
are satisfied with its fresh and cool waters, Visitors can also enjoy horseback rides in the area
and yet entertained by barangay folks with their traditional dance performances.

alls isa tourist

Despite its economic potential, this natural treasure remain undeveloped. The lack of progress
in the area can be traced to non-existent attention coming from the national goverment

Considering that it is a policy of the State to undertake the sustainable development of the
environment simultaneously with the right of the people to a healthy and balanced ecology, it
is imperative that the national government provide the needed care and atlention to Kalanay
Falls. In order to achieve these goals, Kalanay Falls should be declared as an ecotourism spot
Wherein an ecotourism council will be established to steer the area (o fame and progress
while maintaining the sanctity of its natural resources. Hence, the passage of this bill is
urgently sought

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1064

House Bill No.

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANE TE, M.D.

AN ACT DECLARING THE KALANAY FALLS AND ITS PREMISES AS AN
ECOTOURISM SITE, ESTABLISHING THE KALANAY FALLS ECOTOURISM
COUNCIL, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 “Kalanay Falls Ecotourism Act

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure the right
of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology through the promotion of activities
designed for environmental protection and conservation,

See. 3. The Kalanay Falls Ecotourism Council. There is hereby created an ecotourism
council, 1 be known as the Kalanay Falls Ecotourism Council, hereinafier known as the
Council 10 be composed of one representative each from accredited non-government
organizations and people's organizations engaged in ecotourism, one recognized indigenous
people’s federation, reputable travel organizations, the academe, and the local chief executive
of the Municipality of Palanas who shall sit as the chairman of the Council

Palanas” local legislative body shall appoint the members of the Couneil for a term of five (5)
years, renewable for one term.

‘The Department of Tourism and Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall
assist the Council in its task of pursuing the objectives of this Act

See. 5. Functions and Responsibilities of the Council. The Council shall be cesponsible for
the following

@ Study, adopt, and from time to time update an Ecotourism Master plan and
supervise the implementation of the corresponding programs and activities
therein

+b. Assess and evaluate the potential impact of development to the environmental
safety and well-being of the site;


© Conduct consultations with the local residents of the site to be affected by
ecotourism development to assimilate their cultural values and beliefs in the
master plan and other programs;

Provide technical and financial assistance to communities in the site:

@ Formulate rules and regulations which shall prohibit illegal fishing and
related activities:

f Perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry oui the objectives
of this Acct

Seo. 6. Ecotourism Fund. To carry out the purposes of this Act, there shall be created a
special fund called the Kalanay Falls Ecotourism Fund, which shall be sourced from the
environmental fee, which shall be collected by the Council from all visiting, wourists

Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act shall be held
Unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions, which are not affected thereby, shall continue to
be in full force and effect

Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. — All laws, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly

See. 9. kffectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifieen (15) days afier its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved.