Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila * TIME:_29 7

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7364

Introduced by Representative Sol Aragones

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Alaminos in the Province of Laguna is a 3rd class municipality in
the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of
47,859 people

The simple and small town of Alaminos, Laguna has blossomed into an up and
coming tourist destination south of Manila. Throughout the years, the natural springs, rivers
and caves in the town have been gaining popularity for tourists and adventurers.

This proposal seeks to declare the Municipality of Alaminos as an ecotourism zone
and appropriate funds for the purpose. With the proposal to develop Alaminos into an
ecotourism zone, we hope to generate economic growth by providing employment
opportunities through tourism activities among the residents of the municipality. Other
tourism related industries will also spur further economic development in the area by
providing local employment opportunities through hotels, resorts, restaurants, transportation
services, souvenir shops, among others.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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SOL ARAGONES
3® District, Laguna

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No,_7904

Introduced by Representative Sol Aragones

AN ACT DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALAMINOS, PROVINCE OF
LAGUNA, AS AN ECOTOURISM ZONE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaring Alaminos, Laguna as an Ecotourism Zone. - The
Municipality of Alaminos, Province of Laguna is hereby declared as an ecotourism zone. As
such, priority development of the Municipality of Alaminos shall be made by the Department
of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the

development of tourist zone.

SECTION 2. Role of Agencies. - The DOT, in coordination with the Tourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority and other concerned agencies of the
government, shall, within six (6) months after the approval of this Act, prepare the
development plan involving the construction, installation and maintenance of such
appropriate facilities and infrastructure which shall enhance tourism in the area: Provided,
that said development plan shall ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and historical

significance thereof.

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SECTION 3. Secretary of Tourism. - The Secretary of Tourism shall take immediate
steps to implement the said development plan and incorporate the same in the overall tourism

development program of the Department for the ensuing calendar year.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of Tourism shall

issue the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. Appropriations. - The amount needed for the immediate
implementation of this Act is hereby appropriated from the funds of the National Treasury
not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter sum as maybe needed for the continued
implementation, operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General

Appropriation Act.
SECTION 6. liffectivity. - This act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.

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