TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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S. No.
SENATE
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25 SEP-1 PI :20
RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by SEN. CAMILLE A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF 
PRESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS, KATIPUNAN AND SERGIO OSMENA IN THE 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE 
CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE UNDER THE NATIONAL 
INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS) TO BE REFERRED TO AS 
THE MT. GUTOM PROTECTED LANDSCAPE (MGPL), PROVIDING FOR ITS 
MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it is a declared policy 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. In line with safeguarding 
a healthful ecology, the Constitution likewise provides that Congress shall determine 
the national parks, which shall be conserved and may not be increased nor 
diminished, except by law.
Pursuant to the said Constitutional provisions, the National Integrated 
Protected Areas System (NIPAS) was established by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 
7586, as amended by RA No. 11038, otherwise known as the "Expanded National 
Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 2018". Cognizant of the exacting 
impact of diverse human activities on all components of the natural environment, the 
NIPAS Act declared it the policy of the State "to secure for the Filipino people of
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present and future generations the perpetual existence of all native plants and 
animals through the establishment of a comprehensive system of integrated 
protected areas within the classification of national park as provided for in the 
Constitution". The system shall encompass ecologically rich, unique and biologically 
important areas that are habitats of threatened species of plants and animals, 
biogeographic zones and related ecosystems, whether terrestrial, wetland or marine, 
all of which shall be designated as protected areas.
To date, as of August 2025, there are already 118 protected areas in the 
Philippines that have been so declared through legislation. And yet, based on the 
records and various suitability assessments by the Biodiversity Management Bureau 
(BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), there are 
still numerous sites in the country that have to be given protected area status, by 
legislative action, in order to ensure its conservation.
This bill aims to declare Mt. Gutom, located in the Municipalities of President 
Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, and Sergio Osmeha in the Province of Zamboanga Del 
Norte, as a protected landscape under the National Integrated Protected Areas 
System (NIPAS). Mt. Gutom is a vital natural forest that harbors a diverse range of 
flora and fauna. It serves as one of the most important watersheds in the 2nd 
District of Zamboanga del Norte Province. The landscape is dominated by 
dipterocarp forest, featuring both old and secondary growth trees, as well as a 
mossy and Pine Forest at its summit.
Based on the Protected Area Suitability Assessment (PASA) conducted by the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources in 2017, a total of 384 species of 
flora were documented in the area. Among these, 9 species are critically 
endangered, 3 species are endangered, 14 species are threatened, and 16 species 
are vulnerable. Additionally, the area is home to notable wildlife species such as the 
Philippine Tarsier (Carlito syrichta), Philippine Deer (Rusa marianna), Philippine 
Warty Pigs (Sus phiHppensis), and Philippine Monkeys (Macaca fascicularis 
phiUppensis). Furthermore, the proposed protected area serves as a crucial water 
source for various municipalities.


Granting protected area status to Mt. Gutom is essential due to the significant 
threats posed to its rich and diverse biological resources. Anthropogenic activities, 
including illegal logging/timber poaching, conversion of forests into agricultural 
areas, continuous encroachment by upland dwellers, and wildlife poaching/hunting, 
have been observed, leading to deforestation and habitat degradation.
It is widely recognized that forests provide a range of ecosystem services and 
serve as vital carbon sinks, making them crucial for biological conservation and 
environmental protection. Establishing a Protected Area (PA) under the National 
Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS Act of 1992), as amended by Republic 
Act 11038, also known as the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System 
Act of 2018, is one of the conservation strategies aimed at protecting, preserving, 
and conserving the remaining unexploited natural resources against depletion and 
overexploitation.
In view of all the foregoing, I recommend the approval of this bill.
CAMILLE A. VILLAR


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
Irr ot tU' i'i.n u
25 SEP-1 PI :20
RECEIVED BY:
s.No.
Introduced by SEN. CAMILLE A. VILLAR
AN ACT
DECLARING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF 
PRESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS, KATIPUNAN AND SERGIO OSMENA IN THE 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, A PROTECTED AREA WITH THE 
CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE UNDER THE NATIONAL 
INTEGRATED PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS) TO BE REFERRED TO AS 
THE MT. GUTOM PROTECTED LANDSCAPE (MGPL), PROVIDING FOR ITS 
MANAGEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and referred to as the "Mt, Gutom
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Protected Landscape (MGPL) Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Cognizant of the profound impact of human
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activities on all components of the natural environment particularly the effect of
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increasing population, resource exploitation and industrial advancement, and
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recognizing the critical importance of protecting and maintaining the natural biological
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and physical diversities of the environment notably on areas with biologically unique
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hereby declared the policy of the State to secure for the Filipino people of present and 
future generations the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through 
the establishment of protected areas within the classification of national park as 
provided in the Constitution.
To acknowledge the distinct, rich and diverse biological resources of both flora 
and fauna that are endemic and unique to Mt. Gutom, as well as their aesthetic and 
ecological importance, a parcel of land of the public domain located in the 
municipalities of President Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan and Sergio Osmeha in the 
Province of Zamboanga del Norte is hereby declared a protected area with the 
category of protected landscape, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Mt. Gutom 
Protected Landscape (MGPL). As such, the State shall ensure the preservation, 
conservation, protection and sustainable management of the area. It is likewise 
recognized that effective administration of this area is possible only through 
cooperation among national government agencies. Local Government Units (LGUs), 
concerned Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), private entities and local 
communities. The use and enjoyment of this area must be consistent with the 
principles of biological diversity and sustainable development.
To this end, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act, the 
mobilization of resources for the institutional mechanisms herein established, the full 
scientific and technical support needed for the conservation of biodiversity and the 
integrity of the ecosystems, culture and indigenous practices.
Sec. 3. Classification as a National Park. - The MGPL is composed of a parcel 
of land of the public domain located in the Municipalities of President A. Roxas, 
Katipunan and Sergio Osmeha in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, the metes 
and bounds of which are described in Section 4 of this Act. All lands of the public 
domain within the coverage and scope of the MGPL shall fall under the classification 
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Sec. 4. Scope and Coverage. - The boundaries of MGPL are more particularly
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described as the area beginning at a point marked "1" on the Map, being S 46°35,35"
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W, 1,025.78 meters from PRS'92 Control Monument "ZGN-5852" with geographic
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coordinates of 08° 22' 44.13038" Latitude and 123° 10' 10.02215" Longitude located
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in Barangay Panampalay, Municipality of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Province of
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the point of beginning, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY
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EIGHT (5,468) HECTARES, more or less. Bearings and distances of lines were derived
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using the PRS 92 Philippines Zone IV coordinate system, subject to ground delineation
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and demarcation.
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The certification from the National Mapping and Resource Information
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Authority (NAMRIA) containing the boundaries and technical descriptions of the MGPL
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is hereby adopted and made an integral part of this Act. In case of inconsistency, the
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boundaries and technical descriptions in the attached certification shall prevail.
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Any modification of the scope and coverage of the MGPL in this Act shall be
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made through an Act of Congress, after consultation with the government agencies
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Sec. 5. Establishment of Buffer Zones. - The Secretary of the Department of 
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), upon the recommendation of the 
Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) created under Section 6 of this Act, may 
designate areas surrounding the MGPL as buffer zones for the purpose of providing 
an extra layer of protection where restrictions may be applied: Provided, That in cases 
where the designated buffer zone would cover private lands, the owners thereof shall 
be required to design their development with due consideration to the protected area 
management plan.
ARTICLE II
MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS
Sec. 6. Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). - Within ninety (90) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, a PAMB shall be created which will serve as a body 
that will allocate budget, approve proposals for funding, decide matters related to 
planning, peripheral protection and general administration of MGPL in accordance with 
the general management strategy. The PAMB shall be composed of the following:
a) DENR Regional Executive Director for Region IX as Chairperson;
b) Governor of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte or a duly designated 
representative;
c) Senators of the Republic of the Philippines who are duly registered residents of 
Zamboanga del Norte, or their duly authorized representatives, unless these 
Senators decline the membership in the PAMB;
d) District Representative of the Congressional District where the MGPL is located, 
or a duly designated representative, unless the District Representative declines 
the membership in the PAMB;
e) Mayors of the Municipalities of President Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, and 
Sergio Osmeha in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte or their duly designated 
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f) Chairpersons of all barangays with territorial jurisdiction over MGPL;
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g) Regional Directors of the following government agencies, namely: Department
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of Agriculture (DA), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA),
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Department of Science and Technology, Philippine National Police (PNP),
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Department of National Defense (DND), and the Department of Tourism
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(DOT);
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h) Three (3) representatives from either non-governmental organizations (NGOs),
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or people's organizations (POs) based in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte,
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duly accredited both by the DENR and provincial government. The NGOs or
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POs represented should have been in existence for at least five (5) years and
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with a track record in or related to protected area management;
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i) At least one (1) but not more than three (3) representatives from all the
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ICCs/IPs present in the area and recognized by the National Commission on
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Indigenous Peoples (NCIP);
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j) One (1) representative from an academic institution, preferably from a
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university or college in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, with a proven
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track record in or related to protected area management; and
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k) One (1) representative from the private sector, preferably a resident of the
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Province of Zamboanga del Norte, who is distinguished in a profession or field
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of interest relevant to protected area management.
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The term of office of the members of the PAMB, as well as the grounds for
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their removal, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7586,
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otherwise known as the "National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992," as
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amended by Republic Act No. 11038, otherwise known as the "Expanded National
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Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act of 2018".
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Sec. 7. Powers and Functions of the PAMB. -The PAMB shall have the following
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a) Oversee the management of the MGPL;
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b) Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and other
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related documents for the management of the MGPL;
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c) Approve the management plan of the MGPL and ensure its harmonization with
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and integration into the Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and
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Protection Plan (ADSDPP), land use plan and other development plans, public
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or private, and their implementation;
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d) Adopt a manual of operations to include rules of procedure in the conduct of
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business and the creation of committees and respective terms of reference;
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e) Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for the
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enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the management of
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the MGPL;
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f) Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the management plan
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and manage the Protected Area-Retention Income Account (PA-RIA) and other
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funds in accordance with government accounting, budgeting, and auditing
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rules and regulations;
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g) Set fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines;
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h) Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through appropriate
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and effective means;
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i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other government
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authorities with respect to the management of the MGPL;
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j) Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area Superintendent
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(PASu) and other protected area personnel and compliance of partners with
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the terms and conditions of any undertaking, contract or agreement relative to
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k) Recommend the designation or appointment of the PASu from a shortlist of
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qualified candidates; and
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I) Assess the effectiveness of the management of the MGPL: Provided, That the
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members of the PAMB representing the LGUs and national agencies shall inform
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their respective constituents, offices or sectors, of PAMB-approved or other
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relevant policies, rules, regulations, programs, and projects and shall ensure
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that the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations issued to implement
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it are complied with and used as reference and framework in their respective
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plans, policies, programs, and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing
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shall be the basis for disciplinary action against such member according to
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administrative rules and regulations and such penalties as the PAMB may
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provide: Provided, further, That the DENR, through the Regional Director, shall
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ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers and functions. In case
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of conflict between the resolutions issued by the PAMB and the existing
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administrative orders of national application, the latter shall prevail.
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Sec. 8. The Protected Area Management Office (PAMO). - There is hereby
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established a Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to be headed by a PASu
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who shall supervise the day-to-day management, protection, and administration of
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the MGPL. The PASu shall hold a permanent plantilla position and shall be appointed
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by the DENR Secretary. A sufficient number of support staff with permanent plantilla
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positions shall likewise be appointed by the DENR Secretary to assist the PASu in the
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management of the MGPL. The PASu shall be primarily accountable to the PAMB and
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the DENR for the management and operations of the MGPL. Pursuant thereto, the
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a) Prepare the management plan, in consultation with the stakeholders, including
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the annual work and financial plan and ensure its implementation;
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availability of relevant and timely information for decision-making;
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e) Establish, operate, and maintain a database management system which shall
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be an important basis for decision-making;
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f) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the protected area,
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commence and institute administrative and legal actions in collaboration with
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other government agencies or organizations, and assist in the prosecution of
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offenses committed in violation of the provisions of this Act;
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g) Monitor, evaluate, and report the implementation of management activities of
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the MGPL;
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h) Request for and receive any technical assistance, support, or advice from any
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agency or instrumentality of the government as well as academic institutions,
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NGOs, and the private sector, as may be necessary for the effective
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management, protection, and administration of the MGPL;
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i) Issue permits and clearances for activities that implement the management
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plan and other permitted activities in accordance with terms, conditions, and
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criteria established by the PAMB: Provided, That all permits for extraction of
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natural resources, including collection of wildlife, and its by-products or
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derivatives for research purposes, shall continue to be issued by relevant
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authorities, subject to prior clearance from the PAMB, through the PASu, in
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accordance with the specific acts to be covered;
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j) Collect and receive pertinent fees, charges, donations, and other income for
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the MGPL: Provided, That such fees, charges, donations, and other income
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collected and received shall be reported regularly to the PAMB and the DENR
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in accordance with existing guidelines;
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k) Prepare and recommend to the PAMB, approval of the annual work and
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financial plans of the MGPL based on the management plan; and
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I) Perform such other functions as the PAMB and the DENR may assign. The
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PAMO may be augmented by the deputized locai environment and natural
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resources officers upon the recommendation of the PAMB and approval of the
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DENR.
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ARTICLE III
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PROCEEDS AND FEES
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Sec. 9. The Mt. Gutom Protected Landscape Integrated Protected Area Fund
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(MGPL-IPAF). — There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as the Mt.
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Gutom Protected Landscape Integrated Protected Area Fund (MGPL-IPAF)
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for purposes of financing projects of the MGPL and the NIPAS. All income generated
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from the operation and management of wild flora and fauna in the MGPL shall accrue
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to the MGPL-IPAF. The income shall be derived from fees from permitted sale and
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export of flora and fauna and other resources from the MGPL, proceeds from lease of
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multiple-use areas, contributions from industries and facilities directly benefiting from
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the MGPL, and such other fees and income derived from the operation of the MGPL.
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The PAMB shall retain seventy-five percent (75%) of all revenues raised
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through the above means, which shall be deposited to the Protected Area-
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Retained Income Account (PA-RIA) in any authorized government depository bank
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within the locality; Provided, That disbursements out of such deposits shall be used
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solely for the protection, maintenance, administration, and management of the MGPL
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and the implementation of duly approved projects of the PAMB. The remaining
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twenty-five percent (25%) of revenues shall be deposited as a special account in the
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general fund in the National Treasury for purposes of financing the programs and
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projects of the NIPAS.
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The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, and endowment from
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various sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, That the fund shall be deposited in
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full as a special account in the National Treasury and disbursements therefrom shall be
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made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration, and management of the
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NIPAS and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with existing
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accounting, budgeting and auditing, rules and regulations; Provided, further, That the
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fund shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures.
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The LGU shall continue to impose taxes and collect all other fees not
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enumerated herein which they have traditionally collected, such as fees for business
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permit applications, property taxes and result fees of LGUs facilities.
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ARTICLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Sec. 10. Appropriations. -The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately include
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in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which
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shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 11. Suppietory Application of the NIPAS Law. - The provisions of the
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Republic Act No. 7586, as amended by the Republic Act No. 11038, shall have
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suppietory application to this Act.
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Sec. 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days from
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the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR shall, in consultation with the
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local governments of the Municipalities of President Manuel A. Roxas, Sergio Osmeha
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and Katipunan, the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte and concerned
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national agencies, issue the corresponding rules and regulations for the effective
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implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 13. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held
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unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions not affected thereby shall
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continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 14. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
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regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingiy.
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Sec. 15. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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