TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
S. No. 830
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Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda
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
The 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the State to protect and advance 
the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm 
and harmony of nature.1 It also classifies national parks as lands of the public domain 
and mandates that once established, these parks shall be conserved and may not be 
increased or diminished except by law.2 These constitutional provisions underpin the 
development of the country's environmental and conservation policies and laws, 
especially the creation of protected areas.
To implement these provisions. Congress enacted Republic Act No. 7586, 
known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.3 This 
landmark law institutionalized a legal framework for managing ecologically important 
areas, ensuring the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through the
1 Philippine Government. (1987). The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, Article II, 
Section 16. https://www.ofRcialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
2 Ibid., Art. XII, Sec. 3 and 4.
3 Republic of the Philippines. {1992). Republic Act No. 7586: An Act providing for the establishment and 
management of National Integrated Protected Areas System, defining its scope and coverage, and for 
other purposes. Retrieved from https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/3508
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establishment of a comprehensive system of protected areas. The Act was later 
amended by Republic Act No. 11038, or the Expanded NIPAS Act of 2018, which 
declared additional sites as legislated protected areas and enhanced the mechanisms 
for their governance and protection.4
As of June 2025, the Philippines has a total of 117 legislated protected areas 
covering 4,436,519.94 hectares. In addition, 13 areas have been proclaimed as 
protected by the President, encompassing 1,105,465.98 hectares. There are also 121 
areas categorized as remaining initial components under the NIPAS, covering 
2,258,174.27 hectares.5
Ecological and Geographical Importance of Mt. Gutom
Mt. Gutom is situated within the municipalities of President Manuel A. Roxas, 
Katipunan, and Siayan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, covering 
approximately 5,464 hectares. It spans several barangays, including Panampalay and 
Tantingon in President Manuel A. Roxas, Malasay and Fimagas in Katipunan, and 
Dumogok in Siayan.6 The area features a diverse landscape characterized by lowland 
dipterocarp forests, secondary growth areas, and mossy-pine forests near its summit, 
indicating a range of microclimates and elevations that support high biodiversity,
Mt. Gutom also plays a crucial hydrological role, serving as one of the most 
important watersheds in Zamboanga del Norte. It supplies water to surrounding 
communities for agriculture, domestic use, and ecological sustenance.
Biodiversity and Protected Area Suitability
In 2017, the DENR conducted a Protected Area Suitability Assessment (PASA) 
for Mt. Gutom. The assessment documented 384 species of flora, of which 9 species
4 Republic of the Philippines. (2018). Republic Act No. 11038: Expanded National Integrated Protected 
Areas System Act of 2018. Retrieved from 
https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/84999
5 Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Biodiversity Management Bureau, (n.d.). List of 
protected areas, https://www.bmb.gov.ph/index.php/pa-mainmenu/list-of-protected-areas, Philippine 
News Agency. (2024, April 22). PBBM declares sites in Guimaras, Quezon, Aibay as protected areas. 
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1254527
6 Lama, J. M. N., Caballero, E. B., & Mondejar, E. P. (2023). Bat diversity and its distribution in Mount 
Gutom Protected Landscape, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Biodiversitas, 24^10), 5495-5502. 
https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d241031


are critically endangered, 3 endangered, 14 threatened, and 16 vulnerable, based on 
DENR and lUCN classifications.7
Notable endemic and vulnerable fauna in the area include:
• The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta)
• The Philippine deer {Rusa marianna)
• The Philippine warty pig {Sus phiUppensis)
• The Philippine long-tailed macaque {Macaca fascicularisphiUppensisf 
These species highlight Mt. Gutom's role as a refuge for endemic wildlife
threatened by habitat loss elsewhere.
Further studies have reinforced this biological richness:
• A 2022 odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) study recorded 27 species, 
with over 59% endemicity and several species classified as "Near 
Threatened."9
• A bat diversity assessment from the same year recorded 8 species, of 
which 62.5% were endemic. The vulnerable Eonycteris robusta was 
detected in the secondary forest, indicating habitat quality sufficient for 
sensitive species.10
Threats and Urgency of Legal Protection
Despite its ecological importance, Mt. Gutom is under pressure from human 
activities, including:11
• Timber poaching and illegal logging
• 
Kaingin (slash-and-burn farming)
• Forest conversion to agricultural land
• Encroachment by upland dwellers
• Hunting and poaching of wildlife
These activities result in habitat degradation, biodiversity loss, and long-term 
impacts on water availability and climate resilience. Declaring Mt. Gutom as a
7 Dicol, J.P., Mondejar, E.P., & Villanueva, R.J.T. (2024). Species diversity of Odonata in Mt. Gutom 
Protected Landscape, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Biodiversitas, 25(11), 4479-4486. 
https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d251146
8 Ibid
9 Ibid
10 Same source as Note 5
11 Same source as Note 5
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protected landscape will provide a legal framework for conservation and allow the 
formulation of a Protected Area Management Plan (PAMP), allocation of funds, and 
deputization of enforcement officers.
Mt. Gutom's ecological integrity, biodiversity value, and watershed function 
qualify it for immediate designation as a protected landscape under NIPAS. This 
legislative action will not only conserve its natural wealth but also contribute to the 
Philippines' commitments under international conventions such as the Convention on 
Biological Diversity (CBD) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
OREN LEGARDA


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
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Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda
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 the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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ARTICLE I
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and referred to as the "ML 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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features to sustain human life and development, as well as plant and animal life, it is
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hereby declared the policy of the State to secure for the Filipino people of present and
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future generations the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through
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the establishment of protected areas within the classification of national park as
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To acknowledge the distinct, rich and diverse biological resources of both flora
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and fauna that are endemic and unique to Mt. Gutom, as well as their aesthetic and
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ecological importance, a parcel of land of the public domain located in the
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municipalities of President Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan and Sergio Osmena in the
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Province of Zamboanga del Norte is hereby declared a protected area with the
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category of protected landscape, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Mt. Gutom
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Protected Landscape (MGPL). As such, the State shall ensure the preservation,
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conservation, protection and sustainable management of the area. It is likewise
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recognized that effective administration of this area is possible only through
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cooperation among national government agencies. Local Government Units (LGUs),
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concerned Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), private entities and local
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communities. The use and enjoyment of this area must be consistent with the
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principles of biological diversity and sustainable development.
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To this end, the State shall ensure the full implementation of this Act, the
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mobilization of resources for the institutional mechanisms herein established, the full
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scientific and technical support needed for the conservation of biodiversity and the
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integrity of the ecosystems, culture and indigenous practices.
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Sec. 3. Classification as a National Park. -The MGPL is composed of a parcel of
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land of the public domain located in the Municipalities of President A. Roxas, Katipunan
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and Sergio Osmefia in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, the metes and bounds
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of which are described in Section 4 of this Act. All lands of the public domain within
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the coverage and scope of the MGPL shall fall under the classification of a national
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park in accordance with Article XII, Section 3 of the Constitution.
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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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the point of beginning, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED 
NINETY-SIX (5,468) HECTARES, more or less. Bearings and distances of lines were 
derived using the PRS 92 Philippines Zone IV coordinate system, subject to ground 
delineation and demarcation.
The certification from the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority 
(NAMRIA) containing the boundaries and technical descriptions of the MGPL is hereby 
adopted and made an integral part of this Act. In case of inconsistency, the boundaries 
and technical descriptions in the attached certification shall prevail.
Any modification of the scope and coverage of the MGPL in this Act shall be 
made through an Act of Congress, after consultation with the government agencies 
and stakeholders concerned.
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.
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ARTICLE II
MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS
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Sec. 6. Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). - Within ninety (90) days
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from the effectivity of this Act, a PAMB shall be created which will serve as a body that
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will allocate budget, approve proposals for funding, decide matters related to planning,
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peripheral protection and general administration of MGPL in accordance with the
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general management strategy. The PAMB shall be composed of the following:
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a) DENR Regional Executive Director for Region IX as Chairperson;
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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 representatives;
f) Chairpersons of all barangays with territorial jurisdiction over MGPL;
g) Regional Directors of the following government agencies, namely: 
Department of Agriculture (DA), National Economic and Development 
Authority (NEDA), Department of Science and Technology, Philippine 
National Police (PNP), Department of National Defense (DND), and the 
Department of Tourism (DOT);
h) Three (3) representatives from either non-governmental organizations 
(NGOs), or people's organizations (POs) based in the Province of 
Zamboanga del Norte, duly accredited both by the DENR and provincial 
government. The NGOs or POs represented should have been in 
existence for at least five (5) years and with a track record in or related 
to protected area management;
i) At least one (1) but not more than three (3) representatives from all the 
ICCs/IPs present in the area and recognized by the National Commission 
on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP);
j) One (1) representative from an academic institution, preferably from a 
university or college in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, with a 
proven 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
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the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, who is distinguished in a profession
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or field 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 their
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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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powers and functions:
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a) Oversee the management of the MGPL;
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b) Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and
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other related documents for the management of the MGPL;
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c) Approve the management plan of the MGPL and ensure its
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harmonization with and integration into the Ancestral Domain
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Sustainable Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP), land use plan
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and other development plans, public or private, and their
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implementation;
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d) Adopt a manual of operations to include rules of procedure in the
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conduct of business and the creation of committees and respective
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terms of reference;
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e) Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for
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the enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the
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management of the MGPL;
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f) Allocate financial resources for the Implementation of the management
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plan and manage the Protected Area-Retention Income Account (PA-
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RIA) and other funds in accordance with government accounting,
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budgeting, and auditing 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
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i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other
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government authorities with respect to the management of the MGPL;
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j) Monitor and assess the performance of the Protected Area
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Superintendent (PASu) and other protected area personnel and
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compliance of partners with the terms and conditions of any
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undertaking, contract or agreement relative to any project or activity
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within the MGPL;
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k) Recommend the designation or appointment ofthe PASu from a shortlist
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of qualified candidates; and
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I) Assess the effectiveness of the management of the MGPL: Provided,
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That the members of the PAMB representing the LGUs and national
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agencies shall inform their respective constituents, offices or sectors, of
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PAMB-approved or other relevant policies, rules, regulations, programs,
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and projects and shall ensure that the provisions of this Act and the
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rules and regulations issued to implement it are complied with and used
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as reference and framework in their respective plans, policies,
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programs, and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing shall be
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the basis for disciplinary action against such member according to
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administrative rules and regulations and such penalties as the PAMB
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may provide: Provided, further, That the DENR, through the Regional
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Director, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers
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and functions. In case of conflict between the resolutions issued by the
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PAMB and the existing administrative orders of national application, the
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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 who
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shall supervise the day-to-day management, protection, and administration of the
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MGPL. The PASu shall hold a permanent plantilla position and shall be appointed by
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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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PASu shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
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a) Prepare the management plan, in consultation with the stakeholders,
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including the annual work and financial plan and ensure its
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implementation;
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b) Ensure the integration of the protected area management plans,
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programs, projects, and policies with relevant national and LGUs' plans
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and programs;
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c) Provide secretariat services to the PAMB and its committees and ensure
10 
the availability of relevant and timely information for decision-making;
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d) Formulate and recommend to the PAMB proposed policies, rules,
12 
regulations, and programs;
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e) Establish, operate, and maintain a database management system which
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shall 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
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with other government agencies or organizations, and assist in the
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prosecution of offenses committed in violation of the provisions of this
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Act;
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g) Monitor, evaluate, and report the implementation of management
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activities of the MGPL;
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h) Request for and receive any technical assistance, support, or advice from
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any agency or instrumentality of the government as well as academic
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institutions, NGOs, and the private sector, as may be necessary for the
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effective management, protection, and administration of the MGPL;
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i) Issue permits and clearances for activities that implement the
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management plan and other permitted activities in accordance with
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terms, conditions, and criteria established by the PAMB: Provided, That
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ail permits for extraction of natural resources, including collection of
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wildlife, and its by-products or derivatives for research purposes, shall
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continue to be issued by relevant authorities, subject to prior clearance
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from the PAMB, through the PASu, in accordance with the specific acts
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to be covered;
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j) Collect and receive pertinent fees, charges, donations, and other income
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for the MGPL: Provided, That such fees, charges, donations, 
and other
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income collected and received shall be reported regularly to the PAMB
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and the DENR 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.
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The PAMO may be augmented by the deputized local environment and
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natural resources officers upon the recommendation of the PAMB and
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approval of the DENR.
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ARTICLE III
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PROCEEDS AND FEES
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Sec. 9. The ML 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) for
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purposes of financing projects of the MGPL and the NIPAS. All income generated from
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the operation and management of wild flora and fauna in the MGPL shall accrue to
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the MGPL-IPAF. The income shall be derived from fees from permitted sale and export
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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
25 
through the above means, which shall be deposited to the Protected Area-Retained
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Income Account (PA-RIA) in any authorized government depository bank within the
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locality: Provided, That disbursements out of such deposits shall be used solely for the
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protection, maintenance, administration, and management of the MGPL and the
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implementation of duly approved projects of the PAMB. The remaining twenty-five
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percent (25%) of revenues shall be deposited as a special account in the general fund
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in the National Treasuty for purposes of financing the programs and projects of the
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NIPAS.
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The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, and endowment from
4 
various sources, domestic or foreign: Provided, That the fund shall be deposited in full
5 
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
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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 shall
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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
26 
implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 13. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional
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or invalid, other parts or provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full
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force and effect.
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Sec. 14. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
2 
regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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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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