Introduced by SENATOR COMPANERA PIA S. CAYETANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape in the Municipalities of Agoo, Sto. Tomas and Rosario, La Union as a 
protected area. 
The Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, which covers 10,649 
hectares, bears unique and lush biological, geological and hydrological features. Aside 
from its rich terrestrial and aquatic vegetation, major rivers are located within the 
protected area which includes the Ago0 river, Cupang river and Bani river. Also found 
in this area are no less than fifteen (15) species of birds and certain species of reptiles 
and fishes. 
Recognizing its value, the area was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 
4570 dated June 19. 1965 and later affirmed as Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape 
and Landscape by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 277, dated April 23,2005. 
This bill, therefore, seeks to declare the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape 
and Landscape as a protected area in order to protect it from indiscriminate 
exploitation and to be able to maintain its ecological balance and preserve its source of 
water supply. 
Given the importance of biodiversity, it is deemed crucial that we act on this now 
to ensure that our children and the succeeding generations will inherit a living earth 
with all of its bountiful natural resources and vibrant wildlife. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly urged. 
SENAT f4i* 
R OMPA y 
RA PIA S. CAYETANO 


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Senate Bill No, 10 7 4 
Introduced by Senator Pia S. Cayetano 
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AN ACT 
LANDSCAPE IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF AGOO, STO. TOMAS AND ROSARIO, 
IN THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION AS A PROTECTED AREA, PROVIDING FOR ITS 
MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Agoo-Damortis Protected 
SEC. 2. Land Classification. - All lands of the public domain comprising the 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape shall fall under the classification of 
National Park as provided for in the Philippine Constitution. 
SEC. 3. Scope and Coverage. - The Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape, located within the Municipalities of Agoo, Sto. Tomas and Rosario in the 
Province of La Union is hereby declared a protected area and categorized as a 
protected seascape and landscape pursuant to Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise 
known as the National Integrated Protected Areas Act of 1992 or the NlPAS Act. 
ESTABLISHING THE AG00-DAMORTIS PROTECTED SEASCAPE AND 
Seascape and Landscape Act of 2007.’’ 
The boundaries of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape are 
as follows: 
Beginning at corner “1” on the plan which is identical to MBM 20, Agoo- 
Cadastre, N36“46‘W, 5,725.64 m. from BLLM #‘I, 
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S 37’05’E 
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515.1 m. 
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250.0 m. 
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N 30°23’E 
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N 18D39’W 95.0 m. 
N 45’39’W 
503.5 m. 
N 14O25’W 400.6 m. 
N 25O36’W 
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N 59O07’E 1052.5 m. 
S 60°57’E 
279.1 m. 
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S 53O44’E 2275.0 m. 
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2167.0 m. 
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150.8 m. 
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S 18O06’E 
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S 22’35’E 
271.8 m. 
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N 90'0O'W 4895.0 m. 
N 53'05W 6357.0 m. 
N 30'21'W 4200.0 m. 
N 22'30'W 1590.0 m. 
N 22'20'W 2760.0 m. 
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the point of beginning, containing an area of ten thousand five hundred thirteen and 
30/100 (10,513.30) hectares, more or less. 
PARCEL II beginning at a corner marked "1" on plan 11, which is identical to 
MBM 20, Ago0 Cadastre, N 36'46' W, 5,125.64 m. from BLLM # 1, Cad 314-D, Agoo- 
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N 45'39'W 
490.0 m. 
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425.0 m. 
N 25'36'W 
775.0 m. 
N 59'07'E 1125.0 m. 
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338.0 m. 
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S 53'44'E 2256.0 m. 
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228.0 m. 
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S 90°00W 76.0 m. 
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279.1 m. 
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308.5 m. 
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324.4 m. 
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516.3 m. 
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257.1 m. 
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240.0 m. 
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305.7 m. 
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377.7 m. 
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288.1 m. 
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319.0 m. 
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412.2 m. 
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330.6 m. 
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389.9 m. 
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319.4 m. 
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264.1 m. 
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120.0 m. 
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155.0 m. 
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beginning, containing an area of one hundred fifty-one and 92/100 
(151.92) hectares, more or less, as buffer zone subject to ground verification. 
The Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape shall have a total 
aggregate area of approximately ten thousand six hundred twenty-nine and 2211 00 
(10,629.22) hectares, subject to actual ground survey. 
The technical descriptions provided in this Act will be subject to ground survey 
and verification to be conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural 
Resources (DENR). Any modification on this Act due to factors such as changing 
ecological situations, new scientific or discovery of traditional boundaries not previously 
taken into account shall be made through an act of Congress passed after full 
consultation with the affected public. 
SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
defined as follows: 
(a) “Biodiversity” refers to variety and variability among living organisms and the 
(b) “Biological resources” includes genetic resources, organisms or parts 
thereof, population, or any other biotic component of ecosystems with actual or 
potential use or value for humanity. 
(c) “Bioprospecting” means the research, collection and utilization of biological 
and genetic resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived therefrom solely 
for commercial purposes. 
(d) “Buffer Zone” is the identified area outside the boundaries of Agoo-Damortis 
Protected Seascape and Landscape and immediately adjacent to designated protected 
area that need special development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. 
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(e) “By-product or derivatives” means any part taken or substance extracted 
from wildlife, in raw or in processed form. This includes stuffed animals and herbarium 
specimens. 
(f) “Collection or collecting” is the act of gathering or harvesting wildlife, its by- 
(9) “Conservation” means sustainable utilization of wildlife, andlor maintenance, 
(h) “Endangered species” refers to species or subspecies of flora and fauna that 
is not critically endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors 
continue operating. 
(i) “Endemic species” means species or subspecies of flora and fauna which is 
(j) “Exotic species” means species or subspecies of flora and fauna which do not 
products or derivatives. 
restoration and enhancement of the habitat. 
naturally occurring and found only within specific areas in the country. 
naturally occur within the protected area at present or in historical time. 
(k) “Habitat” means a place or type of environment where a species or 
subspecies naturally occurs or has naturally established its population. 
(I) “Hunting” refers to collection of wild fauna for food and/or recreational 
purposes with the use of weapons such as guns, bow and arrow, spear and the like. 
(m) “Management plan” refers to the fundamental plan, strategy andlor scheme 
which shall guide all activities relating to the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape in order to attain the objectives of this Act. 
(n) “Mineral” refers to all naturally occurring inorganic substance in solid, gas, 
liquid, or any intermediate state including energy materials such as coal, petroleum, 
natural gas, radioactive materials, and geothermal energy; 
(0) “Multiple-Use Zone” refers to an area where settlement, traditional and/or 
sustainable land use, including agriculture, agro-forestry, extraction activities and other 
income generating or livelihood activities, may be allowed to the extent prescribed in 
the IPAP/PAMP. 
(p) “National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)” is the classification 
and administration of all designated protected areas to maintain essential ecological 
processes and life-suppot4 systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure 
sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to 
the greatest extent possible. 
(9) “National Park“ refers to the land of the public domain classified as such in 
the 1987 Constitution which include all areas under the National Integrated Protected 
Areas System (NIPAS) pursuant to R.A. 7586 primarily designated for the conservation 
of native plants and animals, their associated habitats and cultural diversity. 
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“Non-government organization (NGO)” refers to an agency, institution, 
foundation or a group of persons whose purpose is to assist people’s 
organizationslassociations in various ways including, but not limited to, organizing, 
education, training, research andlor resource accessing. 
(s) “People’s organization” refers to a group of organized migrant communities 
and or interested indigenous peoples which may be an association, cooperative, 
federation, or other legal entity, established to undertake collective action to address 
community concerns and needs, and mutually share the benefits of the endeavor. 
(t) “Protected Area” refers to the identified portions of land and/or water set 
aside by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to 
enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation. 
(u) “Protected Area Management Board (PAMB)” refers to the management 
body within the site, responsible for deciding the allocation for budget, and decisions 
on matters relating to planning, peripheral protection, and general administration of the 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape in accordance with the General 
Management Plan. 
(v) “Protected LandscapelSeascape” refers to an area of national significance 
which are characterized by the harmonious interaction of man and land while providing 
opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism within the normal 
lifestyle and economic activity of these areas. 
resources found on or underneath the surface of private or public land. 
(w) “Quarrying” means the process of extracting, removing and disposing quarry 
(x) “Strict protection zone” is a natural area with high biodiversity value which 
shall be closed to all human activity except for scientific studies and/or ceremonial or 
religious use by the indigenous cultural communitieslindigenous peoples; may include 
habitats of threatened species, or degraded areas that have been designated for 
restoration and subsequent protection, even if these areas are still in various stages of 
regeneration. 
(y) “Sustainable use” means the use of components of biological diversity in a 
way and rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity, thereby 
maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future 
generations. 
(z) ”Tenured migrant“ refers to occupants who have actually and continuously 
occupied a portion of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape and is 
solely dependent therein for subsistence. An Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
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and health, comes only from the utilization of resources from the Agoo-Damortis 
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(aa) 'Wildlife" means wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, in all 
developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or 
propagated. 
SEC. 5. Management of Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. - 
There is hereby created a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) which shall 
have jurisdiction, power and authority over the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape 
and Landscape for all matters that may affect biodiversity conservation, protection and 
sustainable development. The members of the PAMB are as follows: 
(a) The DENR Regional Executive Director (RED) of Region II, as chairperson; 
(b) The Provincial Planning and Development Officer (PPDO) of the Province 
of La Union; 
(c) The Mayors of the Municipalities of Agoo, Sto. Tomas and Rosario in the 
Province of La Union, or their duly designated representatives; 
(d) One representative from each of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape 
(e) At least two (2) representatives from local POs with stakes in the Agoo- 
(f) At least three (3) representatives from the local NGOs with stakes in the 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, chosen from among themselves; 
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(9) One representative from each government agency involved in the Agoo- 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. 
Each member of the PAMB shall serve for a term of five (5) years and shall be 
considered to represent his or her sector and deemed to carry the vote of such sector 
in all matters. In the case of members who are government officials, their appointment 
shall be co-terminus with their term of office. 
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The members of the PAMB shall be appointed by the Secretary of the DENR in 
conformity with the provisions of the NIPAS Act. As a transitory provision, the initial 
members of the PAMB shall be nominated from the current members of the interim 
PAMB of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. Their nominations 
shall be conducted in a joint meeting of the current members of the interim PAMB duly 
called for the purpose: Provided, That at least one- third (1/3) of the members shall be 
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Representation shall be by institution and shall aim to achieve balance in 
representation by geographic location or areas. 
The representatives from the Local Government Units (LGUs) and national 
agencies in the PAMB shall include among their duty to inform their respective 
constituents, office or sector of PAMB approved or other relevant policies, rules, 
regulations, programs and projects and to ensure that the provisions of this Act is are 
observed, complied with, and used as reference and framework in their respective 
plans, policies, programs and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing shall 
subject such representative to disciplinary action as the PAMB may provide. 
The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to 
reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in their attendance 
in meetings of the Board or in connection with other official business authorized by a 
resolution of the Board, subject to existing rules and regulations. 
SEC. 6. Powers and Functions of the PAMB. - The PAMB of the Agoo- 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, which shall decide by consensus or 
majority vote, shall have the following duties and functions in addition to those provided 
in the NIPAS Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations: 
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Issue rules and regulations to prohibit acts that may be prejudicial to the 
Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape and to the declaration of policy set 
forth under the NIPAS; 
(b) Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through 
(c) Adopt rules and procedures in the conduct of business, including the 
(d) Approve the management plan and oversee the office of the Protected 
appropriate and effective means; 
creation of committees to which its powers may be delegated; 
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regulated by this Act or the management plan; 
Recommend the deputization of appropriate individuals for the enforcement 
of the laws, rules and regulations governing the conduct or management of the Agoo- 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; 
(e) Establish criteria and set fees for the issuance of permits for activities 
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raise funds for the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; 
(h) Manage the allocation of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape Fund, and other funds for the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape, ensure their proper administration and render accounting: and 
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The DENR, through the Regional Executive Director (RED) shall ensure that the 
PAMB acts within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict between the 
administrative orders issued by the DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act and the 
resolutions issued by the PAMB, such conflict shall be referred by PAMB to the DENR 
Secretary who shall decide whether to apply the rule or withdraw its application from 
the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. 
SEC. 7. The Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office. - There is hereby 
established a Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office in charge of the 
implementation of the projects, programs and policies for the management, protection 
and administration of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. It will be 
headed by a Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) and shall be supported by the 
existing personnel of the DENR. The PASu shall be the Chief Operating DENR Officer 
of the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape and shall be accountable to 
the RfD of the DENR-Region I and the PAMB. 
The PASu shall have full responsibility for the protection of land, water, wildlife, 
and other natural physical and biological resources within the Agoo-Damortis Protected 
Seascape and Landscape, As such, the PASu shall have the following duties and 
responsibilities in addition to those provided under NIPAS and its Implementing Rules 
and Regulations: 
(a) Establish, operate and maintain a database management system as 
decision support tool; 
(b) Prepare the management plans as herein defined: 
(c) Provide a secretariat for the PAMB and supply the PAMB with all the 
necessary information to make appropriate decisions for the implementation of this Act; 
(d) Enforce the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the Agoo-Damortis 
Protected Seascape and Landscape, institute and file legal action independently or in 
collaboration with other governmental agencies or organizations and assist in the 
prosecution of offenses committed in violation of this Act; 
(e) Monitor all activities within the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
(f) Recommend the issuance of permits based on terms, conditions and criteria 
(9) Perform such other functions as the PAMB may delegate. 
The PASu shall be supported by a sufficient number of personnel who shall be 
performing day to day management, protection and administration of Agoo-Damortis 
Protected Seascape and Landscape. Upon recommendation of the PAMB, the DENR 
Regional Director shall deputize local community leaders and environment and natural 
resource officers. 
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SEC. 8. Special Prosecutor and Retained Counsel. - Within thirty (30) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall appoint a special 
prosecutor to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the Agoo- 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape shall be assigned. Such Special 
Prosecutor shall coordinate with the PAM6 and the PASu in the performance of hidher 
duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in arrest and criminal 
procedures. The PAMB may retain the services of a counsel to prosecute andlor assist 
in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and supervision of the regular or 
special prosecutor and to defend the members of the PAMB, the PASu and the staff, 
or any person assisting in the protection, conservation and sustainable development of 
the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, against any legal action 
related to their powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as 
delegated or tasked by the PAMB. 
SEC. 9. Agoo-Damorfis Protected Seascape and Landscape Fund. - There is 
hereby established a trust fund to be known as the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
Seascape and Landscape Fund for purposes of financing projects of the Agoo- 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape. Seventy- five percent (75%) income 
generated from the operation of the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape or management of wild flora and fauna in the Agoo- Damortis shall accrue 
to the Fund. The remaining twenty- five percent (25%) shall go to the Integrated 
Protected Areas Fund (IPAF) as established in the NIPAS Act of 1992. 
Income shall be derived from visitors/ tourists fee, fees from permitted sale and 
export of flora and fauna and other resources from the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
Seascape and Landscape, proceeds from the registration and lease of multiple-use 
areas, including tourism concessions, fees, proceeds, and contributions from industries 
and facilities directly benefiting from the protected seascape and landscape; and such 
other fees and incomes derived from the operation of the protected seascape and 
landscape. 
The Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape Fund may be 
augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various sources, domestic or 
foreign, for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That disbursements 
therefrom shall be made solely for the protection, maintenance, administration and 
management of the system, and duly approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in 
accordance with existing accounting and budgeting rules and regulations: Provided, 
further, That the Fund shall not be used to cover personal services expenditures. 
The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated 
herein which they have traditionally collected, such as business permits and rentals of 
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declaration for areas or properties located in timberland areas or areas previously 
classified as National Parks. Furthermore, LGUs may charge add-ons to fees imposed 
by the PAMB provided that such add-ons shall be based on the contribution of the 
LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape 
and Landscape. 
SEC. 10. Existing Facilities Within the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape. - Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, major existing 
facilities such as roads, buildings, water systems, transmission lines, communication 
facilities, heavy equipment, and irrigation facilities existing within the boundaries of the 
Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape shall submit project description to 
the PAMB through the PASu. 
The PAMB, with the assistance of the DENR, shall determine whether the 
existence of such facility and its future plan and operations will be detrimental to the 
Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape or whether conditions for its 
operation shall be imposed. If any such conditions are violated, the owner of the facility 
shall be liable to pay a fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,OOO.OO) for every violation. 
Upon reaching a total fine of Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00), the PAM6 
through the PASu and deputizing other government entities, shall cause the cessation 
and demolition of the facility at the cost of its owner. 
Existing facilities allowed to remain within the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
Seascape and Landscape may be charged a reasonable royalty by the DENR. All 
income from such royalty shall accrue to the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape Fund. 
SEC. 11. Utilization of Resources. - Any exploitation of or utilization of 
nonrenewable resources within the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape shall not be allowed. Energy projects within the Agoo-Damortis Protected 
Seascape and Landscape shall be permitted only through an act of Congress, except 
energy from wind, sun, and water sources and not more than one (1) megawatt 
capacity for mini-hydro power; Provided, that these renewable energy projects are 
established outside the strict protection zone, adopt reduced impact technologies and 
undergo the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system as provided by law and: 
Provided, Further, that the PAMB endorsement of the project has been obtained. 
SEC. 12. Tenured Migrants and Other Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Tenured migrants shall be eligible to become stewards of portions of lands 
within allowable zones. The PAMB shall identify, verify and review all tenurial 
instruments, land claims and issuances of permits for resource use within the Agoo- 
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appropriate tenurial instrument consistent with the zoning provided in the management 
plan and its successor plans. 
Should areas occupied by tenured migrants be designated as zones in which no 
occupation or other activities are allowed pursuant to the attainment of sustainable 
development, provision for their transfer of said tenured migrants to multiple-use zones 
or buffer zones shall be accomplished through just and humane means. 
In the event of termination of a tenurial instrument for cause or by voluntary 
surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area in 
order to return it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or other act by the tenured 
migrant. 
SEC. 13. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DENR shall immediately 
include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of 
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 14. Repofling Responsibility. - The PASu, through the PAMB, shall be 
responsible in the preparation of accomplishment reports on all activities undertaken in 
the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape for submission to the DENR 
Secretary. 
SEC. 15. Prohibited Acts and Penalties. - The following prohibitions and 
penalties are applicable to the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape, in 
addition to the prohibited acts as provided in the NIPAS Act and its Implementing Rules 
and Regulations: 
(A) The penalties in Articles 309 and 310 of the Revised Penal Code, 
depending on the value of the resources involved in connection with the prohibited act, 
shall be imposed upon any person who: 
(a) Takes, destroys, collects, disturbs or possesses any wild terrestrial or 
aquatic plants, animals, flora or fauna, sand, rocks or by-products derived within 
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas zones in the Agoo- Damortis 
Protected Seascape and Landscape including private lands without it the necessary 
permit, authorization or exemption: Provided That hunting of animals shall be 
absolutely prohibited except for scientific research; 
(b) Cuts, gathers, removes or collects timber or any forest products, within 
particularly identified regulated or prohibited areas or zones in the Agoo- Damortis 
Protected Seascape and Landscape including private lands without necessary permit, 
authorization or exemption; 
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Seascape and Landscape any timber, forest products, wild terrestrial or aquatic plants, 
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(e) Engages in quarrying of sand, gravel, guano, limestone or any material 
within the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; 
(f) Hunts, collects, removes or destroys any endangered or protected species, 
except when collection or removal is for scientific research and exempted from the 
prohibition by the PAMB; 
(9) Conducts bioprospecting within the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape without prior PAMB approval in accordance with existing guidelines; and 
(h) Establishes or introduces exotic species within the Agoo- Damortis Protected 
Seascape and Landscape which are detrimental to endemic species or without prior 
PAMB approval. 
(B)A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) nor more than Five 
hundred thousand pesos (P500,OOO.OO) and/or imprisonment from one (1) year but not 
more than six (6) years shall be imposed upon any person who: 
or agreements reached before the PAMB in the exercise of adjudicative functions; 
(b) Erects any structure on land or on wafer for any purposes outside the 
management plan, duly allowed by the PAMB: Provided, That large-scale private 
infrastructure and other projects such as medium to high density residential 
subdivisions, medium to large commercial and industrial establishments, golf-courses, 
heavily mechanized commercial and non-traditional farming, and other activities that 
cause increased in-migration, pollution and resource degradation are absolutely 
prohibited; 
(a) Violates any rules and regulations in the management plan or by the PAMB 
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Possesses a chainsaw, hacksaw and other mechanized equipment within 
the without a permit; 
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Protected Seascape and Landscape any non-biodegradable material or waste whether 
liquid, solid or gas; 
(e) Uses, dumps, places or causes to be placed into the Agoo- Damortis 
Protected Seascape and Landscape toxic chemicals, including pesticides and other 
hazardous substances, unless the same is expressly allowed in the management plan; 
(f) Prospects, hunts or otherwise locates hidden treasures within the Agoo- 
(9) Informally occupies or dwells in any land within the Agoo- Damortis 
Protected Seascape and Landscape without clearance from the PAMB; 
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formation on land, religious, spiritual, historical sites, artifacts and other objects of 
natural or scenic value; 
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(i) Engages in kaingin, or, in any manner, causing forest fires inside the Agoo- 
(k) Purchases, or sells, mortgages, or leases lands or other portions of the 
Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape which are covered by any tenurial 
instrument. 
Valuation of the damage for this Act shall take into account biodiversity and 
conservation considerations as well as aesthetic and scenic value. Valuation assessed 
by the DENR or the concerned government agency shall be presumed correct unless 
otherwise proven by preponderant evidence. 
Any person who shall induce another or conspire to commit any of the illegal 
acts prohibited in this Act or suffer their workers to commit any of the same shall be 
liable in the same manner as the one actually performing the act. 
Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape; or 
All conveyances, vessels, equipments, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools 
and similar devices shall be subject to immediate and administrative confiscation, 
independent of the judicial proceedings by the PASu Office upon apprehension, 
subject however to due process and substantial evidence requirements. When legal 
action is however filed in the regular courts, the said conveyances, vessels, 
equipments, paraphernalia, implements, gears, tools and similar devices, independent 
of the administrative proceedings, shall not be released until after judgment has been 
rendered. Proceeds of the sale of all objects administratively or judicially confiscated 
pursuant hereto shall accrue to the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and 
Landscape Fund. Procedure for the sale thereof shall be promulgated by the PAMB. 
However, in no case shall any confiscated or rescued protected animal species be sold 
or in any manner disposed of but shall be immediately turned over to the PASu Office 
for release in its natural habitat, subject to existing regulations. However, in no case 
shall any confiscated or rescued protected animal species be sold or in any manner 
disposed of but shall be immediately turned over to the PASU Office for release in its 
natural habitat, subject to existing regulations. 
The penalties specified in this Section will be in addition to the penalties 
contained in RA 9072 (National Caves and Cave Resources Management and 
Protection Act), RA 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act), and 
other related laws. 
Conviction for any offense under this Act, of a public officer or officer of the law 
shall carry the accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification from public office. 
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SEC. 16. Construction and Suppletory Application of Existing Laws. The 
provisions of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity 
conservation, protection and sustainable development. Provisions of Republic Act No. 
7586, otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Areas Management Act of 
1992 and existing forestry laws, and their corresponding rules and regulations not 
inconsistent hereto shall have the suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 17. Transitory Provision.- In order to ensure the recovery and restoration 
of biological diversity and to develop sustainable livelihood opportunities for tenured 
migrants, the DENR shall henceforth cease to issue concessions, licenses, permits, 
clearances, compliance documents or any other instrument that allows exploitation and 
utilization of resources within the Agoo-Damortis Protected Seascape and Landscape 
until the management plan shall have been put into effect. 
All existing land use and resource use permits within the Agoo- Damortis 
Protected Seascape and Landscape shall be reviewed and shall not be reviewed upon 
their expiration unless consistent with the management plan and approved by the 
PAMB. 
SEC. 18. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part or section of this Act 
is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such other parts or not affected thereby shall 
remain in full force and effect 
SEC. 19. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, proclamations, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 20. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
circulation available in the Agoo- Damortis Protected Seascape and Langscape. 
Approved,