TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First & sion

HOUSE BILL NO 3812

Introduced by: Hon. Keith M ‘ty. M
Hon. Iris Mari Mi

AN ACT
DECLARING MAULAWIN SPRING PROTECTED LANDSCAPE IN BARANGAYS
CALIMPAK, SAN PEDRO I, MAGSAYSAY AND HIMBUBULO WESTE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF GUINAYANGAN, PROVINCE OF QUEZON AS ECO-TOURISM ZONE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Articie II, Section 16 of the Constitution provides that "The State shall protect and
advance the right of the people to a balances: and healthful ecology in accord with the
rhythm and harmony of nature.’

The Maulawin Spring Procecte vsti: -4¢ has been declared a protected are by
virtue of Republic Act No. 11038, otherwise k: s the "Expanded National Integrated
Protected Areas System Act of 2018". The area cousists of forested hills and several rivers
and streams located in Guinayangan, Guezon

It was created in 1939 to protec the wa. ‘shed in Guinayangan, Quezon known as
the Maulawin Spring Watershec sors rve, which was declared through
Proclamation No. 365 by President Mar vis Quezon. It had an initial area of 60
hectares (150 acres). In 2000, the forest was enlarged and was redesignated as
a protected landscape under the Nationa’ grated Protected Areas System by virtue of
Proclamation No. 295 issued by Presiaent ,osupin dsirada. It is the only source of potable
water for domestic consumption of the move .aan 40,000 residents of Guinayangan.

The Maulawin Spring Pro:
(368.2 acres) of lowiand forest int
in west-central Guinayangan. It s.is
Isthmus and the northeastern extre!
with the municipalities of Calaua
creeks, some of which dry up duriz
Catabangan Bay and Ragay Guif, inciua
Creek and Prenza River. these r

ape covers an area of 149.01 hectares
oi simbubulo, San Pedro and Magsaysay
y a the eastern portion of the Tayabas
e1 Bondoc Peninsula near Guinayangan s border
“2 ‘he park is traversed by several rivers and
si months and which empty into the
© lee. savin River, Hiwasayan River, Tubog
the Guinayangan Water District.



The topography of the park is chas. = omplex of land configuration: ranging
from slightly level, sloping to ro ity and rugged mountains. It has an
elevation of between 2: r aii. SJ raeires (1,600 ft) above sea ‘evel and
is composed primarily of clay i

an.

The park is located about 1.5 xilometres (0.93 mi) west of the Guinayangan
Poblacion and some 130 kilometers (81 mi) east of the provincial capital city of Lucena.
It is surrounded by private agricultural lands ara coconut plantations in Ermita, San
Roque, Dungawan and Sisi. It is accessible via the provincial road to Guinayangan from
the Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26} in Calauag, thence by foot through numerous trails
from barangays Sisi and Calimpak

The park is a forested area with sixty percent of its territory inhabited by
dipterocarp trees, including molave, kamagong, guijo, red lauan, and white lauan, yakal
and manggachapui. It is home to a diverse 9ird species, such as the Philippine dwarf
kingfisher, rufous hornbili, northern soocy woodpecker, black-naped oriole, Philippine
coucal, jungle crow, coleto, black-winged site and Philippine collared dove. It also
supports some large mammals, incluciag cae crab-eating macaque, Philippine deer,
Philippine warty pig, Asian paim civet, as weil several bats and snakes.1

The bill seeks to declare the Mauiav
Municipality of Guinayangan, Province of Qucz:
an eco-tourism destination will grea acilitate the growth and promotion of
tourism in Quezon and the CALABARZ vill also ensure that the rich biological
diversity in the area is protected and prese-ved. Also, its growth as an eco-tourism
destination will significantly support tue :ocai economy by providing employment and
trade opportunities.

Spring Protected Landscape in the
eco-tourism site. Its designations as

In view of the foregoing, the :mmediate passage of this measure is earnestly
sought.

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Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.i.. faa Iris Katie eA es

4th District, Quezor Xababaihan, Kabalikatan para sa Kapakanan
at Kaunlaran ng Bayan (4K) Party-list

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3812

HOUSE BILL NG.

Introduced by: Hor. Kei

© “Auy. Mike” D.L. Tan and
Marie D. Montes

ANACT
DECLARING MAULAWIN SPRING PROTECTED LANDSCAPE IN BARANGAYS
CALIMPAK, SAN PEDRO I, MAGSAYSAY AND HIMBUBULO WESTE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF GUINAYANGAN, PROVINCE OF QUEZON AS ECO-TOURISM ZONE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House
assembled:

i Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Acc saail be known as the “Maulawin Spring
Protected Landscape Eco-Tourism Zone Act

SEC. 2. Declaration of Puiicy. - !* 13 s.1ety declared the policy of the State to
promote a tourism industry that is ecolugica.uy sustainabie, responsible, participative,
culturally sensitive, economically viabte and equitably beneficial to local communities.

SEC. 3. Maulawin Spring Protected Landscape Eco-Tourism Zone. - The Maulawin
Spring Protected Landscape located in Barangays Calimpak, San Pedro I, Magsaysay, and
Himbubulo Weste in the Municipaiity of G:inayangan, Province of Quezon is hereby
declared an eco-tourism zone. Its «! hall be prioritized by the Department of
Tourism (DOT) and shall be subj cke rules and regulations governing the
development of ecotourism zones.

The DOT shall prepare tne developme.»’ oian for the Maulawin Spring Protected
Landscape and shall incorporate the verall National Tourism Development
Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic Act Mo. 959%, ocherwise known as “The Tourism Act
of 2009". The Plan shall be implemer.tec jor-ay «vith the Municipality of Guinayangan,
the local Protected Area Management » 4m), and the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority (‘TIEZA,

The DOT, in coordinatio: vality of Guinayangan, the PAMB, the
TIEZA, and other concerned ag, , shall identify well defined areas
within the Mauiawin Spring Protected Jars scape Eco-Tourism Zone and ensure the

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a sum utilization of natural assets and
ignificance.

integrated development of these a
attractions, as well as the preserve!

SEC. 4. Appropriations. - sec ei of Tourism shall include in the
Department's program the implementation or this Act, the funding of which shall be
included in the Annual General Approprietior s Acs

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Reguiations. - Within sixty (60) days after the
effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Tourism, in consultation with the Municipality of
Guinayangan, the PAMB and the TIEZA, shai. issue the necessary rules and regulations
for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All aw
thereof inconsistent with the provisie
modified accordingly.

ecsees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
of chis Act are hereby repealed, amended or

SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act snail cake effecé fifteen (15) days alter its publication
in the Official Gazette or in any newspape: o general circulation.

Approved,