Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘As domestic and international travelers continue to swarm to our country’s diverse tourist
attractions, the tourism industry faces rising demands for more travel destinations, and an ever-
increasing role to our nation’s economic expansion. To meet these rising demands, the
Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Philippine Tourism Authority, have launched
intensive campaigns promoting the distinct cultural and natural wonders of our different
provinces. Hence, we see an assortment of advertisements and travelogues highlighting various
events and places of interest all over the archipelago.

Aspiring to contribute to this boom in tourism, the Province of Sultan Kudarat endeavors
{0 open its own natural wonders to this throng of local and foreign travelers, among which
include the Datablao Waterfalls.

Located in the opulent, green landscape of Barangay Datablao, Columbio, Sultan
Kudarat, the Datablao Falls” cool, clear waters offer a refreshing getaway for travelers seeking
nature's wonders, It’s ecologically balanced development will be an invaluable addition to the
national government’s envisioned growth and expansion through tourism.

Furthermore, citing Article XI, Section 2, paragraph 1 of the Philippine Constitution,
which provides that “...the exploration, development, and utilization of natural resources shall be
under the full control and supervision of the State”, it is therefore mandatory that the State
undertake the judicious and sustainable development of our country’s natural resources.

In view of the foregoing, this humble representation seeks the earnest approval of this
bill

C. SAKALURAN


Republic of the Philippines
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Quezon City

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

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House BilNo, 1951

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE RADEN C, SAKALURAN

“AN ACT
SLARING THE DATABLAO FALLS AND ITS
BARANGAY DATABLAO, COLUMBIO, SULTAN Ki
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.”

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress, assembled:

ECTION 1, The Datablao Waterfalls and its premises located at Barangay Datablao,
Columbio, Sultan Kudarat Province is hereby declared as a tourist spot. As such, it shall be
accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism and shall be subject to the rules
and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.

SECTION 2, ‘The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Philippine Tourism
Authority and other concerned agencies of the government, shall, within one year after the
approval of this Act, prepare the development involving the construction, installation.
and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infi
in the area; Provided, that said development plan shall ensure the pr
beauty, ecological balance, and historical significance thereof.

vation of the natural

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SECTION 4. The Department of Vourism shail likewise promulgate the necessary rules

ulations for the proper implementation of this Act.

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SECTION 5. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged
fo the Appropriation of the Department of Tourism under the current Appropriation Act.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operations and maintenance of said
tourist spot shall be included in the annual Appropriations Act.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,