Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1668

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

EXPLANATORY NOTE
One of the emerging tourism destinations in the Municipality of Corcuera, Province of
Romblon, is the Payayasog Beach located at Barangay Mangansag. This beach is famous for
its rock formation which is similar to a scrotum that hangs along the shore.

Aside from the unique rock formation, the beach is blessed with sugary sand coupled
with volcanic boulders and lush floras which enhance the magnificence of the beach.

Itis believed that this beach has an enormous tourism potential, which, if tapped and
developed, could generate revenue for local businesses, create jobs, and improve basic

services of the community.

Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP. ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._1668

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE PAYAYASOG BEACH, LOCATED IN BARANGAY
MANGANSAG, MUNICIPALITY OF CORCUERA, PROVINCE OF
ROMBLON, A TOURISM DESTINATION
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The Payayasog Beach located in Barangay Mangansag in the Municipality
of Corcuera, Province of Romblon, is hereby declared a tourism destination, Pursuant thereto, its
development shall be prioritized and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to
the rules and regulations governing the development of tourism destinations.

SEC. 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the Municipal Government of
Corcuera shalll, in coordination with the DOT and concerned agencies of the government, prepare
a tourism development plan that shall include the construction, installation, and maintenance of

such appropriate infrastructure and facilities to enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said

development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and


resources of the area: Provided further, That the implementation of the tourism development plan
shall be included in the budget of the Municipal Government of Corcuera.

SEC. 3. The DOT shall assist the Municipal Government of Corcuera in the
implementation of the tourism development plan by providing technical assistance in tourism
capacity building. It shall also include the Payayasog Beach in its national and regional promotion
programs.

SEC. 4. The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual
budget of the Municipal Government of Corcuera.

The DOT through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), if
necessary, may include such allocation in the TIEZA’s program.

SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Municipal Government
of Corcuera shall, in consultation with the DOT and concemed agencies of the government,
promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 6, All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, and other issuances inconsistent
with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,