EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2168
PATE
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING FUYOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK IN BARANGAY 
STA. VICTORIA, CITY OF I LAGAN, PROVINCE OF ISABELA AN ECO- 
TOURISM SITE, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the Constitution provides that "the State shall protect and 
advance the rightof the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the 
rhythm and harmony of nature."
Fuyot Springs National Park was established as a national park for the benefit 
and enjoyment of the people by Presidential Proclamation No. 327, s. 1938, issued by 
President Manuel L. Quezon. Fuyot Springs National Park is a protected area of the 
Philippines located in the mountain slopes of Barangay Santa Victoria in Hagan City, 
Isabela, 405 kilometers northeast from Manila. The park, which also contains the 
Hagan Sanctuary, is 819 hectares in area and extends to the nearby municipality of 
Tumauini. Hikers, mountaineers, spelunkers, and birdwatchers flock to the park to 
explore its mountain trails, caves, unusual rock formations, and aviary.
This bill therefor seeks to declare Fuyot Springs National Park in Barangay Sta. 
Victoria, City of Hagan, Province of Isabela as ecotourism site. The designation of Fuyot 
Springs National Park as an ecotourism destination will aid in the growth and promotion 
of tourism in the region. It would also ensure that biological diversity is protected and 
preserved. Moreover, its growth as an ecotourism destination would support the local 
economy by providing employment opportunities.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly 
sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. B. No. 2168
DATE
7»ME
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT DECLARING FUYOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK IN BARANGAY 
STA. VICTORIA, CITY OF I LAGAN, PROVINCE OF ISABELA AN ECO- 
TOURISM SITE, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembied:
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SECTION 1. The Fuyot Springs National Park in Barangay Sta. Victoria, City of
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Hagan, Province of Isabela is hereby declared an ecotourism site. Its development
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shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the
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rules and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites.
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SEC. 2. The Department of Tourism, in accordance with the local government
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units and other concerned agencies of the government shall, within one (1) year after
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the approval of this Act, prepare a development plan involving the construction,
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installation, and maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall
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enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the
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preservation and conservation of the natural resources of the area.
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SEC. 3. The Department of Tourism shall take immediate steps in implementing
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the tourism development plan that will suit the natural characteristics of Fuyot Springs
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Natural Park and shall incorporate the same in its overall development plans and
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programs for national implementation.
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SEC. 4. It shall also be the responsibility of the DOT to promote Fuyot Springs
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Natural Park as an ecotourism site in all its national, regional, and local promotions
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programs.
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SEC. 5. The DOT shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for
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proper implementation of this Act.


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SEC. 6. The Secretary of the Departmerit of Tourism shall include in the
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Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be
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included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law
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and thereafter.
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SEC. 7. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutionai, other 
provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SEC. 8. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive orders or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby modified or amended accordingly.
SEC. 9. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation In the Philippines.
Approved,