FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
8.B.1062 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Hyde Park in London, a royal park and once a hunting ground for Henry VI11 is 
now best known for its famous Speakers' Corner where people speak their minds. 
Central Park in New York City is the most frequently visited urban park in the United 
States and its appearance in many movies and television shows has made it famous. A 
model for urban parks worldwide, the Central Park, has been restored, managed and 
preserved by the Central Park Conservancy, a private non-profit organization, in 
partnership with the city government. 
The Philippines has Rizal Park which is popularly known as the place where our 
national hero, Jose Rizal, was executed. His death ushered in the Philippine Republic, 
Asia's first democracy and his mortal remains as a symbol of Filipino nationhood. 
Through the years it has become the. venue for the celebration of our independence day 
and the place where the public go oli weekends for fresh air, leisurely walks and picnics 
with family and friends. However, despite its attraction to ordinary folks and tourists 
because of its historical and political significance, its drawing power has significantly 
declined due to the deterioration of its facilities, amenities and environs. 
In its effort to develop Rizal Park, the government had issued several Executive 
Orders in the past for its developm~nt, to wit: E.O. No. 30, January 14, 1963, created 
the Executive Committee for the development of Rizal Park, among other parks; E.O. 
No, 69, February 7, 1964, designated the Committee as the "National Parks 
Development Committee"; E.O. No. 120-A, January 30, 1987, directed the Committee to 
be attached to the then Ministry of Tourism and E.O. No. 160, October 13, 1999, 
reorganized and designated the members of the Committee. 
Rizal Park is among several parks in the metropolis being managed and 
operated by the government through the National Parks Development Committee 
(NPDC). It is responsible for their' beautification, preservation and maintenance. Even 
with the private sector efforts to redeem its glory days and maximize its potential as 
tourist destination, all efforts failed to serve the purpose due to various recurring 
problems, among which are vagrancy, illegal vendors and lack of security personnel. 
This bill, therefore, seeks to fully revitalize Rizal Park to attain international 
standards by strengthening the' powers and functions of the National Parks 
Development Committee (NPDC) and appropriating funds for the purpose. The 
Department of Tourism (DOT) shall direct the NPDC to prioritize the development of 
Rizal Park and shall declare the Rizal Park Development Program as part of the 
department's medium-term infrastructure program. 


The private sector, especially business enterprises operating in Metro Manila 
shall likewise actively participate in the development program, project and activities to 
be undertaken by the DOT through the NPDC. 
In view of the foregoing, th~ immediate passage of this bill is respectfully 
recommended. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. 1062 
Introducea by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
TO FULLY DEVELOP RIZAL PARK, MANILA INTO A WORLD-CLASS PARK 
BY STRENGTHENING THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL 
PARKS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (NPDC), APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Rizal Park 
Development Act of 2010". 
SEC. 2. Statement of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
foster and preserve the country's national and cultural heritage and provide wholesome 
recreation and socio-cultural education to the people. Towards this end, the government 
shall exert efforts for the development of Rizal Park in Manila into a world-class park by 
strengthening the powers and functions of the National Parks Development Committee 
(NPDC) and declaring the Rizal Park Development Program as part of the infrastructure 
project of the Department of Tourism (DOT). 
SEC. 3. Rizal Park Development Program. - The Department of Tourism 
(DOT), through the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), is hereby 
mandated to prioritize the development of Rizal Park and shall declare the same as part 
of its infrastructure program. 
SEC. 4. Additional Powers and Functions of the NPDC. - In addition to the 
powers and functions assigned to it by Executive Order Nos. 69, February 7, 1987 and 
120-A, January 20, 1987, the NPDC shall: 
1. 
Identify and prioritize areas of concern for the development of Rizal Park; 
2. 
Formulate a development Master Plan and submit the same for approval 
by the Department of Tourism; 
3. 
Establish mechanism~ for the sustainable financing in the rehabilitation 
and maintenance of Rizal Park; 
4. 
Ensure the effective and timely implementation of the development plans, 
programs and activities of Rizal Park; 
5. 
Initiate action and mobilize the concerned agencies of the government 
involved in the development plan, including the business enterprises 
operating in Metro Manila; 
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6. 
Formulate and submit a planned regular annual maintenance program of 
Rizal Park; 
7. 
Mobilize the presentation of quality educational and cultural presentation 
for all ages; 
8. 
For the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act, the NPDC 
may call on any head of departments, agencies, bureaus, or offices to 
provide assistance and cooperation for the implementation of the Rizal 
Park Development Program; 
9. 
Accept donations, contributions, grants, gifts from various sources, 
domestic or foreign, for purposes relevant to the development of Rizal 
Park, upon approval of.the President of the Philippines; and 
10. 
Submit quarterly reports to the Department of Tourism (DOT) on the 
status of the Development Plan. 
SEC. 5. Rizal Park Development Master Plan. - The NPDC shall formulate a 
Rizal Park Development Master Plan which shall detail the various plans and programs 
to be implemented with specified target dates of accomplishment and submit the same 
for approval by the Department of Tourism. 
SEC. 6. Private Sector Participation. - The NPDC, in coordination with the 
Department of Tourism, shall establish the necessary mechanisms for the participation 
of the private sector and business, enterprises operating within Metro Manila in the 
programs, projects and activities for the development of Rizal Park. 
SEC. 7. Annual Report. - The NPDC shall submit an annual report to Congress 
on the status of the implementation of the Rizal Park Development Project and the 
donations, contributions, grants, gifts received from various sources not later than 
January 31 of every calendar year following the approval of this Act. 
SEC. 
8. 
Appropriations. -
The amount of Fifty Million 
Pesos (Php 
50,000,000.00) shall be appropriated "for the effective implementation of the Master Plan 
for the development of Rizal Park; and the expenses for its maintenance shall be 
included and incorporated in the annual general appropriations of the NPDC and the 
Department of Tourism. 
SEC. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The NPDC, in coordination 
with the Department of Tourism (QOT)), shall issue and promulgate the necessary 
implementing rules and regulations for the efficient and effective implementation of this 
Act within thirty (30) days upon its approval. 
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations or parts thereof, 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 11. Separability Clause. - If any part, section or provision of this Act shall 
be held invalid or unconstitutional, no other part, section or provisions thereof shall be 
affected thereby. 
SEC. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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