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BillHBN-166820th Congress

Payayasog Beach (Romblon) a Tourism Destination

In committee Filed May 6, 2026
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Filed on May 6, 2026, and approved on third reading by the House of Representatives on May 5, 2026. The bill is currently pending in the Senate, having been referred to the Committees on Tourism and Finance on May 19, 2026.

Should you care?
Relevance to you
Moderate

The bill aims to boost local tourism and economic development in Corcuera, Romblon.

TouristsLocal governmentDepartment of TourismCommunity members
Timeliness
Timely

The bill addresses the need for tourism development in Corcuera, which is timely given the growing interest in local tourism post-pandemic.

Affects you ifTourism developersLocal businessesVisitors to RomblonResidents of Corcuera
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Overall impact
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Long title

Payayasog Beach (Romblon) a Tourism Destination

Plain-language summary
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This bill declares Payayasog Beach in Barangay Mangansag, Corcuera, Romblon, as a tourism destination, aiming to enhance its development and promote tourism in the area.

What this bill actually requires
RequiresThe Municipal Government of Corcuera must prepare a tourism development plan within one year after the approval of this Act.
RequiresThe Department of Tourism (DOT) must assist in implementing the tourism development plan and include Payayasog Beach in its promotion programs.
FundsFunding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual budget of the Municipal Government of Corcuera.
FundsThe DOT may augment the budget with internally generated funds.
DeadlineOne year after approval for the tourism development plan
DeadlineSixty days from effectivity for promulgating rules and regulations
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What changes from current law

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Today

Payayasog Beach is not recognized as a tourism destination.

This bill

Payayasog Beach is officially declared a tourism destination.

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The bill declares Payayasog Beach in Corcuera, Romblon, as a tourism destination, aiming to enhance its development and promote tourism in the area.

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HealthLocal GovernmentLocal businessesTourism DevelopmentDepartment of TourismCorcuera Residents

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Legislative history
May 6, 2026Senate
Introduced by Representatives ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA, JUNARD "AHONG" Q. CHAN, ROSALIE ANG SALVAME, ROMMEL RICO T. ANGARA, JOSE C. ALVAREZ, ELISA "OLGA" T. KHO, et. al.;
May 6, 2026Senate
Approved on Third Reading by the House of Representatives on May 5, 2026;
May 6, 2026Senate
Sent to the Senate requesting for concurrence;
May 19, 2026Senate
Read on First Reading and Referred to the Committees on TOURISM and FINANCE;
✦ AI insight

Fast-tracked: the bill was approved on third reading in the House just one day before it was filed, indicating strong support. It has been in the Senate for a short time since being referred to committee on May 19, 2026.

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Full text
HBN-1668 — verbatim textAs filed

CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES TWENTIETH CONGRESS First Regular Session HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H. No. 1668 BY REPRESENTATIVES MADRONA, CHAN (J.), SALVAME, ANGARA, ALVAREZ (J.), KHO (E.), TUAN, MIRAFLORES, HORIBATA, , YAP (J.G.), AGYAO, ALANO, DALOG, MOMO, SINGSON (R.V.), CALDERON, YNARES, CORVERA, REGENCIA, CASTRO, GONZALES (A.M.), TUPAS, PLEYTO, BANCORO, RODRIGUEZ (E.), BELTRAN, DAZA, DEL MAR, GUINTU, BARBA, CAGAS, CAYTON, COLLANTES, ROMAN, ROQUE, UMALI AND SUAN 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

2 of Corcuera, Province of Romblon, is hereby declared à tourism destination. Pursuant thereto, its 3 development shall be prioritized and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to 4 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

6 Corcuera shall, in coordination with the DOT and concerned agencies of the goverment, prepare 7 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 9 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 2 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

4 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 6 programs.

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

8 budget of the Municipal Govemment of Corcuera. The DOT may augment such allocation with internally generated funds.

SEC. 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Municipal Government

11 of Corcuera shall, in consultation with the DOT and concerned agencies of the government, promulgate the 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,

Reproduced from the Senate document. The official PDF is the authoritative version.