Timoga Ecotourism Zone

THE PHILIP TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 'RECEIVED REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DAYAUG 1 8 20252 First Regular Session 0D TIME: 1:38 pm BY: _ SENATE S.B. No. 1201 BILLS (&/INDEX Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS AN ACT DECLARING SITIO TIMOGA IN BARANGAY BURU-UN IN THE CITY ILIGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, AN ECOTOURISM ZONE TO BE KNOWN AS THE TIMOGA ECOTOURISM ZONE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR EXPLANATORY NOTE Article II, Section 9 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, "The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all." Sitio Timoga is one of the thirty-five (35) sitios of Barangay Buru-un in Iligan City. It has immense potential for tourism for its enjoyable panoramic views and cold spring resorts, collectively known as the Timoga Springs, which are located along the coastal highway. This bill seeks to declare Sitio Timoga in Barangay Buru-un in the City of Iligan, Province of Lanao del Norte, an ecotourism zone to be known as the Timoga Ecotourism Zone. Declaring the sitio as an ecotourism site will generate not only community business opportunities but also job opportunities to the residents of the area. It will also ensure the sustainable use, development, management, protection, and conservation of Sitio Timoga. In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. free h. Marca IMÉE R. MARCOS +

THE OF THE TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) RECEIVED REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES SECRETAN, DAWG 1 8 2025 First Regular Session TIME: 1:38 pm BY: - SENATE BILLS AÍNDEX S.B. No. 1201 Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS AN ACT DECLARING SITIO TIMOGA IN BARANGAY BURU-UN IN THE CITY ILIGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, AN ECOTOURISM ZONE TO BE KNOWN AS THE TIMOGA ECOTOURISM ZONE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Timoga Ecotourism Zone. - Sitio Timoga in Barangay

Buru-un in the City of Iligan, Province of Lanao del Norte, is declared an ecotourism zone to be known as the Timoga Ecotourism Zone. Its development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of ecotourism zones.

SEC. 2. Technical Description of the Timoga Ecotourism Zone. - The technical

descriptions of the Timoga Ecotourism Zone, declared as a tourist destination, are as follows: a. Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral House - Lot 6-c-5-A which is a portion of Lot 6-c, Psd-12-010341. Beginning at a point denominated as corner #1 being N 69 degrees 26' m E. 1077.85 m from B.L.B.M. No. 1 Barrio of Buru-un, Iligan City, Thence N 80 degrees 00'E.122.47 to point 2 Thence S 13 degrees 17'E.29.56m to point 3 Thence 30W.19.34m S 81 degrees to point 4 Thence S 38 degrees 04W.25.62m to point 5 Thence S 83 degrees 35W.66.58m to point 6 Thence N 84 degrees 28W.16.64m to point 7 Thence 21W.22.60m N 31 degrees to point 8

Thence N 6 degrees 51'E.17.19m to point 6 Point of beginning, containing an area of five thousand square meters (5,000 sqm); b. Proposed Macapagal-Macaraeg International Convention Center - Lot 6-c-10 which is a portion of 1st 6-c, Psd 12-010341. Beginning at a point marked 1 on plan which is N 76 degrees 22'E 1,704.67m from B.L.B.M. No. 1 Barangay of Buru-un, Iligan City. Thence S 87 degrees 64.86m to point 2 Thence S 14 degrees 191.56m to point 3 Thence S 57 degrees 01W. 54.88m to point 4 Thence 137.45m N 26 degrees 40W. to point 5 Thence N 57 degrees 01E. 111.07m to point 6 Thence N 33 degrees 50'E. 7.60m to point 7 Thence N 07 degrees 07W. 39.15m to point 8 Thence 52'E. N 82 degrees to point 1 To point of beginning containing an area of twenty thousand square meters (20,000 sqm); and, c. Macapagal-Macaraeg Business Center and Amusement Park — a parcel of land Lot 6-C, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-010341, being a portion of Lot 6, Psu- 72860, situated in the Barrio of Buru-un, City of Iligan. N 80 degrees to point 2 N 80 degrees 160.00m to point 3 Thence N 63 degrees 08E 203.15m to point 4 Thence 52'E N 45 degrees 10.99m to point 6 Thence S 60 degrees 06 E 25.36m to point 8 Thence S7 degrees 07 E 164.65m to point 10 Thence S 14 degrees 50W 191.56m to point 12 Thence S 58 degrees 23W 15.64m to point 14 Thence N 36 degrees 43W 39.35m to point 16 Thence N 34 degrees 11W 68.87m to point 18 Thence 24W S 59 degrees 33.12m to point 20 Thence S 81 degrees 30W 64.77m to point 22 Thence S 83 degrees 35W 66.68m to point 24 Thence N 66 degrees 43W 26.36m to point 26 Thence 53W S 81 degrees 10.33m to point 28 Thence N 65 degrees 55'E 26.16m to point 30 Thence N 83 degrees 18'E 16.11m to point 32 Thence 24W 123.36m N 47 degrees to point 5 Thence 19'E 13.82m to point 7 S 2 degrees Thence S 20 degrees 30W 31.05m to point 9 Thence S 87 degrees 05'E 64.86m to point 11

Thence § 57 degrees 01W 205.70m to point 13 Thence N 36 degrees 43W 246.69m to point 15 Thence N 74 degrees 15W 39.24m to point 17 Thence N 46 degrees 47W 9.12m to point 19 Thence S 85 degrees 49W 22.46m to point 21 Thence 04W 25.62m to point 23 S 38 degrees Thence N 84 degrees 28W 27.69m to point 25 Thence § 46 degrees 30W 15.87m to point 27 Thence 52W N 30 degrees 20.42m to point 29 Thence S 57 degrees 57'E 18.64m to point 31 Thence N 6 degrees 51'E 17.19m to point 1 To point of beginning containing an area of one hundred eleven thousand four hundred forty-two square meters (111,442 sqm). The Timoga Ecotourism Zone shall contain a land area of one hundred thirty-sex thousand four hundred forty-two square meters (136,422 sqm), more or less.

SEC. 3. Tourism Development Plan. - Within one (1) year after the approval of

this Act, the DOT shall, in coordination with the local government units of the City of Iligan and agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development plan involving the construction, installation, and maintenance of appropriate facilities and infrastructure that shall enhance tourism in the area. Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the natural beauty and resources of the area shall conform with the concept of ecotourism as provided in the national ecotourism strategy jointly issued by the DOT and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

SEC. 4. Implementation of the Tourism Development Plan. - The DOT and its

attached agencies shall take immediate steps to implement the tourism development plan that suits the natural characteristics of Sitio Timoga in Barangay Buru-un, Iligan City and incorporate the same in its tourism development program for the ensuing calendar year. It shall also include the Timoga Ecotourism Zone in all its national, regional, and local promotion programs.

SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this

Act shall be charged against the annual General Appropriations Act and internally generated funds of the DOT.

SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the

effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Tourism shall, in consultation with the local government units of the City of Iligan, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive

orders, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed, amended, or revised accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved,