Other categories established by law, conventions or international agreements which the Philippine Government is a signatory. Section 4 Definition of Terms For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be defined as follows: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary a.
National Integrated Protected Areas Systems NIPAS is the classification and administration of all designated protected areas to maintain essential ecological processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to the greatest extent possible; b.
Protected area refers to identified portions of land and water set aside by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation; c. Buffer zones are identified areas outside the boundaries of and immediately adjacent to designated protected areas pursuant to Section 8 that need special development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the protected area; d.
Indigenous cultural community refers to a group of people sharing common bonds of language, customs, traditions and other distinctive cultural traits, and who have, since time immemorial, occupied, possessed and utilized a territory; e.
National park refers to a forest reservation essentially of natural wilderness character which has been withdrawn from settlement, occupancy or any form of exploitation except in conformity with approved management plan and set aside as such exclusively to conserve the area or preserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, wild animals and plants therein and to provide enjoyment of these features in such areas; f.
Natural monument is a relatively small area focused on protection of small features to protect or preserve nationally significant natural features on account of their special interest or unique characteristics; g. Natural biotic area is an area set aside to allow the way of life of societies living in harmony with the environment to adapt to modem technology at their pace; h.
Natural park is a relatively large area not materially altered by human activity where extractive resource uses are not allowed and maintained to protect outstanding natural and scenic areas of national or international significance for scientific, educational and recreational use; i.
Resource reserve is an extensive and relatively isolated and uninhabited area normally with difficult access designated as such to protect natural resources of the area for future use and prevent or contain development activities that could affect the resource pending the establishment of objectives which are based upon appropriate knowledge and planning; k. Tenured migrant communities are communities within protected areas which have actually and continuously occupied such areas for five 5 years before the designation of the same as protected areas in accordance with this Act and are solely dependent therein for subsistence; and m.
Wildlife sanctuary comprises an area which assures the natural conditions necessary to protect nationally significant species, groups of species, biotic communities or physical features of the environment where these may require specific human manipulation for the perpetuation.
Section 5 Establishment and Extent of the System The establishment and operationalization of the System shall involve the following: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary a. The initial components of the System shall be governed by existing laws, rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this Act; b. Within one 1 year from the effectivity of this Act, the DENR shall submit to the Senate and the House of Representatives a map and legal description or natural boundaries of each protected area initially comprising the System.
Such maps and legal description shall, by virtue of this Act, constitute the official documentary representation of the entire System, subject to such changes as Congress deems necessary; c. All DENR records pertaining to said protected areas, including maps and legal descriptions or natural boundaries, copies of rules and regulations governing them, copies of public notices of, and reports submitted to Congress regarding pending additions, eliminations, or modifications shall be made available to the public.
Within three 3 years from the effectivity of this Act, the DENR shall study and review each area tentatively composing the System as to its suitability or nonsuitability for preservation as protected area and inclusion in the System according to the categories established in Section 3 hereof and report its finding to the President as soon as each study is completed.
The study must include in each area: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary 1. A forest occupants survey: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary 2. An ethnographic study; 3. A protected area resource profile; 4. Land use plans done in coordination with the respective Regional Development Councils; and 5. Such other background studies as will be sufficient bases for selection. The DENR shall: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary 1. Notify the public of the proposed action through publication in a newspaper of general circulation, and such other means as the System deems necessary in the area or areas in the vicinity of the affected land thirty 30 days prior to the public hearing; 2.
Conduct public hearings at the locations nearest to the area affected; 3. At least thirty 30 days prior to the date of hearing advise all local government units LGUs in the affected areas, national agencies concerned, people's organizations and non-government organizations and invite such officials to submit their views on the proposed action at the hearing not later than thirty 30 days following the date of the hearing; and 4.
Give due consideration to the recommendations at the public hearing; and provide sufficient explanation for his recommendations contrary to the general sentiments expressed in the public hearing; e. Upon receipt of the recommendation of the DENR, the President shall issue a presidential proclamation designating the recommended areas as protected areas and providing for measures for their protection until such time when Congress shall have enacted a law finally declaring such recommended areas as part of the integrated protected area systems; and f.
Thereafter, the President shall send to the Senate and the House of Representatives his recommendations with respect to the designations as protected areas or reclassification of each area on which review has been completed, together with maps and legal description of boundaries.
The President, in his recommendation, may propose the alteration of existing boundaries of any or all proclaimed protected areas, addition of any contiguous area of public land of predominant physical and biological value. To carry out the mandate of this Act, the Secretary of the DENR is empowered to perform any and all of the following acts: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary a. To conduct studies on various characteristic features and conditions of the different protected areas, using commonalities in their characteristics, classify and define them into categories and prescribe permissible or prohibited human activities in each category in the System; b.
To adopt and enforce a land-use scheme and zoning plan in adjoining areas for the preservation and control of activities that may threaten the ecological balance in the protected areas; c. To cause the preparation of and exercise the power to review all plans and proposals for the management of protected areas; d. To promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act; e.
To deputize field officers and delegate any of his powers under this Act and other laws to expedite its implementation and enforcement; f.
To fix and prescribe reasonable NIPAS fees to be collected from government agencies or any person, firm or corporation deriving benefits from the protected areas; g. To exact administrative fees and fines as authorized in Section 21 for violations of guidelines, rules and regulations of this Act as would endanger the viability of protected areas; h.
To accept in the name of the Philippine Government and in behalf of NIPAS funds, gifts or bequests of money for immediate disbursement or other property in the interest of the NlPAS, its activities, or its services; j. To call on any agency or instrumentality of the Government as well as academic institutions, non-government organizations and the private sector as may be necessary to accomplish the objectives and activities of the System; k.
Mangrove area in the banks of Batel Creek, Sta. Sablayan Point up to the mouth of Bagong Sabang River. Labangan to Calalayuan Point, Ilin Island. Mangroves at the western side of Sukol River Bongabong. Mangroves at the wetter side of Casiliga River Island of Soguicay. Libmanan , Camarines Sur. Ermita , Manila. Minalungao National Park. General Tinio , Nueva Ecija. Mount Arayat National Park.
Arayat , Pampanga. Mount Data National Park. Benguet and Mountain Province. Mount Iglit-Baco National Park. Benguet , Ifugao , and Nueva Vizcaya. Naujan Lake National Park. Naujan , Mindoro. Olongapo , Zambales. Pagsanjan Gorge National Park.
Pagsanjan , Laguna. Paoay Lake National Park. Paoay , Ilocos Norte. Bulabog Putian National Park. Carcar , Cebu. Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park. Tacloban , Leyte. Palo , Leyte. Lake Butig National Park. Lake Dapao National Park. Mado Hot Spring National Park. Datu Odin Sinsuat , Maguindanao.
Mount Dajo National Park. Jolo Island , Sulu. Pantuwaraya Lake National Park. Marawi , Lanao del Sur. Puerto Princesa , Palawan.
Apo Reef Natural Park. San Jose , Mindoro. Bicol Natural Park.
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