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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1605-A
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1605-A -
DECLARING THE ENCLOSED COVES AND WATERS EMBRACED BY PUERTO GALERA BAY
AND PROTECTED BY MEDIO ISLAND, AN ECOLOGICALLY THREATENED ZONE AND
FORBIDDING THEREIN THE CONSTRUCTION OF MARINAS, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS OR
ANY STRUCTURES ALONG ITS COASTLINE DRAINING INTO THE ENDANGERED ZONE
AND CAUSING FURTHER POLLUTION; AND FURTHER FORBIDDING UNWARRANTED SHIP
DOCKING, SHIP REPAIR EXCEPT IN DULURUAN, AND APPOINTING A SPECIAL
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE ECOLOGICALLY ENDANGERED ZONE'S REHABILITATION
AND PRESERVATION
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WHEREAS,
the enclosed coves of Puerto Galera protected by Medio Island abound
with spectacular scenic and underwater natural beauty; potential for
aquatic sports; and regulated tourism (principally that of viewing
marine life); chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, these natural marine resources offer great potential and
tremendous advantage: (1) as a source of sustenance to hundreds of
fisherfolk during the rainy season, and (2) as an irreplaceable
attraction in the backyard tourism directly benefiting the economic
welfare of the people of Puerto Galera;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, the Puerto Galera enclosed coves require the concentrated
efforts of both the government and private sectors in the realization
of its true tourism value as a regulated venue for the recognition,
learning and appreciation of the unique range of Philippine marine life
within this zone's protected area;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, the enclosed coves of Puerto Galera serve as the natural
shelter and nursery of exotic and game fish because of its spectacular
corals, mangrove stands, and its naturally protected bay (by Medio
Island); chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, because of its delicate ecological balance, the enclosed coves
of Puerto Galera are unable to withstand the pollution and devastating
effects of barges, tugboats, motorboat traffic, and the ever increasing
semi-permanent docking of large watercraft causing oil spills and
sewage dumping;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, studies of the University of the Philippines Marine Biological
Station show that given the above conditions, visually appreciable
marine life will continue to disappear as it has virtually disappeared
from Muelle Bay; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to protect and preserve the marine resources
of Puerto Galera from destruction;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines,
by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby
order and decree:cralaw:red
Section 1. Any provision of law to the contrary
notwithstanding, the construction of marinas, hotels, restaurants,
other commercial structures; commercial or semi-commercial wharfs;
commercial docking within the enclosed coves of Puerto Galera; the
destruction of its mangrove stands; the devastation of its corals and
coastlines by large barges, motorboats, tugboat propellers, and any
form of destruction by other human activities, are hereby prohibited.
Section 2. Any person who violates any of the
provisions of this decree shall suffer a penalty of prision
correccional and a fine ranging from P10,000.00 to P100,000.00:
Provided, That if the offender is a corporation, firm, partnership or
association, the penalty shall be imposed upon the guilty officer or
officers (as the case may be; of the corporation, firm, partnership or
association) and if such officer or officers are aliens, he or they
shall be deported without further proceedings by the Commission on
Immigration and Deportation.
Section 3. I hereby deputize the Philippine
Constabulary, the University of the Philippines Marine Biology Wardens;
and the Special Committee to be appointed, to apprehend, to board, to
inspect, to report, or take any action to prevent further deterioration
and exploitation of any of the unique features of Puerto Galera and its
enclosed coves and I enjoin the following agencies to assist in the
implementation of the above:cralaw:red
The Ministry of Human Settlements
The Ministry of Tourism
The Municipal Government of Puerto Galera
The Philippine Coast Guard
The Philippine Constabulary
The University of the Philippine Biological Station Wardens
Section 4. It is understood that normal docking may
be enjoyed at Muelle Bay by watercraft owned wholly by Filipino
residents of Puerto Galera, watercraft owned by Filipinos and
registered at the Manila Yacht Club; watercraft owned by Foreigners but
having all the following permits: 1) The Bureau of Immigration; 2) The
Philippine Coast Guard; 3) The Manila Yacht Club; 4) U. P. Marine
Biology Wardens clearance, duly registered by the Bureau of
Immigration, the Coast Guard and the Manila Yacht Club. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 5. This Decree shall take effect
immediately. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 21st day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred
and eighty.
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