HB 7688

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 9, 2026

An Act Strengthening the Protection, Sustainable Management and Development of the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (Tvpl), Rationalizing Its Protected Area Management Office (Pamo), Thereby Institutionalizing the Tvpl Authority, Prescribing Its Powers, Functions, and Duties, Providing Funds Therefor, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act (R.a.) 7586, Known as an Act Providing for the Establishment and Management of National Integrated Protected Areas System (Nipas) Act of 1992, as Amended by R.A. 11038 Entitled: Expanded Nipas Act of 2018

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The bill would create a new Taal Volcano Protected Landscape Authority to replace the current management office, give it power over 17 local areas, include the whole Pansipit River, set up a 20‑meter lakeshore greenbelt, and enforce rules through its own Rangers.

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