HOUSE CONSIDERS CAVES AND CAVE RESOURCES PROTECTION
For: CustomsWeek Desk
attn: Mitos S. Garcia
c/o Bobby Nazareno
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by: Terence Mordeno Grana
THE HOUSE HouseCommittee on Natural Resources chaired by Pampanga Representative (Rep.) Zenaida G. Cruz-Ducut submitted last week to Speaker Manuel B. Villar, Jr. the report on House Bill (HB) No. 7275, otherwise known as the “National Cave Resources Management and Protection Act,” recommending its approval in substitution to the proposals filed by Bukidnon Rep. J.R. Nereus O. Acosta (HB 125) and Aurora Rep. Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo (HB 493), a result of the public hearings and committee meetings it held.
Rep. Cruz-Ducut declared that the measure will provide safeguards as well as penalties to deter possible recreational abuse and commercial exploitation which, if left unchecked, would eventually cause damage to caves and loss of its natural and cultural resources.
In presenting the its rationale, the report explained that caves are defined as any naturally occurring in the earth’s surface which are large enough for human entry. It said that these are considered as unique, natural and non-renewable resources with important scientific, educational and scenic value. Caves are home to specialized mineral formations known as speleothems as well as flora and fauna, the report added, which may have undergone adaptation to survive in this particular environment.
According to the measure, caves are threatened by improper management, increased recreational demand, urban spread and lack of specific statutory protection because of their unique characteristics, thus, there is a necessity to secure, protect and preserve them for their perpetual use, enjoyment and benefits for the people. Likewise, it adds, that there is also a need to maintain and develop increased cooperation and exchange of information between government authorities and those who utilize caves and cave resources for scientific, educational and recreational purposes.
Committee Report No. 259, which contains the measure, is expected to be calendared by the Committee on Rules for Plenary deliberation within the week.
attn: Mitos S. Garcia
c/o Bobby Nazareno
-------------------------
by: Terence Mordeno Grana
THE HOUSE HouseCommittee on Natural Resources chaired by Pampanga Representative (Rep.) Zenaida G. Cruz-Ducut submitted last week to Speaker Manuel B. Villar, Jr. the report on House Bill (HB) No. 7275, otherwise known as the “National Cave Resources Management and Protection Act,” recommending its approval in substitution to the proposals filed by Bukidnon Rep. J.R. Nereus O. Acosta (HB 125) and Aurora Rep. Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo (HB 493), a result of the public hearings and committee meetings it held.
Rep. Cruz-Ducut declared that the measure will provide safeguards as well as penalties to deter possible recreational abuse and commercial exploitation which, if left unchecked, would eventually cause damage to caves and loss of its natural and cultural resources.
In presenting the its rationale, the report explained that caves are defined as any naturally occurring in the earth’s surface which are large enough for human entry. It said that these are considered as unique, natural and non-renewable resources with important scientific, educational and scenic value. Caves are home to specialized mineral formations known as speleothems as well as flora and fauna, the report added, which may have undergone adaptation to survive in this particular environment.
According to the measure, caves are threatened by improper management, increased recreational demand, urban spread and lack of specific statutory protection because of their unique characteristics, thus, there is a necessity to secure, protect and preserve them for their perpetual use, enjoyment and benefits for the people. Likewise, it adds, that there is also a need to maintain and develop increased cooperation and exchange of information between government authorities and those who utilize caves and cave resources for scientific, educational and recreational purposes.
Committee Report No. 259, which contains the measure, is expected to be calendared by the Committee on Rules for Plenary deliberation within the week.
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