Survey, Boundary Delimitation, and Use Restrictions
- The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources is tasked to conduct a survey to establish the exact metes and bounds of the park.
- The Parks and Wildlife Commission will recommend rules and regulations to:
- Prohibit the sale, lease, exploitation, or disposition of any part of the park except as allowed by the Act.
- Up to 1,000 hectares may be allocated for settlement by the Batangan tribe under PANAMIN Foundation supervision.
- Licenses or permits may be granted to the Philippine Wildlife Conservation Foundation for wildlife conservation and management programs within the park.
Administration and Supervision
- The park shall be under the general executive control and supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- The Parks and Wildlife Commission will have immediate direction and administration of the National Park.
- This is without prejudice to any existing licenses, permits, or contractual arrangements granted pursuant to the Act.
Appropriation and Use of Funds
- One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) is authorized for appropriation from the National Treasury for the following purposes:
- Conducting ground or aerial surveys, photogrammetric studies, and preparation of photo-mosaics.
- Demographic, land, water, forest, range, vegetation, and environmental management and development programs.
- Identification, inventory, evaluation, and classification of wild animals and plants according to international standards.
- Scientific studies (zoological, biological, botanical, etc.) for managing wildlife conservation programs.
- Establishing and preserving wildlife refuges, reserves, sanctuaries for protection and propagation of wildlife.
- Improvement, beautification, and construction of facilities for tourism development in the park.
Research Funding and Scientific Support
- The National Science Development Board is authorized to grant at least three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00) annually from the Science Fund.
- The grant supports the Parks and Wildlife Commission and/or the Philippine Wildlife Conservation Foundation.
- Funds are for establishing and maintaining a research center.
- Supports scientific studies related to wildlife conservation and management in the park.
- Allows hiring qualified researchers and technicians for data collection, analysis, and evaluation.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
- All laws, parts of laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.