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Local Government Units (LGUs). - The local government units (LGUs) within the PA shall be bound to follow the management plan and adopt it once approved. The LGUs shall not pass ordinances to amend the management plan nor shall the management plan be overturned by an ordinance.
Segregation of portions of the PA for LGU use, such as tourism and industrial estate, shall be assessed based on biodiversity criteria and consistent with the management plan of the PA.
Any development/project proposals of the LGU within the PA shall, prior to its implementation, be reviewed, evaluated and approved by the PAMB.
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