17/07/2025
Rationale That Makes La Zamba A Premier Ecotourism Diversity Destination!
The Alibijaban Island Wilderness Protected Area Law, consisting of 1,056 hectares of sea and landscape, enacted on July 9, 2025, designates and safeguards Alibijaban Island in Quezon Province, Philippines, as a wilderness area. La Zamba Island Resort is located within this area, specifically at Pulo Uno.
Key Aspects of Alibijaban Island's Protected Status:
• Historical Designation: The island was initially declared a wilderness area in 1981 by then-President Ferdinand Marcos under Proclamation No. 2151, recognizing its ecological significance.
• National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS): As a designated wilderness area, Alibijaban Island falls under the Philippine NIPAS Act. This law aims to:
o Maintain essential ecological processes and life-support systems.
o Preserve genetic diversity.
o Ensure the sustainable use of resources.
o Maintain natural conditions to the greatest extent possible.
• Alibijaban Protected Landscape and Seascape: The island's status has been further solidified by its declaration as a Protected Landscape and Seascape. This comprehensive designation includes surrounding marine areas, providing a broader conservation approach for both land and sea.
• Rich Biodiversity: Alibijaban Island is known for its:
o Pristine mangrove forests (at least 22 species).
o Diverse coral reefs.
o Various bird species, fruit bats, and monitor lizards.
o Adjacent waters frequented by whale sharks, manta rays, and marine turtles.
• Conservation Management: The Community Environment and Resources Office (CENRO) under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Quezon, administers the protected area.
• Restrictions: To preserve its natural state, the protected area imposes regulations, including prohibitions on certain types of fishing (a 2006 municipal ordinance banned all fishing in its waters) and restrictions on environmentally harmful development.
• Eco-tourism: The island also supports eco-tourism, promoting nature connection while upholding its protected status.
In essence, the Alibijaban Island Wilderness Protected Area Law and related legal instruments ensure the long-term conservation of this ecologically vital island and its marine environment for future generations.
Declared as a Protected Landscape and Seascape, this ensures the preservation of Alibijaban’s natural beauty for generations to come.
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