Legal Basis

The management and protection of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) are anchored on several national laws that ensure the conservation of its unique natural and ecological value. Foremost among these is Republic Act No. 7586, also known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, which provides the legal framework for the establishment, management, and protection of designated protected areas in the Philippines, including PPSRNP.

In addition, the park is governed by Republic Act No. 7611, or the Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) for Palawan Act of 1992, which promotes sustainable development while safeguarding Palawan’s environmentally critical areas. The management of PPSRNP is further supported by Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of the Philippines, which empowers local government units, particularly the City Government of Puerto Princesa, to actively participate in environmental governance, conservation, and enforcement of policies within their jurisdiction.