Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro ManilaThirteenth Congress
Third Special SessionBegun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the nineteenth day of February, two thousand seven.
Republic Act No. 9446 May 9, 2007
AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL AS AN ECO-CULTURAL TOURISM ZONE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. This Act hereby declares the Province of Bohol as a National Tourism Zone.
Sec. 2. Until comprehensive legislation rationalizing the national tourism program is adopted, the following principles shall govern the planning, development, promotion and management of this tourism zone:
(a) The Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies, and the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall coordinate in the formulation of a tourism development plan for the tourism zone: Provided, That said plan is consistent with, or may be integrated into, the national tourism master plan of the DOT;
(b) The plan shall protect and enhance the natural features...
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AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL AS AN ECO-CULTURAL TOURISM ZONE
Republic Act No. 9446
Republic Act No. 9446: Declaring the Province of Bohol as an Eco-Cultural Tourism Zone
- Section 1: Declares the Province of Bohol as a National Tourism Zone.
- Section 2: Outlines the principles governing the planning, development, promotion, and management of the tourism zone until comprehensive legislation is adopted:
- The Department of Tourism (DOT), its attached agencies, the Provincial Government of Bohol, and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall coordinate in formulating a tourism development plan for the zone, consistent with the national tourism master plan (Section 2a).
- The plan shall protect and enhance the natural features and cultural heritage of the zone while providing sustainable economic opportunities for the local community (Section 2b).
- The Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall utilize their powers under the Local Government Code to implement and enforce the tourism development plan (Section 2c).
- The DOT and its attached agencies may provide technical and financial assistance for tourism infrastructure development, skills development, and promotion of the zone locally and internationally (Section 2d).
- The DOT, the Provincial Government of Bohol, and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall create a forum for interaction between the private sector, non-government organizations, and other interest groups to encourage investment and develop a culture of tourism (Section 2e).
- Section 3: The DOT, in consultation with the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran, shall adopt appropriate rules and regulations and enter into agreements to implement the Act.
- Section 4: The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Section 1: Declares the Province of Bohol as a National Tourism Zone.
- Section 2: Outlines the principles governing the planning, development, promotion, and management of the tourism zone until comprehensive legislation is adopted:
- The Department of Tourism (DOT), its attached agencies, the Provincial Government of Bohol, and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall coordinate in formulating a tourism development plan for the zone, consistent with the national tourism master plan (Section 2a).
- The plan shall protect and enhance the natural features and cultural heritage of the zone while providing sustainable economic opportunities for the local community (Section 2b).
- The Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall utilize their powers under the Local Government Code to implement and enforce the tourism development plan (Section 2c).
- The DOT and its attached agencies may provide technical and financial assistance for tourism infrastructure development, skills development, and promotion of the zone locally and internationally (Section 2d).
- The DOT, the Provincial Government of Bohol, and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall create a forum for interaction between the private sector, non-government organizations, and other interest groups to encourage investment and develop a culture of tourism (Section 2e).
- Section 3: The DOT, in consultation with the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran, shall adopt appropriate rules and regulations and enter into agreements to implement the Act.
- Section 4: The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.