EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 358 August 12, 1996
CREATING A PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION FOR THE RESTORATION, CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE VIGAN HERITAGE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, The Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan for 1993-1998 has identified the North Western Luzon Growth Quadrangle (NWLGQ) comprising the provinces of Region I and the Baguio-La Trinidad-Itogon-Sablan-Tuba (BLIST) area in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) as a component strategy towards tourism and agri-tourism development;
WHEREAS, an important component of the NWLGQ master plan is the tourism Development Master Plan for Region I which identified the area of Vigan and its adjacent municipalities as major destination called "the Vigan Heritage Village and Tourism Complex" in the North Quad Area;
WHEREAS, the Vigan Heritage Village and tourism Complex is envisioned to be the first of its kind in the country and even in the East Asia vicinity;
WHEREAS, to enable the government and the private sector to undertake measures in restoring, preserving and conserving the uniqueness and rich cultural and heritage of Vigan and its environs and in promoting the accelerated socio-economic development of...
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Creating a presidential commission for the restoration, conservation and preservation of the vigan heritage village
Executive Order No. 358
Summary of Executive Order No. 358
Creation of the Vigan Heritage Village Commission
- Created under the Office of the President to oversee the restoration, conservation, and preservation of the Vigan Heritage Village. (Section 1)
- Responsible for overall policy direction, coordination, management, and implementation of the Vigan Heritage Village and Tourism Complex development efforts. (Section 1)
Composition of the Commission
- Chaired by the Secretary of Tourism and co-chaired by the Governor of Ilocos Sur Province. (Section 1)
- Members include representatives from various government agencies and three private sector representatives appointed by the President. (Section 1)
Functions of the Commission
- Cause the preparation of the detailed master plan for the Vigan Heritage Village and Tourism Complex. (Section 1a)
- Review and submit the master plan and development program to the President for approval. (Section 1b)
- Provide overall direction and coordination in planning and monitoring all program/project components and development activities. (Section 1c)
- Study and review policy measures on environmental protection, poverty alleviation, eco-tourism, and sustainable development. (Section 1d)
- Encourage support and assistance from government and non-government institutions. (Section 1e)
- Review and endorse the annual budget for the Commission's operations to the Department of Budget and Management. (Section 1f)
- Submit regular quarterly reports to the President on the development of the Vigan Heritage and Tourism Complex. (Section 1g)
- Accept and manage grants, donations, or funds for the project's development. (Section 1h)
- Mobilize private sector participation as the primary actor for the project's development. (Section 1i)
- Conduct advocacy and investment promotion activities. (Section 1j)
- Adopt rules, systems, procedures, and structures to carry out its functions. (Section 1k)
Executive Committee (ExCom)
- Created to supervise the day-to-day operations of the Commission. (Section 2)
- Comprised of not more than one-third of the total Commission membership. (Section 2)
- Actions undertaken by the ExCom shall be confirmed by the Commission. (Section 2)
Technical Working Group
- Created by the Commission or ExCom to serve as the technical secretariat. (Section 3)
- Undertake day-to-day activities of the Vigan Heritage Village Project. (Section 3)
- Headed by an Executive Director appointed by the President. (Section 3)
- Composed of concerned line agencies. (Section 3)
- Secretariat support provided by the Department of Tourism - Region I and the Provincial Development Staff. (Section 3)
Funding
- For 1996 operations, TWO MILLION Pesos (P2,000,000.00) shall be drawn from the President's Contingent Fund, the funds of DOT, and Local Provincial and Municipal Government units. (Section 4)
- Appropriate funds for succeeding years shall be incorporated in the budget proposal under the Office of the President. (Section 4)
Revocation and Effectivity
- All executive issuances, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked or modified accordingly. (Section 5)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 6)
Creation of the Vigan Heritage Village Commission
- Created under the Office of the President to oversee the restoration, conservation, and preservation of the Vigan Heritage Village. (Section 1)
- Responsible for overall policy direction, coordination, management, and implementation of the Vigan Heritage Village and Tourism Complex development efforts. (Section 1)
Composition of the Commission
- Chaired by the Secretary of Tourism and co-chaired by the Governor of Ilocos Sur Province. (Section 1)
- Members include representatives from various government agencies and three private sector representatives appointed by the President. (Section 1)
Functions of the Commission
- Cause the preparation of the detailed master plan for the Vigan Heritage Village and Tourism Complex. (Section 1a)
- Review and submit the master plan and development program to the President for approval. (Section 1b)
- Provide overall direction and coordination in planning and monitoring all program/project components and development activities. (Section 1c)
- Study and review policy measures on environmental protection, poverty alleviation, eco-tourism, and sustainable development. (Section 1d)
- Encourage support and assistance from government and non-government institutions. (Section 1e)
- Review and endorse the annual budget for the Commission's operations to the Department of Budget and Management. (Section 1f)
- Submit regular quarterly reports to the President on the development of the Vigan Heritage and Tourism Complex. (Section 1g)
- Accept and manage grants, donations, or funds for the project's development. (Section 1h)
- Mobilize private sector participation as the primary actor for the project's development. (Section 1i)
- Conduct advocacy and investment promotion activities. (Section 1j)
- Adopt rules, systems, procedures, and structures to carry out its functions. (Section 1k)
Executive Committee (ExCom)
- Created to supervise the day-to-day operations of the Commission. (Section 2)
- Comprised of not more than one-third of the total Commission membership. (Section 2)
- Actions undertaken by the ExCom shall be confirmed by the Commission. (Section 2)
Technical Working Group
- Created by the Commission or ExCom to serve as the technical secretariat. (Section 3)
- Undertake day-to-day activities of the Vigan Heritage Village Project. (Section 3)
- Headed by an Executive Director appointed by the President. (Section 3)
- Composed of concerned line agencies. (Section 3)
- Secretariat support provided by the Department of Tourism - Region I and the Provincial Development Staff. (Section 3)
Funding
- For 1996 operations, TWO MILLION Pesos (P2,000,000.00) shall be drawn from the President's Contingent Fund, the funds of DOT, and Local Provincial and Municipal Government units. (Section 4)
- Appropriate funds for succeeding years shall be incorporated in the budget proposal under the Office of the President. (Section 4)
Revocation and Effectivity
- All executive issuances, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked or modified accordingly. (Section 5)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 6)