Creating A Presidential Commission To Formulate Short and Long-Term Plans For the Restoration And Preservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces in the Municipalities of Banaue, Hungduan, Mayoyao and Kiangan

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 158 February 18, 1994

CREATING A PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION TO FORMULATE SHORT AND LONG-TERM PLANS FOR THE RESTORATION
AND PRESERVATION OF THE IFUGAO RICE TERRACES IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BANAUE, HUNGDUAN, MAYOYAO AND KIANGAN

WHEREAS, the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan, 1993-1998 (MTPDP) as approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, shall be the basis for all development activities to be undertaken by the government during said Plan period;

WHEREAS, an important component of the MTPDP is the National Tourism Master Plan of the Department of Tourism (DOT) which identifies the area covering as a major destination for tourism in the Philippines;

WHEREAS, under Proclamation No. 1522, the rice terraces in the municipalities of Banaue, Kiangan, Mayoyao and Hungduan in the Province of Ifugao were declared tourist zone under the administration and control of the Philippine Tourism Authority pursuant to Section 5 (d) of P.D. No. 564;

WHEREAS, to enable the Government to undertake measures to restore and preserve the Ifugao rice terraces and...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 158

Creation of the Ifugao Terraces Commission (Sec. 1)
- Established under the Office of the President
- Composed of various government officials and stakeholders
- Chaired by the Secretary of Tourism
- Philippine Tourism Authority to serve as initial Technical Secretariat

Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission (Sec. 2)
- Formulate a Three-Year Ifugao Terraces Master Plan by September 30, 1994, and a Six-Year Integrated Master Plan for the whole area by December 1, 1994, based on specific guidelines. (Sec. 2a)
    - Guidelines include restoration and preservation, public access, rational land use and zoning, infrastructure provision, reforestation, agricultural productivity, and peace and order. (Sec. 2a(1)-(8))
    - Plans to include a Comprehensive Investment Program, Capability Building Program, and establishment of various centers. (Sec. 2a)
- Assist local government units in planning activities for tourism development, environmental protection, business investment, social development, and institutional building. (Sec. 2b)
- Adopt a process of maximum consultation with local stakeholders. (Sec. 2c)
- Study and review policy measures on environmental protection, poverty alleviation, local autonomy, eco-tourism, and sustainable development. (Sec. 2d)
- Recommend legislation, zoning ordinances, fire limits, and building regulations. (Sec. 2e)
- Recommend other necessary ordinances and measures. (Sec. 2f)

Land Reservation (Sec. 3)
- Government lands in the subject area are reserved from lease, sale, or other disposition for developmental purposes in accordance with the approved Plans.

Enforcement of Height Limitations (Sec. 4)
- Local government units are directed to strictly enforce ordinances prescribing height limitations in building construction.

Assistance from Government Agencies (Sec. 5)
- The Commission may call upon any government agency for assistance.

Reporting (Sec. 6)
- The Commission shall submit monthly reports to the Office of the President.

Funding (Sec. 7)
- Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000) to be drawn equally from the President's Contingent Fund and funds of the Department of Tourism for the Commission's operations in 1994.
- Appropriations for succeeding years to be incorporated in the budget proposals under the Office of the President.

Revocation and Modification (Sec. 8)
- Inconsistent executive issuances, orders, rules, and regulations are revoked or modified accordingly.

Effectivity (Sec. 9)
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately.