Creating the Caliraya Development Commission

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 383 March 10, 1972

CREATING THE CALIRAYA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

WHEREAS, there is a need to expand and develop our existing and potential tourist spots;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the commitment of the Philippine government to the Japanese government, an area in the Caliraya watershed was allotted for the Japanese Memorial Shrine and Garden to be developed by the Philippine-Japan Friendship Society to symbolize the amity and friendship that exist between the Philippines and Japan;

WHEREAS, the government is pledged to a policy of strengthening the cordial relations with the Japanese and has committed to develop and beautify the Caliraya watershed, including the Japanese Shrine therein, in accordance with the assurance given to Prime Minister Eisaku Sato of Japan through former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi during the latter's visit to the Philippines on January 18, 1972;

WHEREAS, the Caliraya watershed is one of the sources of power in this country and it has been declared a reserve watershed under Executive Order No. 33, dated July 26, 1904, to protect the area...

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 383

Creation of Caliraya Development Commission
- Created the Caliraya Development Commission to develop and transform the Caliraya watershed into a tourist attraction. (Section 1)
- Composition of the Commission: (Section 1)
    - Honorary Chairman: Mrs. Imelda R. Marcos
    - Executive Officer: The General Manager, National Power Corporation
    - Members: The Commissioner of Board of Travel and Tourist Industry, a representative of Philippine Tourist and Travel Association Inc., Mr. Manuel Nieto Jr., Mr. Maximo T. Kalaw Jr., The Secretary of Public Works and Communications, The Director of Lands, The Mayor of Cavinti Laguna, and a representative of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Powers and Functions of the Commission:
- Make representations with government agencies regarding: (Section 2a)
    1. Protection of watershed areas.
    2. Propagation and preservation of wildlife.
    3. Reforestation.
    4. Seeding of the lake with fresh-water fishes.
    5. Establishment of security measures.
- Establish policies and guidelines for proper use of the lake and its amenities. (Section 2b)
- Promote and encourage joint ventures with foreign governments or investors for development of the lake and environs for tourist and recreational purposes. (Section 2c)
- Draft legislation to protect Caliraya Lake from water pollution, sedimentation, and reduction of water elevation. (Section 2d)
- Ask for assistance from government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, or instrumentalities in performing its functions. (Section 3)
- Executive Order No. 365 dated January 11, 1972, is revoked. (Section 4)