Creation of the Council on Tourism Information
Letter of Instructions No. 795, issued on January 22, 1979, establishes the Council on Tourism Information in the Philippines. This council, composed of key officials from various tourism and transportation entities, aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tourism promotions as the industry grows. It is tasked with developing an annual action program that includes promotional materials and strategies for media dissemination, fostering inter-agency cooperation. The directive highlights the importance of tourism as a significant economic sector and a promoter of the New Society. The order is effective immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 795
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 22, 1979
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 795
TO : All Concerned
WHEREAS, the Philippine tourism industry is developing into a major economic activity of the nation, and promoter of the New Society to other peoples of the world; aisa dc
WHEREAS, at this stage of the industry's development, highlighted by the public ownership and government operation of Philippine Air Lines, there is a need to integrate and systematize tourism promotions to ensure economy and efficiency;
NOW, THEREFORE, I order the creation of the Council on Tourism Information to be composed of the Minister of Tourism, the President of the Philippine Air Lines, the General Manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority, the Director of the Bureau of Tourism Promotions, the Executive Director of the Philippine Convention Bureau, the Executive Director of the Philippine International Convention Center and the Director of the National Media Production Center.
The Council will prepare a program of action for one year at a time, including the design of promotional materials, the determination of the media and approach of dissemination, and operational arrangements for inter-agency cooperation and mutual support.
This Letter of Instructions is effective immediately.
Signed in Manila, this 22nd day of January, 1979. acd
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Creation of the Council on Tourism Information, Letter of Instructions No. 795, Jan 22, 1979 (Philippines)
Creation of the Council on Tourism Information, Letter of Instructions No. 795 (Phil. 1979)
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