Declaration of Arayat National Park in Pampanga as a Tourist Spot
Republic Act No. 7690, enacted on March 7, 1994, designates Arayat National Park in Pampanga as a tourist spot aimed at preserving its natural beauty. The Department of Tourism is tasked with prioritizing its development and must prepare a comprehensive plan within one year to enhance tourism infrastructure. The Act mandates the Department to implement this plan promptly and integrate it into its annual tourism development program. Additionally, the Department will issue necessary regulations for effective execution of the Act. This law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on May 16, 1994.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7690
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 7, 1994
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7690
AN ACT DECLARING ARAYAT NATIONAL PARK IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAYAT, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, A TOURIST SPOT
SECTION 1. Arayat National Park is hereby declared a tourist spot that will preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the place. As such, it shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.
SECTION 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with other government agencies concerned, shall, within one (1) year from the approval of this Act, prepare a development plan involving the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall enhance tourism in the area. casia
SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism shall take immediate steps to implement said development plan and shall incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism development program for the ensuing calendar year.
SECTION 4. The Department of Tourism shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: March 7, 1994
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 90 No. 20 page 2718 on May 16, 1994.
Cite This Law
Declaration of Arayat National Park in Pampanga as a Tourist Spot, Republic Act No. 7690, Mar 7, 1994 (Philippines)
Declaration of Arayat National Park in Pampanga as a Tourist Spot, Republic Act No. 7690 (Phil. 1994)
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