Declaration of Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan as a Tourist Zone
Republic Act No. 7357, enacted on April 8, 1992, designates Callao Cave in Peablanca, Cagayan, as a tourist zone, prioritizing its development by the Department of Tourism. The Act mandates the preparation of a tourism development plan within one year, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other relevant agencies, to enhance facilities and infrastructure to promote tourism. The Philippine Tourism Authority is responsible for implementing this plan and integrating it into broader tourism initiatives. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on May 25, 1992.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7357
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 8, 1992
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7357
AN ACT DECLARING CALLAO CAVE AND ITS PREMISES LOCATED AT CALLAO, MUNICIPALITY OF PEÑABLANCA, PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN, A TOURIST ZONE
SECTION 1. Callao Cave and its premises located at Callao, Municipality of Peñablanca, Province of Cagayan, is hereby declared a tourist zone. 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 zones.
SECTION 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other government agencies concerned, shall, within one (1) year from the approval of this Act, prepare a tourism development plan for Callao Cave and its premises, which shall provide for the construction, improvement and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall encourage tourism in the area. casia
SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism, through the Philippine Tourism Authority, shall take immediate steps to implement said development plan and shall incorporate the same in the department's overall tourism development programs for the ensuing calendar year.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. casia
Approved: April 8, 1992
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 88 No. 21 page 3089 on May 25, 1992.
Cite This Law
Declaration of Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 7357, Apr 8, 1992 (Philippines)
Declaration of Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 7357 (Phil. 1992)
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