Declaration of Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte as a Tourist Zone
Republic Act No. 7822, enacted on November 18, 1994, designates Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte as a tourist zone, prioritizing its development by the Department of Tourism. The Act mandates the creation of a tourism development plan within one year, which must include infrastructure improvements while preserving the island's natural beauty and historical significance. Following the plan's approval, the Department of Tourism is required to implement it promptly within their annual development programs. Additionally, the Department is tasked with formulating regulations for the effective execution of the Act. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on January 30, 1995.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7822
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 18, 1994
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7822
AN ACT DECLARING LIMASAWA ISLAND IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE A TOURIST ZONE
SECTION 1. Limasawa Island in the Province of Southern Leyte 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 Philippine Tourism Authority and other concerned agencies of the government, shall prepare within one year from the approval of this Act, a tourism development plan for Limasawa Island which shall provide for the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall encourage tourism in the area: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the protection and preservation of the natural beauty and historical significance thereof.
SECTION 3. Upon approval by the Department of Tourism of the tourism development plan for Limasawa Island, it shall take immediate steps to expedite the implementation thereof and, for the purpose, shall incorporate the same in the department's overall tourism development programs for the ensuing calendar year.
SECTION 4. The Department of Tourism shall likewise promulgate the rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: November 18, 1994
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 91 No. 5 page 673 on January 30, 1995.
Cite This Law
Declaration of Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 7822, Nov 18, 1994 (Philippines)
Declaration of Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 7822 (Phil. 1994)
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