Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone
Republic Act No. 7623, enacted on July 8, 1992, designates Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas, as a tourist zone under the joint oversight of the Department of Tourism, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and several local municipalities. The Act mandates the creation of a tourism development plan within one year, focusing on infrastructure and facilities to promote tourism in the area. The Departments are required to implement this plan and integrate it into broader tourism initiatives for the following year. Any conflicting laws are repealed or modified accordingly, and the Act takes effect 15 days after publication.
Quick Answers
- What is Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone about?
- Republic Act No. 7623, enacted on July 8, 1992, designates Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas, as a tourist zone under the joint oversight of the Department of Tourism, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and several local municipalities. The Act mandates the creation of a tourism development plan within one year, focusing on infrastructure and facilities to promote tourism in the area. The Departments are required to implement this plan and integrate it into broader tourism initiatives for the following year. Any conflicting laws are repealed or modified accordingly, and the Act takes effect 15 days after publication.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 7623?
- Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone (Republic Act No. 7623) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone enacted?
- Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone (Republic Act No. 7623) was enacted on Jul 8, 1992.
- What is the citation for Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone?
- Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 7623, Jul 8, 1992 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7623
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 8, 1992
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7623
AN ACT DECLARING VOLCANO ISLAND IN TAAL LAKE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, A TOURIST ZONE UNDER THE JOINT JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF LAUREL, BALETE, AGONCILLO, SAN NICOLAS, AND TALISAY
SECTION 1. The Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Province of Batangas, is hereby declared a tourist zone under the joint jurisdiction of the Department of Tourism, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the municipalities of Laurel, Balete, Agoncillo, San Nicolas, and Talisay. As such, it shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and shall be subject to 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 shall, within one (1) year from the approval of this Act, prepare a tourism development plan for Volcano Island and the coastal areas of the municipalities of Laurel, Balete, Agoncillo, San Nicolas, and Talisay, which shall provide for the construction, improvement and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructures as shall encourage tourism in the area.
SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 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. cd i
SECTION 4. Any law which is inconsistent with any provision of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier. acd
Approved: July 8, 1992
Published in Malaya and the Philippine Times Journal on July 18, 1992. Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 88 No. 33 page 5364 on August 17, 1992.
Cite This Law
Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 7623, Jul 8, 1992 (Philippines)
Declaration of the Volcano Island in Taal Lake, Batangas as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 7623 (Phil. 1992)
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