Declaring Boac, Buenavista and Torrijos, Marinduque as Tourist Zones
Republic Act No. 8022, enacted on May 25, 1995, designates the municipalities of Boac, Buenavista, and Torrijos in Marinduque as tourist zones, prioritizing their development by the Department of Tourism. The Act mandates the creation of a tourism development plan within one year, focusing on infrastructure improvements while preserving the area's natural beauty and historical significance. The Department of Tourism is tasked with implementing this plan and developing necessary regulations. This law took effect immediately upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8022
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 25, 1995 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8022
AN ACT DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BOAC, BUENAVISTA, AND TORRIJOS IN THE PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE AS TOURIST ZONES
SECTION 1. The municipalities of Boac, Buenavista, and Torrijos are hereby declared as tourist zones. As such, they 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. aisa dc
SECTION 2. The Department of Tourism, in accordance with the Philippine Tourism Authority and other concerned agencies of the government shall, within one (1) year from the approval of this Act, prepare a tourism development plan for the said municipalities of the Province of Marinduque which shall provide for the construction, improvement and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall enhance tourism in the areas stated in this Act: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and/or historical significance of the Area.
SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism shall take immediate steps to implement said development plan and shall incorporate the same in its overall tourism development program for the ensuing calendar year.
SECTION 4. The Department of Tourism shall likewise promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall affect upon its approval.
* Lapsed into law on May 25, 1995, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 91 No. 34 page 5359 on August 21, 1995.
Cite This Law
Declaring Boac, Buenavista and Torrijos, Marinduque as Tourist Zones, Republic Act No. 8022, May 25, 1995 (Philippines)
Declaring Boac, Buenavista and Torrijos, Marinduque as Tourist Zones, Republic Act No. 8022 (Phil. 1995)
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