Declaring Bohol Province as an Eco-cultural Tourism Zone
Republic Act No. 9446, enacted on May 9, 2007, designates the Province of Bohol as an eco-cultural tourism zone in the Philippines. The Act mandates coordination between the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Provincial Government of Bohol, and the City Government of Tagbilaran to develop a tourism plan that aligns with the national tourism master plan while safeguarding the area's natural and cultural resources. It emphasizes sustainable economic opportunities for local communities and allows for the provision of technical and financial assistance from the DOT for tourism infrastructure and skill development. Additionally, a forum will be established to foster collaboration among the government, private sector, and NGOs to promote investment in the tourism sector. The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9446
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 9, 2007
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9446
AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL AS AN ECO-CULTURAL TOURISM ZONE
SECTION 1. This Act hereby declares the Province of Bohol as a national tourism zone. IHSTDE
SECTION 2. Until comprehensive legislation rationalizing the national tourism program is adopted, the following principles shall govern the planning, development, promotion and management of this tourism zone:
(a) The Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies, and the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall coordinate in the formulation of a tourism development plan for the tourism zone: Provided, That said plan is consistent with, or may be integrated into, the national tourism master plan of the DOT;
(b) The plan shall protect and enhance the natural features and cultural heritage of the tourism zone, while providing sustainable economic opportunities for the local community;
(c) The Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall utilize their powers provided under the Local Government Code to implement and enforce the tourism development plan;
(d) The DOT and its attached agencies may provide necessary technical and financial assistance for the development of tourism infrastructure and skills development in the Province of Bohol while endeavoring, when practicable, to promote the tourism zone, both locally and internationally; and
(e) The DOT, the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall create a forum by which the private sector, nongovernment organizations and other interest groups can interact with one another and the government to create an atmosphere that shall encourage investment and the development of a culture of tourism.
SECTION 3. The DOT, in consultation with the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran, shall adopt appropriate rules and regulations, and enter into agreements to implement this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days of completion of its publication.
Approved: May 9, 2007
Cite This Law
Declaring Bohol Province as an Eco-cultural Tourism Zone, Republic Act No. 9446, May 9, 2007 (Philippines)
Declaring Bohol Province as an Eco-cultural Tourism Zone, Republic Act No. 9446 (Phil. 2007)
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