Declaring Brgy. Patag, Silay City, Negros Occidental as a Tourist Zone
Republic Act No. 8059, enacted on June 15, 1995, designates Barangay Patag in Silay City, Negros Occidental, as a tourist zone, prioritizing its development by the Department of Tourism. The Act mandates the creation of a development plan within one year, focusing on enhancing tourism facilities while preserving the area's natural beauty and historical significance. The Department of Tourism is responsible for implementing this plan and integrating it into its broader tourism development initiatives. The law took effect upon its approval, even without the President's signature, as per constitutional provisions.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8059
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 15, 1995 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8059
AN ACT DECLARING BARANGAY PATAG IN SILAY CITY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, A TOURIST ZONE
SECTION 1. Barangay Patag in Silay City, Province of Negros Occidental, 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, within one year after the approval of this Act, prepare a development plan involving the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and 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 the Department's overall tourism development program for the ensuing calendar year.
SECTION 4. The Department of Tourism shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
* Lapsed into law on June 15, 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. 37 page 5910 on September 11, 1995.
Cite This Law
Declaring Brgy. Patag, Silay City, Negros Occidental as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 8059, Jun 15, 1995 (Philippines)
Declaring Brgy. Patag, Silay City, Negros Occidental as a Tourist Zone, Republic Act No. 8059 (Phil. 1995)
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