Declaring Busay Falls in Babatngon, Leyte as a Tourist Spot
Republic Act No. 8024, enacted on May 25, 1995, designates Busay Falls in Babatngon, Leyte, as a tourist spot, prioritizing its development by the Department of Tourism. The Act mandates the preparation of a development plan within one year, ensuring the enhancement of tourism while preserving the area's natural beauty and historical significance. The Department of Tourism is responsible for implementing this plan and incorporating it into its overall tourism development program. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on August 21, 1995.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8024
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 25, 1995 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8024
AN ACT DECLARING BUSAY FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BABATNGON, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, A TOURIST SPOT
SECTION 1. Busay Falls, located in the Municipality of Babatngon, Province of Leyte, is hereby declared a tourist spot. As such, it shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism, subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.
SECTION 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination 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 development plan involving the construction, installation and 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 thereof.
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 year following the approval of this Act.
SECTION 4. The Department of Tourism shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. cdt
SECTION 5. This Act shall effect 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 5360 on August 21, 1995.
Cite This Law
Declaring Busay Falls in Babatngon, Leyte as a Tourist Spot, Republic Act No. 8024, May 25, 1995 (Philippines)
Declaring Busay Falls in Babatngon, Leyte as a Tourist Spot, Republic Act No. 8024 (Phil. 1995)
Related Laws
- Declaring Site in Palo, Leyte Where Gen. MacArthur Landed, as a Tourist SpotRepublic Act No. 8002 • Apr 22, 1995 • Statutes
- Barlig Rice Terraces in Mountain Province as a Tourist SpotRepublic Act No. 4884 • Jun 17, 1967 • Statutes
- Declaring Dapitan City as National Shrine City and Tourist SpotRepublic Act No. 6468 • Jun 17, 1972 • Statutes
- Declaration of Mount Samat in Bataan as a Tourist SpotRepublic Act No. 7668 • Jan 17, 1994 • Statutes
- Declaring Man-Made Lake in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte as a Tourist SpotRepublic Act No. 8023 • May 25, 1995 • Statutes
- Declaring Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Springs in Carcar, Cebu as National Park and Tourist SpotRepublic Act No. 6429 • Jun 17, 1972 • Statutes
Browse More Statutes
Explore other laws in the Statutes category.
View All StatutesNeed Help Understanding This Law?
Ask our AI assistant to explain provisions, implications, or related laws.
Ask AI About This Law