Declaring Site in Palo, Leyte Where Gen. MacArthur Landed, as a Tourist Spot
Republic Act No. 8002, enacted on April 22, 1995, designates the site in Palo, Leyte, where General Douglas MacArthur landed on October 20, 1944, as a tourist spot. The Act mandates the Department of Tourism to prioritize its development, ensuring the preservation of its historical significance and natural beauty. Within one year, a comprehensive development plan for facilities and infrastructure must be created in collaboration with relevant agencies. The Department is also responsible for implementing this plan and establishing necessary regulations for its execution. The law took effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8002
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 22, 1995 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8002
AN ACT DECLARING THE SITE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALO, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, WHERE GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR LANDED ON OCTOBER 20, 1944 TO LIBERATE THE PHILIPPINES DURING WORLD WAR II, A TOURIST SPOT
SECTION 1. The site in the Municipality of Palo, Province of Leyte, where General Douglas MacArthur landed on October 20, 1944 to liberate the Philippines during World War II, is hereby declared a tourist spot. 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 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 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 April 22, 1995, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 92 No. 29 page 4441 on July 15, 1996.
Cite This Law
Declaring Site in Palo, Leyte Where Gen. MacArthur Landed, as a Tourist Spot, Republic Act No. 8002, Apr 22, 1995 (Philippines)
Declaring Site in Palo, Leyte Where Gen. MacArthur Landed, as a Tourist Spot, Republic Act No. 8002 (Phil. 1995)
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