Improvement and Development of Chocolate Hills Tourist Spot in Carmen, Bohol
Republic Act No. 7852, enacted on December 24, 1994, mandates the improvement and development of the Chocolate Hills tourist spot in Carmen, Bohol. The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Philippine Tourism Authority and other relevant agencies, is tasked with creating a development plan that includes the construction of necessary facilities while ensuring the preservation of the area's natural beauty and historical significance. The Department is also responsible for implementing this plan within its overall tourism development program for the upcoming year and establishing necessary regulations for effective execution. The Act took effect immediately upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette on February 27, 1995.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7852
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 24, 1994
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7852
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHOCOLATE HILLS TOURIST SPOT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARMEN, PROVINCE OF BOHOL
SECTION 1. The Chocolate Hills tourist spot in the Municipality of Carmen, Province of Bohol, shall hereby be improved and developed in order to further enhance its tourism attraction and potentials.
SECTION 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Philippine Tourism Authority and other concerned agencies of the government, shall prepare the development plan and construct the appropriate facilities and infrastructure for the area, subject to set tourism standards: Provided, That the development plan shall ensure the protection and preservation of the natural beauty and historical significance thereof. cdt
SECTION 3. The Department of Tourism shall take immediate steps to implement said development plan and incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism development program for the ensuing calendar year.
SECTION 4. The Department of Tourism shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Approved: December 24, 1994
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 91 No. 9 page 1253 on February 27, 1995.
Cite This Law
Improvement and Development of Chocolate Hills Tourist Spot in Carmen, Bohol, Republic Act No. 7852, Dec 24, 1994 (Philippines)
Improvement and Development of Chocolate Hills Tourist Spot in Carmen, Bohol, Republic Act No. 7852 (Phil. 1994)
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