Tourism Development in Areas Bordering the Coasts of Bataan, Cavite, Pangasinan and Ilocos Provinces
Letter of Instructions No. 193, issued on June 7, 1974, mandates that all tourism development projects in the Philippines must receive prior approval from the Philippine Tourism Authority, as stipulated by Presidential Decree No. 381. Special focus is directed towards coastal areas in Bataan, Cavite, Pangasinan, and the Ilocos provinces, as well as potential island resorts. Additionally, no project approvals should occur without clearance from intelligence groups. Strict adherence to these directives is emphasized to ensure proper oversight and control over tourism developments.
June 7, 1974
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 193
TO : Secretary Jose D. Aspiras Tourism
In the implementation of Presidential Decree No. 381, requiring that any tourism development project by any person or private corporation must first be approved by the Philippine Tourism Authority before they are undertaken, you shall give special attention to the areas bordering the coasts of Bataan, Cavite, Pangasinan and the Ilocos provinces and prospective island resorts.
For the reasons I have explained to you verbally, you shall not approve any such projects without the approval of the intelligence groups.
Your strict implementation of these instructions is desired.
June 7, 1974.