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Republic Act No. 9446

An act declaring the province of bohol as an eco-cultural tourism zone

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The Act declares the Province of Bohol as a national tourism zone, establishes principles for planning, development, promotion, and management of the tourism zone, and outlines the roles of the Department of Tourism, the provincial government, and the city government of Tagbilaran.

  • Declaration of Bohol as a National Tourism Zone
  • Principles for planning, development, promotion, and management of the tourism zone
  • Coordination between DOT, provincial and city governments
  • Adoption of rules and regulations and agreements for implementation
  • Creation of a forum for private sector and NGO interaction
tourism
eco-cultural
Bohol
national tourism zone
Department of Tourism
local government

Thirteenth Congress Third Special Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the nineteenth day of February, two thousand seven.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 9446 May 9, 2007

AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL AS AN ECO-CULTURAL TOURISM ZONE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

This Act hereby declares the Province of Bohol as a National Tourism Zone.

Section 2

Until comprehensive legislation rationalizing the national tourism program is adopted, the following principles shall govern the planning, development, promotion and management of this tourism zone:

(a)The Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies, and the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall coordinate in the formulation of a tourism development plan for the tourism zone: Provided, That said plan is consistent with, or may be integrated into, the national tourism master plan of the DOT;
(b)The plan shall protect and enhance the natural features and cultural heritage of the tourism zone, while providing sustainable economic opportunities for the local community;
(c)The Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall utilize their powers provided under the Local Government Code to implement and enforce the tourism development plan;
(d)The DOT and its attached agencies may provide necessary technical and financial assistance for the development of tourism infrastructure and skills development in the Province of Bohol while endeavoring, when practicable, to promote the tourism zone, both locally and internationally; and
(e)The DOT, the Provincial Government of Bahol and the City Government of Tagbilaran shall create a forum by which the private sector, nongovernment organizations and other interest groups can interact with one another and the government to create an atmosphere that shall encourage investment and the development of a culture of tourism.

Section 3

The DOT, in consultation with the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran, shall adopt appropriate rules and regulations, and enter into agreements to implement this Act.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days of completion of its publication.

Approved,

MANNY VILLAR

President of the Senate

JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.

Speaker of the House of Representatives

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.