Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 904)
The main policy declared is to ensure the sustainable development of the Batangas Coastline as a priority tourism destination by planning, undertaking, and implementing support projects and programs to preserve its attractiveness as a tourism destination.
The Municipality of San Juan in the Province of Batangas is declared a Special Tourist Zone under the name San Juan Priority Tourism Area (SJPTA).
The Forest Reservation shall be identified and delineated by the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) and administered jointly by the FMB and the SJPTA Task Force.
The purpose is to protect and develop the scenic beauties of the reservation, allowing other uses like eco-tourism activities that do not interfere with this purpose.
The SJPTA Task Force is composed of representatives from the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), an eminent person from the 4th District of Batangas, the Office of the Mayor of San Juan, Resort Owners, and the Chamber of Commerce or an equivalent group.
Key functions include: 1) Formulating and implementing a Master Plan for SJPTA; 2) Ensuring compliance with zoning restrictions per the Master Plan; 3) Ensuring infrastructure and social services availability; 4) Enforcing rules and regulations for sustainable development; 5) Advocating sustainable development policies to the community and government officials.
The Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) provides administrative and technical support to the SJPTA Task Force.
The DENR is directed to permanently assign at least two employees to monitor developments within the SJPTA and ensure compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
They are directed to make available credit facilities in sufficient amounts to eligible borrowers for the construction and development of tourism enterprises within the SJPTA.
Yes, per the Repealing Clause, all orders, rules, regulations, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.