Title
Creation of Caliraya Development Commission
Law
Executive Order No. 383
Decision Date
Mar 10, 1972
Ferdinand E. Marcos establishes the Caliraya Development Commission to enhance and protect the Caliraya watershed as a premier tourist destination, while fostering Philippine-Japan relations and ensuring environmental conservation.
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Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 383)

Mrs. Imelda R. Marcos has been appointed as the Honorary Chairman.

The General Manager of the National Power Corporation serves as the Executive Officer of the Commission.

The Secretary of Public Works and Communications, The Director of Lands, and The Mayor of Cavinti, Laguna are three of the government officials who are members of the Commission.

The Commission has powers including making representations to protect watershed areas, propagation and preservation of wildlife, reforestation, seeding the lake with fresh-water fishes, establishing security measures, setting policies for lake use, promoting joint ventures, and drafting protective legislation.

The Commission is authorized to promote joint ventures with foreign governments, foreign investors, or local investors for the development of the Caliraya Lake and its surroundings for tourist and recreational purposes.

Executive Order No. 365 dated January 11, 1972, was revoked.

It was designated as a reserve watershed to protect the area from illegal logging, squatter encroachment, and water pollution.

The government allotted an area in Caliraya watershed for the Japanese Memorial Shrine and Garden to symbolize friendship between the Philippines and Japan, pledging to beautify and develop the area accordingly.

Yes, the Commission may seek assistance from any government department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality as needed to perform its functions successfully.


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