Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 826)
The main purpose is to promote effectual planning, development, maintenance, and conservation of national parks, monuments, wildlife in said parks, game and fish, and provincial, city, and municipal public parks for the enjoyment of the public while preserving them for future generations.
The Commission is composed of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources as Chairman, the Secretary of Public Works and Communications, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Health, and the Social Welfare Commissioner as members.
The Commission's duties include administering the Act, promoting conservation and regulation of national parks, monuments, wildlife, game and fish, game refuges, bird sanctuaries, and cooperating with local governments in establishing and conserving provincial, city, and municipal parks.
The Commission can adopt rules and regulations, make expenditures for park care and development, regulate park use, cooperate with local governments, and delegate authority to various employees and law enforcement to administer and protect parks and wildlife.
The President of the Philippines appoints the Director with the consent of the Commission on Appointments. The Director administers national parks and monuments, cooperates with local boards on park matters, appoints employees, and performs duties required by the Commission.
They are prohibited from having any direct or indirect interest in contracts related to the establishment or maintenance of parks or in contracts involving expenditure of money for these purposes.
They may acquire lands by setting aside owned lands, gift, or purchase (with Presidential approval if cost exceeds one thousand pesos), and enact necessary ordinances or resolutions for park administration and maintenance.
Yes, they may unite in acquiring, establishing, and maintaining parks and other pleasure grounds upon mutually agreed terms by ordinance for their common benefit.
The Board manages and controls local public parks, enacts rules and regulations for park use, appoints caretakers, maintains records, and oversees expenditures for park maintenance within their jurisdiction.
An initial appropriation of five thousand pesos is provided for establishment and maintenance of parks and related activities. Thereafter, funds needed for the Commission's operations shall be included in the Annual General Appropriation Acts.