Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 383)
The main purpose is to expand and develop existing and potential tourist spots in the Caliraya watershed, including the development and beautification of the Japanese Memorial Shrine and Garden, and to transform the area into an attractive tourist spot while protecting the watershed.
The Caliraya Development Commission was created by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, by virtue of the powers vested in him by law.
Mrs. Imelda R. Marcos holds the position of Honorary Chairman of the Caliraya Development Commission.
The General Manager of the National Power Corporation serves as the Executive Officer of the Commission.
The Commission is empowered to make representations to government agencies for watershed protection, wildlife preservation, reforestation, fish seeding, and security; establish policies for lake use; promote joint ventures for development; and draft legislation to protect Caliraya Lake from pollution and sedimentation.
The Caliraya watershed was declared a reserve watershed under Executive Order No. 33, dated July 26, 1904, to protect it from illegal logging, squatter encroachment, and pollution.
Members include the General Manager of National Power Corporation, Commissioner of the Board of Travel and Tourist Industry, a representative of the Philippine Tourist and Travel Association, Mr. Manuel Nieto, Jr., Mr. Maximo T. Kalaw, Jr., Secretary of Public Works and Communications, Director of Lands, Mayor of Cavinti, Laguna, and a representative of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Philippine government committed to allot an area in the Caliraya watershed for the Japanese Memorial Shrine and Garden and pledged to develop and beautify the watershed and the Japanese Shrine to symbolize friendship between the two nations.
Executive Order No. 365 dated January 11, 1972, was revoked.
Yes, the Commission may ask any department, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the Government for assistance needed in performing its functions.