Title
Caliraya Development Commission Creation EO
Law
Executive Order No. 383
Decision Date
Dec 16, 1941
The creation of the Caliraya Development Commission aims to expand and develop tourist spots in the Philippines, particularly in the Caliraya watershed, while also strengthening relations with Japan and protecting the area from illegal activities and pollution.

Questions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 383)

It is created by Executive Order No. 383, dated March 10, 1972.

To rapidly develop and transform the Caliraya watershed (including the Japanese Memorial Shrine and Garden) into an attractive tourist attraction, while also ensuring protection and proper use of the area.

It states that an area in the Caliraya watershed was allotted for the Japanese Memorial Shrine and Garden to symbolize amity between the Philippines and Japan, and that the government committed to develop and beautify the watershed and the shrine in line with assurances given to Japan.

Executive Order No. 365 dated January 11, 1972 is revoked, indicating that the earlier issuance is superseded or no longer effective.

Mrs. Imelda R. Marcos.

The General Manager, National Power Corporation.

Examples: (1) the Commissioner, Board of Travel and Tourist Industry; (2) a representative of the Philippine Tourist and Travel Association, Inc.; (3) Mr. Manuel Nieto, Jr.; (4) Mr. Maximo T. Kalaw, Jr.; (5) the Secretary of Public Works and Communications; (6) the Director of Lands; (7) the Mayor of Cavinti, Laguna; (8) a representative of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

It is empowered to make proper representations with various government agencies for protection of watershed areas, including measures such as preservation, reforestation, and security.

It can pursue: propagation and preservation of wildlife; reforestation; seeding the lake with fresh-water fishes; establishment of security measures; and draft legislation to protect Caliraya Lake from water pollution, sedimentation, and reduction of water elevation.

It may establish policies and guidelines on the proper use of the lake and its amenities.

It is empowered to promote and encourage joint ventures with foreign governments or foreign/local investors for developing the lake and environs for tourist and recreational purposes.

It may draft legislation to protect Caliraya Lake from water pollution, sedimentation, and reduction of water elevation.

It may ask any department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of the Government for assistance needed to perform its functions.

Executive Order No. 33 dated July 26, 1904.

To protect the area from illegal logging, encroachment of squatters, and water pollution.

Through the inclusion of the Mayor of Cavinti, Laguna, as a member.


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