QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 7690)
RA 7690 declares Arayat National Park in Arayat, Pampanga to be a tourist spot, with the purpose of preserving and conserving its natural beauty.
The Department of Tourism. It implies the agency must treat the park as a priority area for tourism development consistent with applicable rules and regulations.
They are subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.
To prepare, within one (1) year from the approval of the Act, a development plan involving the construction, installation, and/or maintenance of appropriate facilities and infrastructure to enhance tourism in the area.
With other government agencies concerned.
It is the deadline for preparing the development plan; it starts from the approval of the Act.
To take immediate steps to implement the development plan.
It must incorporate the plan into the Department’s overall tourism development program for the ensuing calendar year.
It shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of the Act.
Construction, installation, and/or maintenance of appropriate facilities and infrastructure.
Section 2.
It refers to improving tourism-related facilities and infrastructure through the plan to make the area more attractive and accessible to tourists.
Upon its approval.
It shows House Bill number (H. No. 2049), the issue of the Official Gazette, and the approval date (March 7, 1994). It helps with proper citation and verification of the statute.
The Department of Tourism is responsible for implementing the development plan, issuing implementing rules and regulations, and coordinating with other concerned agencies for planning.
RA 7690 requires planning and rules first. Section 2 mandates preparation of a development plan (within one year) involving possible construction/installation/maintenance, and Section 4 requires the issuance of necessary rules and regulations.