Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7690)
Republic Act No. 7690 declares Arayat National Park in the Municipality of Arayat, Province of Pampanga, as a tourist spot.
The primary purpose is to preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the place while promoting it as a tourist destination.
The Department of Tourism is given priority for the development of Arayat National Park as a tourist spot.
The Department of Tourism, in coordination with other government agencies, must prepare a development plan within one year from the approval of the Act. This plan should include the construction, installation, and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure to enhance tourism in the area.
The Department of Tourism should prepare the development plan within one (1) year from the approval of the Act.
The Department of Tourism must take immediate steps to implement the development plan and incorporate it into the Department's overall tourism development program for the following calendar year.
The Department of Tourism is authorized to issue the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of Republic Act No. 7690.
No, RA 7690 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance within its text.
Republic Act No. 7690 took effect upon its approval on March 7, 1994.
The Department of Tourism in coordination with other concerned government agencies are involved in preparing the development plan.