Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 991)
The proclamation is Proclamation No. 991, dated March 30, 2015.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in 2015 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Tourism Forum in 2016.
The purpose is to promote the country as a host for Meetings, Conventions, and Exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific, showcase Filipino talents and culture, enhance tourism infrastructure and product development, generate employment, and stimulate investments.
The Department of Tourism, through the Tourism Promotions Board.
All government agencies and instrumentalities are instructed to use the VPY 2015 Logo in all their information materials to support dissemination about the Visit the Philippines Year.
They are tasked to ensure publicity and dissemination of information related to the Visit the Philippines Year 2015.
Private sector companies, especially those in hotel and lodging, travel and tours, transportation, retail and souvenirs, and restaurants, are encouraged to develop relevant tour programs and packages for both foreign and local tourists.
Public and private schools and universities are encouraged to initiate projects and events related to the theme of Visit the Philippines Year 2015.
Yes, all Local Government Units are enjoined to give full support and cooperation to the Department of Tourism in implementing VPY 2015.
All concerned agencies are authorized to charge the necessary amounts against their current appropriations subject to existing budgetary, accounting, and auditing rules and regulations.
No specific penalties for non-compliance are mentioned in Proclamation No. 991.
Sectors such as infrastructure development, employment generation, investment stimulation, and public-private collaboration benefit from tourism.