Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 47)
The main purpose of Memorandum Circular No. 47 is to enjoin all departments, agencies, instrumentalities of the national government, and local government units to actively support the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Baguio and Boracay in preparing comprehensive plans and programs to preserve and develop these areas as vital national assets.
Baguio City and Boracay Island are the two leading tourist destinations that are the focus of the comprehensive plans and programs mentioned in the Circular.
There is a need for comprehensive development and zoning plans because rapid growth, commercialization, and lack of such plans have caused degradation and deterioration of these two localities.
The TWG is tasked to review the environmental, commercial, tourism, and law and order situation in Baguio and Boracay and develop comprehensive plans to preserve these national assets.
The TWG is constituted by the Secretaries of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources, Interior and Local Government, and Justice as directed by the President.
The Secretary of Tourism is designated as the Coordinator of the TWG.
All officials and employees of government agencies, including GOCCs, and local government units are enjoined to fully support and cooperate with the TWG in the preparation and implementation of the comprehensive plans for Baguio and Boracay.
The TWG is required to submit regular reports to the Office of the President.
This designation ensures proper formulation and full integration of social and economic policies, plans, and programs related to the preservation and development of Baguio and Boracay.
Yes, the Circular enjoins all GOCCs along with government agencies and LGUs to support and cooperate with the TWG.