Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 37)
Republic Act No. 6964 is an Act converting the Hinulugan Taktak Recreation Area in the Municipality of Antipolo, Province of Rizal, into a national park known as the Hinulugan Taktak National Park, and appropriating funds for its conversion, operation, and maintenance.
The law was approved on September 18, 1990, converting the Hinulugan Taktak Recreation Area into a national park from that date onward.
The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is tasked with administering the park.
The Department of Tourism and the provincial government of Rizal coordinate with the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau in administering the park.
Funds for the conversion, operation, and maintenance of the national park are to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the year following the law's enactment and thereafter.
It was originally established under Presidential Proclamation No. 330 dated July 15, 1952.
The Act shall take effect upon its approval.
It is located in the Municipality of Antipolo, Province of Rizal.
The text of Republic Act No. 6964 does not specify penalties for violations related to the national park.
Republic Act No. 6964 was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino on September 18, 1990.