Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 224)
The Burnham Park Reservation was originally reserved for park purposes by virtue of Proclamation No. 64, promulgated on August 6, 1925.
The Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) was vested with the management and development of Burnham Park Reservation under these laws.
NPDC was given the management, maintenance, and administration of Burnham Park for a period of five years through MOA with the PTA to centralize national park development.
The need arose because the MOA with NPDC expired in 1994, there was clamor from Baguio populace for local management, and it aligned with the government's devolution policy mandated by the Constitution.
The area where the Department of Tourism (DOT)-PTA Regional Office and the Secretary's Cottage are located, including their facilities and activities, remain with PTA and DOT.
The City Government of Baguio has full control, supervision, and discretion over management, including regulation and awarding of park activities and concessions.
No, the City Government cannot mortgage, encumber, or alienate any portion of the park; use is limited to recreation and tourism-related activities only.
DOT and PTA continue to provide promotional support and technical assistance for the operation and development of Burnham Park.
All revenues generated from the operation of the park shall accrue to the treasury of the City Government of Baguio and be used solely for park management, maintenance, operation, and development.
Annual appropriations from the National Budget for the park's development shall continue, and funds allocated in the PTA 1995 budget shall be transferred to the city government.
The Executive Order took effect immediately upon its signing on February 10, 1995.