Creation of a Special Tourism Zone
- Boracay Island officially designated as a Special Tourism Zone.
Empowering Eminent Persons to Oversee Boracay Tourism Development
- Recognition of a group of eminent persons focused on Boracay's sustainable tourism development.
- The President of the Philippines to designate a Boracay Eminent Persons Group.
- The Group empowered to oversee sustainable tourism development representing the President and the Secretary of Tourism.
Territorial Scope
- Boracay tourism territory includes Boracay Island (comprising barangays Yapak, Balabag, Manok-Manok).
- Also includes all surrounding islets and Barangay Caticlan in Malay Municipality, Mainland Panay Island.
Principal Area of Activity
- The main area of the Eminent Persons Group's activities is Boracay Island.
Powers of the Eminent Persons Group
- Formulate sustainable tourism development plans for Boracay.
- Recommend rules and regulations to the Philippine Tourism Authority to enforce sustainable development standards.
- Advocate policies supporting sustainable tourism to Boracay residents, officials at barangay, municipal, provincial levels, and the national government.
- Prioritize major projects aligning with sustainable development plans.
- Coordinate enterprises within Boracay relevant to sustainable tourism.
- Implement proper land use practices for Boracay and marginal islands.
- Ensure preservation of natural and cultural heritage of Boracay.
Private Sector Nature of the Group
- Retains private sector character if not receiving government funds.
- Becomes government officials if government funding is received.
Group Secretary
- The Group to have a Secretary who is a government official appointed by the President.
Appropriations
- Funds for the Group Secretary's compensation and operating expenses to be sourced from the Philippine Tourism Authority.
Separability Clause
- If any part of the Executive Order is invalidated, other provisions remain effective as long as they are separable.
Repealing Clause
- Repeals or modifies inconsistent prior orders, rules, regulations, or issuances.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.