Declaring Arayat National Park a Tourist Spot

Republic Act No. 7690
Republic Act No. 7690 declares Arayat National Park in Pampanga as a tourist spot, with the Department of Tourism tasked to develop and enhance the park through the construction of facilities and infrastructure.

Declaration, development priority, and governing rules

  • Section 1 declares Arayat National Park a tourist spot.
  • Section 1 requires that the tourist-spot status must preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the place.
  • Section 1 accords the area priority development by the Department of Tourism.
  • Section 1 subjects the park to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.

Development planning within 1 year

  • Section 2 requires the Department of Tourism, in coordination with other government agencies concerned, to prepare a development plan.
  • Section 2 sets the timeline at within one (1) year from the approval of Republic Act No. 7690.
  • Section 2 mandates the plan to involve the construction, installation and/or maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.
  • Section 2 provides that the facilities and infrastructure must enhance tourism in the area.

Immediate implementation and integration

  • Section 3 requires the Department of Tourism to take immediate steps to implement the development plan.
  • Section 3 requires the Department to incorporate the plan into its overall tourism development program for the ensuing calendar year.

Implementation rules and regulations

  • Section 4 requires the Department of Tourism to issue the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of Republic Act No. 7690.