Development and Promotion Plan Preparation
- The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Philippine Tourism Authority and other relevant government agencies, is tasked to prepare a comprehensive tourism development and promotion plan.
- This plan must be prepared within one (1) year from the approval of the Act.
- The plan should include construction and installation of appropriate facilities and infrastructure aimed at encouraging tourism.
- The focus is on promoting the Moriones Festival as both a religious and cultural heritage event.
Implementation of the Development and Promotion Plan
- The Department of Tourism is mandated to take immediate steps to implement the tourism development and promotion plan after its preparation.
- The plan must be integrated into the Department’s overall tourism development program for the following calendar year.
Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
- The Department of Tourism is empowered to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to ensure the proper implementation of the Act.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
- Notably, the law lapsed into effect on May 25, 1995, without the President’s signature, in accordance with Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.