Imposition of Environment and Tourism Fee

The resolution approving the ETAF is Resolution No. 14-01-4981.
This resolution was adopted during the 256th meeting of the SBMA Board of Directors on January 24, 2014.
The meeting had a valid quorum to transact business, ensuring the legality of the approval.
The resolution was officially issued on February 7, 2014.

The ETAF is to be collected from eligible tourism-related entities, specifically accommodation and other related establishments.
Guidelines on how the ETAF shall be collected are incorporated by reference in the resolution.
The detailed text of the Guidelines is available at the National Administrative Register located at the U.P. Law Complex in Quezon City.

The imposition and collection of the ETAF are conducted by the SBMA.
Compliance with COA regulations and other relevant laws is required during the collection and use of the fee.
The administrative fee contributes to the environmental and tourism management efforts within the jurisdiction of SBMA.

The resolution and its approval are officially certified and recorded by the Secretary for the Meeting, Atty. Jocelyn G. Alvarado.
The certification and record provide legal affirmation of the validity of the imposition of the ETAF.

Authority of SBMA to impose administrative fees related to tourism and environment.
Requirement of proper resolution and quorum for valid enactment of such fees.
Necessity to adhere to COA regulations and pertinent Philippine laws in administrative fee imposition.
Transparency and accessibility of guidelines and regulations concerning fee collection.
Administrative fees serve as mechanisms for funding environmental and tourism initiatives within designated areas.