Kalinga as Tourism Development Area Act

Section 2 declares it the policy of the State to promote a tourism industry that is ecologically sustainable, responsible, participative, culturally sensitive, economically viable, and equitable for local communities.

Section 3 declares the Tourism Development Areas in Kalinga to include the following municipalities/areas, among others:
- The Municipality of Tinglayan in the Province of Kalinga, including Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs and natural mountain formations.
- The Municipality of Tanudan, including trekking potential in the rainforest of Mt. Binaratan.
- The subterranean rivers and caves within the Municipality of Balbalan.
- The Aguinaldo Hill and mountain lakes in the Municipality of Pinukpuk.
- A potential site for white water rafting along the Chico River starting in Tinglayan down to Lubuagan, Pasil, and Tabuk City.
- Historical areas in the City of Tabuk.
- The Padharao Lake and the historical Guina-ang Village in the Municipality of Pasil.
- The Elephant Hill and the man-made lagoon in the Municipality of Rizal.
Section 3 directs that the Tourism Development Areas in Kalinga shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Section 3 provides that the Tourism Development Areas are subject to the rules and regulations governing tourism zones.

Section 4 requires that the Tourism Development Plan of the Province of Kalinga be incorporated in the DOT’s overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) under Republic Act No. 9593.
Section 4 requires joint implementation of the Kalinga Tourism Development Plan with the local government and the Provincial Tourism Council of Kalinga.
Section 4 requires that implementation take into account Republic Act No. 7586 and its implementing rules and regulations.
Section 4 directs the DOT, in coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and other concerned government agencies, to:
- Delineate well-defined geographic areas within the Tourism Development Area (TDA); and
- Coordinate integrated development for the optimum use of natural assets and attractions, including existing facilities.

Section 5 establishes a trust fund known as the Kalinga Tourism Development Trust Fund to finance projects that enhance tourism in the Province of Kalinga.
Section 5 provides that the trust fund is administered by a trust fund administrator under the Provincial Tourism Council of Kalinga.
Section 5 provides that the trust fund’s income is derived from:
- Fees from visitors/tourists
- Other resources from the province
- Proceeds from the registration and lease of multiple-use areas, including tourism concessions
- Fees, proceeds, and contributions from industries and facilities directly benefiting the province
Section 5 allows the trust fund to be augmented by grants and donations and by endowment from various domestic or foreign sources, including entities and individuals, for purposes related to the trust fund’s functions.
Section 5 requires that disbursements be made in accordance with existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
Section 5 prohibits the trust fund from being used to cover personal services expenditures.

Section 6 requires the Secretary of the DOT to include the implementation of this Act in the DOT’s program.
Section 6 directs funding to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act and/or sourced from internally generated funds of the DOT.

Section 7 provides a separability rule: any provision of Republic Act No. 10561 or part declared unconstitutional does not affect the effectivity of the remaining provisions.
Section 8 repeals or modifies inconsistent laws and issuances: all laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations, and other issuances contrary to or inconsistent with Republic Act No. 10561 are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.