Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, nineteen hundred and ninety-three.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7667
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TOURIST RESORT WITHIN BUSTOS DAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUSTOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE BUSTOS DAM AND TOURIST RESORT
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled
SECTION 1. There shall be eveloped within the present site of the Bustos dam in the Municipality of Bustos, Province of Bulacan, a tourist resort that will preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the place, to be known as the Bustos Dam and Tourist Resort.
SEC. 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with other government agencies concerned, shall design and construct the appropriate facilities and infrastructure for the resort, subject to accepted tourism standards.
SEC. 3. The Department of Tourism shall issue the necessary guidelines for the proper implementation of this Act.
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved; 17 Jan. 94
EDGARDO J. ANGARA JOSE DE VENECIA, Jr.
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
Of Representatives
This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on May 25, 1993 and November 3, 1993, respectively.
EDGARDO E. TUMANGAN CAMILO L. SABIO
Secretary of the Senate Secretary General
House of Representatives
Approved:
FIDEL V. RAMOS
President of the Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Second Regular Session
Begun and held in metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, nineteen hundred and ninety-three.
[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7668 ]
AN ACT DECLARING NIOUNT SAMAT IN THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN A TOURIST SPOT.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
SECTION 1. Mount Samat in the Province of Bataan is hereby declared a tourist spot that will preserve and conserve the natural beauty and historical importance of the place. As such, it shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.
SEC. 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with other government agencies concerned, shall prepare, within one year from the approval of this Act, a tourism development plan involving the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall encourage tourism in the area.
SEC. 3. The Department of Tourism shall take, immediate steps to implement said development plan and shall incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism development programs for ensuing calendar year.
SEC. 4. The Department of Tourism shall issue the necessary rules and regulations
for the proper implementation of this Act.
SEC 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, 17 Jan. 94
EDGARDO J. ANGARA JOSE DE VENECI/A, JR.
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
of Representatives
This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on May 27, 1993 and November 3, 1993, respectively.
EDGARD0 E. TUMANGAN CAMILO L. SABIO
Secretary of the Senate Secretary General
House of Representatives
Approved:
FIDEL V. RAMOS
President of the Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Second Regular Session
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, nitieleen hundred and ninety-tree.
[REPUBLIC ACT. NO. 7668]
AN ACT DECLARING MOUNT SAMAT IN THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN A TOURIST SPOT.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippincs in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Mount Samat in the Province of Bataan is hereby declarcd tourist spot that will preserve and conserve the natural beauty and historical importance of the place. As such, it shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.
Sec.2.The Dcpartment of Tourism, in coordination with other government agencies concern, shall prepare, within one year from the approval of this Act, a tourism development plan involving the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall encourage tourism in the area.
SEC. 3. The Department of Tourism shall take immediate steps to implement said development plan and shall incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism development programs for the ensuing calendar year.
SEC. 4. The Department of Tourism shall issue the neccessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.
SEC. 5.This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved
EDGARDO J. ANGARA JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
of Representatives
This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of representatives and the Senate on May 27, 1993 and November 3, 1993 respectively.
EDGARDO E. TUMANGAN CAMILO L. SABIO
Secretary of the Senate Secretary General
House of Representatives
Approved:
FIDEL V. RAMOS
President of the Philippines
15 MARCH 1994
MEMORANDUM-
FOR :THE SECRETARY
THRU :THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
RE :ARAYAT NATIONAL PARK
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President Ramos on March 07, 1994 approved and signed Republic Act No. 7690 - Declaring Arayat National Park In The Municipality Of Arayat, Province of Pampanga, A Tourist Spot.
Attached for ready reference is a copy of the Act.
Pursuant to the Sections of the RA, the DOT is tasked to prepare and implement developmental plan that shall enhance tourism in the area.
For the Secretary's information.
cc. Usec. E. Pantig
Usec. R.L. Ty
GM E.T. Joaquin
Dir. N. Laluces
Department of Tourism Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines, PO. Box 3451, Manila, Philippines
Tel. Nos. 59-90-31 Cable: DEPTOUR Telex Nos. 40183 Deptour PM, 66412 MOT PN, 40435 BT PROM PM
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Second Regular Session
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, nineteen hundred and ninety-three.
[REPUBLIC ACT NO. -7690- ]
AN ACT DECLARING ARAYAT NATIONAL PARK IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAYAT, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, A TOURIST SPOT
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congres
assembled:
SECTION 1. Arayat National Park is hereby declared a tourist spot that will preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the place. As such, it shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of tourist spots.
SEC. 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with other government agencies concerned, shall, within one (1) year from the approval of this Act, prepare a development plan involving the construction, installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure as shall enhance tourism in the area.
SEC. 3. The Department of Tourism shall take immediate steps to implement said development plan and shall incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism development program for the ensuing calendar year.
SEC. 4. The Department of Tourism shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved,
EDGARDO J. ANGARA JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
of Representatives
This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on May 25, 1993 and November 3, 1993, respectively.
EDGARDO E. TUMANGAN CAMILO L. SABIO
Secretary of the Senate Secretary General
House of Representative
Approved: 7 March 1994
FIDEL V. Ramos
President of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
MANILA
RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE ACCREDITATION OF KARAOKE BARS
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 120 IN RELATION TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS AS AMENDED ARE HEREBY PROMULGATED TO GOVERN THE ACCREDITATION OF KARAOKE BARS.
CHAPTER I
Section I. Definition of Terms.-When used in these Rules, the following terms shall, unless the context otherwise indicates have the following meaning:
a. Karaoke Bar- any establishment offering karaoke
and videoke facilities to tourists and to the. general public.
b. Department- The Department of Tourism
c. Accreditation- A certification issued by the Department that the holder is recognized by the Department as having complied with its minimum standards in the operation of the establishment concerned.
CHAPTER II
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR KARAOKE BAR
Section 2. Minimum Requirements- For purposes of accreditation, the following are the minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of karaoke bars.
a. Location- The location and environs including approaches shall be pleasant with proper ingress and egress and shall comply with the zoning and land use policies of the municipality concerned. The facade and architectural features shall be appropriately designed and installed.
b. Parking- There shall be an adequate, secured parking space provided free to customers.
c. Reception- A receptionist shall be available to usher- guests.
d. Dining Lounge- There shall be a designated area for dining and/or a lounge which is adequate in size with pleasant atmosphere. The same shall be equipped with appropriate lighting and audiovisual system, including well-maintained furniture.
1. Menu Hook/Card- There shall be a menu book or card which shall be presentable, clean and easy to read with the menu items and prices listed in logical sequence. All items shall be made available at all times on a besteffort basis.
2. Linen-All tables shall have clean table cloth and cloth napkins of good quality.They shall not be faded, frayed nor stained.
3. Crockery- No piece of crockery, cutlery and tableware in use shall be chipped, cracked or, grazed. The silverware shall be kept polished and clean at all times.
e. Service and Staff- Adequate number of welltrained, well-groomed, experienced, efficient and courteous staff shall be employed.
f. Bar- The bar shall be well-stocked at all times.
g. Wash Rooms- All comfort rooms shall be provided with good quality fixtures and fittings and running water. The floor and the walls shall be covered with impervious materials of good quality and workmanship and shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Tissue paper, soap, paper towels and/or hand drier shall be provided.
h. Kitchen- The kitchen, pantry and cold storage shall be hygienic and provided with the necessary equipment.
i. Lighting- Appropriate lighting shall be installed in the dining area or lounge, comfort rooms, corridors and other public areas.
j. Airconditioning/Ventilation- All main dining or function rooms shall be fully airconditioned.
k. Maintenance- All sections of the karaoke bar (e.g. building's exterior and interior, airconditioners, kitchen, fixtures, plumbing, etc.) shall be properly maintained at all times. A periodic vermin and pest control program shall be maintained by all establishments.
l. Fire--fighting Facilities- Adequate fire-fighting facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code of the Philippines.
m. Audio-visual equipment- There shall be provided basic audio-visual equipment and systems..
n. Acoustics- There shall be appropriate acoustic materials for best sound reproduction and maximum noise reduction.
o. Security- Adequate security shall be provided at all times to ensure the safety of guests.
p. Entertainment facilities- Entertainment facilities such 'as a stage equipped with microphones, spotlights and speakers shall be provided.
CHAPTER III
GENERAL RULES ON THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF KARAOKE BARS
Section 3. Prohibited Acts and Practices.
a. No pets or animals shall be allowed within the premises.
b. All forms of gambling, drunkenness or disorderly conduct of any kind shall be prohibited in the establishment and within its immediate premises.
c. Managers or operators shall exert all possible efforts not to permit any person whom they know or have reason to believe to be either a prostitute, pedophile or of questionable character to use the establishment for purposes of immoral/illegal activities. They shall immediately report to the nearest police station the presence in the premises of any such person.
CHAPTER IV
APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION
Section 4. Filing of Application. Any person, partnership, corporation or other entity desiring to secure an accreditation from the Department shall accomplish in duplicate and file with the Department, the application prescribed for such purpose.
Section 5. Supporting Documents to be Submitted with Application. Unless otherwise indicated in the form, the application shall be accompanied by two copies of the following documents:
a. In the case of corporation or partnership, a certified true copy of the Articles of Incorporation, its by-laws, or Articles of Partnership and amendments thereof, duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Business Name Certificate; in case of single proprietorship, Business Name Certificate and amendments thereof, if any;
b. Applicant's latest income tax return and audited financial statement sheets for the preceding year of its operation (not applicable for new establishment);
c. List of the names of all officials and employees and their respective designations, nationalities, home address; for alien personnel - valid visa from Bureau of Immigration and the proper permit from the Department of Labor and Employment;
d. Mayor's Permit/Municipal License; and
e. Such other documents as may be required from time to time by the Department.
Section 6. Creation of an Inspection Team of Two officials. After application from has been filed, the Department shall create an inspection team composed of two (2) members from the Department.
Section 7. Ocular Inspection of Establishment and its Immediate Premises.- Upon receipt of its mission order, the inspection team shall conduct an ocular inspection of the establishment and its immediate premises for the purpose of determining whether it meets the standards set by the Department for the establishment.
Section 8. Checklist to be Accomplished during Ocular Inspection of Establishment. The team shall provide itself with a set of checklist of the requirements for the establishment.