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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OLONGAPO CITY TOURISM CODE WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, PROMOTION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE OLONGAPO CITY TOURISM INDUSTRY
WHEREAS, it is widely acknowledged that tourism can serve as the primary engine of growth for the local economy, and become the focal point of related projects and initiatives;
WHEREAS, Olongapo City possesses an enormous tourism potential which, if it is tapped and developed, could generate revenue for local businesses, create jobs, and improve basic services to the community;
WHEREAS, the adoption of a tourism code, a blueprint of progress and development for the city tourism, paves the way for the realization of our community’s aspiration to become the Mecca for tourists of every stripe who travel to our country from every corner of the world, and from every part of the Philippines;
NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Honorable Gina Gulanes Perez with the unanimous accord of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;
RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council in session assembled to enact the following Ordinance;
PART I
ARTICLE ONE
General Provisions
SECTION 1. TITLE. - This Ordinance shall be known as the “Olongapo City Tourism Code”.
SECTION 2. SCOPE. - This Ordinance shall outline the over-all tourism operations and management in Olongapo City including parks and tourists areas. It includes the creation and development of a team to handle the tourism activities, projects and events, as well as the promotional program of Olongapo City. This Ordinance shall likewise provide for the accreditation and regulation of the operation of tourism oriented establishments.
SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS. –
a) ACCREDITATION. - A certification issued by either the Department of Tourism or the City Tourism and Promotions Department recognizing that the establishment has complied with the minimum requirements set in its operation.
WHEREAS, it is widely acknowledged that tourism can serve as the primary engine of growth for the local economy, and become the focal point of related projects and initiatives;
WHEREAS, Olongapo City possesses an enormous tourism potential which, if it is tapped and developed, could generate revenue for local businesses, create jobs, and improve basic services to the community;
WHEREAS, the adoption of a tourism code, a blueprint of progress and development for the city tourism, paves the way for the realization of our community’s aspiration to become the Mecca for tourists of every stripe who travel to our country from every corner of the world, and from every part of the Philippines;
NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Honorable Gina Gulanes Perez with the unanimous accord of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;
RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council in session assembled to enact the following Ordinance;
PART I
ARTICLE ONE
General Provisions
SECTION 1. TITLE. - This Ordinance shall be known as the “Olongapo City Tourism Code”.
SECTION 2. SCOPE. - This Ordinance shall outline the over-all tourism operations and management in Olongapo City including parks and tourists areas. It includes the creation and development of a team to handle the tourism activities, projects and events, as well as the promotional program of Olongapo City. This Ordinance shall likewise provide for the accreditation and regulation of the operation of tourism oriented establishments.
SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS. –
a) ACCREDITATION. - A certification issued by either the Department of Tourism or the City Tourism and Promotions Department recognizing that the establishment has complied with the minimum requirements set in its operation.