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Section 73. Collection and Allocation of Travel Taxes. — For purposes of this Act, the TIEZA shall be the principal agency responsible for the timely collection of travel taxes.
Amounts to be collected by the TIEZA shall be distributed in the manner provided for under this Act: Provided, That the national government shall look for alternative funding sources for programs funded by the travel tax in the event of a phase out of travel tax collection following international agreements.
Pursuant to Section 72 of this Act, fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds from travel tax collections shall accrue to the TIEZA.
The government's contribution to the Higher Education Development Fund, equivalent to forty percent (40%) from the total gross collections of the travel tax, shall be retained: Provided, That the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall give priority to tourism-related educational programs and courses. The ten percent (10%) share of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts from the total gross collections of the travel tax shall likewise be retained.
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- This Act shall be known as "The Tourism Act of 2009." SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State declares tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance, which must be harnessed as an engine of socio-economic growth and cultural affirmation to generate
- This Act shall be known as "The Tourism Act of 2009". Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State declares tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance, which must be harnessed as an engine of socioeconomic growth and cultural affirmation to generate investment, foreign ...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) commemorates the 10th year since Republic Act 9593, better known as the Tourism Act of 2009, was signed into law. Enacted on May 12, 2009, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Cebu City, R.A. 9593 recognized tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and ...
TOURISM AND ITS AT TACHED AGENCIES TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY IMPLEMENT TH AT. POLICY, AND APPROPRI ATING FUNDS THEREFOR CH APTER I General Provisions. SECTION 1. Shor t Title. — This Act shall be known as "The Tourism Act of 2009". SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State declares tourism as an indispensable element of the
This paper aims to identify the broad factors that explain the formulation of the Philippine Tourism Act of 2009, a law that restructures the Philippine tourism industry. It uses Multiple Streams as a theoretical lens and relies on a content analysis of congressional records. Through these methods, the paper identifies three broad independent ...
RA 9593: Tourism Act of 2009. An Act Declaring A National Policy For Tourism As An Engine Of Investment, Employment, Growth And National Development, And Strengthening The Department Of Tourism And Its Attached Agencies To Effectively And Efficiently Implement That Policy, And Appropriating Funds Therefor.
Republic Act No. 9593 May , 2009 The Tourism Act of 2009 An Act Declaring a National Policy for Tourism as an Engine of Investment, Employment, Growth and National Development, and Strengthening the Department of Toumsm and its Attached Agencies to Effectively Efficiently Implement That Policy, and Appropriating Funds Therefor Republic Act No. 9592
RA 9593 (The Tourism Act of 2009).pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document is the Republic Act No. 9593 which declares tourism as an important part of the Philippine economy. It establishes objectives to develop tourism through a national plan, promote cultural heritage and history, provide government assistance for tourism-related ...
"The Tourism Act of 2009. 2 SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State declares tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance, which must be harnessed as an engine of socioeconomic growth and
RA 9593 Tourism Act 2009 - Free download as Word Doc (.doc), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Philippine Tourism Act of 2009
Republic Act No. 7160 (October 10, 1991), the Local Government Code of 1991, provided for the devolution of some DOT functions to local government units, namely, domestic tourism promotion and tourism standards regulation. Republic Act No. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009) strengthening the Department of Tourism and its
Tourism Act. Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014 makes provisions for the development and promotion of sustainable tourism for the social, economic and environmental benefit of South African citizens. The process to review the Tourism Act of 1993 began in 2009 in consultation with all spheres of government; tourism stakeholders; the private sector and ...
Tourism Act of 2009 DECLARED POLICY: Tourism is an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance; harnessed as an engine of socio-economic growth/cultural affirmation, to generate investment, foreign exchange, employment and to mold national pride. • Strengthens the Department of Tourism ...
RA 9593: Tourism Act of 2009. "Department" refers to the Department of Tourism created pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 189 (1973), as amended. "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of Tourism. "Duty Free Philippines (DFP)" refers to the government agency created pursuant to Executive Order No. 46 (1986). "Duty Free Philippines Corporation ...
RA 9593: Tourism Act of 2009 Section 73. Collection and Allocation of Travel Taxes. ... (CHED) shall give priority to tourism-related educational programs and courses. The ten percent (10%) share of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts from the total gross collections of the travel tax shall likewise be retained. ...
Q & A: National Tourism Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9593) Who authored Republic Act No. 9593 otherwise known as the National Tourism Act 2009? The law was sponsored by Senator Richard J. Gordon under consolidated Senate Bill No. 2213 and House Bill No. 5229, and was signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on May 12, 2009.
- This Act shall be known as "The Tourism Act of 2009." SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State declares tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance, which must be harnessed as an engine of socio-economic growth and cultural affirmation to generate investment ...
tour guide. (2) Where the Director is satisfied that the tour guide has contravened any ofthe provisions of this Act, he may reprimand, suspend or deregister the tour guide. Director may restrict a. 45.-(l) The Director may order restriction of activities of any tour guide in respect of an area specified in the order.