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ORD No. 684, Series of 2024

AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE TOURISM CODE OF SANTA MARIA, BULACAN

Enacted: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Category: Tourism

Summary

Establishes comprehensive tourism regulations, guidelines, and promotional framework for the municipality, creating institutional structures for tourism development and business accreditation systems

Legal Basis

Republic Act No. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009) and Local Government Code

Key Provisions

  • Establishes Municipal Tourism Development Council (MTDC)
  • Creates Barangay Tourism Development Councils (BTDCs)
  • Implements tourism business accreditation system
  • Provides tourism incentives and investment promotion
  • Establishes tourism facility standards and regulations
  • Creates tourism training and development programs

Voting Record

Session Date:Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Session Type:96th Regular Session
Motion by:Hon. Marco B. Trajano

Seconded by :

All Sangguniang Bayan Members
Result:Approved

Institutional Structure

MTDC

Chairperson:
Municipal Mayor
Functions:
  • Policy formulation
  • Program implementation
  • Monitoring and evaluation

BTDC

Establishment:
In all barangays with tourism potential
Functions:
  • Local tourism promotion
  • Community-based tourism development

Business Framework

Accreditation Requirements

Required for:
All tourism-related businesses
Validity:
3 years renewable
Fees:
As prescribed by the Sangguniang Bayan

Business Incentives

  • Tax exemptions for new tourism establishments
  • Reduced permit processing time
  • Marketing and promotional support
  • Access to tourism development funds

Keywords

tourismcoderegulationpromotionheritage
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