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Executive Order No.53, s.2018. Creating a Boracay inter-agency task force, providing for its powers and functions and those of the member-agencies thereof, and other measures to reverse the degradation of Boracay Island.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Environmental planning Authorization/permit Policy/planning Protection of environment Coastal zone management Land-use planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order shall take effect immediately.
Abstract

The Order is enacted in light of policies of the government for protection of the environment and protection of Boracay Island, as a vital national asset and a source of national pride. The Order ensures that all agencies and local government unites execute environmental and relevant protective laws in Boracay Island. The task force will formulate, implement and oversee policies, and enforce national laws and local ordinances to ensure the rehabilitation and ecological sustainability of Boracay Island. The Order consists of 10 Sections as follow: Creation of the Boracay Inter-agency Task Force (10); Powers and Functions (2); Moratorium on the Issuance of Licenses and Permits (3); Agency Duties (4); Task Force Secretariat (5); Reportorial Requirement (6); Funding (8); Separability Clause (8); Repealing Clause (9); Effectivity (10).

Full text
English
Website
www.officialgazette.gov.ph