Republic Act No. 10816 on Farm Tourism. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act Providing for the Development and Promotion of Farm Tourism in the Philippines. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Tourism Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication. Abstract This Act, consisting of 18 sections, provides for the Development and Promotion of Farm Tourism in the Philippines. The Act seeks to promote environment-friendly, efficient and sustainable farm practices; provide alternative recreation facilities and farm tourism activities and promote health and wellness with high-quality farm-produced food. To maximize the benefits that can be derived from agriculture and tourism combined, it is therefore the declared policy of the State to provide the policy and enabling environment for the encouragement, development and promotion of farm tourism in the country. Full text English Website www.gov.ph