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Republic Act No. 10816 on Farm Tourism.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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