Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Objectives. -Pursuant to the above declaration of policy, the State shall endeavor to accomplish the following:

(a) Develop and promote responsible, community-based ecological tourism as the core management strategy in the development of the BWNP;

(b) Ensure the conservation of the biodiversity and the preservation of the said ecotourism park;

(c) Develop ecotourism products and programs that will generate employment and livelihood for the local residents concerned, consistent with the preservation and maintenance of natural resources;

(d) Guarantee that the financial and economic benefits of the tourism industry are equitably shared by, and distributed among the local residents concerned by giving preference and support to community and home-based tourism enterprises, such as, but not limited to, micro and small businesses including local inns, lodges and homestays, restaurants, food and fruit stands, and other similar tourism oriented industries and businesses;

(e) Ensure that the quality of local ecotourism programs and activities are educational and enriching for tourists and visitors through the provision of orientation, educational and tour programs by local tour operators, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), the local government of the City of Balanga, the DENR, and the DOT; and

(f) Guarantee that in the development and promotion of the local tourism industry, the local government of the City of Balanga shall ensure that the needs of local residents for adequate water supply, food, energy and local construction materials are first secured and met.