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Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the DOT, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other concerned agencies of the government, shall prepare a tourism development plan involving the construction, installation, and maintenance of such appropriate facilities and infrastructure that shall improve the overall feature of the area, thereby ensuring the accessibility and security of tourists: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the historic significance of the area: Provided, further, That any activities and developments to be carried out in the area should conform with the concept of ecotourism as provided in the National Ecotourism Strategy jointly issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the DOT.
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