Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte shall, in coordination with the DOT, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and concerned agencies of the government, prepare a tourism development plan providing for the development, maintenance, improvement, and restoration of tourism sites, where appropriate, in conformity with set standards, including the construction of hotels, resorts, restaurants, recreational facilities, and other appropriate facilities and infrastructure to enhance tourism in the area: Provided, That said development plan shall ensure the preservation of the ecological balance and natural beauty of the area: Provided, further, That the implementation of the tourism development plan shall be included in the budget of the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte.