Office of The Punong Barangay Executive Order No. 04
Office of The Punong Barangay Executive Order No. 04
Office of The Punong Barangay Executive Order No. 04
WHEREAS, Based on the Republic Act 9593 also known as “The Tourism Act of 2009” - An Act
declaring a national policy for tourism as an engine of investment, employment, growth and national
development, and strengthening the Department of Tourism and its attached agencies to effectively
implement that policy and appropriating funds therefor, and the Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No.
19-543 series of 2021 which urges the entire barangays of the municipality to have a Barangay Tourism
Council;
WHEREAS, the Municipality of Matanao headed by the Honorable Mayor Vincent F. Fernandez
thru the Municipal Tourism Office wish to provide alternative sources of income for the Matanaoans
hence religious tourism might be of big help and Barangay Towak is one among those barangays
potential for this kind of tourism industry;
WHEREAS, the Sanggunian Bayan recognizes the enormous role of barangays in ensuing the
effective achievement of various municipality activities being the constant partner in development;
NOW THEREFORE, I, WILLY D. COYOCA SR., Punong Barangay of Towak, Matanao, Davao del Sur
by virtue of the powers vested in me by law do order and direct the creation of Barangay Tourism
Council, constitute its members and define its purpose and function as follows:
SECTION 1: PURPOSE. For purposes of strengthening and continuously spearheading the efforts
in the promotion and development of the tourism industry in the municipality. The Barangay Tourism
Council that shall be created shall prepare a comprehensive tourism development program for the
barangay and implement the same upon approval by the Sangguniang Barangay:
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION
1. Formulate plans and programs for sustainable tourism development in the barangay level;
2. Identify tourism destination areas in the barangay;
3. Manage Barangay Tourism destination area such as the following, but not limited to courts,
museums, parks and playground;
4. Prepare Barangay facts and figures marketing collateral;
5. Design and execute appropriate marketing and promotion plans;
6. Strive for the creation of a product of their barangay;
7. Through a Barangay Resolution, organize fund raising projects and events and accepts
donations, sponsorship and solicitations for barangay tourism programs;
8. Coordinate and participate in all municipal tourism activities and projects.
SECTION 3. MEETINGS AND QUORUM.The Barangay Tourism Council shall meet at least once
every three (3) months or as often as may be necessary.
Done this 3rd day of June, 2021 at Barangay Towak, Matanao, Davao del Sur, Philippines.
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF TOWAK, MATANAO,
DAVAO DEL SUR HELD AT THE BARANGAY SESSION HALL ON THURSDAY,JUNE 3, 2021
RESOLUTION NO. 11
Series of 2021
WHEREAS, Religious Tourism is the pioneer form of tourism which has begun with the dawn of humanity. Form the
ancient times religious destinations were not only a part of the cultural landscape but they also have become a vital factor in
local marketing and prime parts of the economy of the hosted destinations;
WHEREAS, Religious Tourism is an important part of the tourism industry. It is also called special interest tourism,
which usually related to the followers of particular faiths who visit locations that are considered as holy sites and it is a great
source of community empowerment and development as well. The interest of tourist in local values and communities helps
in developing a sense of empowerment and pride in the local community, its culture and history;
WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Barangay of Barangay Towak, Matanao, Davao del Sur is eager to develop the proposed
Religious Tourism situated at the top of the mountain at the heart of the barangay;
WHEREFORE, by the help of the government agencies to attain the said goal;
RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this resolution be furnished to Hon. Mayor Vincent F. Fernandez; Municipal
Tourism Office, Provincial Governor’s Office for their information and proper guidance.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the above-quoted resolution on this 3rd day of June 2021, during our
regular session held at the Sangguniang Barangay session hall of Barangay Towak, Matanao, Davao del Sur, Philippines.
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