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Declaration of Policy.
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to promote, encourage, and develop Philippine tourism as an instrument in accelerating the development of the country, of strengthening the country's foreign exchange reserve position, and of projecting- Philippine culture, history, traditions and natural beauty, internationally as well as domestically.
Creation of Philippine Tourism Authority.
SEC. 2. Creation of Philippine Tourism Authority. — To carry out the above policy, there is hereby created a corporate body to be known as the Philippine Tourism Authority, hereinafter called the Authority, which shall be attached to the Department of Tourism.
Principal Office.
SEC. 3. Principal Office. — The Authority shall maintain its principal office in the Metropolitan Manila area, but it may established branches and agencies elsewhere within the Philippines as may be necessary for the proper conduct of its business.
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