Unit 2 Lesson 3

NPD Committee, DENR and NCCA

 Unit 2 Lesson 3: NPD Committee,
DENR and NCCA

Introduction:

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Unit and after actively participating in the live and online class
the student should be able to:
 National Parks Development Committee, the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and National Commission for Culture and the Arts
 Analyze New Knowledge

Direction: Answer the Following Questions.

1. Explain how humans influence the climate?

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2. What is the importance of the National Parks?
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 Acquire New Knowledge

Updates of the Unique Features of a Destination

National Parks Development Committee

National Parks Development Committee was created under Executive Order No. 30
and attached to Department of Tourism under the supervision of the Secretary for program
and policy coordination.
The National Parks Development Committee was created originally as an Executive
Committee on January 14, 1963 for the development of the Quezon Memorial Park, Luneta
Park, and other national parks. It was later designated as the National Parks Development
Committee (NPDC) on February 7, 1974. On January 9, 1966, Imelda R. Marcos and
Teodoro F. Valencia were respectively designated as the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of it.
Despite the attempt to transfer it to the Bureau of Forest Development, the NPDC has
remained under the Office of the President.
It is currently responsible in supervising the development of the Quezon Memorial,
Fort Santiago, Luneta, Paco Park, Pook ni Maria Makiling, and other national parks and
satellite projects.
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is a department-level government
agency tasked with implementing the foreign policies as well as maintaining the
diplomatic relations with the community of nations pursuant to treaty and
international agreements. In terms of tourism activities, it shall endeavor to maintain
close diplomatic ties with our international neighbors as well as to promote Philippine
tourism abroad. Note that it is the DFA that is authorized by law to issue passports to
Filipino citizens.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
The Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) is a department-
level government body in the Philippines
principally tasked with the implementation of
environmental laws of the country as well as
establishing a suitable environmental
framework. In terms of tourism activities, it
shall be responsible for the establishment and management of the National Integrated
Protected Area System and the conservation of wildlife resources including cave and cave
resources and shall coordinate with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples the
conservation of natural resources that are cultural sanctuaries of indigenous people.
Moreover, it is the government agency vested with delegated powers to review and evaluate
all Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and to grant or deny Environmental
Compliance Certificates (ECCs) to project proponents. Above all, it is the DENR duties to
implement the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system.
 Apply your Knowledge

Direction: Feature your local park's weather in a video or article to demonstrate its
importance to your community and its people. You could also include the symbolism of the
arts and statues in the region. Published it on your page and link it to our Tourist Student
Society (TSS) page with your photos/videos. Make a screenshot of your performance and
upload it to our Google Classroom "Submitted Output Section."