WHEREAS, the Regional Statistical Coordination Committee (RSCC) through NSCB Resolution NO. 1 series of 1992 can create task forces to address specific statistical issues;
WHEREAS, the persistent problem of tourism statistics was recognized by this Committee since 20 May 1998 when it issued RSCC Resolution No. 05-98;
WHEREAS, there is a need to improve tourism statistics so as to realize a better picture of the tourism sector's contribution to the regional economy, the region's marketability to domestic and foreign tourists and for other purposes;
WHEREAS, there is a need to operationalize this endeavor by creating a task force to formulate the necessary work program and undertake the essential groundwork such as coordinating with the Baguio City Tourism Council and concerned NGOs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Committee create the "Task Force on Tourism" to undertake the above-mentioned tasks and to be composed of the following :
- DOT - Chairman
- CPDO - Member
- NEDA - Member
- NSCB - Member
APPROVED, this 24 th day of August 1999.
CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT:
BENJAMIN Y. NAVARRO
Regional Unit Head, NSCB RU-CAR
Secretary, RSCC-CAR
ATTESTED:
JUAN B. NGALOB
Regional Director, NEDA-CAR
Chairman, RSCC-CAR