This Act declares the Province of Batanes a cultural heritage and ecotourism zone. It shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of cultural heritage and ecotourism zones. It is provided, among others: (i) that the DOT, in coordination with other public authorities, shall assist the province of Batanes in the formulation of the Provincial Tourism Development Plan that shall be complemented by a set of guidelines and standards for responsible, community-based ecotourism; (ii) and that the concerned Protected Area Management Board of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the local tourism council shall assist in the formulation of local tourism standards in the context of environmental stability, as well as recommend guidelines to ensure that biodiversity conservation and environmental protection are integrated in the development of ecotourism plans.