Legislative History
House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 6082, 12th Congress of the Republic | |
FULL TITLE : AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN TOURISM-ORIENTE D ESTABLISHMENTS AND TOURIST WORKERS TO SECURE ACCREDITATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AS A PREREQUISITE TO THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT TO OPERATE BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS | |
SHORT TITLE : Requiring Tourism-Oriented Establishments and Tourist Workers to Secure Accreditation from the Department of Toruism | |
ABSTRACT : In line with the primary thrust of government of develop and promote the Philippines as a world-class tourist destination and venue for international conventions, tourism establishments and tourist workers shall be required to maintain the minimum standards set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Tourism (DOT) based on international levels of quality and efficiency. The measure proposes to require tourism-oriente d establishments and tourist workers to secure accreditation from the DOT as a prerequisite to the issuance of license, permit to operate or conduct business relative to tourism. It also seeks the creation of an Accreditation and Monitoring Committee in all provinces, cities and municipalities whichh shall evaluate tourism establishments and workers for purposes of accreditation. | |
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : LAGMAN-LUISTRO, CIELO KRISEL | |
DATE FILED : 2003-06-04 | |
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL | |
CO-AUTHORS : | |
1. Monfort | 2. Domogan |
3. Chatto | 4. Garcia |
5. Gatchalian | 6. Chungalao |
7. Calizo | 8. Bernardo-lokin |
9. Carloto | 10. Mamba |
11. Madamba | |
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) : | |
1. Amin (004 ) | |
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No | |
URGENT BILL? No | |
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE | |
COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 01530 | |
SUBMITTED ON 2003-06-04 | |
SUBMITTED BY: TOURISM | |
RECOMMENDATIONS: approval | |
SUBSTITUTED BILLS: House Bill No. 3190, 12th Congress of the Republic, House Bill No. 4995, 12th Congress of the Republic | |
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES | |
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON ON 2003-07-29 | |
DATE INCLUDED IN OB: 2003-07-29 | |
DATE CALENDARED : 2003-08-05 | |
SECOND READING INFORMATION | |
PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP : 2003-08-12 | |
DATE APPROVED ON SECOND READING : 2003-08-12 | |
REMARKS : The Body approved to consider the Explanatory Notes of the original House Bills No. 3190 and 4995 as the sponsorship remarks. | |
THIRD READING INFORMATION | |
DATE COPY DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS: 2003-08-26 | |
DATE APPROVED BY THE HOUSE ON THIRD READING :2003-11-19 | |
HOUSE VOTES: YEAS:166 NAYS:0 ABSTAIN:.0 | |
DATE TRANSMITTED TO THE SENATE: 2003-11-20 | |
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE SENATE/HOUSE | |
DATE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE: 2003-12-01 | |
REMARKS : |
Abstract
In line with the primary thrust of government of develop and promote the Philippines as a world-class tourist destination and venue for international conventions, tourism establishments and tourist workers shall be required to maintain the minimum standards set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Tourism (DOT) based on international levels of quality and efficiency. The measure proposes to require tourism-oriente d establishments and tourist workers to secure accreditation from the DOT as a prerequisite to the issuance of license, permit to operate or conduct business relative to tourism. It also seeks the creation of an Accreditation and Monitoring Committee in all provinces, cities and municipalities whichh shall evaluate tourism establishments and workers for purposes of accreditation.
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