| 4. DOT ACCREDITATION VALIDATION FOR BUSINESS PERMIT APPROVAL |
| Pursuant to REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9593 otherwise known as the “Tourism act of 2009”, Rule 8, Chapter 1, Section 122: Accreditation states that Primary Tourism Enterprises (PTEs) such as hotels, resorts, inns and other accommodation establishments are required to secure accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT) for issuance of license or permit to operate. LGUs have to ensure that all PTEs have complied with and have obtained DOT accreditation before operations. |
| Service Details |
| OFFICE OR DIVISION | MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE | ||
| CLASSIFICATION | SIMPLE | ||
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| WHO MAY AVAIL: | All Tourism Related Business Establishments |
| CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS: | WHERE TO SECURE |
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| For Primary (Hotels, Resorts, Inns and other accommodation facilities, MICE facilities/organizers, Travel and Tour Agencies and Tourist transport operators) | |
| • DOT accreditation or DOT certificate of non-coverage | DOT |
| CLIENT STEPS | AGENCY ACTION | FEES TO BE PAID | PROCESSING TIME | PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
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| 1. Presents the requirements | Evaluates the requirements | None | 5 minutes | Admin Aide IV (Clerk II) / Tourism Operations Assistant | Conducts briefing on tourism related laws and policies | None | 15 minutes | Admin Aide IV (Clerk II) / Tourism Operations Assistant |
| 2. Proceeds to other regulatory offices | If compliant: Signs the Unified business permit application form; If non-compliant: Advises client to acquire DOT Accreditation or DOT Certificate of Non-Coverage | None | 2 minutes | Admin Aide IV (Clerk II) / Tourism Operations Assistant |
| TOTAL | NONE | 22 minutes | ||