PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO.

073

AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AMENDING THE TOURISM CODE

OF THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE

WHEREAS, Republic Act 9593, Chapter 1, Section 2, known as the Tourism Act of 2009,
declares tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of
national interest and importance, which must be harnessed as an engine of socio-economic
growth and cultural affirmation to generate investment, foreign exchange, and employment;

WHEREAS, the Province of Cavite recognizes the importance of tourism industry for local
economic development and believes that there is a need to create an enabling environment
for business and investment and to create jobs and economic opportunities for the benefit of
the people of Cavite;

WHEREAS, the Provincial Government of Cavite is convinced that there is a need for the
enactment of the Provincial Tourism Code that would govern the activities of the local
tourism industry based on the province’s vision;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cavite, as the legislative body, shall enact
ordinances, approve resolutions, and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the
province and its inhabitants, pursuant to Section 468(a) of the Local Government Code of
1991, for its efficient and effective governance;

Chapter 1. The Code Policy and Operating Principles

Section 1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the “Tourism Code of the Province of
Cavite”
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the province pursue
sustainable development of Cavite as a serene tourist haven, and for this purpose:
a. Conserve the natural environment including its biodiversity;

b. Respect the cultural sensibilities and rights of host communities;

c. Safeguard and preserve the integrity of cultural heritage and restore historical sites
and natural endowments;

d. Educate all stakeholders, communities, and tourists on the principles of responsible

and sustainable tourism;

Support sustainable tourism development plans by institutionalizing principles of

responsible tourism among all stakeholders, and tourists, and encouraging active
involvement of communities to alleviate poverty and secure the “trickle down” effect
of tourism benefits in the society;

e. Alleviate poverty and secure the “trickle down” effect of tourism benefits to
communities;

f. Develop tourism infrastructures and improve the quality of services to be globally

competitive;

g. Encourage active involvement and participation of communities in tourism

development,

h. Ensure that all tourism activities, plans, etc., reflect the positive Filipino values,
especially the values of maka-diyos, maka tao, maka-kalikasan (pro-God, pro-
people, pro-environment);

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 i. Identify, develop, and promote existing and potential tourism areas and tourism
enterprises zones;

j. Institutionalize and advocate a responsible culture of tourism;

k. Promote teamwork and cooperation among stakeholders to attain common goals

and objective for the common goods;

l. Encourage, promote and link, community-based tourism support industries to the

tourism mainstream;

m. Strengthen and support the capability of local government units in mandated tourism
functions;

n. Provide incentives and recognitions to private initiatives in the establishment and

development of tourism related programs, projects, activities/events and
investments;

o. Develop and factor into the tourism industry highly professionalized and trained
human resource components through the concerted efforts and cooperation of both
public and private sectors;

p. Enhance the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data that will accurately
measure the economic and social impact of tourism in the province to facilitate
planning in the public and private sector;

q. Strengthen the role of the provincial tourism council as the highest coordinating and
policy formulating body on tourism in the province and as the umbrella organization
of all sectoral tourism associations;

r. Formulate crisis management plan and provide assistance to tourism enterprises,

cultural workers/groups, and tourists that may be affected in case of anthropogenic
disturbances, natural calamities or pandemic, and

s. Ensure funding for the implementation of tourism plans, programs, projects, activities
and any form of tourism and culture-related assistance.

Section 3. Operating Principles. The formulation and implementation of policies, rules,

regulation, instructions, and directives on tourism shall be a guided by, and circumscribed
within the following operating principles:
a. As a steward of the province environment and natural resources, it is our
responsibility that all development plans should strictly adhere to existing
environmental laws and ordinances to ensure its sustainability for succeeding
generations to enjoy;

b. Respect the equality of men and women regardless of sexual orientation;

c. Respect for human rights is a cornerstone for sustainable tourism development

particularly individual right of the most vulnerable groups, notably children, elderly,
handicapped, and indigenous people as well;

d. Marketing of tourism products and services should be as truthful and honest in all
dealings with the traveller;

e. Tourism should strive to continually improve products and services to match specific
target needs;

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 f. Local Government Units shall take major responsibility in partnership and
cooperation with concerned government entities and the private sector, for the
improvement, security, administration, and management of tourism destinations;

g. All sectors concerned specifically the academe should work to enhance the skills
and capabilities of local human resources in response to the needs of the tourism
industry;

h. Local government units shall enjoy autonomy in innovating and implementing

tourism programs and activities in their respective areas and shall be entitled to fair
and adequate allocation of resources in project implementation support;

i. For effective and highly coordinated approach to tourism development and

promotion all tourism related endeavors, programs and projects shall be aligned with
the thrusts and directions of the Provincial Tourism Master Plan, and that of the
Department of Tourism;

j. All laws, rules and regulations of national and local government units shall be
harmonized and reconciled to give effect to the program thrusts of the tourism
industry; and

k. Adaptation of internationally recognized best practices acts relative to our

stewardship of natural resources.

Chapter 2. Coverage, Scope, Definitions of Terms

Section 4. Coverage – This Code shall govern all tourism-related matters within the
territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Cavite, its units and political subdivisions.
Section 5. Scope – The provisions of this Code shall apply to all government units,
agencies and instrumentalities, non-governmental organizations, and business and
establishments for tourism, persons, whether natural or juridical, directly or indirectly
involved in the tourism industry.
Local conditions and peculiarities obtaining the provisions of Executive Order No. 120 in
relation to Republic Act No. 7160, as well as such other relevant and applicable laws, rules,
and regulations issued by the National Government and the Department of Tourism shall
guide this Code.
Section 6. Definitions of Terms. In addition to the terms and phrases duly defined by the
Department of Tourism in its several issuances of rules and regulations governing the
accreditation of specific tourism establishments and facilities, which definitions are hereby
adopted, the following are given their meaning in this ordinance:
1. Accreditation – a certification issued by the appropriate government agency that
the holder is recognized as having complied with the minimum standards required by
the Department of Tourism (DOT) in the operation of establishments and facilities
concerned

2. Agro tourism – involves any agriculturally-based operation or activity that brings

visitors to a farm or ranch

3. Capital resources – refer to the availability of capital/financing, transportation,

roads, airports, railroads, harbors and marinas, trails and walkways, water, power,
waste treatment and communications

4. Cultural resources – this include historic buildings, sites, monuments, shrines,

cuisines, ethnic cultures, industry, government, religion, anthropological resources,
and local celebrities

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5. Culture of tourism - a sustainable tourism development principle that binds national
and local governments, local communities, private sectors and stakeholders, to work
together in creating pride of place and sustaining a tourist friendly destination

6. Ecotourism – a form of sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage

area where community participation, protection, and management of natural
resources, culture and indigenous knowledge and practices, environmental
education and ethics, as well as economic benefits, are fostered and pursued for the
enrichment of host communities and the satisfaction of visitors

7. History – refers to past events as well as the memories, discoveries, collections,

organizations, interpretations, and presentations of events

8. Human resources infrastructures – these include the warm bodies in the tourism
industry, the people operating the various establishments and facilities, the local
population whose lives are intertwined with the development of tourism sites in the
area, the tourist whose quality of lives enriched and enhanced by the beauty, and
the history and the culture of their destinations.

9. Law and regulatory infrastructure - this component refers to the rules of order
necessary to manage and control the tourism industry. These are put in place to
protect the industry and the people who are the very reason for the industry – the
tourists, service and amenities providers, and the local population, with laws and
regulatory measures. The relationships of tourist and their host thus become more
harmonious and fulfilling

10. Natural resources – these refer to climate-seasons, water resources (lakes,

streams, waterfalls), flora (forests, flowers, shrubs, wild edibles), fauna (fishes and
wildlife), geological resources (topography, soils, sand dunes, beaches, caves, rocks
and mineral, fossils), and scenery

11. Physical infrastructures – shall include, but not limited to roads, bridges,
administration buildings, toilets and comfort room facilities, parking areas, rest areas,
forest tracks, walkways, viewing platforms, cottages, wharves, boat landing facilities,
solid and liquid facilities, security and service facilities and communication centers

12. Potential tourist properties – these refer to sites and attractions that are not yet
developed, including but not limited to lakes, waterfalls, volcanic hot springs, caves,
and rainforests

13. Primary tourism establishment – refers to travel and tour services, land, sea, and
air transport services exclusively for tourist use, accommodation establishments,
convention and exhibitions organizers and facilities, tourism estate management
services and such other establishments as may be identified by the Department of
Tourism

14. Secondary tourism establishment – refers to facilities and services that may be
related to tourism such as, but not limited to restaurants, specialty shops and
department stores, sports facilities and recreational centers such as museums and
galleries, theme parks zoos, health and wellness facilities, such as, but not limited to
spas, tertiary hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and medical concierges, rest areas in gas
stations, agri-tourism farms and facilities, tourism training centers or institutes,
including tourism trainers, outbound travel agencies, and such other establishments
as may be identified by the Department of Tourism

15. Standards – set of written functional aesthetics and technical requirements in the
form of specifications or guidelines to ensure that a product and service complies
with the rules and regulations set forth by Provincial Tourism Board

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 16. Sustainable tourism development – means tourism development that leads to
management of all resources in such a way that economic, social, and aesthetic
need can be fulfilled, while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological
processes, and biological diversity and life support systems

17. Tourism – a major provincial activity in which private sector investment, effort, and
initiative are encouraged, fostered, and supported, and through which socio-
economic development may be accelerated and the appreciation of the province is
natural beauty, history, and culture appreciated with greater pride and commitment

18. Tourism enterprises - facilities, services, and attractions primarily engaged in the
whole or in part of tourism and for the purpose of attracting visitors to and within the
province, such as, but not limited to enterprises provided under the primary and
secondary tourism enterprises

19. Tourism industry – refers to the total of all businesses providing goods and
services to tourists and all types of travellers while they stay, travel, visit and enjoy
the facilities and destinations

20. Tourism infrastructures – have three major components, namely: physical, human
resource, and regular regulatory

21. Tourism resources – refer to natural, cultural, human or capital resources that
either are being used or can be utilized to attract or serve tourists

22. Tourist – refers to a person engaged in tourism, travel for recreational, leisure or
business purposes

Chapter 3. The Tourism Infrastructures

Section 7. Physical Infrastructure – Local governments and private stakeholders shall
promote and encourage the construction of tourism-related establishments and facilities
either through public or private funding or both in their areas of jurisdiction, towards this
end, local government shall:
a. Enhance land, air, and sea travel connecting to tourist destinations through
construction and expansion of adequate road networks and terminals, international
and domestic airports, as well as seaports, for passengers and cargos;

b. Coordinate the improvement of the provision of basic utilities such as water, energy,
and power, as well as communication and transport facilities through expansion or
upgrading based on long-term studies and carrying capacity of a tourist destination
and strict implementation and monitoring of environmental laws, rules, and
regulations;

c. Implement an integrated solid waste and sewerage management system in tourist

destinations and tourism investment zones, that is adequate and functioning, and in
compliance with existing laws and ordinances on environment;

d. Strengthen the implementation and enhancement of tourism-related infrastructures

such as accommodation facilities including shopping centers, health care centers,
emergency and safety facilities, and recreations;

e. Preserve potable water sources and systems in the protection, rehabilitation, and
management of watershed areas province-wide;

f. Engage in the development of watersheds and other potential alternative resources

for power generation;

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 g. Pursue unified effort and institutionalize the proper solid waste management
practices;

h. Create a web portal for the province, linking all municipalities;

i. Identify and facilitate assessment as to the potential tourist site for tourism
investment zone;

j. Encourage active community-based tourism endeavors and the use of thematic

designs that reflect and preserve Cavite’s culture and heritage ;

k. Ensure compliance with the prescribed and appropriate standard guidelines for the
existing and new tourism-related establishments;

l. Establish tourist information and assistance center in major entry points and/or major
tourism areas in the province as a physical location dissemination of tourism-related
information, promotion of Cavite products and services, and provision of assistance
to tourists and tourism enterprises.

m. Build new and upgrade existing facilities, manpower components, and capacity and
capability buildings, for health care services, emergency responses, and safety of
the tourist and local residents;

n. Develop sustainable and low impact tourism facilities in potential ecotourism sites;
and

o. Diversify wholesome recreational activities and entertainments; and

Section 8. Human Resources – Acknowledging tourism as a major factor in income and

employment generation of the Province of Cavite, every local government unit is therefore
strongly encouraged to create a City or Municipal Tourism Office with qualified manpower
component and sufficient budgetary allocation for its operations.
Tourism programs shall be geared towards the fulfillment of the needs of the key players
and stakeholders of the tourism industry. Towards this end, both local government and
private investors in tourism shall join hands to:
a. Provide financial and technical support for the professionalization of services and
skills of tourism industry workers;

b. Organize and train a team of local trainers to capacitate and improve delivery of
services of tourism front liners such as tourism officers, transport operators, tour
guides, drivers, boatmen, porters, and like;

c. The Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office in coordination with the Provincial
Tourism Council and the Department of Tourism shall implement a certification and
accreditation system to regulate the quality of service and skills provided by tour
guides, tour operators, life guards, MICE organizers, first aiders, and tourist transport
operators to guarantee that tourism frontliners are well-trained and qualified,
provided with incentives and rewards, organized and federated based on their work
affiliations

d. Coordinate with concerned government agencies in monitoring and evaluating

certified and accredited tourism industry workers annually which will be the basis for
renewal or revocation of certification and or accreditation; and

e. Incorporate and advocate the culture of tourism and values formation at all levels.

Section 9. Legal and Regulatory Infrastructure

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 a. The tourism industry is governed by national and local laws as well as rules and
regulations issued by the administrative bodies pursuant thereto. Local government
units shall issue rules, regulations and directives on tourism pursuant to the
provisions of Republic Act no. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of 1991.

b. No foreign tour guide/escort shall be allowed under this Code except when there is
no available local tour guide/escort who is knowledgeable of the language of a
particular foreign tourist market, in which case, travel/tour organizers shall be
required to hire accredited local tour guides as understudy. Two years after
effectivity of the Code, all tour guides/escorts shall be Caviteños.

Chapter 4. Cavite Provincial Tourism Council

Section 10. Cavite Provincial Tourism Board – the Cavite Provincial Tourism Council
which shall be the highest coordinating and policy formulating body on tourism in the
province, is hereby created.
Section 11. A. Composition – The Cavite Provincial Tourism Council shall be composed
of the following:
· Chairperson – The Provincial Governor
· Co-Chairperson – to be elected from the Board of Directors but must come from
the private sector
· Vice Chairperson – The Provincial Vice Governor
· Secretary – private sector
· Treasurer – private sector
· Chairperson, SP Committee on Tourism
· President, Cavite Mayors League
· Representative, Cavite Councilors League (CCL)
· Representative from Cavite Hotels and Resorts Association
· Representative from Cavite Restaurants and Bars Association
· President, Cavite Local Chamber of Commerce and Industry
· Representative from Land and Sea Transportation Sector
· Representative from Airline Companies
· President, Cavite Tourism Officers Association
· President, Cavite Tour Guides Association
· President, Cavite Travel Agencies Association
· President, Cavite Tri-Media Association
· President, Cavite Convention/Event Organizers Association
· Three (3) Representatives from Cavite-based private sector which will be selected
by and from among themselves
· All chairpersons of City/Municipal Tourism Councils
· Social development NGOs and people’s organizations (POs)
· Culture and the Arts

Section 11. B. Board of Directors – The Board of Directors (BOD) shall be composed of
seven (7) members elected from the Cavite Provincial Tourism Council. The composition
shall be: five (5) members from the private sector and two (2) members from the
government sector.
Section 11. C. Process of Selection – The process of selection for representatives of
various sectors to the Cavite Provincial Tourism Board shall be initiated by the Provincial
Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office. Representatives shall be selected by and from among
the members of the sector concerned. Only regular members can vote and be voted as
officers of the Council, A secretariat composed of three (3) employees shall assist the board
in all its activities and functions.

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Section 11. D. Term of Office - Officers of the Council shall serve for two (2) years.
Election of officers shall be held in the first week of June, every two years. The term of
office of the new set of officers shall commence on July 1 of the same calendar year.
Section 12. Membership - The Board shall be composed of sixty percent (60%) from the
private sector and forty percent (40%) from the government sector. Private sector
participation must be drawn mainly from the business sector. All associations/entities which
directly represent various sectors/elements of the tourism industry in the province shall be
encouraged to become members of the Cavite Provincial Tourism Council. The Council
may create committees as needed.
Section 13. Types of Membership. The Council shall have the following type of
membership
1. Honorary Members - those who are invited to join the Council because of their
contribution to the advancement of the tourism industry
2. Regular Members - all associations/entities which directly represent various
sectors/elements in the tourism industry
3. Allied Members - All associations/entities which do not directly represent any of
the sectors/elements of the tourism industry in the province but which, nevertheless,
are interested in the promotion/development of tourism in general; or which have
tourism function/interests, but are not wholly private in structure or character; or
which by virtue of discipline or business or otherwise are tourism related.
Section 14. Source of Funds. The funds of the board shall come from:
1. Membership fees and/or dues approved by the members and the officers of the
Board;
2. Grants and donations;
3. Proceeds of activities undertaken by the Council;
4. Financial assistance through local legislation, as well as any other income that
may be legally earned by the Council.
Section 15. Meeting and Quorum - The BOD of the Cavite Provincial Tourism Council
shall meet once every quarter. Majority (50% plus 1) of the officers present in any meeting
called upon by the Board with prior written notice shall constitute a quorum. A general
membership meeting shall be held at least once a year. Special meeting can be called by
the Chairperson of the BOD as the need arises.
Section 16. Duties and Functions of the Council. The Provincial Council shall:
(will refer to the EO created by OPG)
a. Help identify, develop, and promote potential tourism attractions;
b. Extend technical assistance to all tourism-oriented and -related establishment;
c. Advocate for a responsible culture of tourism among stakeholder and tourist alike;
d. Create sustainable tourism programs and project for the community;
e. Create and promote awareness on the benefit of tourism through mixed media;
f. Help monitoring compliance of the requirement of standards and regulation set by the
DOT, Local Government Units (LGU), and other government agencies for the general
welfare of tourist, visitors, and the community;
g. Coordinates with the LGUs in the implementation of the Provincial Tourism Code;

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h. Formulate and recommend plans and policies on tourism development by both
government and private sector;
i. Initiate and recommend the implementation of programs and activities on tourism in
coordinate with the DOT, LGU, Philippine Tourism Authority, private sectors, and other
entities;
j. Initiate private and public partnership in implementing tourism development plans,
programs, and activities;
k. Establish close coordination with the local government's Tourism Council to ensure
responsive tourism through the proper implementation of the Tourism Code of Cavite;
l. Encourage the development of Local Tourism Council in the province in accordance with
the Tourism Code of Cavite
m. Promote and support sustainable tourism by facilitating community-based tourism
activities; and
n. Facilitate resource generation for tourism activities.

Chapter 5. Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office

Section 17. Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office. There shall be a creation of
the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) under the Office of the
Governor.
Section 18. Professional Staff. The PTCAO shall serve as the Secretariat of the Cavite
Provincial Tourism Board and shall be manned by professional staff headed by the
Provincial Tourism Officer and composed of such other personnel plantilla positions to be
determined by the Governor and to be authorized by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
Section 19. Power and Functions. The PTCAO shall be the primary planning,
programming, coordinating, implementing and regulatory government agency by the
Provincial Government of Cavite in the development and promotion of the tourism industry,
both domestic and international, and various cultural affairs in the province all in accordance
with Republic Act 9593 or the Tourism Code of 2009. Towards this end, the PTCAO shall:
1. Formulate policies and conceptualize and implement plans, programs, and projects
on tourism and cultural product development;

2. Maintain an updated record of relevant data such as inventory of tourism enterprises, tourist
arrivals report, cultural property inventory, and others.

3. Create and implement integrated promotional and marketing campaigns for tourism
and preservation of cultural heritage;

4. Provide stakeholders with necessary assistance such as DOT-Accreditation,

capacity building, product development, and business recovery.

5. Supervise and maintain the Provincial Government’s tourism-related facilities;

6. Coordinate with local government units and national government agencies for the
integration of the provincial tourism and cultural agenda thru development plans;

7. Strengthen linkages and partnerships.

Chapter 6. Inter-Government Relationship

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Section 20. The Cavite Provincial Tourism Board/Council. The Cavite Provincial
Tourism Board will be an instrument for inter-government coordination, communication and
cooperation on tourism and related issues. It shall promote a harmonious relationship
between LGUs and government instrumentalities and facilitate open communication
between them.
Section 21. In case of conflict among local government instrumentalities, the purpose,
objectives, and intent of the Tourism Code of Cavite shall prevail.
Section 22. LGUs should regularly appropriate funds for programs and projects of the Local
Tourism Board subject to availability of funds.
Section 23. LGUs should closely coordinate with the Philippine National Police and other
law enforcement organizations for the special training of personnel assigned to tourism
destinations and zones.
Section 24. The Provincial Tourism Council shall seek the assistance of appropriate
government agencies in the implementation of its policies, projects, and activities to attain
its objective.

Chapter 7. Tourism Resources

Section 25. The Tourism Resources. Tourism resources are any natural, cultural, human or
capital resources that are being used or can be utilized to attract or serve tourists.
Section 26. Inventory and Classification of Resources. The PTCAO, in coordination with
the Provincial Tourism Board, shall periodically make an inventory to identify and classify
the resources available that provide opportunities for tourism development.
Section 27. Assessment of Resources. The PTCAO shall periodically conduct an objective
and realistic assessment of the quality and quantity of resources that can be used for
tourism purposes.
Section 28. Classification of Tourism Destination. The PTCAO, in coordination with the
Provincial Tourism Board and respective LGUs, shall, on an annual basis, classify tourism
sites as destinations in accordance with the DOT standards as existing, emerging, and
potential destinations.
Section 29. Prioritized Tourism Destination. Tourism destinations that are given higher
classification categories shall be included among the priority for promotion and marketing.
The classification will guide tour operators and tourists where to go and what to do.
Section 30. Investment and Development. The PTCAO, in coordination with the Provincial
Tourism Council, shall encourage LGUs to invest in and develop their prospective tourist
destinations.
Section 31. Protection and Reservation. The PTCAO and the Provincial Tourism Council, in
coordination with LGUs, shall ensure the integrity of all tourism resources for the protection
and preservation.

Chapter 8. DOT-Accreditation
Section 32. DOT Accreditation. In compliance to the Implementing Rules and Regulations
(IRR) of RA 9593 Section 122, seconded by the DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-17,
the PTCAO, Provincial Tourism Board, and LGUs shall intensify campaign and assist on the
mandatory accreditation of primary tourism enterprises and encourage voluntary
accreditation of secondary tourism enterprises.
Section 33. Application and Monitoring. Application for DOT-Accreditation is submitted
and processed in the DOT Regional Office, however, the PTCAO, Provincial Tourism Board
and LGUs shall regularly conduct DOT-Accreditation On Wheels program for the

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convenience of the tourism enterprises in the province. Status of application and updates on
the list of DOT-Accredited enterprises shall be monitored on a regular basis.

Chapter 9. Tourism Data and Statistics

Section 34. Tourism Data and Statistics. Tourism data and statistics include inventory of
tourism enterprises and resources, number of rooms available, number of employees,
number of overnight and same-day tourists and meetings, incentives, conventions and
exhibitions (MICE) arrivals, and tourism receipts recorded in the province that are being
reported to the DOT Regional Office for monitoring and analysis and assistance on
planning, development and promotion as provided in the RA 9593 Section 121.
Section 35. Collection and Reporting. The provincial government shall require all tourism
enterprises and attractions to submit on a monthly basis their tourist arrivals, using the
standard tourism statistics forms disseminated by the DOT, to their respective city/municipal
tourism office. The city and municipal tourism offices shall make a consolidated report and
submit the same to the PTCAO. Likewise, the city and municipal tourism offices shall
regularly update their respective tourism inventory and submit the same to the PTCAO.
Section 36. Confidentiality. The city/municipal tourism office and the PTCAO shall treat all
data submitted by the tourism enterprises with strict confidentiality. A coding system shall
be used when submitting tourist arrivals reports.

Chapter 10. Incentives

Section 37. Incentives. All DOT-Accredited enterprises in the province with the
capitalization of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php50,000.00) but less than Three Million Pesos
(Php3,000,000.00) shall avail of the following incentives:
1. Technical assistance and networking;

2. Projects for restoration of cultural and heritage sites shall be given tax holidays to be
determined by LGUs concerned, and

3. Inclusion in all marketing and promotional collaterals.

DOT-Accredited tourism enterprises with capitalization of Three Million Pesos

(Php3,000,000.00) and above that intend to avail of incentives shall be referred to the
Cavite Investments and Incentives Board.
Section 38. Recommendation and Endorsement. The endorsement shall be issued by
the PTCAO to establishments that have fully met the requirements of the Cavite Provincial
Tourism Board and LGUs concerned where the tourism investment is located.

Chapter 11. Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Section 39. Monitoring and Evaluation System. The PTCAO, together with the Provincial
Tourism Board and the respective LGUs shall establish a monitoring and evaluation system
in order to evaluate the economical, social, and environmental impact of the tourism activity.
They should cover all elements that are crucial to the sustainability of the tourism resources
in compliance with the provision to the Code. Monitoring and evaluation indicators should
service quality and participation of local communities.

Chapter 12. Tourism Crisis Management

Section 40. Tourism Crisis Management.

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 Chapter 13. Tourism Training Institution
Section 41. Coordination with both Government and Private Tourism Institutions. The
Provincial Tourism Office should coordinate with both government and private tourism
entities to institutionalize tourism training programs, formal and informal, with corresponding
certification upon completion.
Section 42. Linkages. Both the PTCAO and the Cavite Provincial Tourism Board shall
strengthen their linkages and networking to access financial and technical resources by
organizing a pool of trainers to provide other skills trainings needed by the industry.
Section 43. Training Programs. The local communities shall have a priority access to all
tourism training programs.
Chapter 13. Suppletory Supervisions
Section 44. National Laws, Rules, Regulations and Issuance Applicability. In the
implementation of the provision of this Code, reference shall always be made to existing
national laws, rules, regulations, and issuances of tourism. For this purpose, the Cavite
Provincial Tourism Board shall issue directives to clearly spell out specific provision of law
applicable in the province.
Section 45. Penal Provisions. Penal provisions provided for in specific tourism laws, rules,
and regulation are hereby adopted to protect the best interest of tourists, stakeholders,
visitors, and the general public.
Section 46. Applicability of the Environment Code. Relevant provisions of the
Environment Code of the province to the tourism industry are here by adopted to highlight
the overriding importance of environment preservation and protection.

Chapter 14. Funding Requirements

Section 47. Regular Budgets.
a. Local Government Unit shall include in their annual budget such estimated
funding requirements for the development of tourism facilities, access roads, and
amenities.
b. for the initial funding in the implementation of this Code, the amount of One Million
Pesos (Php 1,000,000) is hereby appropriated.
Section 48. Funding Support from the National Government. Specific tourism projects
may be undertaken with funding support from the national government through
representation made by LGUs.

Chapter 15. Separability Clause

Section 49. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any part of provision of this Code shall
be declared invalid or unconstitutional, other parts or provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be full force and effect.

Chapter 16. Effectivity

Section 50. Effectivity. This Code shall take effect thirty (30) days after completion of its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Cavite.

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