The Department of Tourism (DOT) was established in 1973 by Presidential Decree No. 189 to manage the Philippine tourism industry. The DOT has the power to regulate tourism activities including holding conferences, reviewing government projects, issuing licenses to tourism personnel, and regulating hotels, restaurants and other tourism businesses. It is led by an Undersecretary for Planning, Product Development and Coordination.
4. Department of Tourism (DOT)
By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 189, the
Department of Tourism was institutionalized
in 1973. It was reorganized through Executive
Order No. 120 in accordance with Article II,
Section 1 (a) and Article III of the 1986
Constitution.
5. The DOT has the power to effect the
following functions::
a.) hold meetings and conferences pertaining
to tourism
b.) amend travel regulations and guidelines
c.) review all government projects concerning
tourism
6. d.) issue licenses to tourism personnel such as
tour guides, travel
agents, and travel operators
e.) regulate, supervise, and license all tourism
sub-sectors such as
hotel, motel, restaurant, resorts, and others