Republic of the Philippines

BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE

Institute of Management
Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines 3010
Cert. No. 19.67.PH212501.00

OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING-LEARNING SYLLABUS

THC 8 Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality

I. COLLEGE INFORMATION

1. College Vision
The Bulacan Agricultural State College as an outstanding higher education
institution in the nation with its provision of affordable and excellent education.

2. College Mission
The Bulacan Agricultural State College shall strive for excellence in
Agriculture and other allied disciplines (a). It shall provide for and address ever-
changing educational needs and services for those seeking to expand their
intellectual horizons (b). It shall address national and international issues and be
established as a major presence and contributor to the progress of the global
community(c).

3. Institute Goal
To provide educational training and produce graduates and professional
future leaders with strong training in the field of Business Administration,
Agribusiness Management and Hospitality Management for the challenges of
economic growth and development under a competitive local and global setting.

II. PROGRAM INFORMATION

1. Name of the Program : B.S. in Hospitality Management

2. CMO Reference : CMO 62 s. 2017
3. BOT Approval :---------

4. Program Educational Objectives and Relationship to Institution Mission

Program Educational Objectives Mission
After 2-5 years, the graduates of the BSHM program shall: A B C
a. Occupy position in the field of tourism and hospitality; / / /
b. Manage hotel, restaurant or any related business. / / /
c. Pursue further studies relevant to the program. / / /

III. COURSE INFORMATION

1. Course Code : THC 8
2. Course Title : Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality
3. Pre-requisite : None
4. Co-requisite : None
5. Type of Course : Lecture only
6. Credit : 3 Units
7. Semester : Second Semester
Offered
8. Number of hours : 54 per semester
9. Course : The tourism and hospitality industry operates within a
Description comprehensive domestic and international legal and regulatory
framework. This course examines this framework and covers
the key principles of law applicable to hospitality, tourism and
related industries. Various legislation on business organization
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and several international law issues such as consumer
protection, product and service reliability, employment and law
access to the natural environment will be covered.
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10. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Objectives

Program
Educational
Program Outcomes (POs) Objectives
A B C
Common to Tourism and Hospitality Discipline
Demonstrate knowledge on the tourism industry, local tourism
A / /
products and services
B Manage and market a service oriented business organization / /
C Perform and monitor financial transactions and report / /
Demonstrate administrative and managerial skills in a service
D / /
oriented business organization.
Perform human capital development functions of a tourism
E / /
oriented organization
Utilize information technology applications for tourism and
F / /
hospitality
Utilize various communication channels proficiently in dealing
G / /
with guests and colleagues
H Observe and perform risk mitigation activities / /
I Interpret and apply relevant laws related to tourism industry / /
Specific to Hospitality Management Program
Produce food products and services complying with enterprise
J / /
standards
Provide food and beverage service and manage the operation
K / /
seamlessly based on industry standards
L Apply management skills in F & B service and operations / /
M Perform and provide full guest cycle services for front office
Perform and maintain various housekeeping services for guest
N
and facility operations
Plan and implement a risk management program to provide a
O / / /
safe and secure workplace

Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Program Outcomes (POs)

Program Outcomes (PO) Program Outcomes Code
addressed by the course A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
            
Program Outcomes addressed by the Course Outcomes
After completing this course, Program Outcomes Code
the student must be able to: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O

CO 0. Explain the relevance

of the course to the fulfilling
of the vision, mission, goals
and objectives of the
college;
CO 1. Discuss law and
important provisions of the
constitution relevant in the I I E
study of tourism and
hospitality
CO 2. Explain the concepts
in establishing a tourism and I
hospitality business
CO 3. Understand contracts
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and obligations affecting the
hospitality and tourism
industry
CO 4. Understand the
concepts of law affecting E D D
employment
CO 5. Explain the laws
affecting hospitality and I I E
tourism transportation
CO 6. Understand the
concepts in relation to
negligence and damages I
involving tourism and
hospitality
CO 7. Explain the concepts
regarding tourism and
E D D
hospitality establishments
accreditation
*Level: I – Introductory E – Enabling D – Demonstrative
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11. OBTL Course Content and Plan
Teaching and Learning
Course Unit Learning Outcomes Activities Assessment
Wee Topics
Outcome At the end of the unit the student Tasks
k Teaching Learning
s (CO) must be able to:
Activities Activities
1. Class Orientation LO 1. Recite the vision of the college; Discussion / Reading Assignment
1.1. History of the Institute and LO 2. Recall important information in Questioning Assignment
BASC the history of the institute & the /
1.2. Vision, mission, goals and college; and Writing of
1 CO 0 objectives of the college LO 3. Give examples how the course Reflection
1.3. Course outline: class policies, can fulfill the college’s VMGO. Paper
course objectives, course
requirements and grading
system.
2-4 CO 1 2. Introduction to Law on Tourism and LO 1. Discuss the characteristics and Lecture/ Reading Exam /
Hospitality kinds of law; PowerPoint Assignment Assignment /
2.1. Law Defined LO 2. Differentiate tourism law from presentation / / Quiz /
1.1.1 Characteristics of Law hospitality law; Questioning Online
1.1.2 Tourism Law vs. LO 3. Understand the concepts of / Research
Hospitality Law constitution, treaty and Video
1.1.3 Kinds of Law jurisprudence; and presentation
with
1.1.3.1. According to LO 4. Discuss some of the important discussion
Purpose provisions of the constitution in
1.1.3.2. According to relation to the study of
Scope hospitality and tourism
2.2. Constitution Defined
2.3. Treaty Defined
2.4. Jurisprudence Defined
2.5. Customs and Traditions as
Bases of Law
2.6. Some Important Provisions of
the Constitution relevant in the
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study of Tourism and Hospitality
2.6.1. National Territory
2.6.2. Three Inherent Powers of
the Government
2.6.3. Bill of Rights
2.6.4. Cases
2.6.5. Search Warrant
distinguished from Warrant
of Arrest
2.6.6. Citizenship
2.6.7. National Economy and
Patrimony
5-6 CO 2 3. Tourism and Hospitality as a Trade LO 1. Explain the different forms of Lecture/ PPT Lecture Quiz /
3.1. Forms of Business Organization business organization; and Video Notes/ Exam /
3.2. Sole Proprietorship Defined Presentation Module Assignment
LO 2. Discuss the concept of sole
3.3. Partnership Defined proprietorship; with Reading/
3.3.1. Forms of Partnership LO 3. Discuss concept of partnership: discussion Assignment
3.3.2. Types of Partners its forms, types, nature and /
3.3.3. Nature of Partnership elements; Online
3.3.4. Delectus Personae LO 4. Discuss the concept of Research
3.3.5. Essential Elements of corporation including its advantages, and Class
Partnership disadvantages, classification and Discussion/
3.4. Corporation Defined types; and Case Study
3.4.1. Advantages of Corporate LO 5. Explain the differences between
Form of Business sole proprietorship, partnership and
3.4.2. Advantages over the corporation.
Unregistered Associations
3.4.3. Disadvantages of
Corporate Form
3.4.4. Distinction between
Corporation and Sole
Proprietorship
3.4.5. Distinction between
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Corporation and Partnership
as to Legal Capacity
3.4.6. Nationality of Corporation
3.4.7. Classification of
Corporation in relation to the
State
3.4.8. Classifications of
Corporation as to the Place
of Incorporation
3.4.9. Classification of
Corporation as to Stock
3.4.10. Other Kinds of
Corporation
3.4.11. Powers of
Corporation
3.4.12. Different
Corporation Doctrines
3.5. Registration Requirements in
Establishing Business pertinent
to the Hospitality Industry
7-8 CO 3 4. Understanding Contracts and LO 1. Discuss obligations: its element, Lecture / Lecture Quiz /
Obligations affecting the Tourism kinds and sources; Discussion / Notes/ Exam /
and Hospitality Sectors LO 2. Explain contracts including its Questioning / Module Assignment
4.1. Obligation Defined elements, classification, stages, Reading/
4.1.1. Elements of Obligation characteristics and limitations; and Group
4.1.2. Kinds of Obligation as to LO 3. Identify defective contracts Discussion/
Judicial Enforceability and to Online
Numbers of Persons bound researches/
to Perform Case Study
4.1.3. Sources of Obligation
4.1.4. Diligence Needed
4.1.5. Other Important Civil Code
Provisions necessary in the
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Conduct of Hospitality
Business
4.1.6. Modes of Extinguishing
Obligation
4.2. Contract Defined
4.2.1. Essential Elements of a
Contract
4.2.2. Vices of Contract
4.2.3. Classification of Contract
4.2.4. Perfection of Contracts
4.2.5. Contract Stages
4.2.6. Characteristics of
Contracts
4.2.7. Limitations upon the
establishment of Stipulation
4.2.8. Defective Contracts
9-11 CO 4 5. The Actual Workplace LO 1. Discuss the important concepts Lecture / Lecture Quiz /
5.1. Important Concepts of Law of law affecting employment; Discussion / Notes/ Exam /
affecting Employment LO 2. Differentiate Labor Standards Questioning / Module Assignment
5.2. Distinctions between Labor from Labor Relations; Reading/
Standards and Labor Relations LO 3. Explain the different Group
5.3. Classification of Labor Laws characteristics of employer and Discussion/
5.4. Significant Constitutional employee and their relationship; Online
Provisions touching Work LO 4. Discuss the rights of the worker researches/
5.5. Relationship Determinants and the employer; and Case Study
between Employer and LO 5. Understand the importance of
Employee the labor code provisions in the
5.6. Nature of the Relationship Constitution
between Employer and
Employee
5.7. Classification of Employees
5.8. Types of Employment
5.9. The Workers’ Rights
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5.10. Employers’ Rights
5.11. Termination of Employer-
Employee Relationship
5.12. Some Labor Code Provisions
6. Hospitality and Tourism LO 1. Discuss transportation; Lecture / Lecture Quiz /
Transportation LO 2. Discuss the elements of Discussion / Notes/ Exam /
6.1. Transportation Defined common carrier; and Questioning / Module Assignment
6.1.1. Elements of Common LO 3. Explain the roles of different Reading/
Carrier government agencies related to the Group
6.1.2. Characteristics of business of common carrier Discussion/
Common Carrier Online
12-13 CO 5 6.1.3. Degree of Diligence researches/
Required to a Common Case Study
Carrier
6.1.4. Common Carrier absolved
from Liability
6.2. Different Government Agencies
related to the Business of
Common Carrier
7. Negligence and Damages involving LO 1. Understand the Concept of Tort; Lecture / Lecture Quiz /
Tourism and Hospitality LO 2. Discuss fault and negligence; Discussion / Notes/ Exam /
7.1. Concept of Tort and Questioning / Module Assignment
7.1.1. Major Purposes of Tort LO 3. Explain the doctrines in Reading/
Law negligence cases Group
14-15 CO 6 7.1.2. Elements of Tort or Quasi- Discussion/
Delict Online
7.2. Fault and Negligence researches/
7.3. Person Liable for Damages Case Study
arising from Quasi-delicts/Torts
7.4. Doctrines in Negligence Cases
16-18 CO 7 8. Hospitality and Tourism LO 1. Discuss spa and its different Lecture / Lecture Quiz /
Establishments Accreditation concepts; Discussion / Notes/ Exam /
8.1. Spa Defined LO 2. Distinguish tour operator, tour Questioning / Module Assignment
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8.1.1. Esthetician, Massage guide and professional operator; Reading/
Therapist, Spa Therapist LO 3. Distinguish different Group
Distinguished classification of vehicles; Discussion/
8.2. Tour Operator, Tour Guide and LO 4. Discuss the different lodging Online
Professional Congress Operator establishments and its classification; researches/
Distinguished and Case Study
8.3. Land Transportation Vehicles, LO 5. Discuss the star grading system
Water Transport Vessels, used in the country.
Tourist Air Transport
Distinguished
8.4. Apartment, Hotel, Resort
Defined
8.5. Primary Tourism Enterprises
distinguished from Tourism
Enterprises
8.6. Star Grading System for Hotels,
Resorts and Apartment Hotels
8.7. Different Dimensions of Hotels,
Resorts and Apartment Hotels
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12. Major Course Output
Course
Outcomes Required Output Due Date
(CO)
CO 1 – CO 7 Written Outputs (Quizzes) June 4, 2021
CO 1 - CO 4 Summative Assessment (Midterm Examination) April 22, 2021
CO 4 Performance Task (Video Presentation) April 22, 2021
CO 5 – CO 7 Summative Assessment (Final Examination) June 4, 2021
CO 7 Performance Task (Video Presentation) June 4, 2021

13. Life-long Learning Opportunities

Students of this course will learn the legal aspects governing tourism and
hospitality industry. They will also improve their communication skills during
discussions, as well as practice critical and creative thinking during writing of papers,
assignments and case studies. They are also expected to practice gender-responsive
behavior during and hopefully even when no longer in class.

14. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

General Education: 0%
Basic 0%
Professional 100 %

15. Textbooks and References

A. Textbook
Maranan, Maranan, Caluza, Dela Cruz, Kenneth Lloyd G. 2019. Legal
Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality. Manila: ICP Bldg, Recoletos St. Intramuros
Cagurangan, Tranquilino Jr. R. 2017. Laws in the Hospitality Industry (The
Philippine Tourism Laws Simplified). Manila: ICP Bldg, Recoletos St. Intramuros
Cabulay, Carpio-Aldeguer, Christine P. 2015. Philippine Tourism Laws.
Manila: Nicanor Reyes St, Sampaloc

B. Other References

16. Course Evaluation

Written Outputs + Performance Tasks + Summative = Total

(Quizzes, (Final Outputs) Assessment
Exercises, etc.) (Term Exams)
100
30% + 40% + 30 % =
%

Minimum
Weight in
Average for
Assessment Tasks Percent Target and Standards
COs Satisfactory
(%)
Rating
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Quiz 3 At least 60% of the
CO 1 Exam 6 75% students have at least 75%
Exercises 2 rating.
Quiz 3
At least 60% of the
Exercises 2
CO 2 75% students have at least 75%
Assignment 1 rating.
Exam 6
Quiz 3
Exercises 2 At least 60% of the
CO 3 75% students have at least 75%
Assignment 2 rating.
Exam 6
Quiz 3 At least 60% of the
Exercises 2 students have at least 75%
CO 4 75% rating.
Assignment 2
Exam 6
Quiz 3 At least 60% of the
CO 5 Exercises 2 75% students have at least 75%
Exam 6 rating.
Quiz 3 At least 60% of the
CO 6 Exercises 2 75% students have at least 75%
Exam 6 rating.
Quiz 3 At least 60% of the
CO 7 Exercises 2 75% students have at least 75%
Exam 6 rating.
TOTAL 100%    
Passing Percentage   75%  

The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:

97 – 100 1.00 85-87 2.00 75 3.00

94 – 96 1.25 82-84 2.25 74 CF
91 – 93 1.50 79-81 2.50 73 and Below 5.00
88-90 1.75 76-78 2.75

17. Course Policies

1. Course requirements submitted beyond the deadline will be given a score of

zero.
2. If not all the course requirements were satisfied but the class standing is still
>75% a grade of Incomplete will be given until such time that all the requirements
have been satisfied.
3. A grade of five (5) will be given to student s caught cheating in examinations and
quizzes.

18. Course Materials and Facilities Made Available

 Module and Lecture Notes, Video and PowerPoint Presentations, Online
Discussions (Google Classroom/ FB Messenger)

19. Revision History

Revision Date of Date of Highlights of Revision
number Revision Implementation
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1 January 2021 2nd Semester 2020-  Changed to OBTL Format
2021  Updated topics based from new
CMO 62 s.2017

20. Preparation and Review

Name Signature Date Signed
John Arrden F. Octaviano
Prepared by
Instructor I
Regulus A. Caibigan
Reviewed by
Chairperson, HM Program

21. Approval
Approved by: Dr. Rodrigo G. Buenaventura
Dean, IM

IV. INSTRUCTOR/PROFESSOR INFORMATION

1. Name of Instructor/Professor : John Arrden F. Octaviano

2. Office and Department
3. Facebook Messenger
4. You Tube Channel
5. Email Address
5. Consultation Time
: Institute of Management
Hospitality Management
: messenger.com/itsmearrden
: www.youtube.com/JohnArrden
: johnarrden@gmail.com
: Friday, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM