== _ Republic of the Philippines \)\ Province of locos Norte MUNICIPALITY OF SOLSONA Tel. # (077) 784-6031 Fax # (077) 784-6020 Website: www.sofsona.gov.ph OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN ES eee eraser TTC eC EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 100" REGULAR SESSION OF THE 8™ , SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SOLSONA, ILOCOS NORTE HELD IN ITS SESSION HALL ON JANUARY 14, 2013 AT NINE O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING. PRESENT: Hon. Jonathan L. de Lara, Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer, Hon, Edison E. de Lara, Member, Hon: Marcelino M. Quitoras, Jr., Member, Hon. Ismael L. Agulay, Member, Hon. Dixie C. Miguel, Member, Hon. Jose A. Martin, Member, Hon. Francis Gerald D. Ganotisi, Member, Hon. Mimi Vicente- Pulicay, Member, Hon. Lorenzo M. Pascua, Member, Hon. Jovencio M. Pascua, ABC President/Member, Hon. Claudette Abigail B. de Lara, SK President/Member. ABSENT: None. MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2013 ~ 594 HAN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE TOURISM CODE OF THE « MUNICIPALITY OF SOLSONA, ILOCOS NORTE. Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Bayar of the Municipality of Solsona, Ilocos Norte its regular session duly assembled that: ARTICLE | GENERAL PROVISIONS. = SECTION 1.TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as, “THE TOURISM CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOLSONA.” ECTION 2. SCOPE. This Ordinance shall govern the over-all tourism operations and management in the municipality . It includes the creation and development of a team {0 handle the tourism activities, projects and events, as well as promotional programs. E This Ordinance shall likewise provide for the accreditation and regulation of the _ operation of tourism-oriented enterprises. a Ay =>» Page 2 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 SECTION 3. DECLARATION OF POLICY. Consistent with the national policy that 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 sacio- economic growth and cultural affirmation, the Municipality of Solsona declares sustainable tourism in the municipality as an essential means (a) to spur investment, employment and growth towards sustainable development; (b) to inculcate an enhanced sense of heritage, culture and pride for all the people and to promote understanding and appreciation for nature. Towards this end, the municipality shall seek to: a. Promote a tourism industry that is ecologically sustainable, responsible, participative, culturally sensitive, and ethically and socially equitable for local communities; b. Recognize tourism development as a measure to improve the quality of life of the people, through the creation of émployment and business opportunities, providing the appropriate attention and support for the growth of this industry to ensure its economic viability and sustainability; and ¢. Encourage private sector participation and collaboration and agri-tourism for tural development and preservation of rural life. SECTION 4. OBJECTIVES. Pursuant to the above declarations, the municipality shall adopt the following objectives: a. In consultation with stakeholders, local communities or host barangay/s, to develop a Municipal Tourism Action Plan, including a Municipal Tourism Development Plan that identifies geographic areas in the municipality with potential tourism value and outlining sustainable tourism approaches to developing such areas, and work for its adoption and implementation; b. Encourage activities and programs which promote tourism awareness, preserve the municipality's culture and heritage, and instill a sense of history and a culture of tourism among the people; ©. All things being equal, grant preferential treatment to the investment and employment of the residents of Solsona in tourism-oriented enterprises, as well as the enjoyment of tourist destinations within the municipality; d. Ensure that tourism development protects and promotes the general well- being of the people and the environnrent, particularly in the area of investment, including the monitoring and prevention of (i) any act of profiteering to the detriment of local communities; (ii) any act or omission adversely-affecting the environment; and (ji) any act of exploitation of women and children in tourism: e. Ensure the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology through the Promotion of activities geared towards environmental protection, conservation and restoration; f. Develop a community-participatory tourism programs, by enlisting the Participation of local communities, and by promoting environmental education, to ensure {ull enjoyment of the benefits of tourism by the concerned communities; g- Providing assistance in the determination of ecotourism sites; _9 [Page 3 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 h. Consistent with laws and national policies, develop and implement integrated community-based programs on conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the mountains located within the jurisdiction of the municipality and or other strategic areas "towards sustainable tourism; i. Create and strengthen the role of the Municipal Tourism Council; : i, Encourage the participation of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), i People's Organizations (POs) and the private sector in initiating and maintaining programs for tourism development, environmental protection and heritage conservation: k. Maintain standards of excellence in tourism facilities and services based on acceptable national or international standards to facilitate the province and the country in general as a safe and wholesome tourist destination; |. Support sustainable tourisni projects of the private sector, through Partnerships, joint ventures and other cooperative undertakings involving local and foreign investors,and m. Ensure a sustainable funding mechanism for the implementation of tourism Policies, plans, programs, projects and activities, including the grant of government = assistance and incentives to private sectors and local communities. SECTION §. CONSTRUCTION. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be liberally construed in favor of promoting tourism policies and objectives. SECTION 6. APPLICATION. This Ordinance shall govern the promotion, development and administration of the tourism industry in the municipality as an engine of investment, employment, growth and sustainable development. SECTION 7. DEFINITION OF TERMS. The following terms shall have the following meanings as used in this Ordinance: Accreditation — a certification issued by either the Department of Tourism or the Municipal Tourism Council recognizing that an enterprise has complied with the minimum requirements and classifications set in its operation as provided for by this Ordinance. BPLO - Business Permit and Licensing Office of the Municipality DOT- Department of Tourism. Guest House - a private or family-oriented tourist boarding house or tourist ledging house, employing non-professional domestic helpers, regularly catering {0 tourist and/ or travelers. Containing several independent lettable rooms, Providing common facilities such as toilets, bathrooms/ showers, living and dining rooms and/ or kitchen and where a combination of board and lodging may be provided Homestay Program — a program of the Department of Tourism which provides travelers with comfortable accommodations with Filipino families in areas near tourist attraction/s or tourism site/s, a ty p<9 Page 4 of Municipal Ordinance No, 2013-594 Hotel - any building or edifice which offers venue for receptions, functions, seminars, conventions, forums, recreations, accommodations or lodging for travelers or tourists for a fee. Inbound Tour - a tour within the municipality. License- the privilege or authority granted by the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) of the municipality to own, operate, manage and maintain a tourist-oriented/tourist-related enterprise. MTC- Municipal Tourism Council, 1 Tourism Action Plan - includes, but not limited to, the following: {a) goals and targets including physical, human resource, and regulatory infrastructures programs; (b) schedule of compliance to meet the applicable requirements of this Code, Tourism Laws, Rules and Regulations; (c) sustainable tourism development strategies or techniques; ~ (d) tourism promotion and marketing; (e) resource requirement and possible sources and (f) rewards and incentives under this Code. Municipal Tourism Development Plan - refers to a plan that identifies geographic areas in the municipality with potential tourism value and outlines sustainable tourism approaches to developing such areas. Municipality-the Municipality of Solsona. Outbound Tour - a tour outside the municipality and/or outside the Philippines. Professional Event Organizer - any person engaged in the arrangement of any tourism event for commercial purposes. Registration — the listing of tourism-oriented enterprises and tour guides after they shall have been ‘certified by the Municipal Tourism Council as having conformed to the minimum standards or requirements provided for by this Ordinance . For this purpose, a Certificate of Registration shalll be issued. Resort - any place with a pleasant environment and atmosphere conducive to a comfortable and healthful relaxation, offering food, sleeping accommodations and/or recreational facilities to the public for a fee. Souvenir Shop - a small retail enterprise specializing in Filipiniana or other specialized items and souvenir products. Spa - refers to an enterprise which offers a complete relaxation to its clients for beauty and wellness. ‘Sports And Recreational Facilities ~ an enterprise which exclusively provides various sports facilities such as, swimming pools, bowling lanes, tennis courts, golf course, riding range, shooting range, archery range, aquaticiwater sports arrangements, fishing, and similar facilities forming part of the establishment. aw IePage 5 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 Sustainable Tourism- refers to a tourism industry committed to making a low impact on the natural environment and local culture, while generating income and employment. It aims at ensuring that tourism development is a positive experience for all the people. Tour Guide - an individual who is registered by the MTC to guide tourist/s or traveller/s, both foreign and domestic, for a fee, commission or any other form of lawful remuneration, Tourism-Oriented Enterprise- any establishment, enterprise or business which is licensed, registered or accredited by the appropriate offices of the municipality which caters purposely and directly to local or foreign travellers and tourists. Tourism-Related Enterprise — any establishment, enterprise or business which is licensed or registered by the appropriate offices of the municipality which caters incidentally to local or foréign travellers and tourists Tourist .Inn - a lodging enterprise catering to local and foreign tourists not meeting the minimum requirements of an economy hotel. Tourist Transport Operator- a person or entity which may either be a single proprietorship, partnership or corporation, regularly engaged in providing tourist transport services for a fee of lawful consideration, either on charter or regular run, Travel Agency - an entity which may either be a single proprietorship, partnership or corporation regularly engaged in the business of extending to individual or groups, such services pertaining to documentation of travel papers, ticketing, sales and/or accommodation, handling and/or conduct of tours within of outside the Philippines whether or not for a fee, commission or any form of compensation. ARTICLE Il SUPERVISION AND CONTROL SECTION 8. SUPERVISION AND CONTROL. A. The Office Of The Municipal Mayor. The Municipal Mayor as the Local Chief Executive shall be the officer-in-charge of all tourism programs and projects of the municipality. The Local Chief Executive shall appoint or designate the members and Jor the staff of the Municipal Tourism Council. B. The Sangguniang Bayan. As the Local Legislative Body of the municipality, the Sangguniang Bayan shall enact relevant legislation for the development, promotion, administration and coordination of tourism related activities within the jurisdiction of the municipality and shall monitor the implementation of the provisions of this Code. C. The Chairperson Of The Municipal Tourism Council. - The Chairperson of the Municipal Tourism Council (MTC) shall perform alll functions and responsibilities related to tourism and promotions, and coordinate with different offices regarding the implementation of tourism projects and programs. As head of the council, he shall oversee the over-all tourism operations, management and implementation within the municipality. “AY8 Poge 6 of Municipal Ordinance No, 2013-594 ARTICLE Hil THE MUNICIPAL TOURISM COUNCIL SECTION 9. CREATION OF THE MUNICIPAL TOURISM COUNCIL. To fully implement the tourism programs of the municipality, there shall be a council to be created to handle the administrative and technical responsibilities of each tourism Project. The Municipal Tourism Council is a primary means for public and private sector collaboration in all tourism related policies, programs and projects and to ensure the implementation of the provisions of this Code. SECTION 10. STRUCTURE OF THE MUNICIPAL TOURISM COUNCIL. The Structure cf Municipal Tourism Council shall be as follows: (1) Office of the Chairperson of the Council (2) Office of the Administration and Accreditation, (3) Office of the Secretariat and (4) Office of the Tourism Programs and Projects of the MTC, and the special concems of the office would be, but not limited to the following: Special Events, Tourist Destination Areas; Marketing and Promotions, Tourist Security, General Services or other related matters. STRUCTURE OF THE MUNICIPAL TOURISM COUNCIL Office of the Chairperson of the MTC NS Office of the Administration and Accreditation NZ Office of the Secretariat \ Office of the Tourism Programs and Projects of the MTC Special Events Tourist Destination Areas. Marketing & Promotions. Tourist Security. Gen. Services SECTION 11. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. “The Municipal Tourism Council shall have the following powers and functions: 1. To devise, formulate, prepare, update and implement tourism development plans, programs and projects; 2. Shall recommend legislative measures.to the Sangguniang Bayan relating to tourism and promotions of the municipality; 3. To create and maintain an organizational machinery to plan, coordinate, develop and execute a comprehensive program to promote tourism and to attract Visitors, tourists and investors in the municipality: eS vee8 Page 7 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 4. Conducts an inventory of available and potential resources that may provide opportunities for tourism development; 5. Develops an incentive system for tourism investments, initiatives and activities and establish a criteria for tourism enterprises to avail such incentives; and 6. Organizes events and activities that will promote the local culture and tourism attractions of the municipality; 7.Supervises. the operations, maintenance and beautification of municipality- owned and managed tourist destination areas or spots like, resorts, parks, convention centers, museum, or picnic areas to ensure the cleanliness and beauty of each facility; 8. Conducts tour packages that will result in the influx of tourists, both foreign and domestic; 9. To design and implement the promotional and marketing structure of the municipality; 10.Organizes and conducts culture and tourism seminars, summits and trainings; 11.Conducts inspection and accreditation of tourism-oriented enterprises as well as the registration of tour guide/s and tourist/s; 12.0rganizes fund raising projects and events and accepts donations, sponsorships and solicitations for tourism programs and tourist spots’ beautification: 13.Conducts surveys, research and other data gathering activities to support each tourism program; 14.Represents the municipality in any tourism or promotional activities within the locality, in the region, national and international levels; 1,Performs and executes any tourism or promotional related activities and programs; 16.to assign other related functions and responsibilities of the members of the Municipal Tourism Council, not otherwise herein provided and 17.To enforce tourism laws, rules and regulations, as well as to perform such other functions as may be necessary and appropriate in furtherance of the council's objectives, purposes and responsibilities. SECTION 12. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE MUNICIPAL TOURISM COUNCIL. (1) Qualifications of the Chairperson of the MTC: a) A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines; b) A resident of Solsona, llocos Norte: c) Of good moral character; d) Holder of a college degree preferably in tourism, environment, architecture, or any related course from a recognized educational institution and €) First Grade Civil Service Eligible or its equivalent. aa3 Page 8 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 (2) The Chairperson shall exercise the following Duties and Responsibilities: a. ensure that tourism policies and programs developed by the Municipal Tourism Council are property implemented; jate with the various agencies, the teams composing the Municipal Tourism Council and other entities or associations engaged in the various aspects of tourism; ¢. conduct necessary ocular inspections and evaluation of various sites and activities which have tourism potential and shall recommend the same for protection and/or promotion; -d. monitor the implementation of this Code, Tourism Laws, Rules and Regulations; ©. recommend tourism development programs for adoption based on observations gathered from the evaluation of existing and probable tourism sites and activities and f. shall exercise such other functions as may be necessary in the implementation of tourism programs and objectives. SECTION 13. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION. The office shall consists of the Administrative and Accreditation Officer and his or her immediate staff. 13.4.1. The Administration and Accreditation Officer shall have the following Qualifications: a) A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines; b) A resident of Solsona, Ilocos Norte; ¢) Of good moral character and 4g) Holder of a college degree preferably in commerce, or any related course froma recognized educational institution 13.4.2. The office shall have the following duties and responsibilities: a) handles the administrative and technical. responsibilities of the Municipal Tourism Council; b) registration and accreditation of | qualified _tourism-oriented enterprises, as well as,the registration of tour guides; ©) exclusive authority to conduct inspection in all tourism-oriented enterprises for purposes of facility assessment, accreditation and classification; 4) to keep records of all entries in the registration and accreditation; ©) other functions relating to registration and accreditation and f) such other functions as may be assigned by the Municipal Tourism Council or by the LCE. SECTION 14. THE SECRETARIAT. The Office of the Secrotariat shall consist of the Secretary and his/her immediate staff. 14.1.The Secretary shall have the following Qualifications: a) A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines; b) A resident of Solsona, Ilocos Norte; ¢) OF good moral character and SB xS Page 9 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 4) Holder of a college degree from a recognized educational institution, 14.2. The Secretariat shall have the following Functions and Responsibilities: a) to keep all records or data of the council; b) to take the minutes of meetings and hearings conducted by the council; ©) over-all clerical tasks and 4) other functions as may be assigned by the Municipal Tourism Council ‘or such functions that are inherent to the Secretariat. SECTION 15. OFFICE OF THE TOURISM PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF THE MTC. The Office shall consists of the Tourism Program and Project Coordinator and his or her immediate staff. 15.1. The Tourism and Projéct Coordinator shall have the following Qualifications: a) A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines; b) A resident of Solsona, Ilocos Norte; c) Of good moral character and d) At least a holder of a college degree from a recognized educational institution, 15.2. The Office shall have the following Functions and Responsibilities: a) to devise, formulate, prepare, update and implement tourism development plans, programs and projects; ». to plan, coordinate, develop and execute a comprehensive program to Promote tourism and to attract visitors, tourists and investors in the municipality; ¢. to conduct an inventory of available and potential resources that may provide opportunities for tourism development; 4. to organize events and activities that will promote the local culture and tourism attractions of the municipality; e.to supervise the operations, maintenance and_ beautification of ‘municipality-owned and managed tourist destination areas or spots; fo design the promotional and marketing-structure of the municipality; g.to organize and conduct culture and tourism seminars, summits and trainings; h.to conduct surveys, research and other data gathering activities to support each tourism program and: isto to perform such other functions and responsibilities as may be Necessary and appropriate in furtherance of the MTC's objectives, purposes and responsibilities, a # ]S Poge 10 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 ARTICLE IV REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION SECTION 16. REGISTRATION OF TOUR GUIDES. a.Tour Guides — Tour guides must register with the MTC. b. Registration is renewable every three (3) years from the date of last registration. Only minimal fees shall be collected, and a certificate of registration as \well as an identification card shall be issued thereafter. c-Tour guides must wear clean and decent clothing with proper identification card while on duty. G. For purposes of registration the following are the minimum qualifications ‘and requirements for Tour Guides: 1. A Filipino Citizen and a bonafide resident of the Municipality of Solsona. He/She should have established at least one year of residency in the municipality before the application aas tour guide; 2. Knows how to speak in Ilocano, Filipino, and or English or other foreign languages; 3. Physically and mentally fit 4. Must undergo training . Proof that the applicant has passed @ seminar for tour guides duly conducted by any of the following: the Department of Tourism, the Municipal Government of Solsona or other government agencies duly authorized by the DOT to conduct seminars; Provided, however, that this requirement may be waived by the municipality, with the concurrence of the Department of Tourism, where the applicant possesses special academic or professional qualification relevant to tourism. 5. Certificate of Good Health issued by any duly accredited government physician. 6. Clearance from the Philippine National Police or the National Bureau of Investigation. SECTION 17. REGISTRATION AND “ACCREDITATION OF A PROFESSIONAL ;/EVENT ORGANIZER. For Purposes of registration and accreditation the following shall be the minimum requirements for the Professional Event Organizer: a. Proof that the applicant has secured a business permit from the office of the / BPLO. b. Its business office shall be located in a business district and must be easily identifiable. SECTION 18. LICENSING, REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION OF TOURISM- ORIENTED ENTERPRISES . No person, natural or juridical, shall keep, manage, or ‘perate any building, edifice or premises, or a completely independent part thereof, for {he purpose of engaging in the tourism business without having first secured a license Permit from the BPLO to operate the same, and to register, as well as, to obtain a ‘certificate of accreditation of the enterprise from the MTC. Zz AW as0 Page 14 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 SECTION 19. LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND ACCREDITATION OF ALL OR ANY TOURISM BUSINESS. Any tourism-oriented/related business in the municipality shall be licensed, registered, and/or accredited in accordance with the minimum Standards prescribed by this Code, the pertinent Municipal Ordinances, Laws and Regulations. SECTION 20. RENEWAL OF LICENSE, REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION. The renewal of license to operate business shall be made annually, whereas, the renewal of registration and accreditation shall be made every three (3) years from the date of last registration or accreditation. SECTION 21. PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE APPLICATION FOR LICENSING, REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION. In the filing of application for licensing , registration and accreditation, the following shall be authorized to sign the application: 7 a In the case of sole proprietorship, the owner thereof or his duly authorized repreSentative. b, In the case of partnership, one of the partners designated on a sworn certification by all partners to sign the application. ©. In the case of corporation, the person named in the board resolution as authorized to sign the application or person so designated in its by-laws. Note: All applicants should submit a copy of their Mayor's Permit to the MTC upon application for the Certificate of Accreditation. SECTION 22. REGISTERED AND ACCREDITED TOURISM-ORIENTED ENTERPRISES. Only registered and accredited tourism-oriented enterprises shall be beneficiaries of promotional, marketing, other incentive programs, and relevant services under this Code, and other pertinent Municipal Ordinances . ARTICLE V INSPECTION SECTION 23. THE ACCREDITATION TEAM AND INSPECTION. The Accreditation Team shall have the exclusive authority to conduct inspection in all tourism establishments for purposes of facility assessment, accreditation and classification, SECTION 24. FREQUENCY AND TIME OF INSPECTION, inspection shall be made once every six (6) months during business hours, SECTION 26. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. When public interest so requires, at any time, upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Municipal Tourism Council, as approved by the Local Chief Executive, the Accreditation Team or any member or members thereof, may conduct a special inspection. The authority to conduct a special inspection should be in writing and should be shown, to the authorized representative of the establishment before the conduct of a special inspection, SECTION 26. CHECKLIST TO BE ACCOMPLISHED DURING INSPECTION. The Municipal Tourism Council shall provide the necessary checklist to be accomplished by ail the members of the Inspection Team in carrying out its inspection. All findings and/or SS aN Sea @ Page 42 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 observations of the team to be indicated in the checklist should be made in the presence of an authorized representative of the establishments and duly signed/noted by the said authorized representative. SECTION 27. REPORT TO THE ACCREDITATION TEAM. Within five (5) days from the date of inspection, the Accreditation Team shall submit a report of its findings and or recommendations to the Office of the Local Chief Executive and to the Office of the MTC. SECTION 28. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND PREMISES, The Accreditation Team shall have access to the registry book of the tourism establishments and all parts and facilities thereof, and the right to interview any employee of the said establishment and investigate any fact, condition, or matter which may be necessary to aid in arriving at a just and correct conclusion. SECTION 29. DEFECTS AND DEFICIENCIES FOUND DURING INSPECTION. Where certain defects or deficiencies have been found in the course of inspection, the MTC shall give directions to the managerloperator of the tourism establishment concerned to.rectify/remedy the defects or deficiencies within a period of one (!) month from notice thereof. ARTICLE VI CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION SECTION 30. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION AND STICKER. After having determined that all requirements set forth in this Code have been satisfied and/or completed by the applicant, the municipal government though the BPLO and the MTC shall issue the corresponding License, Certificate of Registration and Certificate of Accreditation as well as the Accreditation Sticker. The MTC shall adopt a sticker for accreditation purposes. SECTION 31. OBJECTION TO APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION OF TOURISM. ORIENTED ENTERPRISES. Any person may file a written objection to the MTC for the issuance or renewal of Certificate of Accreditation and/or sticker to the applicant. Within three (3) days, the applicant shall be furnished with a copy of the objection and require him/her to answer within five (5) working days from receipt thereof. Within seven (7) days from receipt of the answer of the applicant, the MTC shall then conduct a hearing with both parties duly notified and present. The MTC Shall render a decision on the objection within seven (7) days after the hearing, SECTION 32. VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION. The Certificate of Accreditation of tourism-oriented enterprises shall'be valid until revoked or canceled for a valid cause. SECTION 33. RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION. Application for the renewal of accreditation shall be supplied by the same documents previously submitted together with the Accreditation given by the MTC. SECTION 34. DISPLAY OF CERTIFICATE AND STICKER OF ACCREDITATION. The Certificate of Accreditation shall be displayed in a conspicuous area in their place of business. Stickers shall be posted in entrances, doors, or gates of such enterprises for easy identification purposes. Sa Hw” ee® Page 13 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 ARTICLE VII INCENTIVES SECTION 36. INCENTIVES FOR ACCREDITED TOURISM ESTABLISHMENTS, Tourism-oriented enterprises which are duly licensed, registered and accredited by the municipality shall be entitled to the following incentives: {@) included in the municipality's tourism promotion and marketing program; (b) inclusion in Lakbay-Aral Tours / tour packages; (©) technical assistance and (d) other incéntives as may be developed by the Municipal Tourism Council Under. its incentive system for tourism investments, initiatives and activities, under the Incentive Code of the Municipality of Solsona and other existing laws applicable hereto. ARTICLE VII RECLASSIFICATION OF TOURISM-ORIENTED ENTERPRISES SECTION 36. PROMOTION/IDEMOTION. A tourism-oriented enterprise may be Promoted or derfioted from one class to another as the facts may warrant. SECTION 37. PROMOTION TO A HIGHER CLASS. Any enterprise which has upgraded its facilities and services among others, to comply with the requirements of a higher class, may apply to the MTC for promotion to a higher class. ‘SECTION 38. DEMOTION TO A LOWER CLASS. Where after due investigation by the Accreditation Team it has been established that an establishment is not being kept or managed in @ manner conformable to the established standards, the MTC shall give notice to the manager/operator or such fact granting the establishment a period of time stated in the notice within which to comply with the required standards. If the enterprise fails to comply within the period granted in the notice, the MTC shall remove the ‘egistration of the enterprise from the class it originally holds and place it by a lower class. ARTICLE IX SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION AND/OR NON-RENEWAL OF LICENSE, REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION SECTION 39. SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION AND/OR NON-RENEWAL OF LICENSE, REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION OF TOURISM-ORIENTED ENTERPRISES. The following are the grounds for Suspension, Cancellation and/or Non-Renewal Of License, Registration and Accreditation of Tourism-Oriented Enterprises: : (a) Making any false declaration or statement or making use of any such declaration or statement or any document containing the same or committing fraud or any ‘act of mistepresentation for the purpose. of obtaining the issuance, grant or ‘enewal of any certificate of registration/accreditation/reaccreditation or license. (b) Failure to comply with or contravene any of the conditions set forth in the accreditation; (c) Failure to meet the standards and requirements for the operation of tourism enterprises as prescribed in these Code; E a AinaPage 14 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 (d) Serious physical injury or oss of life of any guest or any person due to the fault or negligence of its officers or employee while on duty, except when the operator of the establishment can prove that the operator exercise due diligence in the hiring and supervision of the employee, in which case, the said employee shall only be liable under pertinent laws; (e) Allowing or permitting the use of the tourism establishment for illegal, immoral or ilicit activities, such as but not limited to the following: prostitution, hazing, illegal drugs transactions and immoral amorous acts committed under scandalous circumstances. Note: Managers and/or Operators shail not allow any person, whom they have personal knowledge ( or they have reason to believe), who is drunk, of il repute, pedophile or ©f suspicious character to occupy any room or to frequent the premises of the establishment . To accomplish this end, they shall immediately report to the nearest ‘police station the presence in the premises of any such person. {f) Violation of any of the conditions of the LTFRB franchise or LTO tegulations, for tdurist transport operation; (g) Tolerance of / assent to gross misconduct, discourtesy, dishonesty, misrepresentation and/or fraudulent solicitation of business committed by any of the officers or employees against clients or tourists to the detriment of the tourism industry. (h) Willful violation of agreements and/or contracts entered into by the tourism enterprise and its clients; Failure to pay fine, fees, dues and contributions imposed under this Code, Municipal Ordinances and other existing laws; @) Employmenthiring of tour guides who are not registered by the MTC or not a bona fide resident of the municipality; or (k) Any other acts/omissions that worked against the interest of the tourism industry. SECTION 40. GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF TOUR GUIDES. The.‘ollowing are grounds for suspension or cancellation of registration of tour guides: 1. Cancellation of Registration: a. Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude and b, Serious physical injury o loss of life of any guest or any person 2. Suspension of Registration: a. Any overt act of dishonesty, discourtesy, misrepresentation, gross misconduct or fraudulent solicitation of business committed against : any tourist, a_ member of his/her tour group or against his/her employer or co-employee; b. Forced tipping or contributions from tourist or SE Ae >Page 15 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 ©. Failure to comply with the requirements as to the compulsory wearing of identification cards. ARTICLE X STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION/MAINTENANCE OF TOURISM-ORIENTED ENTERPRISES SECTION 41. TOURISM-ORIENTED ENTERPRISES. The following are the tourism- oriented enterprises under this Code: (a) resort ; (b) hotel; (©) tourists inn; (d) homestay site; (©) guest house; () spa; (9) sports and recreational establishment; (h) museum; () souvenir shops: ()) travel agencies; (k) tourist land transportation, and () other enterprises as may be identified and classified by the MTC, after the enactment of this Code. SECTION 42. CLASSES OF RESORTS — For purposes of registration and accreditation, resorts shall be classified as follows: 1. De Luxe Resort 2. Standard Class Resort : 3. Class “A” Resort 4. Economy Class Resort SECTION 43. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DE LUXE RESORT. — The following are the minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of De Luxe Class Resort: a) Parking, ~ An adequate parking space with parking secutity shall be provided free to guests. Z@ Page 46 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 b) Facilities and Amenities — The resort shall have its facilities and amenities comfortable, luxurious and well-maintained, (c)Room Accommodations. — There shall be at least twenty (20) bedrooms for permanent site operations. The bedroom shall be reasonably spacious and is provided with comfortable bed(s), as well as sufficient and fresh supply of clean linen and mirror 9) Public Washrooms. — There shall be a clean and adequate public toilet and _ bathrooms for male and female, provided with sufficient running water, tollet paper, soap, hand towel and/or drier. ©) Sports and Recreational Facilities. — The resort shall offer at least one (a) sports and recreational facilities, : ) Conference/Convention Facilities. Conference/convention facilities shall be provided, 9) Employees Facilities. — Uniforms of employees shall be provided by the management of, the resort. The front line employees should wear uniforms and IDs. Adequate and well-maintained locker fooms and bathrooms for male and female employees shall be provided. SECTION 44. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD CLASS RESORT. - - The following are the minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of Standard Class Resort: (a) Parking. ~ An adequate parking space with parking security shalll be provided free to guests. {b) Facilities and Amenities — The resort shall have its facilities and amenities pleasing, clean and well maintained, (c)Room Accommodation. ~ There shall be at least ten (10) bedrooms for pelmanent site operations. ‘The bedroom shall be reasonably spacious and is provided with comfortable bed(s), as well as sufficient and fresh supply of clean linen and mirror, (4) Public Washrooms. — There shall be a clean and adequate public toilet and bathroom for male and female, provided with sufficient running water, toilet paper and soap. (e) Food and Beverage Outlets. - The resort shall have one (1) food and beverage outlet. ea SECTION 45. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A CLASS “A” RESORT. — Tho following are the basic requirements for the establishment, operation, and maintenance ofa Class A Resort: - (a) Location. - The camp and ground sites shall be well-drained and should not be subject to flooding. It shall be distant from any source of nuisance and shall not endanger sources of any water supply and other.natural resources, {b) Reception Counter, - There shall be a reception counter and a reasonably furnished lounge commensurate with the size and kind of the resort. (c) Room Accommodation. - There shall be at least one (1) bedroom for eerranent site operations. The bedroom shail be reasonably spacious and is provided with comfortable bed(s), as well as sufficient and fresh supply of clean linen and mirror. jt he8 Page 47 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 (d) Toilets and Bathroom. — There shall be separate clean toilet and bathroom facilities for male and female guests which shall be provided with sufficient supply of Tuning water and situated in appropriate and accessible areas. The same shall be supplied with soap and toilet paper. (e) Lighting, Furnishing and Ventilation. — Lighting arrangements and furnishing in all rooms shall be either good or standard, and in areas where there is no electrical power, each room shall be provided with non-hazardous portable light. Adequate means of ventilation shall be provided. (f) Staff and Service. — An adequate number of trained, experienced, courteous, and efficient staff shall be employed. They shall wear clean and decent uniforms or clothings at all times. The front-line staff shall have a good speaking knowledge of Hlocano, Filipino or English. SECTION 46. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ECONOMY CLASS RESORT. The basic requirements for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of an Economy Class, Resort: {a) Location. - The ground sites shall be well-drained and should not be subject te flooding, It shall be distant from any source of nuisance and shall not endanger Sources of any water supply and other natural resources. (b) Reception Counter. - There shall be a reception counter and a reasonably furnished lounge commensurate with the size and kind of the resort, {c.) Toilets and Bathroom. — There shall be separate clean toilet and bathroom facilities for male and female guests which shall be provided with sufficient supply of funning water and situated in appropriate and accessible areas. The same shall be supplied with soap and toilet paper. (d.) Staff and Service. - An adequate number of trained, experienced, courteous, and efficient staff shall be employed. They shall wear clean and decent uniforms or clothings at all times. The front-line staff must know how to speak Hlocano, Filipino or English. SECTION 47. MAINTENANCE AND HOUSEKEEPING. Maintenance of all sections of the resorts shall be of acceptable standard, and shall be on continuing basis, taking into consideration the quality of materials Used as well as its upkeep. Housekeeping shall be of such a standard ensuring well-kept, clean and pollution-free premises. A Pests control program shall be regularly maintained in all areas of the resort. Regular and hygienic garbage disposal system shall be maintained. Sanitation measures shall be adopted in accordance with the standards prescribed under existing sanitation laws or ordinance, SECTION 48. LIFEGUARD AND SECURITY. All resorts shall provide, the services of 2 sufficient number of well-trained lifeguards, if the resort provides swimming facilities, duly accredited by either the Philippine National Red Cross, or any recognized organization training or prompting safety objectives and by the MTC, as well as an adequate security whenever there are guests. Adequate and necessary life-saving equipments shall be provided within the premises. Eo Jb Seo Page 18 of Municipal Ordinance No, 2013-594 SECTION 49. MEDICAL SERVICES. Medical services for all the resorts shall be the following: a. De Luxe Class, Standard Class and Class “A” Resorts: They shall Provide the services of a physician, either on-call or on fulltime basis, depending on its volume of operation and accessibility to a hospital or health centers. In addition, resorts shall employ adequate first-aiders who have completed a course in first aid duly certified by the National Red Cross or any other organization accredited by the same. Adequate first aid medicines shall be provided within the premises. b. Economy Class Resort: At least one (1) first-aider, shall be employed, who have completed a course in first aid duly certified by the National Red Cross or any other organization accredited by the same. Adequate first aid medicines shall be provided within the premises. SECTION 50. FIRE -FIGHTING FACILITIES. Fire-fighting facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code of the Philippines. SECTION 51. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. (@) Night swimming shall be allowed only if there are adequate lifeguards on duty and when the pool premises are sufficiently lighted, (®) Management shall post sufficient and visible signs in strategic areas in the Pools, to warn guests/customers of the presence of artificial or natural hazards, danger area or occurrences thereat. (©) Resort keepers, managers or operators shall likewise prohibit illegal gambling, drunkenness or disorderly conduct of any kind, or allow any activity using Prohibited drugs in the resort and immediate premises. SECTION 52. CLASSIFICATION OF HOTELS, For purposes of registration and accreditation, hotels are hereby classified into the following categories, namely: (1) De Luxe Class; (2) Standard Class and (3) Economy Class. SECTION 53. REQUIREMENTS FOR A DE LUXE CLASS HOTEL. The following are the minimum requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a De Luxe Class Hotel, {a) Location. The locality and environs including approaches shall be suitable for a very good hotel. The architectural features and general construction of the building shall be of very good standard. (b) Bedroom Facilities and Furnishings. 1. Bedroom Facilities . Ali single and double rooms shall have a floor area of not less ‘than 25 square meters inclusive of bathroom. There shall be at least five (50) bedrooms. - 2. Suite- There shall be one (1) suite per 20 guest rooms. 3. Bathrooms . All rooms shall have bathrooms which shall be equipped with showers and fittings of good standard with cold running water on a 24-hour basis and hot running water at selected hours. az ay a& Page 19 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 4. Telephone . There shall be a telephone in each bedroom. 5. Cold Drinking Water . There shall be cold drinking water and glasses in each bedroom: 6. Room Service . Room service shall be provided at selected hours. 7. Furnishings and lighting . All guest rooms shall have furniture of very good standard and design; floors shall have good quality carpet; walls shall be well furnished and drapes shall be welltailored and of good material. Lighting arrangement and fixtures in the rooms and bathrooms shall be well-designed ‘ensuring complete satisfaction functionally. 8. Information materials . Room tariffs shall be prominently displayed in each bedroom plus notices for services offered by the hotel including food and beverage outlets and hours of operation, fire exit guidelines, and house rules for guests. {c) Front Office/Reception. ‘There shall be a reception/information counter Providing 24- hour service and attended by qualified and experienced staff. 1..Lounge. There shall be a well-appointed lounge the size of which shall be commensurate with the size of the hotel. 2. Porter Service. Porter service shall be provided upon request. 3. Foreign Exchange Counter. There shall be a duly licensed and authorized foreign exchange counter. 4. Mailing Facilities. Mailing facilities including sale of stamps, envelopes and intemet service for e-mail shall be available in and’ within the premises. 5. Long Distance/Overseas Calls. Long distance/overseas calls shall be made available upon request. 6. Reception Amenities. There shall be left-luggage rooms and safety deposit boxes, (d) Housekeeping. Shall be of good standard. 1. Linen . There shall be adequate supply of linen, blanket, towels, etc. of good quality, which shall be kept clean. These shall be changed daily. 2. Laundry . Laundry and dry cleaning services shall be available by arrangement, 3. Carpeting There shall be carpets in all bedrooms and the floors of Public rooms shall be properly covered, unless the flooring is of very high standard (e) Food and Beverage. 1. Dining Room. There shall be at least one (1) dining room facility which is well equipped and well-maintained and serving good quality cuisine and providing entertainment. 2. Bar . Wherever permissible by law, there shall be a bar. a a —Poge 20 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 3. Kitchen . The kitchen, pantry and cold storage shall be professionally designed to ensure efficiency of operation and shall be well-equipped, well-maintained, clean and hygienic. The kitchen shall have an adequate area with flooring and tiled walls and adequate light and ventilation. 4. Grockery . Shall be of good quality. No piece of crockery in-use shall be chipped cracked or grazed. The silverware shall be kept well-placed and polished at all times ( Engineering and Maintenance. 1. Maintenance.Maintenance of hotel in all sections (i.e. building, furniture, fixtures, etc.) shall be of good standard. 2. Ventilation There shall be efficient and adequate ventilation in all rooms. 3. Lighting . There shall be adequate lighting in all public areas and Private rooms. 4. Emergency power . There shall be a high-powered generator capable of providing sufficient lighting for all guest rooms, hallways, public areas, operating elevators, food refrigeration and water services. 5. Fire Prevention Facilities. The fire prevention facilities ‘shall conform with the requirements at the Fire Code of the Philippines. {) General Facilities. 1. Parking . There shall be adequate parking space. 2. Shops . There shall be sundry shop. 3. Security . Adequate security on a 24-hour basis shall be provided on all entrances and exits of the hotel premises, 4. Medical Services . There shall be a registered nurse on a 24-hour duty and a doctor on call. (h) Service and Staff. Only qualified, trained, experienced, efficient and courteous staff shall be employed. The staff shall be in clean uniform. (i) Special Facilities. Facilities for airport transfer shall be provided. @) Insurance Coverage. There shall be an adequate insurance against accident for all guests, ‘i SECTION 64. REQUIREMENTS FOR AN STANDARD CLASS HOTEL. The following are the minimum requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a Standard Class Hotel: (a) Location. The locality and environs including approaches shall be such as. are suitable for a good hotel. The building shall be well-constructed and in the case of ‘new building, they shall be designed by a competent architect. (b) Bedroom Facil ae ay"Page 21 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 1. Bedrooms Facilities. All single and double rooms shall have a floor area of not less than 18 square meters inclusive of bathroom. There shall be at least thirty ( 30) bedrooms. 2. Bathroom. All rooms shall have bathrooms which shall be ‘equipped with showers and basic fittings of modem sanitation with cold running water on a 24-hour basis and hot running water at selected hours. 3. Telephone. A telephone shall be provided in each guest room 4. Room Service. Shall be provided at selected hours. 5. Furnishing and Lighting . All guest rooms shall have the basic furniture of good design; floors shall be well-finishod, Lighting arrangements and fixtures in all rooms and bathrooms shall be of good standard, 6.Information materials “ Room tariffs shall be prominently displayed in each bedroom plus prominent notices for services offered by the hotel including food and beverage outlets and hours of operation, fire exit guidelines and house rules for guests. (c)Front Office/Reception. There shall be a reception and information counter Providing a 24-hour service equipped with telephone. 1. Lounge . There shall be reasonably furnished lounge commensurate with the size of the hotel, 2. Porter Service .Shall be made available upon request. S. Long _distance/Overseas calls Shall be made available upon request. 4. Reception amenities . There shall be left-luggage and safe deposit boxes. (4) Housekeeping. Premises shall be kept clean and tidy. 1. Lin - Clean, good quality linen/blankets/towels etc. shall be ‘supplied and changed daily. 2Laundry_and Dry Cleaning Services . Shall be available by arrangement. (e) Food and Beverage. 1. Dining Room . There shall be at least one (1) equipped and maintaining dining roomy restaurant serving good, clean and wholesome food, 2_Kitchen There shall be a clean, hygienic and well-equipped and maintained kitchen and pantry. The kitchen shall have an adequate floor area with non-slip flooring and tiled walls and adequate light and ventilation, (f) Engineering and Maintenance, CE AV — >@ Page 22 of Municipal Ordinance No, 2013-594 1. tenance . Maintenance of the hotel in all sections shall be of good standard. 2. Ventilation. There shall be a spare generator for ventilation in all rooms. 3. Lighting . There shall be adequate lighting in all public areas and private rooms. 4. Emergency Power . There shall be a spare generator available to provide light and power in emergency cases 5. Fire Prevention . Shall conform with the requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines, (g) General Facilities. 1; Shops . There shall be a sundry shop counter. 2. Security . Adequate security on a 24-hour basis shall be provided on all pntrances and exits on the hotel 3. Medical Servic needed. . The service of a doctor shall be available when (h) Service Staff. The staff shall be well-trained, experienced, courteous and efficient. SECTION 55. REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ECONOMY CLASS HOTEL. The following are the basic requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of an Economy Class Hotel: {a) Bedroom Facilities. The establishment shall have at least 20 bedrooms. Shall be spacious and provided with comfortable bed. These shall also be provided closet and a mirror. {b) Toilet and Bathroom. Shall always be clean and have adequate sanitation and running water. {e) Linen. They shall have sufficient number of good and clean linen. (d) Ventilation. There shall have a sufficient ventilation (€) Lighting. Lighting arrangements and fixtures in all rooms shall be adequate. (f) Telephone. There shall be a telephone or a call bell button (g) Elevator. An elevator shall be provided for a building of more than four (4) storeys. (h) Staff and Services. Shall be trained, experienced, courteous and efficient. ‘They shall be provided with smart and clean uniforms. (i) Medical Facilities. A first aid clinic stocked with appropriate medicines and drugs to service employees and guests shall be provided. @ Fire-Fighting Facilities. Shall be in accordance with the Fire Code of the Philippines. ZB Ayge 23 of Municipal Ordinance No, 2013-594 {k) Lounge and Reception Center. There shall be a reasonably furnished lounge commensurate with the size of the hotel. The reception counter shall be altended by trained and experienced staff and shail also be provided with telephone. (l) Security. Adequate security on a 24-hour basis on all entrances and exits of the premises. (m) House Rules and Regulations. The hotel shall prescribe reasonable house ules and regulations to govern the use of the facilities of the hotel, CTION §6. REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST INN. The following are the basic quirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a Tourist Inn: Foor {t)Lotation. ~ The tourist inn, except those already existing and licensed by the DOT, shall be located along the principal roads and highways or transportation routes (2nd open to business on a 24-hour basis. (b) Bedroom Facilities and Furnishings. — There shall be at least 10 (ten) pedrooms. All bedrooms shall have attached toilet and bath equipped with 24-hour ice of running water. They shall have adequate natural as well as artificial light and ventilation and shall be furnished with comfortable it i (c) Facilities. lettable ‘pon request. There shall be well-equipped, well-furnished and well maintained dining fom restaurant for its quests. A kitchen, pantry‘and cold storage shall be designed and "ganized to ensure efficiency of operation and shall be well-maintained, clean and g hygienic. Washing of cooking utensils, crockety, cutlery, glass wares, etc. shall be if Stitarly done. Adequate security shall be provided to all guests and their belongings. were shall have an emergency power facilities to light the common areas and emergency exits in case of power failure. Adequate firefighting facilities shall be vallable as required by the Fire Code of the Philippines. SECTION 57. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. —.The following are the minimum “Tequirements for the operation and maintenance of Homestay Sites.: {a) Homestay Sites: (1) There is prevailing peace and order situation in the area. Be that as it may, the hosts shall inform the tourists or guests, about the Philippine National Police and the Bureau of Fire Protection emergency hotline as well as safety measures within the premises of the site. ZB —_—@ Page 24 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 (2) There are existing natural and/ or man-made attractions in the community. (3) Site is easily accessible to tourists and with existing transportation services, good road condition and other basic community infrastructures. (4) There is a scarcity of commercial accommodation facilities in the area to service tourists. () Home Facilities: (1) Structures are of durable building materials and ate in good, presentable condition. (2) The surroundings are pleasant and peaceful. (3) There shall be at least one (1) adequately furnished guestroom to accommodate paying visitors. {4) The host community is willing to join the Homestay Program of the DOT. (8) The following shall be available: extra bed/s; adequate lighting system; © if not available, adequate supply of water ; clean and well maintained toilet and bathroom facilities; meals at reasonable rates and electric fan or other means of ventilation. (6.) Training: Family members shall have completed a training workshop on Homestay Program. SECTION 58. GUEST HOUSE REQUIREMENTS. The following are the basic requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of Guest Houses: {a) Number of Rooms. shall have at least one (1) bedroom. {b) Bedrooms. The bedroom shall be provided with sufficient number of », comfortable beds commensurate with the size of the room. Each room shall have adequate natural as well as artificial light and ventilation. It shall be provided with at least a writing table, closet, and a water jug with glasses proportionate to the number of beds in the room. Rooms shall be clean and presentable and reasonably furnished to depict the true atmosphere of a Filipino home. {c) Common Toilet and Bathroom. The establishment shall provide a toilet and bathroom to be used in common by the guests. There shall be at least one (1) bathroom/shower for every five occupants in all rooms. (d) Linen. There shall be adequate supply of clean linen and towels. Soap and tissue paper shall be provided at all times. * (e) Living Room. There shall be a reasonably furnished lounge or living room area commensurate to the size of the guest house where guests may receive visitors, watch television or read. aut ( Dining Room. There shall have a dining room which shall be available for use of its guests. {g) Rental Rates and House Rules. Prominent notices of the rental rates and house rules shall be made known at the reception counter and in each bedroom, SECTION 59. CATEGORIES OF SPA. For purposes of registration and accreditation, Spas are categorized as follows namely: ee Aa Page 25 of Municipal Ordinance No, 2013-594 a.) Day Spa - a spa offering a variety of professionally administered spa services to clients on a day use basis. b.) Destination Spa- a spa which has for its sole purpose to provide clients with lifestyle improvement and health enhancement through professionally administered spa services such as physical fitness, education, programming and on-site accommodations where spa cuisine or healthy food is offered. ¢.) Resort /Hotel Spa- a spa owned by and located within a resort or hotel Providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components. SECTION 60. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. The following are the minimum standard fequirements for the operation and maintenance of a Spa: (a) Location and Environment The Spa shall be situated in a safe and reputable location with clean, calm and relaxing environment. (b) Lounge and Reception Counter. There shall be a reception counter attended by qualified and trained staff and a reasonably furnished lounge with seating facilities commensurate with the size of the spa, (c) Food Bar. There shall be a well-maintained and well-stocked food bar for clients. (d) Washrooms. There shall be separate clean and adequate washrooms for male and female provided with running water, hand dryer and toiletries, (e) Locker Rooms.There shall be separate male and female locker rooms for guests. (f) Shower Rooms. There shall be separate male and female shower and changing rooms. (g) Treatment Rooms. There shall be separate unlocked treatment rooms for male and female. (h) Services. The Spa shall provide all of the following services in addition to other spa-related amenities which it may offer: 1, Massages ~ Swedish, Lymph Drainage and reflexology, etc. 2. Steam, Sauna and/or Water Baths; and 3. Body Treatments —one' or more of the following: body packs and wraps, exfoliation, body toning/contouring, waxing, hand and foot care. (i) Staff. There shall be adequate number of well-trained, well-groomed, experienced, courteous and efficient staff. There shall be at least one (1) DOH” registered massage therapist supervising the massage attendants and the staff shall wear clean, proper and non-transparent uniform at all times. (@) Steam, Sauna and Water Baths . The steam, sauna and water baths shall be maintained in a level of temperature which will not cause adverse reactions to user. Safety signages shall be provided to include information on allowable maximum temperature, duration of stay and guide in operating temperature regulator. (k) Linen. There shall be adequate supply of linen, towels and appropriate garments such as robes or sarongs of good quality which shalll be kept clean. Ze Jy ~~a ) “e Page 26 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 : () Employee Facilities. There shall be adequate and well-maintained locker fooms and bathrooms for male and female employees. {m) Parking. There shall be adequate and secured parking space provided for "free to customers/guests. (n) Emergency Generator. There shall be a generator capable of providing full i power in all areas of the establishment except those spas located in a commercial building with its own emergency generator capable of supplying the power requirements ofits tenants, : {0) First Aid. There shall be a well-stocked first aid cabinet avaitable at all times. (b) Maintenance. Maintenance of all sections of the spa shall be on a continuing basis taking into consideration the quality of equipment and supplies. {q) Sanitation. Sanitation measures like cleaning and sterilizing of equipment, ‘obes, sheets, blankets, pillow case, towels or other materials which may come in direct contact with the client's body shall be made in accordance with the standards prescribed under existing sanitation laws. SECTION 61. SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS. This establishment provides its facilities and equipments for the conduct of special interest activities or sports , such as, but not limited to; backpacking, mountain climbing, camping, trail riding (either motorized or horseback), target shooting, ziplining, or theme parks. SECTION 62. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, - The following are the minimum basic requirements for the operation and maintenance of a Sports and Recreational Establishments: a)Location.— The locality and environs including approaches shall be pleasant with proper ingress and egress. The facade and architectural features shall be appropriately designed. (b) Parking. - Adequate and secured parking space shall be provided at all times, (c) Security.- Adequate security shall be provided at all times. (d) Reception. ~ A receptionist shall be available to usher in guests. A waiting lounge with telephone shall also be provided. {e) Dining Room. ~ There shall be a dining outlet adequate in size, with pleasant atmosphere and furnished with appropriate and well-maintained furniture. (0 Sports and Recreational Equipment. — There shall be adequate sports and recreational equipment available for rent. (9) Public Washrooms — There shall be provided adequate and accessible toilet faclities separately for male and female. Tissue paper, soap, hand/paper towel shall also be provided. (h) Locker Area and Facilities. — There shall be adequate number of lockers for male and female. Dressing areas and shower cubicles shall also be provided SE At — aa Page 27 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 SECTION 63. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. - The following are the minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of a Museum. a)Location. The locality and environs including approaches shall be pleasant with proper ingress and egress. The facade and architectural features shall be appropriately designed. b)Parking Area . An adequate and secured parking space for customers shall be made available. ¢)Security . Adequate security shall be provided at all times. d)Recoption. A well-informed receptionist shall be available to usher in guests. A waiting lounge with telephone shall also be provided. e)Public Washrooms. There shall be adequate and accessible toilet facilities provided separately for male and female. Toiletries shall likewise, be provided. SECTION.64, REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUVENIR SHOPS. The following are the minimum basic requirements that must be complied with by Souvenir Shops: (a) Physical Requirements. The establishments shall be fronting a major street or thoroughfare or situated in a business district. The entrance and display windows shall, be attractively designed and adequately illuminated. The fumitures and decors of the establishment shall be presentable and functional at all times. Parking area shall be made available to clients. (b) Staff. The staff shall be well-groomed, courteous, friendly and efficient at all times. (c) Services. Goods displayed in the shop window or show cases shall be Provided with clearly written price tags. A wide selection of goods shall be in stock. A receipt shall be supplied to the tourist for its purchase. The full name and address of the establishment shall be printed on the receipt. The owner of the shop shall be responsible for the maintenance of its facilities and premises and its immediate surroundings. SECTION 65. TRAVEL AGENCY. A travel agency shall comply with the following office requirements: a) It shall be located in a commercial district and not in a residential area; b) It shall be used exclusively for the travel agency business and ©) It shall be easily identifiable. ~ Note: The travel agency should present every year an annual in-bound and out-bound tour program with the MTC and is implementation schedule tor the whole year. SECTION 66. TOURIST LAND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES. The following are the ‘basic requirements for the operation and maintenance of a tourist land transportation: (@) Registered Carrying Capacity. - A tourist transport operator shall only be allowed to apply for Accreditation for the number of units covered by its franchise. (b) Road Worthiness. ~ To be registrable, every tourist transport must be found road worthy by the MTC in coordination with the LTO. Za ay —_a Page 28 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 (c) Left-Hand Drive. ~ Every tourist transport shall be left-hand drive. (d) Ventilation. — Every tourist transport shall be properly equipped with adequate air conditioning units or must be properly ventilated. {e) Fire-Fighting Facilities. — A tourist transport shall be provided or installed with at least one portable fire extinguisher for the protection of its passengers, (f) Imprint of Operator's Name and Logo. — The operator's name and logo Shall be imprinted at the rear and sides, respectively, of the tourist transport and the Philippine National Police emergenoy hotline. {g) Public Address System. -a public address system must be installed in every tourist transport. (h) First Aid Kit. — Every tourist transport shalll be provided with a first aid kit and an adequate supply of emergency medicines. (i) Seats. — Every transport shall be provided with clean and comfortable seats, @) Storage Space. ~ A tourist transport shall have enough leg room and storage space. SECTION 67. OTHER ENTERPRISES. There is nothing in this Ordinance to restrict or Prohibit the establishment of other tourism-oriented enterprises after the enactment of this Ordinance. The MTC shall identify and classify other enterprises. ARTICLE XI GENERAL RULES ON THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TOURISM-ORIENTED ENTERPRISES SECTION 68. FIRE FIGHTING FACILITIES. - Fire fighting facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code of the Philippines. SECTION 69. MAINTENANCE. - All facilities of the enterprises concemed shall be Properly maintained at all times. A periodic vermin control program shall be conducted, SECTION 70 . AIRCONDITIONING /VENTILATION.— All enclosed areas of the enterprise concerned shall be fully air-conditioned or well-ventilated. SECTION 71. PROHIBITED ACTS AND PRACTICES. {a) No roaming pets or animals shall be allowed within the premises. (b) Ambulant vendors shall be prohibited from peddling their wares within the premises, (c) All forms of gambling, drunkenness or disorderly conduct of any kind shall be Prohibited in the enterprises and within its immediate premises. (4) Keepers, managers or operators shall exert all possible efforts not to permit any person whom they know or have reason to believe to be either a person of ill ‘epute, pedophile or of questionable character to use the establishment for purposes of a Hy sea © Page 29 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 ff ™moralilegal activities. They shall immediately report to the nearest police station the presence of any such person, . SECTION 72. SIGNBOARDS- Appropriate signboards shall be conspicuously » displayed outside the hotel/resorttourist inn/guest house/spa/sports and recreational ; faciiies, showing clearly the name of the said — tourism-oriented/related establishments and safety signages shall be prominently posted in strategic locations within their premises. ARTICLE Xil TOURISM ACTION PLAN AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLAN SECTION 73. FORMULATION OF TOURISM ACTION PLAN. The Municipal Tourism Council shall formulate a Tourism Action Plan within 60 days from the organization of the MTC and every year thereafter, - SECTION 74, FORMULATION OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLAN. In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the Municipal Tourism Council shall prepare a Tourism Development Plan in consonant with the Tourism Action Plan. SECTION 78. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION; SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY, SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL IMPLEMENTATION. In the formulation of these plans, {the Municipal Tourism Council shall coordinate with the concemed national agencies, municipal departments and offices, concerned barangays, the private sector and host communities. A multi-stakeholder approach shall be adopted in the preparation and » implementation of these plans, with due regard for community participation, social E acceptability, sustainability and ethics and equity. ARTICLE Xill SPECIAL EVENTS OR TOURISM EVENTS/ACTIVITIES SECTION 76 . SPECIAL EVENTS. The municipality shall organize various activities {hat will aim at promoting the Municipality of Solsona and at the same time providing direct and indirect income to its constituents. The Municipal Tourism Council shall Support and spearhead the promotion of the established and recognized annual/regular tourism programs and special events in the municipality which include, but shall not be limited to the following: = (a) GAMENG FESTIVAL — last week of January; (b) Religious celebrations, programs or activities; {c) Festivals or other special events of the different barangays and (d) other events and activities that promote the local culture and tourism attractions of the municipality. z SECTION 77. GAMENG FESTIVAL. The Gameng Festival, shall be celebrated annually. The Gameng Festival Management Committee shall determine the specific days of its celebration SECTION 78. THE GAMENG FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.The committee shall lead the organization and management of the annual festival Ba 7Page 30 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 , SECTION 79. TOURISM AND THE GAMENG FESTIVAL.- The Municipal Tourism Council shall promote the Gameng Festival and other tourism- related activities, as may be identified by the Council, to enhance the tourism industry. ARTICLE XIV TOURIST DESTINATION AREAS SECTION 80. NATURAL OR MAN-MADE TOURIST DESTINATION AREAS OR TOURIST SPOT. The municipality shall maintain, protect, preserve, promote and beautify all its tourist destination areas. The MTC shall oversee the — municipality- owned, operated or sponsored tourist destination areas, while the Barangays shall manage their respective areas. SECTION 81. IDENTIFICATION OF OTHER TOURISM AREAS .The municipality shall identify other areas with tourism potentials or with tourism value within the jurisdiction of the municipality which merit development, promotion and protection. SECTION 62. INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT TO TOURISM. The municipality shall provide and maintain adequate physical infrastructure support to the tourism industry, Such as, but not limited to, the network of roads, transportation, and communication, SECTION 83. PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF TOURISM SITES’ SUSTAINABILITY . The municipality in coordination with stakeholders or host barangays , shall preserve the integrity and sustainability of all tourism sites. SECTION 84. CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. The municipality shall protect the natural environment, especially where the tourist destination area is located or the natural environment surrounding or supporting the said area. SECTION 85. DESTRUCTION OF TOURISM SITE. Destruction of tourism site and/or any property or part thereof , deliberately or negligently, is hereby prohibited and therefore punishable under this Code. The following are acts of destruction, but not limited to: 1) Improper waste disposal or littering within the site and its immediate premises 2) Cutting or buming of tree/s in the tourism site and its immediate premises, except when the cutting is allowed by law, the DENR or when public safety requires otherwise and 3) Any other acts of blatant destruction as may be determined by the MTC. SECTION 86. “SOLSONA-FIRST” POLICY. All Soisona residents/citizens shall be granted a 5% discount on entrance fees, and in the absence thereof , or any fees to be collected for the use of any facility, from the management of any tourist destination site, provided, however, any Solsona senior citizen shall be granted a 20% discount. Senior citizen, for purposes of this Ordinance, shall mean, a Solsona resident 80 years of age and above. Any identification card or document may be presented as proof on the matter. ee 4 HinePage 81 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 ARTICLE XV TOURISTS SECURITY SECTION 87. TOURIST POLICE. The Local Chief Executive shall designate Tourist Police to assist in maintaining peace and order, law enforcement and tourist security _ They may be assigned in Tourist Information Center, main streets, and other tourist destination areas, as the Local Chief Executive or Chief of Police may deem fit. . SECTION 88. TOURISM INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CENTER. Tourism information, and tourists assistance center shall be established and maintained by {he municipality to assist tourists as well as tourism enterprises, and shall be located in @ conspicuous place, to be easily identifiable within the town proper. SECTION 89. SIGNAGES OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE. The Philippine National Police and the Bureau of Fire Emergency Hotline shall be conspicuously posted in » ‘ourist destination areas, tourist information centers, main streets, in tourist-oriented enterprises and other strategic locations. SECTION 90. REGISTRATION OF TOURISTS AND TOUR GUIDES. All tourists, local or foreign shall register with the municipality and/or with the barangay where the tourist destination site is located. The tour guide/s accompanying the said touris/s shall also register simultaneously. The Municipal Tourism Council shall develop a system of said registration. ARTICLE XVI TOURISM WORKSHOP/SEMINAR SECTION 91. ATTENDEES OF THE SEMINAR. The following shall attend a tourism: ‘elated seminar , emphasizing the importance of Filipino Values, attitude, culture, Service and environmental protection in relation to tourism. The history of the municipality, important events and personalities as well as values of the people of Solsona shall be provided for in the module. 1) tour guides; 2) staff or employees of tourism-oriented enterprises; 3) tricycle and jeepney drivers; 4) staff, crew or employees of tourist destination areas and 5) other persons as may be determined by the MTC. 5 SECTION 92. MATERIALS AND MODULES. The MTC shall, d conduct the lectures, seminar or workshop materials and modules. ARTICLE XVII SOLSONA PRODUCTS provide and SECTION 93. SOLSONA PRODUCTS. Tho municipality shall promote and support Solsona products that have tourism potential, as well as the industries, especially the marginal ones, producing the said products. SECTION 94. TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD CENTERS. The MTC shall work {or the establishment, strengthening and/or promotion of Technology and Livelihood Development Centers which cater to the improvement and production of the said products. a Ay >Page 32 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 SECTION 95. ONE-TOWN ONE PRODUCT. The municipality shall support the efforts of the national government in promoting a standard product for each municipality: Levan Gag. The municipality shall create a trademark that shall showcase the innovativeness and creativity of the people through the introduction and production of locally produced products. SECTION 96. ONE-BARANGAY ONE PRODUCT. Adherent to the creation of a trademark, each barangay shall conceptualize, innovate, develop and promote a one- barangay one product that have tourism potential. ARTICLE XVIII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SECTION 97. CONFIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF CERTAIN DATA. Information and documents received by or filed with the MTC in pursuance of the requirements of this Code shall be treated as confidential and shall not be divulged without the consent of the party concerhed and when public interest so requires. Any official or employee of the MTC, including those that are temporarily assigned therewith, who shall violate the provision of this Section shall be punished under this Code. | If the offender is a corporation or a juridical entity, the official who ordered or allowed the commission thereof shall be punished with the same penalty. SECTION 98. IMPLEMENTING RULES OR IMPLEMETATION. The Municipal Mayor and the MTC , from time to time, shall issue Executive Orders, rules and regulations, respectively, as they may deem fit and necessary for the effective implementation of this Ordinance. The municipality through the MTC may coordinate and collaborate with the Provincial Government, , and with relevant national agencies such as but not limited to, the Department of Tourism, the National Historical Institute, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Department of Transportation and Communication, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Philippine National Police, in the implementation of this Code and in the furtherance of its objectives. SECTION 99, FUNDING. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Ordinance shall be taken from the annual appropriations of the MTC and the Office of the Municipal Mayor. Said funds shall be included in the preparation of the Annual Budget of the Municipal Govemment. ‘The municipality, however, may secure and obtain funding from other sources, whether public or private, domestic or international, for the implementation of its tourism-related policies, programs and projects. SECTION 100. PENALTY CLAUSE. Any violation of the provisions of this Code shall be fined of not less than Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) but not more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month but not more than six (6) months or both fine and imprisonment, upon the discretion of the court. ARTICLE XIX FINAL PROVISIONS SECTION 101. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason or reasons, any part or Provision of this Ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. a * —.wo Page 83 of Municipal Ordinance No. 2013-594 SECTION 102. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Municipal Ordinances consistent and applicable with this Ordinance, the pertinent tourism and tourism-related national laws, rules and regulations are hereby adopted. SECTION 103. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any Ordinance, Executive Order, Local Issuances, or Rules and Regulations, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. » SECTION 104. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after £ approval and after the completion of the required posting or publication. Copies of this Municipal Ordinance shall be forwarded to the Sangguniang | Panlalawigan, -Provincial Capitol, Laoag City for their review and other offices and authorities concerned for their information and appropriate action: CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, with the following votes: Infavor - Hons. E. de Lara, M. Quitoras, Jr., Agulay, Miguel, Martin, Ganotisi, Pulicay, L. Pascua, M. Pascua & C. De Lara. Against - None. CERTIFIED TRUE & CORRECT: Vales Administrative Aide IV HON. JO! LARA Vice MayonPTSSiding Officer Municipal Mz bate gen 0 Fac Geneon OAC i APPROVED | i Tru 3B fon Ho. | i 225 2B Oster ¢-C-208