Republic of the Philippines

City of lloilo

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE Sm REGULAR SESSION OF THE 34TH
SANGGUNTANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF ILOILO, PHILIPPINES, HELD AT
THE SESSION HALL, NEW CITY HALL BUILDING, PLAZA LIBERTAD, ILOILO CITY,
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013.
PRESENT:
HON. JOSE S. ESPINOSA Ill
Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer
HON. LYNDON V ACAP
HON.RODELFAGADO
HON. JOSHUA C ALIM
HON. LADY JULIE GRACE L BAROND A
HON. R LEONE N. GEROCHI
HON. JASONR. GONZALES
HON. CARLOS P. GUARIN, Ligangmga Brgy. Pres
HON. SHEEN MARIE S. MABJLOG, SK FederalionPres.,
HON. PLARIDEL C NAVA II
HON. ARMAND S. PARCON
HON. EDUARDO L PEN AREDONDO
HON. LIEZL JOY ZULUETA-SALAZAR
HON. JOSE EFRAIN G. TRENAS Ill
HON. NIELEXC TUPAS

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ABSENT:
None.

REGULATION ORDINANCE NO, 2013-329

AN ORDINACE ENACTING THE TOURISM CODE OF ILOILO CITY
Sponsored by Councilor Nielex C. Tupas, duly seconded by
Councilors Jason R. Gonzales, Liezel Joy Zulueta-Salazar, Rodel
F. Agado, Jaohua C. Alim, Lyndon V. Acap and Sheen Marie S.
Mabilog
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of lloilo, that:

ARTICLE!
TITLE, DECLARATION OF POLICY, OBJECTIVES AND
SCOPE OF APPLICATION

Section 1. TITLE. -This Ordinance shall be known as the "Tourism Code oflloilo City".

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Section 2. 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, the City of Iloilo hereby declares sustainable tourism as an essential
means to spur investment, employment and growth towards sustainable development and to
inculcate an enhanced sense of heritage, culture and pride for all the Ilonggos.

Section 3. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE. -. This codification of existing

ordinances on tourism and allied subjects is for the purpose of ease of access and dissemination
of information on tourism related matters.
ARTICLE II
GENERAL DEFINITION OF TERMS AND PHRASES
Section 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS. - In addition to the terms and phrases duly
defined by the Department of Tourism in its several issuances of rules and regulations governing
the accreditation of specific tourism establishments and facilities. which definitions are hereby
adopted, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
a. BPLO - Iloilo City Business Permit and Licensing Office.
b. Building, structure and site - should be taken as similar terms and refer to vertical
constructions either for human habitation or for residential or commercial purposes.
c.

City- The City Government oflloilo.

d. Code - The Jloilo City Tourism Code

e. Conservation - includes all efforts towards the perpetuation or preservation of the whole
or part of the building and includes rehabilitation, or construction of a new one in its
stead provided that the facade showing its being a cultural heritage, landmark, historical
or legacy building is preserved and restored.
f. Cultural Resources - this includes historic buildings, sites, monuments. shrines. cuisine,
ethnic cultures, industry, government, religion, anthropological resources and local
celebrities.
g. Culture of Tourism - values exuded by persons establishments related to the tourism
industry which includes courtesy towards guests, preparedness of the place to receive visitors
and readiness of the tour guides.
h. Customized/Special Tour - any tour with specific purpose usually organized as regards
to profession, event, study, research of the tourists/excursionists usually tailor-made
1.

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Destinations - are sites of greater historic, cultural or economic significance, thus, worth
to be visited by tourists and guests such as; Fort San Pedro, Plaza Libertad, Museo de
Tloilo, Plaza La Paz, Science Centrum, Iloilo National High School, Nelly Garden,
Sanson-Montinola Ancestral-Antillean House, Magdalena Jalandoni Museum, Jaro
Cathedral and Plaza Lizares Mansion-Angelicum School, Central Philippine University,
Casa Mariquit, Graciano Lopez-Jaena Shrine, Molo Plaza and Church, Rosendo Meii;a

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Landmark and Baluarte Elementary School, Asilo de Molo, Sinamay House and Bahay
na Bato, Arevalo Plaza.
J.

DOT - Department of Tourism.

k. Excursionists - any person travelling to any specific place for the puq>ose of business,
leisure and pleasure trip staying in the place less than 24 hours in a given area

1.

Facade - is used to refer to that front part of the building usual1y with a veranda or
balcony, or that which depicts the overall architectural design of such buildings.

m. Familiarization Tour (famtour) - is an organized tour to make specific interest groups

to be aware of the new tourism product or service
n. Foreign visitors - refers to all passengers using foreign passports.
o. Frontliners - refer to employees who have direct contact to customers.
p. Heritage historical, landmark or legacy buildings shall have similar meaning and refer
to buildings in existence for 50 years or more.
q. Human Resources - include hospitality skills, management skills, seasonal labor force,
performing artists (music, drama, art), storytellers, craftsmen and artisans, other labor
skills from chefs to lawyers to researchers, and local populations.
r.

ICCHCC- Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council

s. ICTC - Iloilo City Tourism Council

t.

CTDO - City Tourism and Development Office

u. Itinerary or program - a document indicating the following purpose: puq>ose of a tour,

areas/sites to be visited, using a specific route in a given time frame under the direction of
a primary tourism or tourism enteq>rise with assigned tour guide.
v. Law and Regulatory Infrastructure - this component refers to the rules of order
necessary to manage and control the tourism industry. These are put in place to protect
the industry and the people who are the very reason for the industry - the tourists, the
service and amenities providers, and the local population. With laws and regulatory
measures, the relationships of tourists and their hosts thus become more harmonious and
fulfilling.
w. Natural resources - these refer to climate-seasons, water resources (rivers, lakes,
streams, waterfalls), flora (forests, flowers, shrubs, wild edibles), fauna (fish & wildlife),
geological resources (topography, soils, sand dunes, beaches, caves, rocks and minerals,
fossils) and scenery.
x. Pick-up/drop-off Points - are specific embarkation/disembarkation areas where tourists
through the direction of the tour guide for the purpose of tour assembly area, sightseeing.

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y. Potential Tourist Properties - these refer to sites and attractions not yet developed
including but not limited to, lakes, waterfalls, volcanic hot springs, caves and rainforests.
z. Primary Tourism Enterprises - refers to travel and tour services; land, sea and air
transport seivices exclusively for tourist use; accommodation establishments;
conventions and exhibitions organizers, tourism estate management services; and such
other enterprises as may be identified by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary,
after due consultation with concerned sectors.
aa. PTA - Philippine Tourism Authority
bb. Running Tour - is a kind of guiding where tourist are inside a moving van, coaster or
bus while tour guides are pointing to sites of historic, cultural or economic significance
without disrupting the traffic flow.
cc. Sites - shall include parks and plazas
dd. Standard Tour - is an organized tour with no exact theme rather highlight general
infonnation with the purpose of leveling up awareness of the general public.
ee. Sustainable Tourism Development - means tourism development that leads to
management of all resources in such a way that economic, social, and aesthetic needs can
be fulfilled, while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological
diversity and life support systems.
ff. Tour - is a tourist/excursionist or group of tourists/excursionists visiting a specific
area/site with a specific purpose/s, governed by an itinerary or program with a time
frame. Also refers to sightseeing, educational tours, conventions, seminars, athletic meet
and other activities related to the movement of tourists/excursionists within a given area.
gg. Tourism - a major city activity in which private sector investment, effort and initiative
are encouraged, fostered and supported, and through which socio-economic development
may be accelerated and the appreciation of the city's natural beauty, history and culture
appreciated with greater pride and commitment.
hh. Tourist - is any person, whether local or foreign, travelling to any specific place for the
purpose of business, leisure and pleasure trip staying 24 hours or more in a given area.
11.

Tourism Enterprises - refers to facilities, services and attractions involved in tourism,

such as but not limited to; travel and tour seivices, whether for land, sea or air
transportation; tour guides; adventure sports seivices involving such sports as
mountaineering, spelunking, scuba diving, and other sports activities of significant
tourism potential; convention organizers; accommodation establishments, including but
not limited to, hotels, resorts, apartelles, tourist inns, motels, pension houses and home
stay operators, tourism estate management seivices, restaurants, shops and department
stores, sports and creational centers, spas, museums and galleries, theme parks,
convention centers and zoos.

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Tourism Industry - refers to industries or business enterprises providing goods and

services to tourists and all types of travelers while they stay, travel, visit and enjoy the
facilities and destinations.

kk. Tourism Infrastructures - have three major components, namely: physical, human
resource and legal regulatory.
11. Tourism-Related Activities - shall include act1v1t1es such as sightseeing, educational
tours, conventions, seminars and athletic meets provided, however, that the contracting of
ordinary day to day passengers of the airport or seaport or along the route for a particular
public utility service shall not be considered as tourist related.
mm. Tourism-related transport - for the purpose of this ordinance shall refer to the
Department of Tourism accredited transport, bearing rainbow plates or a regular public
utility transport so contracted for tour-related activities.
nn. Tourism Resources - refer to natural, cultural, human, or capital resources that either are
being used or can be utilized to attract or serve tourists.
oo. Tourist Transport Service - may mean car, van, coaster, or bus whose specific purpose
under the special permit shall be to transfer tourists/excursionists from one place to
another and governed by an itinerary.
pp. Tour Operator - shall refer to any person or entity which extends to individuals or
groups related to toriusm services, such as but not limited to those mentioned in
paragraphs (f), (i), G), (k), (m), (n), (q), (r), of Article l of Regulation Ordinance No,
2012-307, whether or not for a fee, commission, or any form of compensation.
are specific areas of entry and
qq. Trans-in!frans-out Points
tourists/excursionists, such as airport, seaport, and public transport terminals.

exists

of

rr. Walking tour - whose tourists/excursionists along with a tour guide walk through sites
historic, cultural and economic significance using no vehicles. These walking tour areas
are : a) the sites between Sir Nicholas Loney Monument passing through Ortiz Street
between Iloilo City Hall and Kerr and Company Building right turn to Elizalde Building
along JM Basa Street up to Hoskyn's Compund Building, b) Luna Street La Paz from St.
Clement's Church to Mission Hospital and c) St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary, Jaro Cathedral
to Archbishop's Palace to Magdalena Jalandoni Museum.

ARTICLE Ill
ILOILO CITY TOURISM COUNCIL
Section L DECLARATION OF PURPOSE. - Pursuant to Sec.17 of the Local
Government Code of 1991 and Republic Act 9593, the existing Iloilo City Tourism Council
created through E.0. 05, Series of2013, is hereby institutionalized.

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Section 2. COMPOSITION - The ICTC shall be composed of the following

representatives from both government and private sectors and stakeholders in the field of tourism
to be appointed by the City Mayor, or to serve on a voluntary basis, to wit:
a. Chairman
b. Vice-Chairman
c. Secretary
d. Treasurer
e. Auditor
f PRO
g. Executive Office

Membership Committee:
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Events Committee:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Ways & Means:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretariat:
City Tourism and Development Office
The existing ICTC with its officers and members is hereby recognized and shall continue
to serve subject to Section 5 of this article.
Section 3. NATURE. - The ICTC, jointly with the City Tourism and Development
Office (CTDO), is tasked with the implementation of the provisions of this article.
Section 4. PURPOSES. - The following are the purposes for which the ICTC is created:
a. To meet the demand for professional services in the field of employment generation and
investment, domestic tourism promotion and product competitiveness;
b. To enable the different groups in the government and the private sector who are involved
in the travel industry to collaborate, to fuse their strength in the promotion of the area as a
destination;
c. To encourage local action and leadership in planning, coordinating, financing and
standards of the industry;

d.

To assist the ICTDO in regulating the operation of establishments engaged in tourism

industry within the City;

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e. Such other functions necessary or incidental to the performance of its functions

Section 5. TERM OF OFFICE - The term of office of all members of the ICTC
including its officers shall be co-terminus with the City Mayor who can replace or modify its
composition at any time with or without cause.

ARTICLE IV
CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES AND
ILOILO CITY CULTURAL IIERITAGE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

I.
REGULATION ORDINANCE NO. 00-054
An Ordinance Declaring Certain Building Structures Or Sites In Doilo City As Local
Heritage Or Legacy Buildings, Structures Or Sites Prescribing Its Use And Conservation,
And Creating The lloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council, And For Other
Purposes.

WHEREAS, the old buildings, structures or sites in lloilo City always speak of the
culture and history not only of the Ilonggos, but of the Filipinos in general;
WHEREAS, while these buildings are integral parts of our national history in general and
our regional history in particular, it also provides evidence of the craftsmanship and industry of
the llonggo artisans and workers;

WHEREAS, such cultural heritage or legacy buildings are now presently in danger of
disappearing because of new and modern constructions and infrastructures in its stead;
WHEREAS, if not conserved, these historical or heritage buildings will only be literally a
''thing of the past" in the City oflloilo;
WHEREAS, under the Local Government Code, the Sangguniang Panlungsod can
prescribe reasonable limits and restraint upon the use of properties within the jurisdiction of the
City, there is therefore an urgent need for the passage of this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguinang Panlungsod, that:
Section 1. - Title. This ordinance shall be known as the Local Cultural Heritage
Conservation Ordinance oflloilo City.
Section 2. -Meaning of Terms. For purposes of this ordinance, the following shall mean:
2.a. Building and structures should be taken as similar terms and refer to vertical
construction either for human habitation or for residential or commercial purposes.
2.b. Fa\:ade is used to refer to that front part of the building usually with a veranda or
balcony, or that which depicts the overall architectural design of such buildings.
2.c Heritage historical, landmark or legacy building shall have similar meaning and refer
o buildings in existence for SO years or more.

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2.d. Council refers to the Tloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council.
2.e. Conservation includes all efforts towards the perpetuation or preservation of the
whole or part of the building and includes rehabilitation or construction of a new one in its stead
provided that the fa\:ade showing its being a cultural heritage, landmark, historical or legacy
building is preserved and restored.
2.f. Sites shall include parks and plazas and other places of historical value as determined
by the Council.
(Per amendment by Regulation Ordinance No. 2001-071)

Section 3. Declaration of Heritage or Legacy buildings, structwes or sites. Without

prejudice to those already declared by the National Historical Institute (NHf) as national shrines,
national monuments and national landmarks, all buildings located in the City of Iloilo which are
50 years or more in existence, subject to the evaluation and approval of the TCCHCC, are hereby
declared heritage or legacy buildings. Plaza Libertad, Molo Plaza, Arevalo Plaza, Mandurriao
Plaza, La Paz Plaza and Jaro Plaza are likewise declared as historical and cultural landmarks or
sites. Its use, upkeep and preservation as far as practicable should always be the concern of the
City Government ofiloilo City, in accordance with Regulation Ordinance No. 2001-071~
Section 4._Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council. There is hereby created a
body to be known as the lloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC) to be
organized within 30 days from approval of this ordinance and to be composed of the following
persons appointed by the City Mayor.

a. Chairperson who shall be an official of the City ofiloilo, or non-official who will serve
on a volunteer basis.
b. Vice Chairperson who represents the associations of architects in the City ofiloilo, and
c. Nine (9) other members preferably from the arts and culture community.
Section 5. - It shall be the responsibility of the ICCHCC to:
a. Identify and inventory these cultural heritage or legacy buildings as above defined and
to keep a register for such purpose.
b. Promulgate rules and regulations within 30 days from its organization to carry into
effect the purposes herein set forth.
(As amended by Regulation Ordinance No. 2001-071)

Section 6. PROHIBITION. -

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6 (a) Upon promulgation of the rules and regulation of the Council above mentioned, the
owner, administrator, lessee or any person who is in charge of such heritage or legacy buildings
or structure duly identified by the council referred to in the preceding paragraph, prohibited from
undertaking any repair, rehabilitation. or construction of any kind therein. unless with the
favorable recommendation of the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council, which
recommendation shall be appended to the application for building permit to be issued by the
building official or the city engineer. Provided, however, that should the rehabilitation or repair
be urgent in the interest of the safety of persons, such owner, administrator, lessee or personnel
in charge, in coordination with said Council, shall make sure that the facade showing the
architectural design of the building or structure be retained, restored, copied or preserved.
Section 6 (b). The public plazas above enumerated shall not be used for any historical,
cultural, or fiesta celebration or the like where structures whether permanent or temporary are
built in the grassy or planted portions or enclosures are built in the area. The outer rim or
perimeter of the said plazas or its outer promenade and the streets or roads adjacent to it
including the basketball court or mini gym may be temporarily enclosed and used for purposes of
such activities which in no event shall exceed one (1) week.
Section 6 (c). The restoration. revival, and revitalization of old Central Business District,
located at the whole street of J.M. Basa, Mapa, Aldeguer, Guanco, and Iman Streets, shall be
initiated by the Council with the full support of the City Government and other non-government
or civic institutions and shall be designated officially as lloilo City Heritage Zone. Its purpose is
to revive and revitalize the thriving businesses of the past. The area shall likewise be used for
tourism purposes.
Section 6 (d). All businesses located within the heritage zone shall be entitled to the following
incentives:
For every ten (10) years of existence in the area, one (1) year of exemption from business
taxes but not exceeding three years.
2.
For those putting up new business with a capitalization of at least One Million Pesos 25% of exemption on business taxes for every One Million for one year;
~

Preservation, reconstruction and restoration of legacy or heritage buildings - The owner

is exempted from building fees and 2 years from business taxes as lessor.

(As amended by Regulation Ordinance No. 2001-071)

Section 7. Budget. Subject to availability of funds, an annual appropriation in such sum

as necessary for the effective implementation of this ordinance is hereby authorized.
8. Any ordinance or provision thereof inconsistent with this ordinance is/are hereby
repealed or amended accordingly.

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Section 9. Violation of any provision of this ordinance shall carry with it a penalty of not
less than two (2) months imprisonment or a fine of not less than P2,000.00 but not exceeding
P5,000.00 or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
Section 10. This ordinance shall take effect upon approval.
ENACTED, April 26, 2000.
ARTICLEV
CRITERIA IN THE DECLARA TJON OF HERITAGE SITES AND BUILDINGS
Section 1. Without prejudice to such other criteria that it may promulgate pursuant to
Section 5(b) of Article lV hereof,_the ICCHCC may declare or designate a property as having
cultural heritage value, based on but not limited to, the following circumstances:
a. The property is deemed to be of cultural heritage value if it possesses cultural, historical,
architectural, archaeological, aesthetic, scientific or educational worth.
b.The property/structure is within the Downtown Central Business district oflloilo City.
c. The property/structure is not within the Downtown Central Business District of Iloilo City and
has been in existence for 50 years or more.
ARTICLE VI
INCENTIVES ON HERITAGE SITES AND BUILDINGS AND
TOURISM RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
Section 1. HERITAGE ZONE. - Preservation, reconstruction and restoration of legacy
or heritage buildings within or outside the heritage zone-The owner may be granted a fifty
percent (50%) tax incentive on annual basic real property tax on the houses and buildings
certified by or to be certified by the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council as
Heritage Site, in accordance with Regulation Ordinance No. 2010-296.
Section 2. INVESTMENT PRIORITY AREAS. - Tourism-oriented industries are
among the investment priority areas as provided for under Sec. 9 of Regulation Ordinance No.
2009-256.
Section 3 PERIOD OF A VAILMENT. - A registered enterprise shall enjoy the fiscal
incentives provided herein for a fixed period corresponding to the actual amount of investment
put up by the investor/enterprises under the following brackets:
INVESTMENT
P 5 Million but less than P 20 million
P 20 Million but less than 40 million
P 40 Million but less than 60 million
P 60 Million and above

INCENTIVE PERIOD
One Year
Two Years
Three Years
Four Years

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4. REDUCTION OF BUSINESS TAXES. - A registered enterprise under R 0 No.

2009-256 shall enjoy a reduction of business taxes based on gross sales/receipts or realized
during the preceding calendar year, to wit

New and Expanded Enterprises:

Year of Operation
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year

% of Reduction
100

75
50
25

Section 5 NON-FISCAL, INCENTIVES - A registered enterprise shall be entitled to

the following non-fiscal incentives which include but not limited to:
a) Assistance in sec11ring additional business permits and other related data;
b) Facilitating access to financial and technical assistance programs of the government;
and,
c) Facilitating service connections with local utilities and other services as maybe
recommended by the Executi\rc Committee.

ARTICLE VII
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AV AILMENT
OF TAX INCENTIVES

Section I 'fhe following are the general requirements in the av'ailment of the 50% tax
incentive provided for in Article VI, Section !hereof:
l,etter of intent addressed to the ICCHCC and copy furnished the office of the
City Treasurer
2 Building permit from (~ity Engineer's Office
2. I ICCHCC Conservation Clearance (pre-requisite)
3. Certificate of Occupancy from City Engineers Office
3 I JCCHCC Certificate of Compliance (pre-requisite)
4. Issuance of Certification by the ICCHCC approving the application for tax
incentive
ARTICLE VIII
SPECIAL PERMITS FOR LEGITIMATE TOURISM ACTIVITIES

Section I The City Mayor shall be auth<)rized to issue special permits for legitimate
tourism-related activities, subject to the guidelines provided under this ordinance, and after
paying a fee of two hundred pesos (P200.00) per transport until to be used_
Section 2. Guidelines to be followed in securing a special permit to enter the (~ity beyond
the li1nitations set forth by the Perimeter Boundary ordinance. for tour related acti\'ities.
l For organized City Tours a) Tour operator/Prin1ary Tourism/Tourism Enterprises must he duly accredited by the
Department of Tourisnt and a registered business entity in the City of Jloilo with a
business pern1it and Tourisn1 I,icense.

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b) Letter request for the City Tour shall be addressed to the City Mayor; copy furnished
the City Tourism and Development (CTDO) and the Traffic Management and Transport
Regulatory Office (TMTRO), which shall include the following information.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Company

Nature of Tour
Name of requesting tour Operator,primary tourism/, tourism enterprises
Number of persons
Date and Time of Tour
Itinerary and Route
Type and number of tour-related transport vehicles to be used
Contract of service or letter of intent duly signed by the tour operator, Transport
and primacy tourism/tourism enterprises

c) The City Mayor indorses the letter request to the CTDO for verification and validation
of documents;
d) The CTDO indorses the letter request to the TMTRO based on the indicated routes
and itinerary and the identification of the contracted vehicles for dissemination. TMTRO shall
be allowed to modify routes should such route requested is inconsistent with Section 4 of Article
IV hereof or if during occasions.
c) The TMTRO recommends to the City .Mayor the approval and issuance of special
permit after payment of corresponding fee.
2. For conventions, seminars and educational trips a) Convenor/organizer/school submits letter request to the City Mayor, copy furnished
the Chief T.MTRO with the following information:
1. Name of convention/seminar. School of origin (for educational tour)
2. Name of requesting tour operator/primary tourism/tourism enterprise
3. Number of persons
4. Date and time of activity
5. Itinerary and route
6. Type and number of tour related transport vehicles to be used
7. ~ontract_ of service with Transport Company, tour operator/primary
tounsm/tounsm enterprise.

b.). The City Mayor indorses the letter request to TMTRO for documentary verification
and for assignment of route dissemination.
c) TMTRO recomm~nds to the City Mayor the approval and issuance of special permit
after payment of corresponding fee.
Section 3. Requirements for tour-related transport operators
1. Streamers/~osters _must be visibly placed on the vehicles to be used to identify the
group on tour-convent1on/sem1nar/educational trip.
the vehi~ies~treamer/poster promoting the City of Iloilo as tourit"t destination must be placed on
3. Buses whose sitting capacity is over 32

specific streets identified in Section 2 of Article IV ~assenger~ are st~ll proh1b1ted to enter
These streets are as follows:
o Regulation Ordinance No. 2009-258.

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a Bonifacio street
b. -Fermin Caram Avenue fiom Arroyo fountain until Plazoleta Gay
c_ J. M. Basa fron1 Plazoleta Gay until Plaza Libertad
d. lznart street from Maria Clara Monument until Plazoleta Gay
e. Ledesma street from Plazoleta Gay until the junction of Rizal Streets
f Valeria Streets
g. General Luna street
4.

Specific streets identified in this ordinance designated for "RLTNNING TOUR

AR~:AS" and "PICK-UP I DROP-OFF POINTS" for cars, vans, coasters, buses must be strictly
followed These streets are as follows:
a) "RUNNING TOUR AREAS"

C:ity Proper
a) J M. Basa from Plaza ljbertad/Masonic Temple to Plazoleta Gay
b) lznart street fron1 Ma_ Clara Monument to Plazoleta Gay
c) Rizal street from Ma. Clara Monument to Ge11_ Hughes street
d) Fermin Caram Avenue fro1n Arroyo fountain to Plazoleta Gay
e) Gen. l,una from Quirino Bridge to UPV Diversion road
f) Bonifacio Drive from Provincial Capitol to Forbes Bridge
Molo District_
a) M H del Pilar from Diversion Road to San Pedro Streets

La Paz District
a) Luna Streets from _Forbes bridge to Mission WVSU Cultural Center
b) Huervana Streets from Lttna Street to Jereos Street
c) Rizal Street from l-Juervana Streets to l,una Street
Jaro District
a) E l,opez street from Mission Road to Jaro Plaza
b) Simon I~edesma Street to Brgy. l'abuc Suba/ Angelicum
c) Comn1ission Civil from Jaro Plaza to Burgos Sstreet

b) "PICK-UP I DROP-OFF POINTS"

City Proper
a) Bonifacio Drive beside DOT Bldg. Radyo ng Bayan and lloilo Red
(~ross building
b) Iznart Street in front oflloilo Grand Hotel /Central Market
c) Muelley Loney Street in front of(~ustom House
Molo District
a) Jocson Street/Molo P\aza/Molo Church across Mejica Landmark
b) [,opez Jaena Street in front of Rosendo Mejica l.andmark
!~a

Paz District
a) Jereos Street I Javellana l,a Paz Plaza
b) St (~lements parking area

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Jaro District
a) Cathedral parking area
b) Sta. Isabel street
c) Lopez J aena street I Shell gas station
d) Mc-Arthur drive I inside Lizares Mansion
Arevalo District
a) Rizal street fronting Police station I Arevalo plaza
c.) PARKING AREAS

City Proper
a) Joveller street/Back oflloiioPr.ovincial Capitol
b) Rizal Street in front of City Corporate Inn
c) Muelle Loney Street in front of Customs House
Molo District
a) Molo Plaza/Jocson Street across BDO Building
b) Lopez Jaena Street in front of Rosendo Mejica Landmark
LaPaz District
a) Jereos Street/JavellaJU\apaz Plaza
b) St. Clements Parking Area
Jaro District
a) Jaro Cathedral Parking Area.IN Jalandoni Street
b) Sta. Isabel Street/Libertad Street
c) Lopez Jqna Street/fronting shell gas station
d) Mc Arthur Drive/inside Lizares Mansion parking area
Arevalo District
a) Rizal Street fronting Police Station/Arevalo Plaza

Tour Itinerary (Carousel Type) with Alternative/Optional Tour Route

Carousel Route - Option 1
BUS l (Jaro to City Proper to Molo District)
Origin at Jaro Plaza/Belfry shall pass around Rizal St. tum right to Washingtonffabuc
Suba to Mc Arthur Drive to Lizares Mansion Site; From Tabuc Suba to Simon Ledesma tum left
to Lopez Jeana to Casa Mariquit site (Stop); From Lopez Jaena tum right to Sta. Isabel/Libert.ad
St. to Pasalubong Craft Demo site (Stop); From Sta. IsabeVLibertad St. to Rizal St., Jaro
Plaza/Jaro Cathedral site(Stop); From Rizal St., to E. Lopez St. to Luna St. to Bonifacio Drive
turn left to General Luna/ Arroyo Fountain turn back to Bonifacio Drive to Iloilo Museum site
(Stop); From Bonifacio Drive tum right to Joveller, turn right to Muelle Loney, turn right to
General Luna/Arroyo Fountain, tum left to F. Caram Ave. tum left to JM Basa St. to General
Hughes to Fort San Pedro to Muelle Loney PPA/Fast Ferry Terminal, tum left to Melliza, tum
right to Dela Rama, turn right to Hervias St. to Muelle Loney, tum left to Aduana, tum left to JM
Basa/Plaza Libert.ad, turn right to Rizal, turn right to Quezon St., turn left to De Leon St., tum
right to Mabini St. turn left to General Luna St., towards MH del Pilar St. to San Marcos to
Avancena to Osmeiia turn left to Rizal/Arevalo Plaza (Stop); From Rizal St. tum left Quezon St.
to Avancena, turn right to Lopez Jaena St., Molo Church/Molo Plaza (Stop). In going back from
Jocson St. tum left to San Marcos, tum right to Locsin St. towards Carpenters Bridge, R.

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Mapaffabucan, tum right to San Rafael, turn left to B. Aquino Ave., tum right to
Jalandoni St., tum left to Comm. Civil St. to Rizal/Jaro Plaza. End route of destination.
BUS 2 (City Proper to Molo District to Jaro District)
Origin at Bonifacio Drive to Iloilo Museum site (Stop); From Bonifacio Drive tum right
to Joveller, tum right to Muelle Loney, tum right to Aduana, turn left to JM Basa St., to General
Hughes to Fort San Pedro to Muelle Loney PPA/Fast Ferry Terminal, turn left to Melliza, tum
right to Dela Rama, tum right to Hervias St. to Muelle Loney, tum left to Aduana, wrn right to
JM Basa, F. Caram Ave. tum left to Gen. Luna., towards MH del Pilar., to San Marcos to
Avancena, to Osmefia. Tum left to Rizal/Arevalo Plaza (Stop); From Rizal St., turn left to
Quezon St. to Avancefia, turn right to Lopez Jaena St., Molo Church/Molo Plaza (Stop); From
Jocson St. tum right to San Marcos, turn right to Locsin St., towards Ca rpenter's Bridge, R.
Mapa/Tabucan, turn right to San Rafael, tum left to B. Aquino Ave. tum right to Jalandoni St.,
turn left to Comm. Civil St., to Riza.J/Jaro Plaza tum right to Washington St. Tabuc Suba to McArthur Drive to Lizares Mansion Site; From Tabuc Suba to Simon Ledesma tum left to Lopez
jaena to Casa Mariquit Site (Stop); From Lopez Jaena tum right to Sta. Tsabel/Libertad St., to
Pasalubong Craft Demo site (Stop) From Sta. Isabel/Libertad St., to Rizal Plaza/Jam Cathedral
,site (Stop) From Rizal St., to E. Lopez St.,to Luna St., to Bonifacio Drive tum kft to General
Luna/Arroyo Fountain tum back to Bonifacio Drive to lioilo Museum. End route of destination.
Alternative /Optional Tour Route:

JARO Area - - Commission Civil/Del Carmen/Jalandoni St/Lopez Jaena St

Fajardo St./Democracia St.
LAP AZ Area - Burgos St./Arroyo-Magdalo/Hechanova/Huervana St.JJereos
Javell&topez Jaena/Bal.doza/Ticud/Coastal Road/Rizal. La Paz
CITY PROPER Area - - Jalandoni/Delgado (from cor. Mabini to cor. Infante)
Rizal De Leon/Sto. Rosario/San Rafael/ from cor.Muelle Loney
Going to J M Basa (Aduana, Guanco, Aldeguer, Arsenal, Yulo
Solis, Montinola).
MOLO Area - - Lopez Jaena/ Timawa-Compania I Calumpang.
MANDURRJAO - Spur Road (Old Airport) R. Mapa IQ. Abeta/Rizal Guzman
Ofiate de Leon.
Carousel Type - Option 2

BUS I (Jaro to Molo District to City Proper)

Origin at Jaro Plaza/Belfry shall pass around Rizal St., turm. right to Washington Tabuc
Suba to Mc Arthur Drive to Lizares Mansion site; From Tabuc Suba to Simon Ledesma tum left
to Lopez Jaena to Casa Mariquit Site (Stop) From Lopez Jaena turn right to Sta. Isabel/Libert.ad
to Pasalubong Craft Demo Site (Stop) From Sta. Isabel I Libertad St. to Rizal. St., Jaro Plaza I
Jaro Cathedral Site (Stop) From Jaro Cathedral/ N. Jalandoni St. tum left E\98 St. tum right San
Rafael, Tabucan, Carpenter's Bridge, Locsin tum right Avancefia st., O.sanei\a St. I Rizal I Plaza
Arevalo (Stop) turn left to Quezon St. Avancena tum right to Lopez Jaena St., M.H. del Pilar
Molo durch I Molo Plaza (Stop) from MH del Pilar, General Luna St. turn right Mabini St., turn
left to De Leon St., tum right to lznart St.,turn left to Rizal St., tum left to Ortiz St. tum right to
J.M. Basa., Gen Huill5, to Fort San Pedro to Muelle Loney PPNFast Tenninal, tum left to

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Melliza tum right to Dela Rama, turn right to Hcrvias St. to Muelle Loney tum left to Aduana,
tum right to J.M. Basa St. F. Caram Ave. tum left to Gen. Luna/ Arroyo Fountain, Bonifacio
Drive to Tloilo Museum site (Stop) From Bonifacio Drive Luna St. rum right Huervana la Paz
turn left Rizal St., E. Lopez St. tum right Rizal I Jaro Plaza. End route of destination.

BUS 2 (CITY Proper to Jaro to Molo District)

Origin at Plaza Libertad St.,(Stop) proceed to Gen. Hu"li;es to Fort San Pedro to Muelle
Loney PPA/Fast Ferry Terminal tum left to Melliza tum right to Dela Rama tum right to Hervias
St. to Mue11e Loney turn lefi to Aduana tum right to J.M. Basa tum right to F. Caram Ave. tum
left to Gen. Luna turn right to Bonifacio Drive.I Iloilo Museum site (Stop) From Bonifacio Drive
to Forbes Bridge to Luna St., tum right to Huervana La Paz tum left Rizal St., Luna St., E. Lopez
St. tum right Rizal I Jaco Plaza tum right to Washington I Tabuc Suba to Mc Arthur Drive to
Lizares Mansion site (Stop) From Tabuc Suba to Simon Ledesma tum left to E Lopez Jaena to
Casa Mariquit site (Stop) From Lopez Jaena tum right to Sta. Isabel I Libertad St., to Pasalubong
Craft Demo site (Stop) From Sta. Isabel St., to Rizal St., Jaro Cathedral site (Stop) From Jaro
Cathedral IN. Jalandoni St., tum left EL 98 St., tum left B. Aquino Ave. tum right San Rafael,
Tabucan Carpenter's bridge, Locsin turn right Avancefia St., Osmefia St., Rizal Plaza Arevalo
(Stop) turn left Quezon St., Avancefia tum right to Lopez Jaena St. M.H. del Pilar Molo Church I
Molo Plaza (Stop) From MH del Pilar, Gen Luna St, tum right Mabini St. tum left to De Leon
St tum right to lznart St., tum left to Rizal St. turn left to Ortiz St. tum right to JM Basa St/
Plaza Libertad. End of Route destination.
Alternative /Optional; Tour Route:

JARO AREA - Commission Civil I Del Carmen I Jalandoni St., I Lopez Jaena St.,
Fajardo St., I Democracia St.
LAP AZ AREA - Burgos St. I Arroyo-Magdaia I Hechanova St., I Jereos-Javellana
Lopez Jaena/Baldoza/Ticud/Coastal Road/ Rizal La Paz
CITY PROPER- Jalandoni I Delgado (from Cor. Mabini to cor. Infante /Rizal de Leon
Sto. Rosario/San Rafael from cor. Muelle Loney going to JM Basa (
Aduana, Guanco, Aldeguer, Arsenal, Arroyo, Yulo, Solis, Montinola)
MOLO AREA - Lopez Jaena!Timawa-Compania/Calumpang
MANDURR!AO - Spw Road (Old Airport)/R. Mapa IQ. Abete/Rizal/Guzman .Oiiate
de Leon

Section 4. PENALTIES a) Violation of Article ll, the tour operator/primary tourism enterpriseJ,tourism
enterprise shall be penalized as follows:
1st offense
2"d Offense
3rd Offense

p 1,000.00

p 3,000.00
P 5,000.00 and cancellation of permit to conduct tour operation
in the City oflloilo

b) Violation of Section 2 of Article IV, the Tour Operator I primary tourism enterprise
tourism enterprise shall be penalized as follows:

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1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense

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p 1,000.00
p 2,000.00

p 3,000.00

Any misrepresentation of information/data/documents relative to the request for issuance

of a special permit shall invalidate an already issued permit and disqualifies the transport
operator/tour operator/convenor/organizer primary tourism/tourism enterprise of any tour related
event from prospectively availing of the privilege to apply for a special permit.
Section 5. The tour related transport operator/driver contracted under the Special Permit issued
shall be subject to all existing and enforceable traffic rules and regulations.
For purposes of this provision, Regulation Ordinance 2012-307 otherwise known
Section 6.
as the Special Permit Ordinance is hereby adopted and made a part hereof

ARTICLE IX
REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION OF
TOURISM-RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
Section 1. REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION OF
TOURISM ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS. - No person, natural or juridical, shall keep,
manage, or operate any building, edifice or premises, or completely independent part thereof, for
the purpose of engaging in the tourism oriented business without having first secured from a
certificate of registration of the establishment, and valid license from the BPLO to operate the
same.
The accreditation of primary tourism oriented establishments is mandatory while that of
secondary tourism oriented establishments, voluntary, as provided for in Section 39 ofR.A 9593.
Section 2. Owners and/or operators of hotels operating in the city of Iloilo shall pay the
following fees:
a) License Fee
1) De Luxe Class - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P
2) First Class - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3) Standard Class - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4) Economy Class- - -- -- - -- -- -- - ---- -b) Registration Fee (not applicable if renewal)
1) De Luxe Class- - ---- - -- ---- - - - ---- -P
2) First Class - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3) Standard Class----- -- -- -- - -- -- -- - -4) Economy Class- -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- - -

2,530.00
2,277.00
1,898.00
1,265.00
12,650.00
IO, 120.00
6,325.00
3,795.00

c) Surcharge for late filing of license fee - - - - - - - - - - - 50%

d) ID Fee- submit lxl photo (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - P 20.00 each
Section 3 Owners and/or operators of resorts operating in the City ofJloilo shall pay the

~wing fees

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a) License fee:
1) Class "AAA" - ---- ---- --- --- --- -- -P2 ,530 .00
2) Class "AA" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,265.00
660.00
3) Class "A?' - - - ----- ----- -- - -- -- - -- 4) Special Interest Resort - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 660.00
b) Registration fee:
1) Class "AAA" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 6,325.00
2) Class "AA" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,795 .00
3) Class "A?' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,265 .00
4) Special Interest Resort - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,265.00
c)Legalresearch fee- -- - - --- - -- - -- -- -- - -- -- - P
d) Surcharge for late filing of license fee - - - - - - - - - e) Identification card (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

l0.00
50%
20.00

Section 4. Owners and/or operators of tourist-inns or apartment-hotels (apartels)

operating in the City ofiloilo shall pay the following fees:
a) Tourist-Inns:
Registration fee - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -P 1,265.00
License fee - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 500.00
b) Apartments-Hotels (A.panels)
Registration fee - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 1,265.00
License fee- - - - -- -- -- --- -- -- - -- -- -- - 500.00
c) Legal research fee - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 10.00
d) Surcharge for late filing of license fee - - - - - - - - - - - 500/o
e) Identification card (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20.00
Section 5. (a) Owners and/or operators of the following tourist-related establishment in
the City of Iloilo such as: motels, restaurants, pension houses, homestays, beerhouse, lodging
house, barber shop, carinderias, beauty parlor, spas, grocery stores, Department stores, Boutique,
Malls, Fitness Gyms, Sports and Recreational Clubs, Training centers, Ticketing offices, Internet
stations, Rest areas in gasoline stations, Museums, coffee shops, bakeshops, pastry shops,
pasalubong centers, Handicraft/shellcraft, native product store, and all inside the mal1 shall pay
the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (P 500.00) as license fee;
(a) Owners and/or operators of the tourism-related establishment in the City ofiloilo which
are newly established shall pay the registration fee of One Thousand Two Hundred Sixtyfive P 1,265.00 only upon registration.
(b) Any tourism related establishment which desires to be accredited as a tourism related
establishment shall apply with the Department of Tourism.
Section 6. Tourist-transport operators based in the City of Iloilo shall pay the following
fees on or before the expiration of the registration of their vehicle with the Land transportation
office.

a) License fee (per unit)

( 1) Bus-------------------------------------------------------------P3 00. 00
( 2) Coaster------------------------------------------------------- 200. 00

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(3) Mini-Bus ------------------------------------------------------------ 150. 00

( 4) Car -------------------------------------------------------------------

I 00. 00

b) Surcharge for late filing license fee--------------------------------------------- 50o/o

Section 7 The registration fee herein pro\rided shall be payable only once prior to engaging
in such business operation for the first time
Section 8. crhe license fee herein shall be payable on or before January 3 l of each year
\.vithout any surcharge_ ln the event the business operation shall start at any time of the year after
January 31 based on the date when the registration fee is paid, the license fee payahle shall be
proportion of such amount appertaining only to the remaining quarters of the year that it shall
still operate its business; thus, if registration is made during the first quarter, the license fee
payable is in full, if registration is 1nade during the second quarter, only 3/,i of the license fee is
payable, if registratit1n is made during the third quarter, only Y2 of the license fee is payable; and
if registration is made during the last quarter, only Y4 of the license fee is payable. In these cases,
their shall be no surcharge.
Section 9_ The classification of hotels as herein provided shall be the classification under the
Hotel code of l 987_ The classification of resort as herein provided shall be the classification
under the Resort Code of 1989
Section l O_ All other rules and regulations governing the business herein referred to and their
respective operation shall be those provided for under the following laws_
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Hotels----- Hotel Code of 1987

Resorts---- Resort (:ode of 1989
l'ourist Inns and Apartels ---Tourist Inn and Apartment-Hotel ( Apartel) Code of 1989
Tourist Transport Operators -----Tourist Transport Code of 1989
Travel Agencies---- Travel Agency Code of 1988
f) Tourism ----Related Establishment Code of 1992

Section 11
'l'he pertinent provisions of Chapter TI of Tax Ordinance No. 2007-016 is
hereby adopted and made a part hereof

ARTICLEX
TOURISM PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Section I. RECOGNIZED TOURISM FESTIVALS AND PROGRAMS - The
following are established and recognized annual/ regular tourism festivals and programs in the
City of'I!oilo.
lloilo Dinagyang Festival -- Every 4th Sunday of January
lloilo Kasadyahan Festival - Every
41h Saturday of January
d .
lloi!o Paraw Regatta - Every 2n Sunday of February
Chinese New Year CelebrationIloilo City Charter Day-Every August 25
New Year Countdown Fireworks Display- Every December 11

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Section 2. SPECIAL EVENTS - The following are tourism special events in the City of
lloilo:
Arevalo District Fiesta - Every 3rd Sunday of January
Jara District Fiesta (Candelaria)- Every 2nd of February
Lapaz District Fiesta - Every 24th of May
Malo District Fiesta - Every 26th of July
Mandurriao District Fiesta - Every 261h of November
Sinadya sa Suba

ARTICLE XI
CLOSURE OF TOURISM-ORIENTED OR RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS,
IMPOSITION OF FINE, FORFEITURE OF BOND, SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION
OF AND/OR NONRENEW AL OF LICENSE
Section 1. Grounds For The Closure Of Tourism Establishmen~ Imposition Of
Fine, Forfeiture Of Bond, Suspension, Cancdlation of and/or Non-Renewal License

l.t

(a) Making any false declaration or statement or making use of any such declaration
or statement or any document containing the same of committing fraud or any at
of misrepresentation for the purpose of obtaining the issuance, grant or renewal of any
certificate of registration/accreditation/re-accreditation or license;
(b) Failure to comply with or contravene any of the conditions set forth in license;
(c) Failure to meet the standards and requirements for the operation of
tourism establishments, as prescribed in this Ordinance;
(d) Serious physical injury or lost of life of any guest due to the fault or negligence of
its official or employee (for resort/hotel/tourist inn/apartel/and other tourismrelated establishments);
(e) Allowing or permitting the tourism establishment, including any of its facilities, to
be used for illegal, immoral, illicit activities, such as: gambling, prostitution, etc.
(for resort/hotel/tourist inn/apartel/or other tourism-related establishment); Managers
and/or operators shall exerts all possible efforts not to permit a person whom they know
to be drunk and/or have reason to believe to be either a prostitute, a pedophile or a bad
character to occupy any room or to frequent the premises. To accomplish this end, they
shall immediately report the nearest police station the presence in the premises of any
such person.
(f) Violation of any of the conditions of the LTFRB franchise (for tourist
transport operation);
(g) Tolerance of gross misconduct, discourtesy, dishonesty, or misrepresentation
and/or fraudulent solicitation of business committed by any of the officers or
employees against their clients to the detriment of the tourism industry;
(h) Willful violation of agreements and/or contracts entered into by the
tourism establishment and its clients;
(i) Failure to pay fine, as well as fees, dues and contribution imposed under existing rules;
G) Non-settlement of account and/or non-remittance of collections due to carrier of their coagencies, or any agency of the government or any individual within the

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Any other acts/omissions that worked against the interest of the tourism industry.

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ARTICLE XII
TOURISM TRAINING INSTITUTION
Section I. COORDINATION WITH BOTII GOVERNMENT AND PRNATE
TOURISM INSTITUTIONS. - The CTDO should coordinate with both government and
private tourism entities to institutionalize tourism training programs, formal and informal, with
corresponding certification upon completion.
Section 2. LINKAGES. - the CTDO and the ICTC shall strengthen their networking and
linkages to access financial and technical resources including organizing a pool of trainers to
provide other skills trainings needed by the industry.
Section J. TRAINING PROGRAMS AND LABORATORY. - Local communities
shall have priority access to all tourism training programs.
ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 1. GRANT OF TAX INCEN TIVES.- The City Government, through
ordinances passed by the City Council, may grant additional tax incentives to tourism
establishments that duly comply with the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 2. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - The provisions of this Ordinance are
separable, and in the event that any or more of such provisions are declared invalid, the validity
of all the other provisions shall not be affected thereby.
Section 3. REPEALING CLAUSE - Any Ordinance, Executive Order, Local
Issuance and Rules and Regulations, or parts thereo( which are inconsistent with this Ordinance
are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
Section 4. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with
the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991.
ENACTED. August 13, 2013. (Objection: Councilor Eduardo L. Peiiaredondo)
I hereby certify to the correctness of the above quoted ordinance.

ary to the Sanggunial)l:ll-

ATTESTED AND CERTIF

TOBEDULYEN CTED

City Vic
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APPROVED: