DOT Requirements
DOT Requirements
DOT Requirements
CITIZEN’S CHARTER
2024 (1st Edition)
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
CITIZEN’S CHARTER
2024 (1st Edition)
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I. Mandate:
II. Vision:
III. Mission:
The Department of Tourism (DOT) shall be the primary government agency charged with
the responsibility to encourage, promote, and develop tourism as a major socioeconomic
activity to generate foreign currency and employment and to spread benefits of tourism to
both the private and the public sector.
provide sincere and honest service to all clientele regardless of age, gender,
nationality as well as cultural and religious orientation;
render utmost care, urgency and propriety in addressing the needs of every
individual and group that seek assistance from the Department;
maintain decent and upright practices that demonstrate the qualities and ethical
standards of good public service;
help uplift the morale of the tourism sector by strengthening access to information,
service delivery and consultation between the Department and its publics towards
good governance.
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LIST OF SERVICES
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CENTRAL OFFICE – INTERNAL SERVICES
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Procurement of Goods and Services through Small Value Procurement …………….. 120
Accreditation of Tourist Transport Operator – Air and Water Transport Operator….... 185
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Accreditation of Surf Camps ………………………………………………………………. 226
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Central Office
External Services
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COLLECTION OF PAYMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION AND
TRAINING/PARTICIPATION FEES/BID DOCUMENTS
Collectibles in cash or check from the Department of Tourism Stakeholders as payment for
Accreditation and Training, Participation Fees and Bid Documents shall be made through an
issuance of Order of Payment from the Accreditation Office, Procurement Division and/or
Accounting Division.
Office or Division: Cash Section – General Services Division
Classification: Simple
Type of G2B –Government to Business Entity
Transaction: G2C –Government to Citizen/Professional Speaker
Who may avail: Business Owner/Signatory; or Authorized Representative
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Order of Payment (1 original copy) Accreditation Office of DOT
Accounting Division, PMD, OPMD, PCSSD,
Acknowledgement Receipt for PMD, OPMD, TRCRG, PCSSD,
Direct Payments (ARDP)
Cash Payment Company/Mother Office
Check Payment (dated and payable to the Company/Mother Office
Department of Tourism)
FEES
AGENCY TO PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS TIME
ACTIONS BE RESPONSIBLE
PAID
Proceeds to DOT Validates the Order None 2 minutes Cashier
Cash Section for of Payment (OP)
payment or pay thru
direct Receives
deposit/payment Acknowledgement
Receipt (ARDP) For
Direct Payments
Pays the required Receives and None 7 minutes Cashier
amount by counts/validates the
cash/check OR Thru cash/check
Bank payment in front of
the client
OR check pass
book if thru Bank
Receives the Official Issues Official None 7 minutes Cashier
Receipt or Receipt or
Acknowledgement Validates the
Receipt (ARDP) For Acknowledgement
Direct Payments Receipt (ARDP) For
Direct Payments
TOTAL None 16 minutes
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ENDORSEMENT FOR SPECIAL INVESTOR’S RESIDENT VISA
Procedure for the endorsement of qualified foreign investors to the Bureau of Immigration
for the availment of the Special Investor’s Residents Visa.
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Additional requirements for Applicants applying outside the Philippines OR Applicants
residing in the Philippines holding 9(a), 9(b), 9(c) visa
Police clearance duly authenticated by the Police Station (investor's country or
Philippines Embassy or Consulate (1 place of residence)
original copy, 2 certified true copies or 1
scanned copy)
Mental Health Certificate (1 original copy, Competent Mental Health Institution in the
2 certified true copies or 1 scanned copy) Investor's country of place or residence
Medical Health Certificate from duly Competent Mental Health Institution in the
authorized physician noting that Applicant Investor's country of place or residence
is not afflicted with AIDS or any
loathsome, dangerous, or contagious
disease (inclusive of AIDS Test Result) (1
original copy, 2 certified true copies or 1
scanned copy)
Additional requirements for Applicants residing in the Philippines and Holder of 9(d),
9(f), 9(g), Sec 13, Sec 13(A) , Sec 13(G), , Sec 13(E) or 47(a) (2) visa
NBI Clearance (1 original copy, 3 certified National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Office
true copies or 1 scanned copy)
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Mental Health Certificate (1 original copy, 3 Any competent Medical Institution
certified true copies or 1 scanned copy) licensed/accredited by the Philippine
Department of Health
FEES
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY TO BE PROCESSING PERSON
ACTIONS PAID TIME RESPONSIBLE
1. Submit duly 1.1 Acknowledge None 30 minutes Investment Officer
accomplished receipt of the
Application Form complete
and complete documents
documentary
requirements to Note:
PIED’s Investment For incomplete
Officer or thru documents, the
email. Investment officer
shall return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements
1.2 Evaluate the None 1 day Investment Officer
completeness
and correctness
of the documents
received
1.3 Prepare
transmittal
memorandum to
the Office of the
Undersecretary
for TRCRG,
Endorsement
Letter to Bureau
of Immigration,
Letter Request
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for BSP
Certification, and
Letter to the
Proponent
1.4 Review the None 5 hours Division Chief
application,
transmittal
memorandum,
Endorsement
Letter to Bureau
of Immigration,
Letter Request
for BSP
Certification,
and Letter to
Proponent and
affix initials and
endorse to
OTSR Director
1.5 Recommend None 2 days OTSR Director
the approval of
the Application
for
Endorsement to
the
Undersecretary-
TRCRG.
1.6 Approve the None 2 days TRCRG
application by Undersecretary
signing the
Endorsement
Letter to the
Bureau of
Immigration
2. Receive the soft 2.1 Affix seal and None 30 minutes Investment Officer
copy of the release to the
signed proponent the
endorsement as soft copy of the
an advance copy signed
endorsement.
TOTAL None 5 days and
6 hours
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ENDORSEMENT FOR THE CANCELLATION OR DOWNGRADING OF
SPECIAL INVESTOR’S RESIDENT VISA
Procedure for the endorsement of cancellation or downgrading of Visa of SIRV holders to the Bureau of
Immigration.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Notarized letter request for the cancellation or
downgrading of the SIRV duly signed by the SIRV Proponent
holder
2. Photocopy of the biographical page of SIRV Holder’s
Proponent
Passport (2 photocopies)
FEES PERSON
CLIENT STEPS TO BE PROCESSI
AGENCY ACTIONS RESPONSIBL
PAID NG TIME
E
1. Submit notarized 1.1 Acknowledge None 15 minutes Investment
letter request to receipt of the Officer
PIED’s Investment complete
Officer or thru email. documents
Note:
For incomplete
documents, the
Investment officer
shall return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements
1.2 Prepare the None 4 hours Investment
endorsement for Officer
signature of the
Director of the
Office of Tourism
Standards and
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Regulation
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ENDORSEMENT OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO THE
BOARD OF INVESTMENT AND PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC ZONE
AUTHORITY
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a. Authority to transact business
with the Department (1 original
copy or 1 scanned copy)
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property/ies, submit Affidavit of
Ownership
FEES TO PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS
BE PAID TIME RESPONSIBLE
1. Submit the DOT 1.1 Evaluate the None 45 minutes Investment Officer
OTSR PIED Form completeness and
001 and all the correctness of the
Documentary documents
Requirements thru received.
investment officer
or email. 1.2 Acknowledge
receipt of
complete and
correct
documents.
Note:
If incomplete or
incorrect
documents, return
the application to
the proponent
with necessary
remarks on the
lacking
requirements.
1.3 Prepare Letter of None 1 day Investment Officer
Endorsement to BOI or
PEZA, Letter to the
Proponent and
Memorandum for
TRCRG-
Undersecretary
1.4 Review Letter of None 4 hours Division Chief
Endorsement to
BOI or PEZA,
Letter to the
Proponent and
Memorandum for
TRCRG-
Undersecretary
1.5 Recommend the None 3.5 days OTSR Director
approval of
Endorsement to
BOI/PEZA to the
TRCRG-Assistant
Secretary
1.6 Endorse the None TRCRG Assistant
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approval of Secretary
Endorsement to
BOI/PEZA to the
TRCRG-
Undersecretary
1.7 Approve the TRCRG
application by Undersecretary
signing the
Endorsement
Letter to BOI /
PEZA.
2. Receive the 2.1 Affix seal on the None 30 minutes Investment Officer
scanned copy of signed Letter of
the signed Endorsement and
Endorsement release to the
Letter as advance proponent.
copy
TOTAL None 5 days 75
minutes
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ENDORSEMENT TO DFA OF DOT-ACCREDITED TOUR OPERATORS
HANDLING CHINESE TOUR GROUPS
1.2 Issue
acknowledgement
receipt to the
applicant
If incomplete and/or
incorrect requirement,
return application for
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compliance
1.3 Verify None 1 day Investment Officer
accreditation validity
and prepare Letter of
Endorsement to DFA
and Memorandum for
the TRCRG
Undersecretary
1.4 Review and affix None 4 hours Division Chief
initials on the
Memorandum
1.5 Review and None 3 days 4 OTSR Director
recommend hours
approval to the
TRCRG Assistant
Secretary
1.6 Review and endorse None TRCRG Assistant
approval of the Secretary
endorsement to
DFA by affixing
initials on the
Endorsement Letter
1.7 Approve by signing TRCRG
the Letter of Undersecretary
Endorsement to
DFA
2. Receive the 2.1 Affix seal and None 40 minutes Investment Officer
scanned copy of release to the
the proponent original
approved/signed and CTC of the
Letter of signed Letter of
Endorsement as Endorsement.
an advance copy
via email Note: Releasing of the
original and
Certified True
Copy Letter of
Endorsement to
the Applicant shall
include 1 set of
original copies of
documentary
requirements.
TOTAL None 5 days 1 hour
20 minutes
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INTERNSHIP APPLICATION (ONLINE APPLICANTS)
Application for Student Internship Training for Online Applicants.
Note: Incomplete
requirements shall not
be accepted and
returned to the
applicant for
completion. The
applicant shall be
notified of incomplete
submission.
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applicant thru e-
mail, text
message, or
thru other
communication
platforms of the
schedule of
interview.
2.2 Attend the virtual 2.1 Conduct virtual None 10 minutes TDD Staff
interview conducted interview
by TDD
2.2 Evaluate None 45 minutes TDD Staff
applicants
based on the
results of the
interview.
If the applicant
passed, the TDD
shall inform the
applicant of the
schedule of pre-
deployment
orientation.
3.1 Attend the pre- 3.1 Conduct pre- None 1 hour 30 TDD Staff
deployment deployment minutes
orientation online orientation
online
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according to
schedule.
3.2 Releases the None 25 minutes TDD Staff
signed
endorsement letter
to the requesting
office and informs
the applicant for
the
commencement of
the internship
TOTAL None 5 hours 30
minutes
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INTERNSHIP APPLICATION (WALK-IN APPLICANTS)
Application for Student Internship Training for Walk-in Applicants
Note: Processing
Time shall
commence upon
acknowledgement of
applicant of the
notification.
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2. Proceed to the DOT 2.1 Screen and None 30 minutes TDD Staff
for the scheduled evaluate the OJT
interview. applicant through
the conduct of the
interview.
2.2 Evaluates the None 45 minutes TDD staff
applicant based
on the result of
the interview
2.3 Approves the None 30 minutes TDD Chief
endorsement
letter
2.2 Notify the None 2 hours TDD Staff
applicant of the
result of the
interview.
If the applicant
passed, the TDD
shall inform the
applicant of the
schedule of pre-
deployment
orientation.
Note: Processing
Time shall
commence upon
acknowledgement of
applicant of the
notification.
3. Attend the pre- 3.1 Conduct pre- None 2 hours TDD Staff
deployment orientation deployment
orientation.
3.2 Releases the None 1 hours 30 TDD Staff
signed minutes
endorsement
letter to the
requesting
office and
endorses the
applicant to
the requesting
office
Total None 14 hours 15
minutes
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ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF APPEARANCE (CA)
This service covers the receiving of hand-carried documents and the issuance of the
Certificate of Appearance.
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signature.
3. File the
receiving copy to
its designated
folder.
TOTAL None 5 minutes
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ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATION FOR SPECIAL INVESTOR’S RESIDENT
VISA HOLDERS
Procedure for the issuance of Certification for SIRV holders.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Duly accomplished and notarized DOT Form No.
Project and Investment
OTSR-PIED 003 (b) or the Foreign Investor’s Annual
Evaluation Division
Report
2. A certification from the President of the recipient-
firm or entity that the investment is intact and the
Proponent
amount has not been reduced below the value of
US $ 50,000.00.
3. Audited financial statement of the recipient-firm. Audit Company
4. A certification from the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) or Bureau of Trade Regulation
SEC or DTI
and Consumer Protection (DTI) that the business
is still in operation.
FEES PERSON
CLIENT STEPS TO BE PROCESSI
AGENCY ACTIONS RESPONSIBL
PAID NG TIME
E
1. Submit duly 1.1 Acknowledge None 15 minutes Investment
accomplished receipt of the Officer
Application Form and complete
complete documents
documentary
requirements to Note:
PIED’s Investment For incomplete
Officer or thru email. documents, the
Investment officer
shall return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements
1.2 Prepare the None 2 hours Investment
Certification for Officer
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signature of the
Director of the
Office of Tourism
Standards and
Regulation
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ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF TAX WITHHELD
Issuance of Certificate of Tax Withheld (BIR Form 2306/2307) to creditors, suppliers, service
providers covered under the tax law
Office or Division: Accounting Division
Classification: Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction: G2B (Government to Business)
Who may avail: Creditors/Suppliers/ Service Providers
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Signed Disbursement Voucher with Cash Division
complete supporting documents (1 set of
original copy)
Tax Identification Number Creditors/Suppliers/ Service Providers
AGENCY FEES TO PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS
ACTIONS BE PAID TIME RESPONSIBLE
1. Request Certificate of 1.1 Receives
Tax Withheld upon claim request for Administrative
None 1 hour
of check/ADA Certification. Assistant
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MEDIA COVERAGE REQUESTS
Procedure for granting requests for media and communication support primarily to the
different offices of the Department including its regional offices, attached agencies, local
government units, and other tourism stakeholders.
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PAYMENTS THROUGH CHECK/S
Payables or obligations of the agency to creditors shall be made through an issuance of
Modified Disbursement System (MDS) check or also known as government checks after the
preparation and approval of related documents.
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2. Office of the 4. Record and None 15 minutes Cash Staff
authorized signatories Routes the
receives the Checks Check/s
with supporting prepared to the
documents designated
signatories
Note: Processing time
of signing of DV by
the authorized
signatory not included
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Disbursement Disbursement
Voucher Voucher
properly
6. Issue Official 10. Checks the None 5 minutes Cashier
Receipt (if through accuracy of
a Collection/ Official Receipt
Acknowledgement (OR) issued by
Receipt, provide the client; or
sales/billing Collection /
invoice) for a Acknowledgement
company-creditor Receipt and
Sales/Billing
Invoice and
issues the
Check/s and tax
certificate/s
Note: tax
certificate issued
by accounting
TOTAL None 6 days 5
hour and 40
minutes
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PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR VACANT POSITIONS
Human Resource procedure for the processing of application of internal and external
applicants to published vacant positions.
* Pursuant to 2017 ORAOHRA, filling up of vacant positions must not exceed nine (9)
months from the date of publication.
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For personal
delivery,
acknowledge
receipt thereof
2. Await HR reply on 2.1 Send reply via None 5 days after HRD-RSP
the result of the email informing deadline of Processor (HRMO)
initial screening applicant/s publication
whether
qualifications
meet minimum
Qualification
Standards
requirements
with further
advice as to the
next step of
hiring
procedure.
2ND PHASE – QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS AND INITIAL INTERVIEW (for those who
passed the paper screening) (COMPLEX TRANSACTION)
3. Wait for the Schedule the None Within 5 days HRD-RSP
notification of the conduct of Processor
schedule for the initial interview, (HRMO)
preliminary interview and qualifying
and examination. exams (for
Central Office’s
vacancies)
4. Wait for the results 4.1 Send out a None 2 days after HRD-RSP
of the initial notice to the the interview Processor
interview applicant/s via and exams (HRMO)
email on the
results of the
initial
interview
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schedule of end- 5.2 endorsement (HRMO)
user’s interview to the end-user
of the roster of
qualified
applicants.
Central Office
Vacancies: 1-2
weeks schedule
for interview and
technical exams
given by the end-
user.
Regional Office
Vacancies: Initial
interview,
qualifying and
technical exams
are done in the
regional offices.
End-users are
given a maximum
of three weeks to
give shortlist for
panel interview
and deliberation.
5.2 Sign the None 5 minutes Chief, HRD
transmittal/
endorsement
memorandum
to the end-
user/regional
director.
5.3 Send out the None 15 minutes RSP HR Processor
signed (HRMO)
memorandum
to the office
concerned or
through email
to the regional
offices with all
supporting
documents.
5.4 Notify None Within 3 days End-user
applicant/s from receipt of (operating unit)
through phone memo from
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call and/or HRD
email of the
schedule 1-2
weeks upon
receipt of
endorsement
from HRD.
5.6 Conduct the None 1 to 2 weeks End-user
preliminary from receipt of (operating unit)
interview memo from
HRD
Inform HRD of
the shortlist of
candidates for
the panel
interview and
deliberation.
6. Conduct of 6.1 Notify None 1 day from RSP HR Processor
qualifying and applicants of receipt of (HRMO)
technical/special the schedule shortlisted
exams and venue of candidates
exams from end user
and technical
exam
questionnaire
6.2 Administration None Within 3 days RSP HR Processor
of exams of the (HRMO)
dissemination
of the notice
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4TH PHASE – PANEL INTERVIEW AND DELIBERATION (for those who passed the end-
user’s interview and technical exams)
6 Wait for the 6.1 Upon receipt None 7 days RSP HR Processor
schedule of the of the end- (HRMO)
Human Resource user’s shortlist
Merit Selection and of qualified
Promotions Board candidates,
(HRMPSB) panel check the
interview. availability of
HRMPSB
members for
the panel
interview.
Prepare the
memorandum
for the meeting
and agenda.
Prepare a
comparative
assessment
sheets and an
interview guide
for the qualified
candidates.
6.2 Sign the None 1 day HRPMSB
memorandum Chairperson
and agenda
6.3 Route the None 1 day RSP HR Processor
memorandum (HRMO)
and agenda
to HRMPSB
members and
notifies the
candidate/s.
Informs the
Regional
Office-Admin
Officer at
least a week
before the
schedule of
the panel
interview.
6.4 Conduct the None 1 day HRMPSB Members
panel
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interview.
6.5 Prepare 30 minutes HRMPSB
Summary of Secretariat
Ratings prior to
deliberation.
6.6 Conduct 1 days HRMPSB Members
deliberation of
candidates.
6.7 Prepare 7 days HRMPSB
HRMPSB Secretariat
Documentation.
6.8 Route the None 3 days HRMPSB
HRMPSB Secretariat
documentations
to HRMPSB
members for
signature.
6.9 Submit the None 1 hour HRMPSB
HRMPSB Secretariat
Documentation
to the Office of
the Secretary
for approval.
TOTAL None 21 days 1 hour
30 minutes
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PROCESSING OF PAYMENT TO SUPPLIERS, CONSULTANTS, GFA
AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
Accounting process for the payment of purchased air tickets or local/ foreign transportation
expenses official in character.
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original copy)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (For specific requirements, please refer to list of Financial
Management Service (FMS) Checklist of requirements per transaction)
FEES
AGENCY PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS TO BE
ACTIONS TIME RESPONSIBLE
PAID
1. Project Officer or Budget 1.1 Receives the
Division forwards the documents
signed ORS/BUR and submitted.
Disbursement Voucher Senior
with supporting None 5 minutes Administrative
documents to Note: Incomplete Assistant
Accounting Division documents shall
not be accepted
1.2 Assigns DV
Senior
number and
None 1 hour 30 Administrative
forwards to the
minutes Assistant
reviewer
1.3 Checks/
reviews the
propriety of
supporting
documents and
analyzes the claim
and reviews the
computation of Administrative
None 3 days
withholding taxes; Officer IV
Prepares JEV.
Note: If documents
are not in order, it
shall be returned to
the Project Officer
for compliance
1.4 Conducts final
evaluation of
completeness of
supporting
documents and
validity of claims;
Chief
Signs JEV and Box None 3 days
Accountant
C of DV.
Note: If documents
are not in order, it
shall be returned to
the Project Officer
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for compliance
2. Office of the authorized 2.1 Releases
signatories receives the signed DVs,
DVs including
supporting
Administrative
Note: Processing time of documents to the None 30 minutes
Aide
signing of DV by the authorized
authorized signatory not approving officers
included for signature on
Box D.
3. Office of authorized 3.1 Upon receipt of
signatories forwards the signed
approved DVs Disbursement
Vouchers, None 30 minutes Administrative
prepares Advice to Assistant
Debit Account
(LDDAP-ADA)
3.2 Signs LDDAP- 1 hour Chief
None
ADA Accountant
4.1 Releases
LDDAP-ADA to
authorized
signatories.
Administrative
Note: Signing of None 25 minutes
Aide
LDDAP-ADA by
authorized
signatories not
included in the
processing time.
4.2 Upon receipt of
signed LDDAP-
ADA from
Administrative
authorized None 5 minutes
Aide
signatories,
forward to Cash
Section
5.1 Acknowledge 5.2 Prepares and
notification from DOT Cash approve ACIC
Section of the payment through LBP-
made EMDS or submit
manual ACIC to
the servicing bank None 1 hour Cashier
upon receipt of
signed LDDAP-
ADA
Note: Crediting of
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payment in the
bank may take at
least 24 hours and
is not included in
the processing
time
None 1 hour
6 days 5 hours
TOTAL None
5 minutes
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS FOR
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Procedure for the approval of local government request for assistance for tourism
development planning
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implementation
TOTAL 7 days
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND COMPLAINTS DESK
Section 9, Rule VII of the IRR of RA 11032, each agency shall establish a public assistance
or complaints desk.
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READILY AVAILABLE PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND/OR REPORTS
REQUESTS
Media and communication support primarily to the different offices of the Department
including its regional offices, attached agencies, local government units, and other tourism
stakeholders.
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STATISTICS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Procedure for the approval of requests for tourism-related statistical data filed by agency
personnel/officers and/or its attached agencies; and external clients (private
individuals/entities and/or other agencies).
Note: Depends on
the complexity of
the request and
the availability of
data
1.3 Review and None 30 minutes SEAIMD
check the Supervising
statistical data/ Tourism
information, and Operations
endorse to the Officer
SEAIMD
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Chief/Head for
approval.
TOTAL 7 hours 10
minutes
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Central Office
Internal Services
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ASSISTANCE FOR THE FORMULATION OF TOURISM-RELATED
SPEECHES, MESSAGES, TALKPOINTS, GRAPHIC LAYOUT/ARTWORK,
AND INFORMATION
Communication support to DOT officials and employees for the preparation of speeches,
messages, talk points, response to information requests, and graphic layout/artwork.
Office or Division: Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy
Classification: Complex Transactions
Type of Transaction: G2G (Government to Government)
Who may avail: DOT Officials/Employees
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Approved OPAA Request Form (1 copy) OPAA Office
Event Background/Briefer (1 copy) Requesting Office/Employee
FEES
AGENCY PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS TO BE
ACTIONS TIME RESPONSIBLE
PAID
1. Submit duly 1.1 Record None 5 Minutes Administrative
accomplished OPAA request and Assistant, OPAA
Service Request Form prepares
and information on the routing slip.
proposed event (if
available).
1.2 Delegate None 1 hour Director,
work to the OPAA
division chief.
1.3 Assign None 1 hour Division Chief,
request to OPAA
OPAA staff.
1.4 Prepare None 3 days Assigned staff,
assigned OPAA
task.
1.5 Review None 1 hour Supervisor/Division
output. Chief
1.6 Approve None 1 hour Director,
material for OPAA
clearance.
1.7 Clear material None 1 hour Assistant Secretary
for use of for Branding and
client. Marketing
Communications
1.8 Send None 30 minutes Assigned staff,
prepared OPAA
material to
client.
TOTAL None 3 days 5 hours
35 minutes
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PROCESSING OF NOMINATION FOR EXTERNAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Processing of external training programs
Note: If found
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relevant, the TDD
shall prepare
Memorandum
inviting nominees
signed by the
Undersecretary for
Administration
and Finance and/or
the Director for
Administrative
Service.
If found not
relevant, the Under
secretary/ Director s
hall be informed
that the invitation is
of no relevance to
the Department’s
mandate.
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memorandum and
forwards to
Records and
Communication
Section for
dissemination
Note:
During pandemic
and WFH
arrangements, the
PDC Secretariat
shall forward the
announcement
through e-mail.
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the PDC
Chairperson the
most qualified
nominee/s.
Receives and None 10 minutes TDD Staff
Records the
committee's
action on the
endorsement of
the nominees
Forwards to
HRDC/PDC
Chairperson for
approval of the
Secretary
Receives and None 10 minutes TDD Staff
records the
approved
nomination and
Release to project
officer concern
Upon approval of None 15 minutes HRDC/TDD
all PDC members, Staff/PDC
qualified Secretariat
Acknowledge the
nominees will be
notification
notified through
email or notice of
participation.
None 8 hours and
TOTAL
50 minutes
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FUND TRANSFER TO DOT REGIONAL/OVERSEAS OFFICES/ATTACHED
AGENCIES
Accounting process for fund transfer to DOT Regional/ Overseas Offices and its attached
agencies in support of tourism-related activities and projects.
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1.2 Checks/reviews
completeness and
propriety of supporting
documents. 1 day Senior
Note: Incomplete None Administrative
documents shall be Assistant
returned to the office
concerned
1.3 Checks/reviews
completeness and
propriety of supporting
documents Senior
1 day
Administrative
Note: Incomplete None Assistant
documents shall be
returned to the office
concerned
1.3 Conducts final
evaluation of
completeness and Chief
None 1 day
propriety of supporting Accountant
documents; Signs the
DV/NTA
2. Office of the None Administrative
authorized signatories 2.1 Releases signed Aide
receives the DVs DVs, including 1 hour
supporting documents
Note: Processing time to the authorized
of signing of DV by the approving officers for
authorized signatory signature on Box D.
not included
2 days and 2
TOTAL None
hours
Fund Transfer to DOT Foreign Offices through the FOREX Account
1. Budget Division
forwards the 1.1 Receives the
request for fund request for fund transfer
transfer and and supporting
required documents documents 1 hour Senior
None
to the Accounting Administrative
Division Assistant
Note: Incomplete
documents shall not be
accepted
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1.2 Checks/reviews
completeness and None 1 day Senior
propriety of supporting Administrative
documents Assistant
Note: If documents /are
not in order, it shall be
returned to the Project
Officer for compliance
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GRANT OF CASH ADVANCES
Accounting process for cash advances of DOT Personnel (Regular and Coterminous
Employees) acting as Special Disbursing Officer in the utilization of project funds or cash
advances for official foreign travel allowance.
Office or Accounting Division
Division:
Classification: Complex Transaction
Type of G2G (Government to Government)
Transaction:
Who may avail: DOT Personnel (Regular and Co-Terminus Employees)
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
(1 set original and 1 set photocopy)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Copy of Work Program/Project Proposal DOT Employee
with Budget Estimate (1 photocopy)
2. Disbursement Voucher (2 original copies) DOT Employee
3. Certificate of Availability of Funds (1 Accounting Division
original copy)
4. Signed Fiscal Agency Service (foreign Accounting Division
currency) (1 original copy)
5. Obligation Request/ Budget Utilization Budget Division
Report (one original copy)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Approved SDO Designation (1 original copy) Special Disbursing Officer/s
Copy of Approved Bond Application (1 Special Disbursing Officer/s
original copy)
For local/foreign travel allowance:
1. Copy of Travel/Special Order (1 DOT Employee
photocopy)
2. Approved Itinerary of Travel (Appendix A) DOT Employee
(1 original copy)
3. Certificate of Last Travel Completed DOT Employee
(Appendix B) ( 1 photocopy)
4. Prevailing UNDP rates for daily UNDP website
subsistence allowance (foreign travel) (1
original copy)
5. Confirmed Flight Itinerary (1 photocopy) Procurement Division
6. Proof of exchange rate (foreign travel) (1 LBP/BSP website
original copy)
FEES
PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS TO BE
TIME RESPONSIBLE
PAID
1. Budget 1.1 Receives the None 5 minutes Senior
Division documents submitted. Administrative
forwards Assistant
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signed ORS Note: Incomplete
and documents shall not be
Disbursement accepted
Voucher with
supporting
documents to
Accounting
Division
1.2 Assigns DV number None 1 hour 30 Senior
and forwards to minutes Administrative
reviewer Assistant
1.2 Checks/Reviews
completeness and None 3 days Administrative
propriety of Officer IV
supporting
documents. Analyzes
the claim and
reviews the
computations;
Prepares JEV
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signatories Vouchers, prepares
forwards approved Advice to Debit Account
DVs (LDDAP-ADA)
3.2 Signs LDDAP-ADA None 10 minutes Chief Accountant
4. Office of the None 30 minutes Administrative
authorized 4.1 Releases LDDAP- Aide
signatories ADA to authorized
receives the signatories
LDDAP-ADA
TOTAL None 4 days 3 hours
15 minutes
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INCOMING MAILS HANDLING
This service covers the receiving and farming out of the incoming mail received.
Office or Division: Records and Communication Section - General Services Division
Classification: Simple Transaction
Type of G2G (Government to Government)
Transaction:
Who may avail: DOT Employees and Officials (Head Office, Regional Offices NCR
and IV-B)
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Acknowledgement of the receipt of mail Records and Communication Section
piece by affixing their signature over
printed name in the logbook for incoming
mails
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incoming logbook.
TOTAL 5 Minutes
(Per Mail
Piece)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Provide IT technical assistance to the Department official and employee
Office or Division: Information Technology Division
Classification: Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction: G2G (Government to Government)
Who may avail: DOT Official and Employee
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
IT Support/Service Slip (1 original copy) or ITD
Request via email Requesting Employee
AGENCY FEES TO PROCESSIN PERSON
CLIENT STEPS
ACTIONS BE PAID G TIME RESPONSIBLE
CASE 1: Resolvable ICT Concerns
1. Proceed/call ITD or 1.1 Acknowledge None 5 minutes IT Administrative
send request via request submitted Aide
email thru email and list
initial details of the
request.
1.2 Record in the None 5 minutes IT Administrative
request IT Service Aide
Logbook.
2. Inform the IT 2.1 Conduct None 3 hours IT Personnel
personnel the Assessment and
problem of the ICT perform
equipment. troubleshooting of
the problem.
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ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
Issuance of Certificate of Availability of Funds for approved projects and events as pre-requisite
to processing of payments
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Signs the
CAF
2. Receives the CAF for 2.1 Releases the None 10 minutes Administrative
the Contract with the Contract with Aide
supporting documents CAF and
supporting
documents
Total: None 5 hours
20
minutes
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ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF NO PENDING CASH ADVANCE
Issuance of Certificate of No Pending Cash Advance to accountable officers/ employees as
pre-requisite to the availment of cash advance.
Office or Division: Accounting Division
Classification: Simple Transaction
Type of G2G (Government to Government)
Transaction:
Who may avail: Accountable Officers/Employees
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
None N/A
FEES
PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS TO BE
TIME RESPONSIBLE
PAID
1. Special
Disbursing
Officer (SDO)
or Travelling
Senior
Official/
1.1 Receives request 10 minutes Administrative
Employee None
for Certification Assistant
requests for a
certification of
No Pending
Cash
Advance.
1.2 Verifies cash
advance balance in Senior
the Schedule of 10 minutes Administrative
None
Cash Advances and Assistant
Liquidation file.
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ISSUANCE OF ORDER OF PAYMENT
Issuance of Order of Payment Form to event participants for the collection of participation
fees; refund of excess cash advances grants to Employee (Regular and Co-Terminus) for
Official Travel and Special Disbursing Officer and refund of excess fund transfers from Local
Government Units and Regional Offices.
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Order of
Payment
2.1 Releases of
2. Receives the signed Administrative
Order of None 10 minutes
Order of Payment Aide
Payment.
Total: None 1 hour
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LIQUIDATION OF CASH ADVANCES
Liquidation of cash advances after completion of travel or end of the conduct of an official
event
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2. Receives a. Conducts final
copy of evaluation of
signed completeness
Liquidation and propriety of
Chief
Voucher supporting None 1 hour
Accountant
documents;
Signs Liquidation
Voucher and
JEV.
Total: 2 hours 10
None
minutes
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OUTGOING MAILS HANDLING
This service covers the processing and delivery to the Phil post of the outgoing mails.
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1.5 Prepare the None 30 minutes Admin Assistant
Daily Statement
Reading Receipt
of Mails posted
thru Postage
Meter Machine.
1.6 Approve the None 15 minutes Section Head
Daily Statement
Reading Receipt
of generated by
signing at the
approval portion
of the Report.
1.7 Deliver all the None 1 hour Admin
outgoing mails Assistant/Admin
indicated in the Officer I
approved Daily
Statement
Reading Receipt
of Mails.
TOTAL None 1 hour 30
minutes
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PAYMENT OF SALARIES, BONUSES, AND OTHER PERSONNEL
BENEFITS
Accounting process for the payment of salaries, bonuses, and other personnel benefits of
DOT Personnel (Regular, Job Order and Coterminous Employees)
Office or Division: Accounting Division
Classification: Complex Transaction
Type of G2G (Government to Government)
Transaction:
Who may avail: DOT Personnel (Regular and Co-Terminus Employees)
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
(1 set original and 1 set photocopy)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Duly certified payroll with computation of Human Resource Division
salary (1 original copy)
2. Payroll Register (1 original copy) Human Resource Division
3. Disbursement Voucher (2 original copies) Human Resource Division
4. Pay-out Form (1 original copy) Human Resource Division
5. Obligation Request (ORs) (1 original copy) Budget Division
6. Signed Daily Time Record (1 original copy) DOT Employee
7. Certificate of Availability of Funds (1 Accounting Division
original copy)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
For initial payment of salaries (regular
employees with original appointment):
In case of transfer:
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1. Job Order Contract (1 photocopy) Human Resource Division
2. Accomplishment Report (1 original
copy)
3. Certification of Service Rendered (1
original copy)
FEES
PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS TO BE
TIME RESPONSIBLE
PAID
1. Budget Division 1.1 Received the None 1 hour Senior
forwards signed documents Administrative
ORS and DV submitted. Assistant
with supporting
documents to the Note: Incomplete
Accounting documents shall not be
Division accepted
1.2 Checks/ reviews None 1 day Senior
completeness and Administrative
propriety of Assistant
supporting
documents.
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3. Office of 3.1 Upon receipt of None 2 hours Administrative
authorized signed Disbursement Assistant
signatories forwards Vouchers, prepares
approved DVs Advice to Debit Account
(LDDAP-ADA)
4. Office of the None 1 hour Administrative
4.1 Releases LDDAP-
authorized Aide
ADA to authorized
signatories receives
signatories
the LDDAP-ADA
TOTAL None 4 days and 1
hour
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PREPARATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL SALARY AND SALARY
DIFFERENTIAL DUE TO PROMOTION
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PREPARATION OF SERVICE CONTRACTS
Preparation of Service Contracts which have undergone alternative methods of procurement.
Office or Division: Legal Affairs Service (LAS)
Classification: Complex Transaction
Type of Transaction: G2G - Government to Government
Who may avail: Department of Tourism (DOT) personnel
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Accomplished Google Form http://bit.ly/dotcontractrequest
Terms of Reference or Technical Specifications Procurement Management Division
Proof of Receipt from the Office of Undersecretary
for Administration and Finance or Procurement Requesting Party
Management Division
AGENCY FEES TO PROCESSING PERSON/S
CLIENT STEPS
ACTIONS BE PAID TIME RESPONSIBLE
a. Accomplish the LAS 1.1 None. Google None 15 minutes N/A
Request Form for Drafting will automatically
of Service Contracts send an
through Google Form, acknowledgement
accessible at: email upon
http://bit.ly/dotcontractrequest submission of the
Accomplished
Google Form;
1.2 Check the None 15 minutes Administrative
completeness and Assistant or
attachments Legal Assistant
submitted through
the Google Form1;
1.3 Record all the None 15 minutes Administrative
requests received, Assistant or
whether complete Legal Assistant
or incomplete in
the LAS Contract
Preparation
Tracking System;
1.4 Assign None 5 minutes Administrative
Requests with Assistant or
correct and Legal Assistant
complete
attachments to the
Legal Assistant
concerned;
a. Draft the None 3 days and 4 Legal Assistant
Service Contract hours2
and conduct the
necessary
research,
1 Requests with incomplete attachments shall be coordinated to Requesting Party for compliance;
2 In case of further clarifications or additional documents are required from the Requesting Party, any delay on the part of
the Requesting Party shall toll the running of the period. The processing time shall begin once the required documents are
complete.
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coordination, or
consultation with
the Requesting
Party or offices
concerned;
1.6 Submit the None 5 minutes Legal Assistant
Draft Service
Contract for
review;
1.7 Final review None 3 days Lawyer
and approval of
Draft Service
Contract;
1.8 Review and None 45 minutes Legal Assistant
finalize Lawyer’s
comments or
revisions in the
Draft Service
Contract, if
applicable;
2. Acknowledge receipt of 2.1 Transmit final None 20 minutes Legal Assistant
the response version of the
Draft Service
Contract to the
email address of
the requesting
party and record in
the LAS Contract
Preparation
Tracking System.
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PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR LEAVE
Human Resource procedure for the processing of following DOT employee/s leave
applications:
• Vacation/Forced Leave
• Sick Leave
• Privilege Leave
• Forced Leave
• Other Types of Leave
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Attendance &
Leave
Monitoring
System for
DTR
updating.
1.3 Forward the None 40 minutes HRD-CBS
leave Receiving/
application Releasing Staff
form to the
Chief, HRD
or the
concerned
official for
final
approval/
signature.
1.4 Certify leave None 4 hours 15 Chief, HRD or
credits. minutes
Approving Authority
(in case of official
filing the leave of
absence)
2. Retrieve a copy 2.1 Release the None 4 hours HRD-CBS
of the approved approved Receiving/
leave form leave form Releasing Staff
and have the
employee
acknowledge
the receipt
thereof .
TOTAL None 2 days 3
hours 25
minutes
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PROCESSING OF CERTIFICATION OF ALLOTMENT
The process of reviewing and approving Certification of Allotment for DOT activities and
projects.
Office or Division: Budget Division
Classification: Simple Transaction
Type of G2G – Government to Government
Transaction:
Who may avail: Project Officers of Various Operating Units within DOT
All DOT employees
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Certification of Allotment / Funds (6 original
copy)
Project Officer
BAC Resolution (1 original copy)
Contract (1 original copy)
FEES TO PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS TIME RESPONSIBLE
BE PAID
1. Submits 1.1 Checks the
Certification of completeness of the
Allotment to requirements and
Budget Division accuracy of the
Certification of Allotment
for the activity or project. 20 minutes
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Chief Budget’s name.
Returns the documents
to Admin Assistant for
assigning of control
number.
3. Assigns control
number and forwards
to Chief Budget 5 minutes
Admin Assistant
Officer for review and
approval
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PROCESSING OF OBLIGATION REQUEST STATUS
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Designation) with the specific purpose for which
the cash advance is granted (only permanently
appointed officer / employee may be designated
as SDO / accountable officer)
3.2 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
3.3 Copy of Approved Bond Application (must be
adequately bonded for the amount commensurate
to the amount of accountability)
3.4 Certification from Accounting Division that SDO
has no pending unliquidated Cash Advance
3.5 Fiscal Agency Service (FAS) signed by authorized
signatories, if foreign currency is required
4. Current Operating Expenditures (COE) for
remittances to DOT foreign Field Offices (1 original
copy each except for 4.1)
4.1 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
4.2 Salaries, Wages and allowances, maintenance
and operating expenses and/or list of
activities/projects with estimated budget as basis
for the cash advance
4.3 Copy of Approved Bond Application (adequately OPMD
bonded for the amount commensurate
to the amount of accountability)
4.4 Certification from Accounting Division that SDO
has no pending unliquidated Cash
Advance
4.5 Fiscal Agency Service (FAS) signed by authorized
signatories
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5.2.6 Clearance from previous office
5.2.7 Certification on the last day of service from
former office
5.2.8 Certification of last salary received from
former office verified by the concerned auditor of
previous office
5.3 For Job Contract Employees:
5.3.1 Job Order Contracts
5.3.2 Accomplishment Report
5.3.3 Certification of Services Rendered
5.4 Duly accomplished / signed Daily Time Record
(DTR)
5.5 Computations of salary/wage duly certified by
Human Resources Division (HRD)
6.4 Duly approved request for commutation of Leave Compensation and Benefit
6.5 Certification from Human Resources Division
(HRD) of total leave credits earned as of date of
request
6.6 Computation of claim for leave commutation duly
certified by the Human Resources Division (HRD)
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expenses to be incurred as basis for the amount
of cash advance
7.4 Certificate of Last Travel Completed (Appendix B)
7.5 Certification from Accounting Division that the
official / employee has no unliquidated Cash
Advances
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11.7)
10.1 For posting of newly appointed Foreign Project Officer
Office (FO) Personnel:
10.1.1 Approved Memorandum for the Secretary
10.2 For regular foreign travel
10.2.1 Authority to be reimbursed
10.3 Official receipts
10.4 Copy of e-ticket
10.5 Copy of boarding pass
10.6 Certified True Copy of duly approved
Travel/Special Order indicating the entitlements
(not exceeding allowances prescribed under
existing laws)
10.7 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
11. Honoraria (1 original copy each)
11.1 Duly certified payroll for the pay period /list Project Officer
of payees entitled to honoraria
11.2 Basis for the honoraria claimed
11.3 Computations of honoraria claimed (total
honoraria received must not exceed 25% of
annual basic pay of officer / employee)
11.4 Outputs delivered / accomplished
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travelling expenses)
12.7 Proof of exchange rate at the time of travel
12.8 Certificate of Last Travel Completed
(Appendix B)
12.9 Certification from Accounting Division that
the official / employee has no unliquidated Cash
Advances.
12.10 Fiscal Agency Service (FAS) signed by
authorized signatories
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the GAA or TLA/RT account
14.9 Original copy of Invoice / Statement of
Account
14.10 Original copy of Delivery Receipt
14.11 Duly Signed Inspection and Acceptance
Report
16. Representation Expenses
(Payment/Reimbursement) (1 original copy each except
16.8)
15.1 Original copy of duly signed authorization Project Officer
from the Head of Office or his duly designated
representative, to sign for chit charges / reimburse
expenses incurred for the implementation of a
particular activity / undertaking
15.2 Original copy of invoice / Statement of
Account
15.3 Certification that expense is official in
nature, public in character and in the best interest
of the Department
15.4 For group meals, list of participants with
signature/photos
15.5 Abstract of Canvass with quotations from at
least three (3) suppliers / service providers
15.6 Attendance Sheet
15.7 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
17. Professional Services Rendered (Consultants,
Resource Persons, Translators, etc) (1 original
copy each except for 14.1 and 14.7)
16.1 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project Project Officer
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
16.2 Resume / Credentials of Contracted
Individual
16.3 Acceptance Invitation
16.4 MOA / Contract of Services duly signed by
both parties and duly notarized, indicating the
professional fee and/or other types of emoluments
agreed upon and the terms of payment
16.5 Abstract of Canvass / Waiver of Canvass
16.6 Original Copy of Statement of Account
16.7 Copy of Speaker’s presentation
16.8 Proof of services rendered /
Accomplishment Report (as stated in the contract)
16.9 Certificate of Services Rendered /
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Acceptance of Deliverables per MOA / Contract
18. Services Rendered by Contracted Service
Providers (1 original copy each except for 15.1)
17.1 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project Project Officer
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
17.2 Original copy of duly signed authorization
from the Head of Office or his duly designated
representative, to sign for chit charges / reimburse
expenses incurred for the implementation of a
particular activity / undertaking
17.3 Original copy of Invoice / Statement of
Account
17.4 Supporting documents for the invoice (hotel
folios, guest list, etc)
17.5 Copy of Letter Contract with Conforme /
duly notarized MOA or Contract signed by both
parties
17.6 Request for Canvass / PhilGEPS posting /
bidding with corresponding Terms or Reference
(TOR)
17.7 Abstract of Canvass with quotations from at
least three (3) suppliers / service providers,
signed by GSD (for total amounts equivalent to
PHP50,000 and less)
17.8 Copy of BAC Resolution, PhilGeps posting
(for total amounts equivalent to more than PHP
50,000 but less than PHP 500,000)
17.9 Copy of BAC Resolution, BID Documents,
Notice / Letter of Award, Performance Bond (for
total amounts equivalent to PHP 500,000 and
above)
17.10 Certification from Budget Division that funds
have been appropriated and allotted under the
GAA or TLA/RT account
17.11 Certification that expense is official in
nature, public in character and in the best interest
of the Department
19. Purchase of Foreign Transportation Expenses /
Air Tickets (1 original copy each except for 16.1
and 16.2)
18.1 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project Project Officer
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
18.2 Certified True Copy of duly approved Travel
/ Special Order indicating the entitlements (not
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exceeding allowances prescribed under existing
laws)
18.3 Original copy of invoice / Statement of
Account
18.4 Original copy of used transportation ticket
(used air ticket / e-ticket with boarding passes for
airfares)
18.5 If claiming payment for business class
airfare: Malacañang approval authorizing
business class accommodation on plane for the
official travel
18.6 Copy of Contract with the service provider
(for air tickets)
18.7 Request for Canvass / PhilGEPS posting /
bidding with corresponding Terms or Reference
(TOR)
18.8 Abstract of Canvass with quotations from at
least three (3) accredited travel agencies, signed
by GSD (for total amounts equivalent to
PHP50,000 and less)
18.9 Copy of BAC Resolution, PhilGEPS posting
(for total amounts equivalent to more than
PHP50,000 but less than PHP500,000)
18.10 Copy of BAC Resolution, BID Documents,
Notice / Letter of Award, Performance Bond (for
total amounts equivalent to PHP500,000 and
above
18.11 Certification from Accounting Division that
funds have been appropriated and allotted under
the GAA or TLA/RT account
20. Hiring of Vehicles (1 original copy each except for
17.1)
19.1 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project Project Officer
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
19.2 Original Copy of Approved Authority to Hire
a Vehicle
19.3 Original Copy of Statement of Account /
Invoice
19.4 Copy of Letter Contract with Conforme /
duly notarized MOA or Contract signed by both
parties
19.5 Request for canvass / PhilGEPS posting /
bidding with corresponding Terms of Reference
(TOR)
19.6 Abstract of Canvass with quotations from at
least three (3) accredited transport companies,
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signed by GSD (for total amounts equivalent to
PHP50,000 and less)
19.7 Copy of BAC Resolution, PhilGEPS posting
(for total amounts equivalent to more than
PHP50,000 but less than PHP500,000)
19.8 Copy of BAC Resolution, BID Documents,
Notice / Letter of Award, Performance Bond (for
total amounts equivalent to PHP500,000 and
above)
19.9 Certification from Budget Division that funds
have been appropriated and allotted under the
GAA or TLA/RT account
19.10 Original Copies of Trip Tickets duly signed
by passenger / project officer
19.11 Passenger List
19.12 Certification from the authorized signing
officer of satisfactory services completed /
rendered as stated in the contract / agreement
21. Shipment / Freight Services (1 original copy each
except for 18.1)
20.1 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project Project Officer
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
20.2 Original copy of invoice / statement of
account from the contracted service provider
20.3 Abstract of Canvass signed by the GSD
20.4 Inspection Report for the goods shipped
20.5 Proof of shipment
20.6 Acknowledgment from the recipient that
shipped goods were received in correct quantity
and in good order
22. Procurement of Security, Janitorial and other
similar services (1 original copy each)
21.1 Request of the concerned office for the Human Resource Division
requirements
21.2 Approval of the request by the Secretary
21.3 Approved Terms of Reference (TOR)
21.4 Copy of Advertisement / Invitation to Bid
21.5 Bid Tenders of participating bidders
21.6 Participating bidders’ registration, license
and accreditation documents
21.7 Abstract of Bids duly signed by the BAC
Members
21.8 BAC Resolution on the evaluation of bids
and recommendation of award duly signed by the
BAC members
21.9 In case of negotiated purchase: Certification
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from BAC members that there were failure of
public biddings (two biddings); Certificate of
authority to negotiate / enter into negotiated
contract
21.10 Notice / Letter of Award signed by
authorized official
21.11 Job Order / Contract (Original) duly received
by contractor
21.12 Notice to commence to work
21.13 Performance Bond
21.14 Record of Attendance / Service (for security
and janitorial services)
21.15 Request for payment of the contractor /
service provider for services rendered
21.16 Certification of the concerned office that the
service rendered by the contractor / service
provider was satisfactory
23. Extension of Security, Janitorial, and other similar
service (1 original copy each)
22.1 Request of Management to the contractor / Human Resource Division
service provider for the extension of services with
the reasons therefore
22.2 Copy of extension contract
22.3 Period covered by the duration does not
exceed one year
22.4 Certification from BAC that:
22.5 The original contract was awarded through
public bidding
22.6 The agency has substantially undertaken
the procurement activities required prior to award
the new contract
22.7 The contract extension is undertaken due to
circumstances beyond the control of the agency
and that the agency cannot award a new contract
within a month after the expiration of the term of
the original contract
22.8 The extension is merely an emergency
measure to maintain status quo in the operations
of the agency and to avoid interruption of service
22.9 The current contractor / service provider has
not violated any of the provision of the original
contract
22.10 The terms and conditions of the original
contract shall not be changed or modified
22.11 Performance bond
22.12 Request for payment of the contractor /
service provider for services rendered
22.13 Record of attendance / service (for security
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and janitorial services)
22.14 Certification of the concerned office that the
service rendered by the contractor / service
provider was satisfactory
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enter into negotiated contract
23.13 Original cop of Supplier’s invoice /
statement of account
23.14 Original copy of delivery receipt
23.15 Inspection and acceptance report on the
deliveries
23.16 Results of test / analysis by proper
government agency (if the terms are subject to
test)
23.17 Copy of Acknowledgment Receipt for
Equipment (ARE)
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26.2 For first payment:
26.2.1 Duly notarized MOA or Contract signed by
both parties
26.2.2 Certification from Budget Division that funds
have been appropriated and allotted under
the GAA or TLA/RT account
26.2.3 Certification from Accounting Division of
Availability of Funds
26.2.4 Copy of Approved Work and Financial
Program (WFP) / Project Proposal with
reviewed Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be
supported by quotations / cost bases)
26.2.5 Request for canvass / PhilGeps posting /
bidding with corresponding Terms of
Reference (TOR) (unless renewed)
26.3 For total amounts equivalent to Php
50,000.00 and less:
26.3.1 Abstract of Canvass with quotations from at
least (3) accredited transport companies,
signed by GSD
26.4 For total amounts equivalent to more than
Php 50,000.00 but less than Php 500,000.00:
26.4.1 Copy of BAC Resolution
26.4.2 PhilGeps posting
26.5 For total amounts equivalent to Php
500,000.00 and above:
26.5.1 Copy of BAC Resolution
26.5.2 Bid documents
26.5.3 Notice of Awards (NOA)
26.5.4 Performance Bond
26.6 For venue rental:
26.6.1 Certification from the authorized signing
officer of satisfactory services completed /
rendered as stated in the contract /
agreement
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Plan (APP) (whichever is applicable)
Specific Requirements for Fund Transfer
29. Financial Assistance to Local Government Units
(LGUs) (1 original copy each)
28.1 Letter request from the Head of the LGU for Project Officer
financial assistance indicating there in the:
28.1.1 Name of the project / activity
28.1.2 Period /duration of the project
28.1.3 Tourism impact/significance of the project/
activity
28.1.4 Amount requested
28.2 Approval / Resolution by the concerned
Sangguniang Pambayan / Panglungsod/
Panglalawigan authorizing the Head of the LGU to
request for financial assistance and to enter into
agreement with the DOT relative thereto
28.3 Endorsement Letter from the concerned
DOT Regional Director on the request for
assistance
28.4 Evaluation / Recommendation of DOT -
SPRC (Special Project and Review Committee)
on the request for assistance
28.5 Copy of the MOA which shall stipulate the
following:
28.5.1 Type/ Nature of the project to be funded
which shall be in line with the mandate /
programs of the DOT
28.5.2 Impact on tourism of the project to be
funded
28.5.3 Use of the assistance exclusively for the
approved purpose
28.5.4 Time /period for the liquidation of the fund
transfer (not applicable if fund release is
thru donations)
28.5.5 Amount of financial assistance granted
28.5.6 Submission of Terminal Report within a
specific period
28.5.7 Sanctions to be imposed / undertaken for
non-compliance with the provisions of
the MOA
28.6 Liquidation Report with supporting
documents for previous fund transfers duly
audited by the Audit Team assigned at the
concerned LGU (not applicable if fund transfer is
thru donations)
28.7 Certification from Accounting Division that
the LGU has no unliquidated fund transfer
30. Financial Assistance for Non-Government
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Organization (NGO) / People’s Organization
(PO) (1 original copy each)
29.1 Proposal or request for funding which shall Project Officer
include:
29.1.1 Name of the Project
29.1.2 Objectives
29.1.3 Target beneficiaries
29.1.4 Impact to the tourism industry
29.1.5 Amount of assistance
29.2 Eligibility requirements such as:
29.2.1 Certificate of Registration with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) and/or
either Cooperative Dev't Authority (CDA) or
the Department of Labor and Employment
(DO LE)
29.2.2 Authenticated copy of the Latest Articles of
Incorporation or the Articles of Cooperation,
showing the original incorporators/
organizers and the Secretary's certificate of
incumbent officers, together with the
Certificate of Filing with the SEC/Certificate
of Approval by the CDA
29.2.3 Financial Reports audited by an
independent Certified Public Accountant for
the past (3) three years preceding the date
of project implementation. For NGO/ PO
which has been in operation for less than
three (3) years, report of accomplishment or
any
equivalent proof certified by its President
and Secretary that it had previously
implemented similar projects
29.2.4 Disclosure by the NGO / PO of other related
business, if any, and extent of ownership
therein
29.2.5 Work and Financial Plan, Sources and
Details of Proponents Equity Participation
in the Project
29.2.6 List and/or photographs of similar projects
previously completed by the NGO/PO, if
any, indicating the source of funds for their
implementation
29.2.7 A sworn affidavit of the Secretary of the
NGO / PO that none of its incorporators,
directors or officials is an agent of or related
by consanguinity or affinity up to the fourth
civil degree to the officials of the
Government Organization authorized to
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process and/or approve the proposal, the
MOA and the release of funds
29.3 Initial evaluation and endorsement of the
concerned DOT Officer / Regional Director /
Attached Agency Officer on the request for
assistance
29.4 Certification for non-submission of requests
to other DOT Attached Agencies
29.5 Approved SPRC Resolution
29.6 Signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
29.7 Liquidation Report with supporting
documents for previous fund transfers, if any
29.8 Certification from Accounting Division that
the NGO/PO has no unliquidated fund transfer
31. DOT Regional Offices (1 original copy each)
30.1 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project Project Officer
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
30.2 Approved Request for Fund Release Memo
for the fund transfer
30.2.1 If chargeable against TLA funds, duly
approved SPRC Resolution for external,
duly approved Project Proposal for internal
31. DOT Overseas Offices – TPB Remittances (1
original copy each)
31.1 Budget Utilization Report and Status Project Officer
(BURS) for TLA account signed by the originating
office
31.2 Fiscal Agency Service (FAS) signed by
authorized signatories
31.3 Certificate of No Unliquidated Cash
Advances from the Accounting Division
31.4 Copy of adequate bond of the SDO
commensurate to the amount of accountability
31.5 Copy of Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA)
31.6 Approved Project Proposal by TPB
31.7 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
between TPB and DOT Foreign Office
32. DOT Overseas Offices – Fund Transfer (PS,
MOOE, or Special Project) (1 original copy each
except for 33.4)
32.1 Fiscal Agency Service (FAS) signed by Project Officer
authorized signatories
32.2 Certificate of No Unliquidated Cash
Advances from the Accounting Division
32.3 Copy of adequate bond of the SDO
commensurate to the amount of accountability
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32.4 Approved project proposal / WFP / RWFP /
APP / PPMP
32.5 Computation of PS allowances signed by
Chief of HRD (for PS fund transfer)
32.6 Computation of Quarterly MOOE prepared
by OPMD (for MOOE fund transfer)
33. DOT Regional Offices – Notice of Transfer
Allocation (1 original copy each except for 34.2)
33.1 Approval of Transfer of Allocation Project Officer
33.2 Sub-Allotment Advice attached with a copy
of Approved Work and Financial Program (WFP) /
Project Proposal supported with reviewed Budget
Estimate (BE)
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38.2 Certified True Copy of duly approved Travel
/Special Order indicating the entitlements (not
exceeding allowances prescribed under existing
laws)
38.3 Authority to be Reimbursed actual pre-
departure expenses
38.4 Official receipts /proof of payment for
expenses incurred
38.5 Certificate of Travel Completed (Appendix
B)
40. Foreign Travel Allowance (1 original copy each
except for 27.1, 27.2 and 27.9)
39.1 Copy of Approved Work Program/ Project DOT Employees
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations/cost basis)
39.2 Certified True Copy of duly approved Travel
/ Special Order indicating the entitlements (not
exceeding allowances prescribed under existing
laws)
39.3 If travelling expenses claimed is more than
the authorized amount for travel allowance (actual
expenses)
39.3.1 Approval from Malacañang for the payment
of actual travelling expenses
39.3.2 Certification from the Secretary that the
actual expense in excess of the prescribed
travelling allowance is absolutely necessary
in the performance of an assignment
39.3.3 Bills and receipts for actual expenses
claimed
39.4 If claiming for reimbursement of
Representation Allowance / Expenses:
39.4.1 Authority from Malacañang for the amount
of representation allowance/expenses
allowed
39.4.2 Proof of expenses incurred (official receipts
for the representation expenses incurred)
39.5 Copies of used transportation ticket (used
air ticket / e-ticket with boarding passes for
airfares)
39.6 Receipts for Airport Terminal Fees at point
of embarkation to go back to the Philippines, if
any
39.7 Proof of Differential Claim (e.g., bank receipt
of forex); Computation of DSA
entitlement/requirement and actual amount
received
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39.8 Proof of exchange rate at the time of travel
39.9 Certificate of Last Travel Completed
(Appendix B)
39.10 Certificate of Travel Completed (Appendix
B)
39.11 Certificate of Appearance
39.12 Arrival and departure stamps on passport
39.13 Official receipt for premium paid for accident
insurance coverage for the duration of the travel
39.14 Terminal Report
39.15 Fiscal Agency Service (FAS) signed by
authorized signatories
40. Training Fees (1 original copy each except 41.7)
40.1 Authority to be reimbursed of actual training DOT Employees
fees
40.2 Certificate / Proof of Appearance /
Attendance / Training
40.3 List of Attendees (if applicable)
40.4 Approval from authorized official to attend /
participate
40.5 Official receipts / collection receipts
40.6 Statement of account / Bill
40.7 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
41. Purchase of Newspaper (1 original copy each
except 42.5)
41.1 Authority to be reimbursed for purchase of DOT Employees
newspaper
41.2 Inspection and Acceptance Report
41.3 Official receipts
41.4 Purchase requests
41.5 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
42. Transportation Expense – RFID and Gas (1 original
copy each)
42.1 Authority to be reimbursed of RFID / Gas DOT Employees
42.2 Justification from GSD that there is no
available load from RFID of official vehicle / fleet
card has reached its maximum limit
42.3 Trip Ticket
42.4 Travel Order (if applicable)
42.5 Copy of RFID and official receipts
42.6 Certification that all expenses were official in
nature, public in character, for the best interest of
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the Department, and incurred for purposes
intended herein
43. Actual communication expenses (1 original copy each
except 44.3 and 44.7)
43.1 Authority to be reimbursed of actual DOT Employees
communication expenses
43.2 Official receipts
43.3 Photocopy of the statement of account or
monthly billing from the telecommunication
service provider for postpaid account
43.4 Used mobile card/s for prepaid account
43.5 Certification that expenses for mobile phone
usage are incurred for the performance of official
duties and responsibilities
43.6 Certified copy of duly approved Appointment
paper for initial payment of newly appointed
employees
43.7 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
Special Requirements for Purchase
45. Local Transportation Expenses / Air Tickets (1
original copy each except for 28.1 and 28.2)
44.1 Copy of Approved Work Program / Project DOT Employees
Proposal with Budget Estimate (BE) detailing the
expenses to be incurred (BE should be supported
by quotations / cost basis)
44.2 Certified True Copy of duly approved
Travel/Special Order indicating the entitlements
(not exceeding allowances prescribed under
existing laws)
44.3 Original Copy of Billing / Statement of
Account
44.4 Original Copy of used transportation ticket
(used air ticket/ e-ticket with boarding passes for
airfares
44.5 Abstract of Canvass signed by the GSD /
Philgeps Posting
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1. Submits all 1.1 Checks for the
requirements for completeness of
obligation of fund documentary
attached with requirements for
supporting requests for
documents to the obligation of funds
Budget Division. Administrative
Note: If incomplete, Assistant
documents will be 20 minutes
returned to Project
Officer
Note: If no funds
available or not included
in the approved WFP,
Budget Officer
documents will be 45 minutes
returned to Project
Officer
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3.1 Receives the
evaluated request for
Obligation of Funds
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and approved ORS
with supporting
documents to
Accounting Division
or Project Officer
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PROCESSING OF TRAVEL ORDERS
All government employees should be issued travel orders when on both domestic and
foreign travel as mandated by the agency.
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PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES THROUGH OTHER
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OR PROCUREMENT (LEASE OF
VENUE/HIGHLY TECHNICAL/DIRECT CONTRACTING/AGENCY TO
AGENCY)
All procurement activities of the DOT Main Office requirements for goods and services under
Alternative Methods of Procurement regardless of the amount and source of funds.
1.3 Issue the Request for None 4 days (including Procurement Officer
Quotation (RFQ)/Request the deadline for the
for Proposal (RFP) to the submission of
prospective service quotations/
provider thru fax or email proposal
1.4 Receive and open None
quotations /proposals
submitted
1.5 Prepare the Abstract of None 30 minutes Procurement Officer
Quotation (LOV)
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1.7 Signing and approval None 1 days BAC Members/
of BAC Resolution Note: The no. of HOPE’s delegated
days for the signing official
of the BAC
Resolution will
depend on the
availability of the
Bac members
1.8 Prepare the Notice of None 30 minutes Procurement Officer
Award (NOA) and Notice to Note: NOA is
Proceed (NTP) upon prepared for project
receipt of the approved with ABC
BAC Resolution amounting to more
than PhP50,000.00
1.9 Route the Abstract of 3 days Designated
Quotation, Notice of Award Note: The no. of Signatory
(NOA) and Notice to days for the signing
Proceed (NTP) to the of the Abstract of
Office of Director, Quotation,
Administrative Service for Purchase Order
ABC of 500,000.00 and (PO), Notice of
below and Asec. Award (NOA) and
Concerned for ABC of Notice to Proceed
above 500,000.00 for their (NTP) will depend
signature on the availability
of the designated
signatory
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PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES THROUGH PUBLIC BIDDING
All procurement activities of the DOT Main Office requirements for supplies/materials,
equipment and/or services under Public Bidding modes of procurement where amounts
involved above One Million Philippine Pesos (PhP1,000,000.00) or its equivalent amount in
other foreign currencies and above, regardless of the source of funds.
Subject to the application of Republic Act (RA) No. 9184 or the “Government Procurement
Reform Act”
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(including soft
copy).
3.2 Post the None 8 days BAC Secretariat
Invitation to Bid including the
(ITB) in the submission of
PhilGEPS, DOT the Eligibility
website and Bidding
Bulletin Board Documents
for at least
seven (7) days.
4. Project Officer 4.1 Pre-Bid None 1 day BAC
and Interested Conference. (Scheduled Secretariat/
Bidders shall date: 12 days Members/Projec
attend for before the t Officer/
some opening of Bidders
clarification bids)
with the
Bidding
Requirements.
4.2 Prepare the None 1 day BAC Secretariat
Supplemental/B (Scheduled
id Bulletin upon date: 7 days
receipt of the before the
revised Terms opening of
of Reference bids)
and post at the
PhilGEPS
website on the
scheduled date.
5. Bidder shall Prepare the Order None 3 minutes BAC Secretariat
request for the of Payment.
Order of
Payment for
the Bidding
Documents .
6. Bidder shall 6.1 Cashier shall 10 minutes BAC Secretariat
proceed to the receive
Cashier for payment and
payment of issue Official
Bidding Receipt.
Document.
a. Approved PhP500.00
Budget for the
Contract:
PhP500,000.00
and below.
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b. Approved PhP1,000.00
Budget for the
Contract: more
than
PhP500,000.00
up to 1 Million.
c. Approved Php5,000.00
Budget for the
Contract: more
than 1 Million up
to 5 Million.
d. Approved PhP10,000.00
Budget for the
Contract: more
than 5 Million up to
10 Million.
e. Approved Php25,000.00
Budget for the
Contract: more
than 10 Million up
to 50 Million.
f. Approved PhP50,000.00
Budget for the
Contract: more
than PhP50 Million
up to 500 Million.
g. Approved PhP75,000.00
Budget for the
Contract: more
than 500 Million.
7. Bidder shall Release bid docs 10 minutes
return to PMD upon presentation
to present of Official Receipt.
copy of OR
and to receive
bid
documents.
8. Interested Receive bidder’s 10 minutes
bidders shall submission.
submit its bid
submission.
9. Project Officer 9.1 Opening of None 1 day BAC
and Interested Bids. Secretariat/
Bidders shall BAC
attend for the Members/Projec
opening of t
Bids. Officers/Bidders
/ Observers
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9.2 Prepare the None 30 minutes BAC Secretariat
Abstract as Read
and as Calculated.
10. Bidder to 10.1 Conduct of 1 day
accommodate Post-Qualification.
and present
documents
required during
the visit.
10.2 Prepare the None 30 minutes BAC Secretariat
Post-Qualification
Evaluation Report.
10.3 Preparation of 1 hour BAC Secretariat
BAC Resolution.
10.4 Signing of None 2 days BAC Secretariat
BAC Resolution. Note: The nos.
of days for the
signing of the
BAC resolution
will depends
on the
availability of
the BAC
members
10.5 Prepare and None 30 minutes BAC Secretariat
issue the Notice of upon approval
Award to the of the BAC
awarded bidder . Chairperson.
11. Submit 11.1 Receive 10 days from
Performance Performance Notice of
Security. Security. Award
11.2 Prepare the None 1 day including BAC
Contract of the preparation Secretariat
Agreement for and review /Legal Service
review upon
receipt of the
Performance
Security from the
awarded Bidder.
11.3 Prepare the None 1 day including BAC Secretariat
request for the the signatory
Certification of of Budget and
Funds Availability Accounting
(CAF). Division
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11.4 Release to None 5 minutes BAC Secretariat
the awarded
bidder the Contract
of Agreement for
signature.
12. Awarded 12.1 Release to None 5 minutes BAC
bidder shall Legal Service for upon receipt Secretariat/
submit the signed initial . from the Legal Service
Contract of awarded
Agreement . bidder
12.2 Release to 1 day
approving authority
for signature.
12.3 Release to None 5 minutes BAC Secretariat
Legal Service for upon receipt
notarization of the
Contract of
Agreement.
12.4 Release to None 5 minutes BAC Secretariat
Project Officer, upon receipt
OSEC and FMS
copy of the
notarized Contract
of Agreement.
12.5 Issue the None 30 minutes BAC Secretariat
Notice to Proceed upon approval
to the awarded of the
bidder upon approving
approval of the official
approving official.
TOTAL None 29 days 3
hours 56
minutes
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PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES THROUGH SHOPPING
All procurement activities of the DOT Main Office requirements for supplies/materials,
equipment and/or services under the “Shopping” mode of procurement where amounts
involved does not exceed Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP50,000.00) or its equivalent amount in
other foreign currencies, regardless of the source of funds. All procurement activities,
including processing time, are based on the provisions of Republic Act no. 9184 or the
Government Procurement Act.
FEES
AGENCY PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS TO BE
ACTIONS TIME RESPONSIBLE
PAID
1. Project Officer shall 1.1 Receive and log None 3 minutes Administrative
submit the PR/ the request in Staff
TOR/TS/Certificatio the
n or Authority to hire Procurement
vehicles/Rating Monitoring
sheet Report
1.2 Prepare the None 1 hour Procurement
Request for Officer
Quotation.
1.3 Invite at least None 3 days Procurement
three (3) including Officer
suppliers by deadline for
sending the the submission
Request for of quotations
Quotation/
proposal thru Extension of
fax or email. another 3 days
for failure to
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complete the
quotations in
case no
quotation is
submitted.
1.4 Opening of 3
quotations.
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PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES THROUGH SMALL VALUE
PROCUREMENT (SVP)
All procurement activities of the DOT Main Office requirements for supplies/materials,
equipment and/or services under the “Small Value Procurement” mode of procurement
where amounts involved is more than Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP50,000.00) but does not
exceed One Million Philippine Pesos (PhP1,000,000.00) or its equivalent amount in other
foreign currencies, regardless of the source of funds. All procurement activities, including
processing time, are based on the provisions of Republic Act no. 9184 or the Government
Procurement Act.
Office or Division: Procurement Management Division
Classification: Highly Technical Transaction
Type of Government to Government (Internal)
Transaction:
Who may avail: Project Officer/ Requesting Office
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Purchase Request (PR) with complete Requesting Office
specification based on the approved APP/Work
Program (1 original copy)
Terms of Reference (TOR)/Technical Requesting Office
Specification (TS) signed by the Project Officer (1
original copy)
Certification/Authority to hire vehicles (Rental of General Services Division
Vehicles) (1 original copy)
Rating Sheet/Criteria for Consultant signed by the Requesting Office
Project Officer (Consultancy) (1 original copy)
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1.5 Received and open the None 5 minutes Procurement Officer
bids/quotations submitted by
interested suppliers/service
providers
121
RECEIVING AND ISSUANCE OF SUPPLIES, MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT
Releasing of supplies, materials and equipment to the requesting office or accountable
officer.
Office or Division: Supply and Property Section - General Services Division
Classification: Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction: G2G (Government to Government)
Who may avail: DOT Employee/s and/or Officials
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Approved and Funded PO/JO (1 original copy) Accounting Division
Delivery Receipt (1 original copy) Supplier
Sales Invoice/Official Receipt (1 original copy) Supplier
Requisition and Issue Slip (RIS) (2 original copy) End-User
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS FEES PROCESSING PERSON
TO TIME RESPONSIBLE
BE
PAID
1. Submits RIS 1.2 Receives the Requisition and None 10 minutes Supply Officer
/PAR to the Issue Slip/PAR and verifies
GSD. the availability of stocks and
equipments.
1.3 Approves the RIS (in case of None 35 minutes GSD Chief
Supplies); and PAR to be
signed by the accountable
officer/end-user(in case of
Equipment).
2. Receives the 2. Releases/Issues the None 10 minutes Supply Officer
supplies/materials supplies/materials/equipment
/equipments to requesting office.
TOTAL None 55 minutes
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RECORDS CREATION AND CONTROL FOR DOT ISSUANCES –
ASSIGNMENT OF OFFICIAL RECORD NUMBER
This service covers the assignment of Official Record Number to DOT Issuances such as
Department Order, Special Order and Travel Order. Official records number is assigned to
these issuances to establish the Official DOT record.
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1.3 Photocopy, None 20 minutes Admin
stamp certified Assistant/Admin
copy, and scan Officer I
the officially
numbered DOT
issuances and
forwards it to the
Head of the
Records and
Communication
Section for
signature.
1.4 Certify the None 30 minutes Section Head
veracity of true
copies of
officially
numbered DOT
issuances by
affixing her
signature.
1.5 Call the None 10 minutes Admin Assistant
requesting
office/employee
that the certified
copy of the
officially
numbered DOT
issuance is
ready for pick-
up.
2. Receive the 2. Release the None 10 minutes Admin Assistant
certified copy of certified true
the officially copy of the
numbered DOT officially
issuance. numbered DOT
issuance to the
requesting office
/ employee.
TOTAL None 1 hour and 50
minutes
124
RECORDS REQUEST SERVICE
This service covers the provision of DOT records as requested. The requested records can
be in a plain photocopy of the original or a certified copy.
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for pick-up
2. Receive the 2. Release the copy None 5 minutes Admin Assistant
copy of the of the requested
records records to the
requested. requesting office
/ employee.
TOTAL None 1 hour and 10
minutes
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REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
Accounting process for the reimbursement of expenses by DOT employees incurred during
the conduct of official business.
Office or Division: Accounting Division
Classification: Complex Transaction
Type of Transaction: G2G (Government to Government)
Who may avail: DOT Employees (Special Disbursing Officer/s)
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
(2 sets: 1 original and 1 photocopy)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Authority to Reimburse (1 original copy) DOT Employee
2. Disbursement Voucher (2 original copies) DOT Employee
3. Invoice/ Statement of Account (1 original Accounting Division
copy)
4. Certification that the expense is official in DOT Employee
nature, public in character and in the best
interest of the department (1 original copy)
5. Certificate of Availability of Funds (1 original Accounting Division
copy)
6. Obligation Request/ Budget Utilization Report Budget Division
(1 original copy)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Reimbursement of meals - Canteen Service DOT Employee
Form/Receipt (1 original copy)
2. Reimbursement of meals - Attendance Sheet DOT Employee
(1 original copy)
FEES
PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS TO BE
TIME RESPONSIBLE
PAID
1. Budget Division 1.1 Receives the None 5 minutes Senior
forwards signed ORS documents submitted. Administrative
and DV with Assistant
supporting Note: Incomplete
documents to the documents shall not be
Accounting Division. accepted
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1.2 Checks/ reviews None 3 days Administrative
completeness and Officer IV
propriety of supporting
documents
128
Note: Crediting of
payment in the bank
may take at least 24
hours and is not
included in the
processing time.
TOTAL None 6 days 5 hours
5 minutes
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REMITTANCE TO DOT OVERSEAS OFFICES
Remittance of fund to DOT Overseas Offices in foreign currency as support for tourism-
related activities and projects
130
the application to Exchange to
purchase authorized signatory.
3. Legal Service
forwards the
3.1 Upon receipt,
notarized document
reproduces a copy of Administrative
None 1 hour
the notarized Assistant III
Note: Notarization not
document.
included in the
processing time
4.1 Releases notarized
Application to
4. Cash Section Purchase Foreign
Administrative
receives the Currency and None 30 minutes
Aide
documents supporting
documents to Cash
Section.
4 hours 35
TOTAL None
minutes
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REQUEST FOR MINOR REPAIRS
Request for minor repair and services of office furniture/equipment/vehicle that can be done
by the Maintenance Section.
Office or Division: General Services Division – Maintenance Section
Classification: Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction: G2G (Government to Government)
Who may avail: DOT Employee/s
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Filled-out Request for Minor Repairs and GSD-Maintenance
Services Form (RMRS) (1 original signed
copy)
Terms of Reference/ PR/ RIS (2 original Requesting Office/ End-user
copies)
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS FEES PROCESSING PERSON
TO TIME RESPONSIBLE
BE
PAID
1. Submit 1.1 Receive RMRS None 20 minutes Maintenance
accomplished and record the same personnel
RMRS to the repair service
logbook.
1.2 Inspect the None 1 hour Electrician/
complaint/damage Maintenance
to determine the personnel
action to be taken
and if the request
can be handled by
Maintenance or
will be coordinated
w/a third party
contractor.
1.1 Accomplish the None 20 minutes Electrician/
RMRS (Findings Maintenance
and personnel
Recommendations)
and/or Pre-repair
Inspection Report.
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Furniture/
Equipment and
Motor vehicle.
TOTAL None 1 day 2 hours
20 minutes
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REQUEST FOR SERVICE RECORD/CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Issuance of service record and/or certification of employment of active or discharged DOT
personnel upon request.
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REGIONAL OFFICES
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ACCREDITATION OF REGIONAL TOUR GUIDES
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
Classification: Highly Technical
Valid Health Certificate issued by a government physician stating Local Government Unit (Health
that the applicant is physically fit to work (Scanned Copy) Office)
Proof of having been a DOT-Accredited Regional Tour Guide for Applicant / Department of
at least ten (10) consecutive years (Scanned Copy) Tourism
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Department of Tourism,
Philippine Coast Guard PCG) or
DOLE Recognized Training
Providers, Department of Health
Valid Certificate of Training on Basic first-aid and/or Advanced
(DOH), Philippine Red Cross,
First-aid / Basic Life Support (Scanned Copy)
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
and Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority
(TESDA)
Bureau of Immigration
Valid Permanent Resident Visa or Immigrant Visa / Retiree’s Visa
Philippine Retirement Authority
FEES PERSON
PROCESSIN
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION TO BE RESPONSIBL
G TIME
PAID E
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2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents uploaded
and the information
provided in the online
application form, and
forward to the Division
Chief for final review.
2. Fill out Online Application
Form and upload scanned
Status of the Online
copies of documentary
Application will reflect
requirements and submit. Accreditation
as: “FOR REVIEW NONE 4 hours
Officer
AND
Status of the Online
RECCOMMENDATON)
Application will reflect as:
”
“FOR EVALUATION”
2.2 Review
completeness and
correctness of
documents uploaded
and the information
provided in the online
application form and
recommend
approval/disapproval to
the Regional Director.
NONE 1 day Division Chief
Status of the Online
Application will reflect
as: “FOR APPROVAL”
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned Evaluator for
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re-evaluation.
2.3 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
3. Payment of Accreditation
Php
Fees through the DOT Issuance of Official
1,500.0 30 minutes
Cashier or thru online Receipt
0
payment channel
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2.4 Print Accreditation Accreditation
1 hour
Certificate Officer
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and Feedback
form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
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ACCREDITATION OF COMMUNITY TOUR GUIDES
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
Classification: Highly Technical
Proof of having at least two (2) consecutive accreditation periods Applicant / Department of
as a DOT Accredited Community Tour Guide (Scanned Copy) Tourism
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Department of Tourism,
Philippine Coast Guard PCG) or
DOLE Recognized Training
Providers, Department of Health
Valid Certificate of Training on Basic first-aid and/or Advanced
(DOH), Philippine Red Cross,
First-aid / Basic Life Support (Scanned Copy)
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
and Technical Eduation and
Skills Development Authority
(TESDA)
Bureau of Immigration
Valid Permanent Resident Visa or Immigrant Visa / Retiree’s Visa
Philippine Retirement Authority
PERSON
FEES TO PROCESSIN
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION RESPONSIBL
BE PAID G TIME
E
1. Create an account
Based on the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response time
accreditation.tourism.gov.p
h)
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2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents uploaded
and the information
provided in the online
application form, and
forward to the Division
2. Fill out Online Chief for final review.
Application Form and
upload scanned copies of Status of the Online
documentary requirements Application will reflect
Accreditation
and submit. as: “FOR REVIEW NONE 4 hours
Officer
AND
Status of the Online RECCOMMENDATON
Application will reflect as: )”
“FOR EVALUATION”
2.2 Review
completeness and
correctness of
documents uploaded
and the information
provided in the online
application form and
recommend
approval/disapproval to
the Regional Director.
NONE 1 day Division Chief
Status of the Online
Application will reflect
as: “FOR APPROVAL”
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned Evaluator for
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re-evaluation.
2.3 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Note: A system
Regional
generated email shall NONE 1 day
Director
be sent to the applicant
advising the approval
of the application and
the application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for Printing”
If disapproved, a
system-generated
Disapproval Letter will
be sent to the
applicant.
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3. Payment of
Accreditation Fees through Issuance of Official Php
30 minutes
the DOT Cashier or thru Receipt 1,500.00
online payment channel
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and Feedback
form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
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ACCREDITATION OF TOURISM FRONTLINERS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
Classification: Highly Technical
Type of Transaction: G2C
Who may avail: Tourism Frontliners
Filipino Surfing Instructor
Tourism Trainer
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(TESDA) or Tourism Industry
Board Foundation, Inc. (TIBFI)
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2.2 Review NONE 1 day Division Chief
completeness and
correctness of
documents uploaded
and the information
provided in the
online application
form and
recommend
approval/disapproval
to the Regional
Director.
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned Evaluator
for re-evaluation.
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2.3 Approve/ NONE 1 day Regional
Disapprove the Director
application for
accreditation.
Note: A system
generated email
shall be sent to the
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
3. Payment of Issuance of Official Php 30 minutes
Accreditation Fees Receipt 1,500.00
through the DOT
Cashier or thru online
payment channel
2.4 Print NONE 1 hour Accreditation
Accreditation Officer
Certificate
2.5 Sign 1 hour Regional
Accreditation Director
Certificate
2.6 Notify the 1 hour Accreditation
applicant through Officer
the online system
that the
Accreditation
Certificate, Sticker/s
are ready for pick-
up.
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2.7 Tag the 30 minutes
application as
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 3 working days
*Note 1: The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
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ACCREDITATION OF HOTELS, RESORTS, AND APARTMENT HOTELS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
PERSON
FEES TO PROCESSI
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION RESPONSIB
BE PAID NG TIME
LE
Based on
1. Create an account
the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response
accreditation.tourism.go
time
v.ph)
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2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward
to the Inspector for
identification if
inspection is
2. Fill out Online
required
Application Form and
upload scanned copies
Status of the
of documentary
Online Application
requirements and Accreditation
will reflect as:
submit. NONE 4 hours Officer -
“FOR
Evaluator
IDENTIFICATION
Status of the Online
(WITH OR
Application will reflect
WITHOUT
as: “FOR
INSPECTION)”
EVALUATION”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary
remarks on the
lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection Accreditation
checklist, gadgets NONE 12 days Officer -
etc). Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
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will reflect as:
“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
regulatory Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection
requirements. NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-
inspection de-
briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
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3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report
to the Division
Chief for review
and approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as: Accreditation
“FOR REVIEW NONE 4 days Officer -
AND Inspector
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
enterprise involved
in tourism is not
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
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standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a
Letter of Non
Compliance shall
be issued to the
Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
issues), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
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3.5 Review and
approve inspection
report,
recommended
classification, and
application to the
Regional Director.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
APPROVAL” NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall
be returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Regional
Note: A system NONE 1 day
Director
generated email
shall be sent to the
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
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Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
Basic
Accreditatio
n
Php
1,000.00
4. Payment of Regular
Accreditation Fees Accreditatio
Issuance of
through the DOT n 30 minutes
Official Receipt
Cashier or thru online Php
payment channel 1,400.00
Premium
Accreditatio
n
Php
3,000.00
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate
NONE
5.2 Sign
Regional
Accreditation 1 hour
Director
Certificate
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5.3 Notify the
applicant through
the online system
that the
1 hour
Accreditation
Certificate, Accreditation
Sticker/s are ready Officer
for pick-up.
5.4 Tag the
application as
30 minutes
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 20 Working Days
*Note 1: The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
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ACCREDITATION OF MABUHAY ACCOMMODATIONS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
In consideration to the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak to the tourism industry, all
accreditation fees are waived until further notice.
Classification: Highly Technical Transaction
Type of Transaction: G2B (Government to Business)
Who may avail: TOURISM ENTERPRISES
1. Create an account
online via the DOT
Based on the
Accreditation Portal
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
accreditation.touris
response time
m.gov.ph)
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2. Fill out Online 2.1 Evaluate
Application Form completeness and
and upload correctness of
scanned copies of documents
documentary uploaded and the
requirements and information
submit. provided in the
online application
Status of the Online form, and forward to
Application will the Inspector for
reflect as: “FOR identification if
EVALUATION” inspection is
required
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period. If the
application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with necessary remarks on
the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
checklist, gadgets
Accreditation
etc). NONE 15 days
Officer
Status of the Online
Application will
reflect as: “FOR
INSPECTION”
3. Prepare for 3.1 Conduct
inspection and wait for physical inspection
the inspection team of the tourism
facilities and NONE 1 day Accreditation
services and Inspection team
validate its
compliance with
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statutory and
regulatory
requirements.
3.2 Post-inspection
de-briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
3.4 Forward
inspection report to
the Division Chief
for review and
approval.
*Note:
When the enterprise
involved in tourism is
not accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
standards applicable
to the enterprise, a
Letter of Non-
Coverage shall be
issued.
When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a Letter of
Non Compliance
shall be issued to the
Tourism Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
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maintenance issues),
the property shall rectify
the identified
deficiency/ies within 3
months.
Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned
Accreditation Officer
for re-evaluation/re-
inspection.
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3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the NONE 1 day Regional
application for Director
accreditation.
Status of the Online
Application will
reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Note: A system
generated email shall be
sent to the applicant
advising the approval of
the application and the
application status will
reflect as “Certificate for
Printing” If disapproved, a
system-generated
Disapproval Letter will be
sent to the applicant.
3.7 Print
Accreditation
Certificate NONE 1 hour Accreditation
Officer
3.8 Sign
Accreditation 30 minutes Regional
Certificate Director
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ACCREDITATION OF HOMESTAY
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
In consideration to the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak to the tourism industry, all
accreditation fees are waived until further notice.
Classification: Highly Technical Transaction
Type of Transaction: G2B (Government to Business)
Who may avail: TOURISM ENTERPRISES
Accommodation Establishments – Homestay
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Duly Accomplished Online Application Form accreditation.tourism.gov.ph
Valid Mayor’s Permit/Business Permit Local Government Unit (Business Permit and
(Scanned copy) Licensing Office)
Proof of attendance to a Homestay Training Department of Tourism – Office of Industry
Program (Scanned copy) Manpower Development or any DOT-accredited
Training Center
PREMIUM ACCREDITATION (by virtue of DOT MC 2022-001, acceptance of applications for
Premium Accreditation is suspended)
Special Recognitions (e.g. ASEAN Homestay Any reputable international or national institutions
Award, etc) (Scanned Copy)
AGENCY FEES TO PROCESSING PERSON
CLIENT STEPS
ACTIONS BE PAID TIME RESPONSIBLE
1.Create an account
online via the DOT Based on
Accreditation
Accreditation Portal NONE NONE applicant’s
Officer
(accreditation.tourism.go response time
v.ph)
2. Fill out Online 2.1 Evaluate
Application Form and completeness and
upload scanned copies correctness of
of documentary documents
requirements. uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward to
the Inspector for
identification if Accreditation
NONE 5 hours
inspection is Officer
required
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shall return the application
with necessary remarks on
the lacking requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period. If the
application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with necessary remarks on the
lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
checklist, gadgets
Accreditation
etc). NONE 15 days
Officer
Status of the Online
Application will
reflect as: “FOR
INSPECTION”.
3.Prepare for inspection
and wait for the 3.1 Conduct
inspection team. physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
regulatory
requirements.
Accreditation
3.2 Post-inspection NONE 1 day Inspection Team
de-briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative.
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approval.
When certain
deficiency/ies are found
during the inspection, a
Letter of Non-
Compliance shall be
issued to the Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance issues),
the property shall rectify
the identified
deficiency/ies within 3
months.
*Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
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application shall be
returned to the assigned
Accreditation Officer for
re-evaluation/re-
inspection.
3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
3.8 Sign
Accreditation 30 minutes Regional Director
Certificate
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ACCREDITATION OF TRAVEL AND TOUR SERVICES
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
Classification: Highly Technical
Type of Transaction: G2B
Who may avail: Tourism Enterprises
Travel and Tour Services
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For general manager, proof of one (1) year managerial Local Government Unit /
experience in the operations of travel and tours, MICE, Previous Employer
airlines, tourist transports, or accommodation establishments
as certified by previous employer (Scanned Copy)
or
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For New Applicants: Any BSP-registered bank,
Securities and Exchange
Corporations: Proof of working capital of ₱ 1,500,000.00 Commission, Bureau of
(e.g., paid up capital, General Information Sheet) (Scanned Internal Revenue (BIR)
Copy)
170
2. Fill out Online 2.1 Evaluate NONE 4 hours Accreditation
Application Form and completeness and Officer -
upload scanned copies correctness of Evaluator
of documentary documents
requirements and uploaded and the
submit. information
provided in the
Status of the Online online application
Application will reflect form, and forward
as: “FOR to the Inspector for
EVALUATION” identification if
inspection is
required
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
IDENTIFICATION
(WITH OR
WITHOUT
INSPECTION)”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary
remarks on the
lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period. If the
application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with necessary
remarks on the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule NONE 12 days Accreditation
inspection and Officer -
prepare inspection Inspector
kits (inspection
checklist, gadgets
etc).
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
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“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.2 Post-
inspection de-
briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
172
3.3 Prepare and NONE 4 days Accreditation
upload finalized Officer -
inspection report Inspector
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report
to the Division
Chief for review
and approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR REVIEW
AND
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
enterprise involved
in tourism is not
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
173
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a
Letter of Non
Compliance shall
be issued to the
Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
issues), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
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3.5 Review and NONE 1 day Division Chief
approve inspection
report,
recommended
classification, and
application to the
Regional Director.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
APPROVAL”
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall
be returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
3.6 Approve/ NONE 1 day Regional
Disapprove the Director
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Note: A system
generated email
shall be sent to the
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
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Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
Branch
Office
Basic
Accreditation
Php 1,500.00
Regular
Accreditation
Php 3,000.00
Premium
Accreditaiton
Php 4,500.00
5.1 Print NONE 1 hour Accreditation
Accreditation Officer
Certificate
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5.2 Sign 1 hour Regional
Accreditation Director
Certificate
5.3 Notify the 1 hour Accreditation
applicant through Officer
the online system
that the
Accreditation
Certificate,
Sticker/s are ready
for pick-up.
5.4 Tag the 30 minutes
application as
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 20 Working Days
*Note 1: The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
177
ACCREDITATION OF TOURIST TRANSPORT OPERATORS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
or
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Based on
1. Create an account
the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response
accreditation.tourism.gov
time
.ph)
2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward
to the Inspector for
identification if
2. Fill out Online inspection is
Application Form and required
upload scanned copies
of documentary Status of the
requirements and Online Application Accreditation
submit. will reflect as: NONE 4 hours Officer -
“FOR Evaluator
Status of the Online IDENTIFICATION
Application will reflect (WITH OR
as: “FOR WITHOUT
EVALUATION” INSPECTION)”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
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2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
checklist, gadgets
Accreditation
etc).
NONE 12 days Officer -
Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
regulatory Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection
requirements. NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-
inspection de-
briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
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3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report
to the Division
Chief for review
and approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR REVIEW
AND
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
Accreditation
enterprise involved
NONE 4 days Officer -
in tourism is not
Inspector
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a Letter
of Non
Compliance shall
be issued to the
Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
181
issues), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
3.5 Review and
approve inspection
report,
recommended
classification, and
application to the
Regional Director.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
APPROVAL” NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall
be returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
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3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Note: A system
generated email Regional
NONE 1 day
shall be sent to the Director
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
Regular
Accreditati
on
Php
2,000.00
Sticker Fee
Bus - Php
700.00/unit
4. Payment of
Coaster/Min
Accreditation Fees
Issuance of Official i Bus - Php
through the DOT 30 minutes
Receipt 400.00/unit
Cashier or thru online
Van - Php
payment channel
300.00/unit
Car - Php
200.00/unit
Premium
Accreditati
on
Php
3,000.00
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Sticker Fee
Bus - Php
1,200.00/uni
t
Coaster/Min
i Bus - Php
800.00/unit
Van - Php
600.00/unit
Car - Php
300.00/unit
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate
5.2 Sign
Regional
Accreditation 1 hour
Director
Certificate
5.3 Notify the
applicant through
the online system
NONE
that the
1 hour
Accreditation
Certificate, Accreditation
Sticker/s are ready Officer
for pick-up.
5.4 Tag the
application as
30 minutes
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 20 Working Days
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
184
ACCREDITATION OF TOURIST TRANSPORT OPERATORS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
185
Based on
1. Create an account
the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response
accreditation.tourism.gov
time
.ph)
2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward
to the Inspector for
identification if
2. Fill out Online inspection is
Application Form and required
upload scanned copies
of documentary Status of the
requirements and Online Application Accreditation
submit. will reflect as: NONE 4 hours Officer -
“FOR Evaluator
Status of the Online IDENTIFICATION
Application will reflect (WITH OR
as: “FOR WITHOUT
EVALUATION” INSPECTION)”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
186
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
checklist, gadgets
Accreditation
etc).
NONE 12 days Officer -
Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
regulatory Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection
requirements. NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-
inspection de-
briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
187
3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report
to the Division
Chief for review
and approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR REVIEW
AND
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
Accreditation
enterprise involved
NONE 4 days Officer -
in tourism is not
Inspector
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a Letter
of Non
Compliance shall
be issued to the
Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
188
issues), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
APPROVAL” NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall
be returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
189
3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Note: A system
generated email Regional
NONE 1 day
shall be sent to the Director
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
190
Tourist Air
Transport
Operator
Regular
Accreditatio
n
Php
2,000.00
Tourist
Water
Transport
Operator
Recreation
al Boat
Regular
Accreditatio
4. Payment of n
Accreditation Fees Php
Issuance of Official
through the DOT 1,000.00 30 minutes
Receipt
Cashier or thru online Sticker Fee
payment channel Php
300.00/boat
Premium
Accreditatio
n
Php
3,000.00
Sticker Fee
Php
500.00/boat
Passenger
Vessel
Php
2,000.00
Sticker Fee
Php
700.00/ves
sel
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate NONE
5.2 Sign Regional
1 hour
Accreditation Director
191
Certificate
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
192
ACCREDITATION OF MICE ORGANIZERS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
193
For the General Manager, proof of a minimum of
one (1) year relevant experience in event organizing Previous Employer
certified by the previous employer (Scanned Copy)
or
DOT-Accredited Training
Proof of attendance to a PCO or Event Organizer's Training Center
or its equivalent (Scanned Copy)
Any training institution in
areas where there are no
DOT-accredited training
centers
Company Profile/Portfolio (Scanned Copy) Applicant
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULAR ACCREDITATION
For New Applicants:
Previous Employer
or DOT-Accredited Training
Center
Proof of attendance to a PCO or Event Organizer's Training
or its equivalent (Scanned Copy) Any training institution in
areas where there are no
DOT-accredited training
centers
194
Proof of successful handling of at least five (5)
MICE events for the past two (2) years at the time of Contracts/Booking vouchers
application (Scanned Copy)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PREMIUM ACCREDITATION
For New Applicants:
Based on
1. Create an account
the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response
accreditation.tourism.gov
time
.ph)
195
2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward
to the Inspector for
identification if
inspection is
2. Fill out Online
required
Application Form and
upload scanned copies
Status of the
of documentary
Online Application Accreditation
requirements and
will reflect as: NONE 4 hours Officer -
submit.
“FOR Evaluator
IDENTIFICATION
Status of the Online
(WITH OR
Application will reflect as:
WITHOUT
“FOR EVALUATION”
INSPECTION)”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
Accreditation
checklist, gadgets
NONE 12 days Officer -
etc).
Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
196
“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection regulatory
NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the requirements.
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-inspection
de-briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
197
3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report to
the Division Chief
for review and
approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR REVIEW
AND
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
Accreditation
enterprise involved
NONE 4 days Officer -
in tourism is not
Inspector
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a Letter
of Non Compliance
shall be issued to
the Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
issues), the
198
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
APPROVAL” NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
199
3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Note: A system
generated email Regional
NONE 1 day
shall be sent to the Director
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
Basic
Accreditati
on
Php
1,000.00
4. Payment of Regular
Accreditation Fees Accreditati
Issuance of Official
through the DOT Cashier on 30 minutes
Receipt
or thru online payment Php
channel 1,400.00
Premium
Accreditati
on
Php
2,100.00
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate NONE
5.2 Sign Regional
1 hour
Accreditation Director
200
Certificate
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
201
ACCREDITATION OF MICE VENUE
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
202
PERSON
FEES TO PROCESSI
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION RESPONSIB
BE PAID NG TIME
LE
Based on
1. Create an account
the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response
accreditation.tourism.gov
time
.ph)
2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward
to the Inspector for
identification if
inspection is
2. Fill out Online
required
Application Form and
upload scanned copies
Status of the
of documentary
Online Application Accreditation
requirements and
will reflect as: NONE 4 hours Officer -
submit.
“FOR Evaluator
IDENTIFICATION
Status of the Online
(WITH OR
Application will reflect as:
WITHOUT
“FOR EVALUATION”
INSPECTION)”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
203
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
checklist, gadgets
Accreditation
etc).
NONE 12 days Officer -
Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection regulatory
NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the requirements.
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-inspection
de-briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
204
3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report to
the Division Chief
for review and
approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as: Accreditation
“FOR REVIEW NONE 4 days Officer -
AND Inspector
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
enterprise involved
in tourism is not
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
205
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a Letter
of Non Compliance
shall be issued to
the Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
issues), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
206
3.5 Review and
approve inspection
report,
recommended
classification, and
application to the
Regional Director.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
APPROVAL” NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Regional
Note: A system NONE 1 day
Director
generated email
shall be sent to the
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
207
Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
Meeting
Room
Basic
Accreditati
on
Php
1,500.00
Regular
Accreditati
4. Payment of on
Accreditation Fees Php
Issuance of Official
through the DOT Cashier 2,800.00 30 minutes
Receipt
or thru online payment
channel Premium
Accreditati
on
Php
4,200.00
Exhibition
Venue
Regular
Accreditati
on
Php
208
3,000.00
Event
Venue
Regular
Accreditati
on
Php
1,500.00
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate
5.2 Sign
Regional
Accreditation 1 hour
Director
Certificate
5.3 Notify the
applicant through
the online system
NONE
that the
1 hour
Accreditation
Certificate, Accreditation
Sticker/s are ready Officer
for pick-up.
5.4 Tag the
application as
30 minutes
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 20 Working Days
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
209
ACCREDITATION OF TOURISM RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
Adventure/Eco-tourism Establishments
Who may avail: Museums and Galleries
Restaurants
Rest Areas
Tourist Shops/Department Stores
Tourism Training Centers
CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
Duly Accomplished Online Application Form accreditation.tourism.gov.ph
Valid Mayor’s Permit/ Business Permit (Scanned Copy) or
Appropriate Government Permit and / or proof of legal Local Government Unit
instrument that the land is being allocated for farm tourism (Business Permit and
use, (for Demonstration farms of government, academic Licensing Office)
and/or research institutions) (Scanned Copy)
Department of Trade and
Industry
Valid Business Name Registration Certificate, for Single
Proprietorship/ Valid SEC Registration Certificate, for Securities and Exchange
Corporations/ Valid CDA Registration Certificate (Scanned Commission
Copy)
Cooperative Development
Authority
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST SHOPS - DIVE SHOPS
Valid Comprehensive General Liability (CGL) Insurance
Philippine Commission on
Policy with a minimum coverage of P250,000.00 (Scanned
Sports Scuba Diving
Copy)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOOTING RANGE
Valid License from the Bureau of Firearms and Explosives
Division of the Philippine National Police (PNP) (Scanned Philippine National Police
Copy)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURISM TRAINING CENTERS
210
For ESL Schools
Bureau of Immigration Certification on acceptance of foreign Bureau of Immigration
students (Scanned Copy)
PERSON
FEES TO PROCESSI
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION RESPONSIB
BE PAID NG TIME
LE
Based on
1. Create an account
the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response
accreditation.tourism.gov
time
.ph)
2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward
to the Inspector for
identification if
inspection is
2. Fill out Online
required
Application Form and
upload scanned copies
Status of the
of documentary
Online Application Accreditation
requirements and
will reflect as: NONE 4 hours Officer -
submit.
“FOR Evaluator
IDENTIFICATION
Status of the Online
(WITH OR
Application will reflect as:
WITHOUT
“FOR EVALUATION”
INSPECTION)”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements.
211
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
checklist, gadgets
Accreditation
etc).
NONE 12 days Officer -
Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection regulatory
NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the requirements.
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-inspection
de-briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
212
3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report to
the Division Chief
for review and
approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as: Accreditation
“FOR REVIEW NONE 4 days Officer -
AND Inspector
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
enterprise involved
in tourism is not
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
213
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a Letter
of Non Compliance
shall be issued to
the Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
issues), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
214
3.5 Review and
approve inspection
report,
recommended
classification, and
application to the
Regional Director.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
APPROVAL” NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Regional
Note: A system NONE 1 day
Director
generated email
shall be sent to the
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
215
Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
Basic
Accreditati
on
Php
1,000.00
4. Payment of Regular
Accreditation Fees Accreditati
Issuance of Official
through the DOT Cashier on 30 minutes
Receipt
or thru online payment Php
channel 1,400.00
Premium
Accreditati
on
Php
2,100.00
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate
NONE
5.2 Sign
Regional
Accreditation 1 hour
Director
Certificate
216
5.3 Notify the
applicant through
the online system
that the
1 hour
Accreditation
Certificate, Accreditation
Sticker/s are ready Officer
for pick-up.
5.4 Tag the
application as
30 minutes
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 20 Working Days
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
217
ACCREDITATION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
218
(Scanned Copy)
1. Create an account
Based on the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response time
accreditation.tourism.gov.
ph)
2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
2. Fill out Online
form, and forward
Application Form and
to the Inspector for
upload scanned copies of
identification if
documentary Accreditation
inspection is
requirements and submit. NONE 4 hours Officer -
required
Evaluator
Status of the Online
Status of the
Application will reflect as:
Online Application
“FOR EVALUATION”
will reflect as:
“FOR
IDENTIFICATION
(WITH OR
WITHOUT
INSPECTION)”
219
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
checklist, gadgets
Accreditation
etc).
NONE 12 days Officer -
Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
INSPECTION”
220
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection regulatory
NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the requirements.
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-inspection
de-briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report to
the Division Chief
for review and
approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as: Accreditation
“FOR REVIEW NONE 4 days Officer -
AND Inspector
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
enterprise involved
in tourism is not
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
221
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a Letter
of Non Compliance
shall be issued to
the Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
issues), the
property shall
rectify the identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
222
3.5 Review and
approve inspection
report,
recommended
classification, and
application to the
Regional Director.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as: “FOR
APPROVAL”
NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
223
will be sent to the
applicant.
4. Payment of
Accreditation Fees
Issuance of Official
through the DOT Cashier 30 minutes
Receipt
or thru online payment
channel
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate
5.2 Sign
Regional
Accreditation 1 hour
Director
Certificate
5.3 Notify the
applicant through
the online system
NONE
that the
1 hour
Accreditation
Certificate, Accreditation
Sticker/s are ready Officer
for pick-up.
5.4 Tag the
application as
30 minutes
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 20 Working Days
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*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
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ACCREDITATION OF SURF CAMPS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
Valid Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Policy Any duly registered Insurance
(minimum amount of coverage of P 500,000.00) (Scanned Provider with the Insurance
Copy) Commission
FEES PERSON
PROCESSIN
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION TO BE RESPONSIBL
G TIME
PAID E
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2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward
to the Inspector for
identification if
inspection is
2. Fill out Online required
Application Form and
upload scanned copies of Status of the
documentary Online Application Accreditation
requirements and submit. will reflect as: NONE 4 hours Officer -
“FOR Evaluator
Status of the Online IDENTIFICATION
Application will reflect as: (WITH OR
“FOR EVALUATION” WITHOUT
INSPECTION)”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary remarks
on the lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection
Accreditation
checklist, gadgets
NONE 12 days Officer -
etc).
Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
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“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection regulatory
NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the requirements.
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-inspection
de-briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
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3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report to
the Division Chief
for review and
approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR REVIEW
AND
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
Accreditation
enterprise involved
NONE 4 days Officer -
in tourism is not
Inspector
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a Letter
of Non Compliance
shall be issued to
the Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
issues), the
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property shall
rectify the identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
3.5 Review and
approve inspection
report,
recommended
classification, and
application to the
Regional Director.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR APPROVAL”
NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall be
returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
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3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Note: A system
generated email Regional
NONE 1 day
shall be sent to the Director
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
4. Payment of
Accreditation Fees
Issuance of Official Php
through the DOT Cashier 30 minutes
Receipt 5,000.00
or thru online payment
channel
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate
5.2 Sign
Regional
Accreditation 1 hour
Director
Certificate
5.3 Notify the
NONE
applicant through
the online system
that the Accreditation
1 hour
Accreditation Officer
Certificate,
Sticker/s are ready
for pick-up.
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5.4 Tag the
application as
30 minutes
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 20 Working Days
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
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ACCREDITATION OF FARM TOURISM CAMPS
DOT Accreditation is a certification issued by the Department as having complied with the
minimum requirements set by the Department of Tourism.
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Any of the following Certificate of Recognition (Scanned
Copy):
Based on
1. Create an account
the
online via the DOT
NONE NONE applicant’s Applicant
Accreditation Portal
response
accreditation.tourism.go
time
v.ph)
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2.1 Evaluate
completeness and
correctness of
documents
uploaded and the
information
provided in the
online application
form, and forward
to the Inspector for
identification if
inspection is
2. Fill out Online
required
Application Form and
upload scanned copies
Status of the
of documentary
Online Application
requirements and Accreditation
will reflect as:
submit. NONE 4 hours Officer -
“FOR
Evaluator
IDENTIFICATION
Status of the Online
(WITH OR
Application will reflect
WITHOUT
as: “FOR
INSPECTION)”
EVALUATION”
Note: For
incomplete
documents, the
Evaluator shall
return the
application with
necessary
remarks on the
lacking
requirements.
*Note 1: Inspection for Renewal shall only be conducted every other renewal period.
If the application is tagged “without inspection”, the application will proceed to
Agency Action 3.5
*Note 2: For incomplete documents, the Evaluator shall return the application with
necessary remarks on the lacking requirements.
2.2 Schedule
inspection and
prepare inspection
kits (inspection Accreditation
checklist, gadgets NONE 12 days Officer -
etc). Inspector
Status of the
Online Application
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will reflect as:
“FOR
INSPECTION”
3.1 Conduct
physical inspection
of the tourism
facilities and
services and
validate its
compliance with
statutory and
regulatory Accreditation
3. Prepare for inspection
requirements. NONE 1 day Officer -
and wait for the
Inspector
inspection team
3.2 Post-
inspection de-
briefing/
discussion of initial
findings to the
establishment’s
authorized
representative
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3.3 Prepare and
upload finalized
inspection report
and submit.
3.4 Forward
inspection report
to the Division
Chief for review
and approval.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR REVIEW
AND
RECOMMENDATI
ON FOR
APPROVAL”
*Note:
• When the
Accreditation
enterprise involved
NONE 4 days Officer -
in tourism is not
Inspector
accreditable with
the DOT, or when
there is no existing
accreditation
standards
applicable to the
enterprise, a Letter
of Non-Coverage
shall be issued.
• When certain
deficiency/ies are
found during the
inspection, a
Letter of Non
Compliance shall
be issued to the
Tourism
Enterprise.
*For minor
deficiencies (e.g.
maintenance
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issues), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 3 months.
*For major
deficiencies (e.g.
structural
installations), the
property shall
rectify the
identified
deficiency/ies
within 1 year.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“FOR
APPROVAL” NONE 1 day Division Chief
• Note: If not
recommended for
accreditation, the
application shall
be returned to the
assigned
Accreditation
Officer for re-
evaluation/re-
inspection.
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3.6 Approve/
Disapprove the
application for
accreditation.
Status of the
Online Application
will reflect as:
“APPROVED/
DISAPPROVED”
Note: A system
generated email Regional
NONE 1 day
shall be sent to the Director
applicant advising
the approval of the
application and the
application status
will reflect as
“Certificate for
Printing” If
disapproved, a
system-generated
Disapproval Letter
will be sent to the
applicant.
Php
4. Payment of
1,300.00
Accreditation Fees
Issuance of (Accreditait
through the DOT 30 minutes
Official Receipt on Fee +
Cashier or thru online
Sticker
payment channel
Fee)
5.1 Print
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 hour
Officer
Certificate
5.2 Sign
Regional
Accreditation 1 hour
Director
Certificate
5.3 Notify the
NONE
applicant through
the online system
that the Accreditation
1 hour
Accreditation Officer
Certificate,
Sticker/s are ready
for pick-up.
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5.4 Tag the
application as
30 minutes
“CERTIFICATE
RELEASED”
Total Processing Time: 20 Working Days
*Note 1 : The system will prompt the applicant to accomplish the Client Satisfaction and
Feedback form through an e-mail notification.
*Note 2: Processing time shall only start upon receipt of complete and correct documents.
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HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST TOURISM ENTERPRISES
Section 14b (4) of the Republic Act 9593 otherwise known as the Tourism Act of 2009
mandates the Standards Monitoring and Enforcement Division to act on complaints
regarding accredited tourism enterprises, and after due notice and hearing, impose fines,
downgrade, suspend or revoke the accreditation, for violation of the terms thereof.
1. Status of respondent’s
accreditation;
2. whether the issue/claim
presented maybe taken into
cognizance;
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3. The preliminary action taken:
4. whether the complaint has
been endorsed to Regional Office
(RO) or to another government
agency (if respondent is not
accredited).
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conducted to verify the veracity of
the claims presented.
SMED
2.8 Preparation of Decision 2 days Complaints Unit
Head
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2.10 Recommend approval of 1 day
Decision OTSR Director
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FEEDBACK AND COMPLAINTS
MECHANISM
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FEEDBACK AND COMPLAINTS MECHANISM
How to send Fill out the feedback form distributed at the DOT offices
feedback? and drop it in the feedback boxes at the lobby of the DOT.
For accreditation feedback, fill out the survey link in the
online accreditation system/email.
How feedbacks are The Monitoring Division and Standards Monitoring and
processed? Enforcement Division collects all the feedback forms
(manual and online) and prepares a monthly report for the
concerned offices. Upon receiving reply from the
concerned office, the client will be informed via e-mail or
phone call.
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DOT OFFICE DIRECTORY
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Office/ Agency/
Office Address Contact No. Email Address
Bureau/ Field Office
Department of The New DOT Building, 351 (02) 8459- [email protected]
Tourism (DOT) – Senator Gil 5200
Central Office Puyat Avenue, Brgy. Bel Air,
Makati City
DOT – NCR 7840 Makati Avenue, Brgy. 0966 062 [email protected]
Poblacion, Makati City 3983
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Magsaysay Blvd., 09153705501
Tacloban City, Leyte,
Philippines 6500
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