Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality

What section in tourist act of 2009 that gives duty and exemption to DFPC

• Section 95

Executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the regulation of the Philippine tourism industry and the promotion of the Philippines as a tourist destination?

• Department of Tourism

This means a natural person, tourist, traveler or a consumer who directly uses tourism or hospitality services.

• Tourist Service User

What section in the tourism law that gives grant to Duty Free Philippines Corporation to own such real and personal property.

• Section 94

The DFPC Board of Directors must have a representative from a private corporation.

• True
• False

It is process when annual estimates of public revenues and expenditure made by governments?

• Budgetary Approval

It is a master planned and applied for designation as TEZ or as registered tourism enterprises (RTEs) by its private entities/corporations, Local Government Units/government instrumentalities, or Joint Venture Cooperation between the private and public sector.

• Private TEZ

Private Tez is funded by the government.

• True
• False

The DFPC shall be a body corporate to operate the duty - and tax - free merchandising system in the Philippines to augment the service facilities for tourists and to generate foreign exchange and revenue for the government

• True
• False

Responsible for instituting and conducting an audit program for the Department to ensure compliance with 17 existing rules and regulations for an efficient and effective fiscal administration and performance of department affairs.

• Internal Audit Service

This mean regions (places or parts thereof) with climatic and landscape specification which primarily serve leisure, recreational and rehabilitation purposes and have a unique local character.

• Rehabilitation Center

Progressive development of the civil aviation environment in the advancement of the country's international and domestic tourism sector:

• True
• False

Undersecretary, Department of Labor and Employment Alternate Member, CAAP Board

• ATTY. JACINTO V. PARAS

Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment Alternate Member, CAAP Board

• ATTY. FEDERICO V. ABUAN JR.

DFPC is not yet competitive with international standards

• True
• False

Increase of Foreign Tourist in the Philippines can help other countries economy.

• True
• False

How Ched can help promote a cultural tourism in the country?

• Participate in Festivals in local town for the promotion of cultural tourism.
• conjunction with the Department, programs for the training of tourism entrepreneurs by providing programs for languages, history and cultural appreciation, and small business management.
• Develop a small business in Promoting Tourism.

TEZ operators are encouraged to reserve seats on their Boards of Directors for relevant interest groups.

• True
• False

How many years does the secretary in term of office?

• 6 years

General Manager, The Bellevue Hotel & Resorts & Director Private Representative

• JOHN PATRICK Y. CHAN

Assistant Secretary, Trade Promotions Group (TPG) & Alternate Representative

• Rosario Virginia C. Gaetos

A council that shall serve as a coordinating body for national tourism development efforts.

• Tourism Coordinating Council

This office encourages and promotes joint undertakings with the private sector for the development of new tourism-related products and programs.

• Office of Tourism Development Planning, Research and Information Management
• Office of Tourism Coordination
• Office of Product Development
• Undersecretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination and Resource Generation

a special form of tourism in which the main motive of travel is not for a holiday, but in order for the individual to take part in meetings and reunions of a different nature.

• Tourism Congress

Known as the New Central Bank Act.

• Republic Act No. 7653

Secretary, Department of Finance Board Member, CAAP Board

• CARLOS G. DOMINGUEZ III

The following is a specification to be designated as TEZ except.

• Medium - and long - term studies on market trends, and corresponding development strategies for the TEZ;
• Features which satisfy the requisites for the designation of a TEZ enumerated under Section 10 of this Ac
• Design plans for structures which incorporate design and sustainability principles from local architecture and the surrounding environment; and

Is a 140-hectare tourism enterprise zone in the towns of Bocaue and Santa Maria in Bulacan, Philippines.

• Ciudad de Victoria

The provisions Act or parts thereof be declared unconstitutionalof Executive Order No. 120

• Separability Clause

Hijo resources is private TEZ.

• True
• False

Secretary, Department of Transportation Chairperson, CAAP Board

• ATTY. ARTHUR P. TUGADE

AN ACT DECLARING A NATIONAL POLICY FOR TOURISM AS AN ENGINE OF INVESTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, GROWTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ANDSTRENGTHENING THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY IMPLEMENT THAT POLICY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

• Republic Act No. 9593

It is is a joint initiative of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and TIEZA to seek out and develop areas in the Philippines with viable tourism potential.

• Flagship TEZ

The DFPC shall have an authorized capitalization of Five hundred million pesos (Php500,000,000.00)

• True
• False

Secretary, Department of Tourism & DFPC Chairperson

• HON. BERNADETTE ROMULO-PUYAT

How can the Department of Tourism work closely with Department of Education?

• Develop basic education programs - formal, informal and non - formal learning systems and interventions - for in - school and out - of - school youth in the promotion of a culture of tourism through the development and integration of tourism concepts and the enhancement of education in languages, history and culture and the arts.
• Help Community in Promoting Historical Sites.
• Help Enforce Rules and Regulations
• Collaborate with the Communities local official promoting custom traditions.

This shall consist of the Offices of the Secretary, Undersecretaries, and Assistant Secretaries.

• Office of the Secretary
• Undersecretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination and Resource Generation
• Department Proper
• Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries

The transfer of powers and functions in the Department and agencies attached thereto, as herein provided for, shall take effect withinsix (6) months after the effectivity of this Act

• Transitory Provisions

What section in the Tourism Act of 2009 that recognizes the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) purposes of program and policy coordination

• Section 63

Undersecretary for Peace and Order Department of Interior and Local Government Alternate Member, CAAP Board

• BERNARDO CAPIL FLORECE, JR.

Is a law which hear before it condemns which proceeds upon inquiry; and renders judgement after trial?

• Due Process of Law

What section in the Tourism Act of 2009 that the DFA and DOJ shall develop a system of granting visas that encourages the arrival and longer stay of tourists in the Philippines.

• Section 97

It was commissioned in 1966 by then-President Ferdinand Marcos as part of the 25th Anniversary of the Second World War.

• Mount Samat National Shrine

President/General Manager, Ark Travel Express Inc. & Director Private Representative

• MARIA PAZ R. ALBERTO

Undersecretary for Aviation & Airports, Department of Transportation Alternate Chairperson, CAAP Board

• CAPT. MANUEL ANTONIO LARA TAMAYO

The DFPC has power to appoint corporate secretary.

• True
• False

Known as the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992.

• Republic Act No. 7279

It provides the Department with staff advice and assistance on personnel information, records, communications, supplies, equipment, collection, disbursements, security, other custodial work and such other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated to it by the Secretary.

• Administrative Affairs Service

Refer to land that has not yet been built on, or buildings built on land that had never been used before for building.

• Green Field

In what section in the tourism act of 2009 that grants Visa for foreign investors?

• Section 87

Who is the Chief Operating Officer of Tourism Infrastructure & Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)?

• MR. POCHOLO PARAGAS

The permanent representative shall be duly authorized to act on behalf of the Secretary in his or her absence.

• True
• False

Undersecretary, Dept. Of Tourism & Alternate Chairperson DFPC

• USEC. ARTURO P. BONCATO, JR.

The provisions of Executive Order No. 120

• Section 111

Chief Operating Officer Duty Free Philippines Corporation & Vice Chairperson DPFC

• COO VICENTE PELAGIO A. ANGALA

Known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law.

• Republic Act No. 6657

What Section in the Tourism Act of 2009 that The Duty Free Philippines shall be reorganized to become the Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC),

• Section 89

Undersecretary for the International Finance Group of the Philippines, Department of Finance Alternate Member, CAAP Board

• MARK DENNIS Y.C. JOVEN

Undersecretary of Department of Tourism Alternate Member, CAAP Board

• ARTURO P. BONCATO JR.

Undersecretary, Department of Finance & Alternate Representative

• USEC. MARK DENNIS Y.C. JOVEN

Security Forces that assist in maintaining peace and order within areas of high tourism traffic?

• PNP

A pioneer and pillar of the Philippine banana industry.

• Hijo Resources Corporation (HRC)

Refers to the existing implementation arm of the Department of Tourism created pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 189 (1973), as amended?

• Philippine Tourism Authority

This is an act declaring a national policy for tourism as an engine of investment, employment, growth and national development, and strengthening the department of tourism and its attached agencies to effectively and efficiently implement that policy, and appropriating funds.

• Republic Act No. 9893
• Republic Act No. 6593
• Republic Act No. 9593
• Republic Act No. 9590

Service that provides the Department with staff advice and assistance on budgetary, financial and management matters and shall perform such other related functions as may be assigned or delegated to it by the Secretary.

• Financial and Management Service

Which of the following a flagship tez?

• Hijo Resources
• Luneta Park
• Bravo Golf Course
• Ciudad de Victoria

Civil Aviations board will enhance the standard of transportation

• True
• False

Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs Board Member, CAAP Board

• TEODORO L. LOCSIN JR.

Secretary, Department of Tourism Board Member, CAAP Board

• HON. BERNADETTE ROMULO-PUYAT

Assistant Secretary, Department of Justice Alternate Member, CAAP Board

• ATTY. GEORGE O. ORTHA, II

It is located in the town of Medellin, Northern Cebu. It spans over 70 hectares and it has an 18 hole golf course with a total yardage of 6,850 yards.

• Queen Castle Golf and Resort

The following is a characteristic of a Tourism Enterprise Zone except.

• Medium - and long - term studies on market trends, and corresponding development strategies for the TEZ;
• It is in a strategic location such as to catalyze the socio-economic development of neighboring communities.
• The area is capable of being defined into one contiguous territory;
• It is sufficient in size, such that it may be further utilized for bringing in new investments in tourism establishments and services; and

The following is a example of a flagship tez except.

• Mount Samat National Shrine
• Ciudad de Victoria
• Luneta Park
• Aquino-Diokno Memorial

Director General, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Vice Chairperson, CAAP Board

• CAPTAIN JIM C. SYDIONGCO

Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government Board Member, CAAP Board

• GEN. EDUARDO MANAHAN AÑO (RET.)

Chairperson, Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Tourism?

• Sen. Maria Lourdes Nancy Sombillo Binay-Angeles

Who is the Chief Operating Officer of DFPC?

• COO VICENTE PELAGIO A. ANGALA

Secretary, Department of Justice Board Member, CAAP Board

• ATTY. MENARDO I. GUEVARRA

Undersecretary, Department of Foreign Affairs Alternate Member, CAAP Board

• ATTY. BRIGIDO DULAY

Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment Board Member, CAAP Board

• ATTY. SILVESTRE BELLO III

1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines.

• San Vicente

This means a facility or a part thereof in which tourism and/or hospitality activities are performed.

• Commercial facility
• Public facility
• Private facility
• Business facility

Section in the Tourism Act of 2009 that exempt for DFPC from the Coverage of the Salary Standardization Law?

• Section 105

Can Arturo Boncato, JR. the Undersecretary, Dept. Of Tourism can be alternate chairperson of the DFPC in the absence of the chairperson.

• Yes
• Yes because he is the Undersecretary of Department of Tourism
• No
• No because he is not the Secretary of Department of Tourism

The Office of Tourism Development Planning, Research and Information Management shall have the following functions:

• Only b is acceptable.
• Only a is acceptable.
• Both are acceptable.
• None is acceptable.

It is in a strategic location such as to catalyze the socio-economic development of neighboring communities.

• Tourism Enterprise Zone