March 18, 2021
MS. MA. CHRISTINA AQUINO
Chairman
TOURISM INDUSTRY BOARD FOUNDATION, INC. (TIBFI)
University of the Philippines – Asian Institute of Tourism
Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Dear Ms. Aquino:
We would like to thank TIBFI for its active involvement and invaluable inputs in the development of the Tour Guides Accreditation Standards and Guidelines for the Professional Tour Guides Qualification Examination which were approved by Secretary Bernadette Romulo - Puyat last 12 March 2021.
In view of the approval of these guidelines, the Office of Tourism Standards and Regulation Standards Development Division is pleased to furnish TIBFI the following:
- DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2021-002: Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Tour Guides
- DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2021-003: Establishment of the Professional Tour Guide Qualification Examination
Kindly share these guidelines to the members of your association for their information and reference.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
[signed]
VIRGILIO M. MAGUIGAD, EnP
Director
Office of Tourism Standards and Regulation
Enc: a/s
cc: Asst. Secretary Christopher V. Morales
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