The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday announced the extension of its Memorandum Circular (MC) 2022-001 which waives accreditation fees for tourism establishments.
Christina Garcia Frasco, Tourism Secretary, said this would assist tourism enterprises in their recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The DOT MC 2022-001 or the Revised Interim Guidelines Governing Applications for Accreditation During The State of Calamity Due to COVID-19 is anchored on the Presidential Proclamation No. 57 s. 2022 which further extended the period of state of calamity in the Philippines until Dec. 31, 2022.
DOT has streamlined documentary requirements for accreditation and allowed the conduct of virtual inspections in lieu of physical inspections.
The DOT also targets the resumption of new applications for Star Rating and Premium Accreditation–suspended under Section 6 under the MC–by next month.
Applications for Basic Registration will remain suspended and enterprises with expiring Basic Registration to instead apply for a Regular Accreditation.
