Handout 6

Question 1

It is a building, edifice, or premise or a completely independent part thereof, which is used for the regular reception, accommodation, or lodging of travelers and tourists and the provision of services incidental thereto for a fee.

Answer 1

Hotel.

Question 2

It refers to any place with a pleasant environment and atmosphere conducive to comfort, healthful relaxation, and rest, offering food, sleeping accommodation, and recreational facilities to the public for a
tep or remineration

Answer 2

Resort.

Question 3

Catering to transients, it is a lodging establishment that does not meet the minimum requirements of an economy hotel.

Answer 3

Tourist Inn.

Question 4

It refers to any building or edifice containing several independent and furnished or semi-furnished apartments, regularly leased to tourists and travelers for dwelling on a more or less long-term basis and offering basic services to its tenants, similar to hotels.

Answer 4

Apartel

Question 5

It is a private or family-operated tourist boarding house, tourist guest house, or tourist lodging house employing non-professional domestic helpers regularly catering to tourists and travelers, containing several independent lettable rooms, providing common facilities such as toilets, bathrooms/showers, living and dining rooms and/or kitchen and where a combination of board and lodging may be provided.

Answer 5

Pension House.

Question 6

It refers to any structure with several separate units, primarily located along the highway with individual or common parking space at which motorists may obtain lodging and, in some instances, meals.

Answer 6

Motorist Hotel or Motel

Question 7

The certificate of accreditation shall be displayed in a conspicuous place of the establishment.

Answer 7

Section 34. Display of Certificate of Accreditation.

Question 8

The rights over the accreditation shall
be non-transterable.

Answer 8

Section 35. Non-Transferability of Certificate of Accreditation

Question 9

Hotel, resort, tourist inn, motel, apartel, and pension housekeepers, managers, or operators shall exert all efforts not to allow gambling of any form, drunkenness, or disorderly conduct of any kind by anyone in the establishment and its immediate premises.

Answer 9

Section 39. Gambling and Disorderly Conduct

Question 10

Managers or operators of hotels, resorts, tourist inns, motels, apartels, and pension houses shall exert all possible efforts not to permit any person whom they know or have reason to believe to be either a prostitute, a pedophile, or of questionable character to occupy a room or to enter the premises.

Answer 10

Section 40. Prostitution and Other Immoral/Illegal Activities

Question 11

The Certificate of Accreditation shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issue unless sooner revoked by the DOT.

Answer 11

Validity of Certificate of Accreditation

Question 12

Any of the following acts, omissions, or offense shall constitute sufficient grounds for the cancellation of accreditation:

Answer 12

Grounds for Cancellation of Accreditation

Question 13

was adopted in view of the country’s accelerating economic and physical development coupled with urbanization and population growth. This Code contains technical knowledge on building design, construction, occupancy, and maintenance.

Answer 13

The National Building Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 1096)

Question 14

General Building Requirements

Answer 14

Section 104.

Question 15

Building Permits. No person, firm, or corporation including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit therefore from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject building is located or the building work is to be done.

Answer 15

Building Permits
Section 301

Question 16

Location of Property
(a) General. No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to a public space yard or street on at least one of its sides.
(b) Fire Resistance of Walls. Exterior walls shall have fire resistance and opening protection xxx.

Answer 16

General Requirements of All Building by Use of Occupancy
Section 704.

Question 17

(a) Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code on Easements of Light and View, and the provisions of this part of the Code [National Building Code of the Philippines], every building shall be designed, constructed, and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation.

Answer 17

Light and Ventilation
Section 801. General Requirements of Light and Ventilation

Question 18

Every room intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation system as herein specified in this Code [National Building Code of the Philippines], shall be provided with a window or windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least ten percent of the floor area of a room, and such window shall open directly to a court, yard, public street or alley, or open watercourses.

Answer 18

Section 808. Window Openings

Question 19

for a building used for human habitation shall be supplied from the existing municipal or city waterworks system. In the case of drinking water from underground sources, it must conform to the criteria set in the latest approved National Standards for Drinking Water. Such design, construction, and operation of deep wells for the abstraction of groundwater shall be subject to the provisions of the Water Code of the Philippines.

Answer 19

potable water requirements

Question 20

from buildings shall be discharged directly into the nearest street sanitary main sewers under the existing municipal or city sanitary sewerage system following the criteria set by the Code on Sanitation and the Environmental Management Bureau, which is under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Answer 20

Sanitary sewage

Question 21

This law provides that no establishment shall be operated and opened for public patronage without a sanitary permit issued by the Secretary of Health or his duly authorized representative. Under the said law, such establishment must provide adequate water supply, toilet and bath facilities shall be kept clean at all times, and with periodic insect and vermin control measures to eradicated vectors of diseases.

Answer 21

Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 856)

Question 22

This law provides for the minimum standards for solid waste management, as well as the penalties for violation thereof.

Answer 22

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (Republic Act 9003)

Question 23

This law requires owners, administrators, or occupants of a building, structures, and their premises or facilities and other responsible persons to comply with the following:
a. A fire safety inspection shall be conducted as a prerequisite to the grants of permits and/or licenses by local governments and other government agencies concerned, for the: (1) Use or occupancy of the building, structures, facilities, or their premises, including the installation of fire protection and fire safety equipment, and electrical system in any building structure or facility; and (2) Storage, handling and/or used of explosives or combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous materials;
d. Owners, occupants, or administrators of building, structures, and their premises or facilities shall incorporate and provide therein fire safety construction, protective and warning system, and shall develop and implement fire safety programs.

Answer 23

Fire Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 1185)

Question 24

This law provides for the minimum standards for air quality management, water quality management, land use management, natural resources management and conservation, and waste management.

Answer 24

Philippine Environmental Code (Presidential Decree 1152)

Question 25

Under this law, no person, partnership, or corporation shall undertake or operate any declared environmentally critical project or area without first securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate issued by the President of the Philippines through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Hotels and resorts, being set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots, are classified as projects located in Environmentally Critical Areas.

Answer 25

Environmental Impact System (Presidential Decree 1586) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (AO
2003-30) by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Question 26

This involves the minimum requirements for the operation, establishment, and maintenance of accommodation establishments to be accredited by the DOT. Accreditation by the DOT, although not mandatory, increases the marketability of a tourism establishment.

Answer 26

Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Hotels, Tourist Inns, Apartels, Resorts, Pension Houses, and Other Accommodation Establishments by the Department of Tourism (DOT, August 26, 1992).

Question 27

Under this law, no license or permit for the construction, repair, or renovation of public and private buildings for public use shall be granted or issued unless the owner or operator thereof shall install and incorporate in such building or establishment such architectural facilities or structural features shall reasonably enhance the mobility of disabled persons such as sidewalks, ramps, railing, and the like.
In case of the parking place of such buildings or establishments, the owner or operator shall reserve sufficient and suitable space for the use of the disabled persons.

Answer 27

The Law to Enhance Mobility of Disabled Persons (Batas Pambansa Blg. 344) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Question 28

constitutes the Adoption of Safety and Security Measures in Hotels, Resorts, and Other Similar Accommodation Establishments, as follows:
1. Guests’ visitors and joiners shall be registered. The guest booking/information sheets shall be properly accomplished and verified through valid official documents, like passport, company ID, driver’s license, Social Security System, etc.; and
2. Efficient recording of information on vehicles (make/model, color, plate number, and name for taxicabs) ferrying tourists/guests to and from the hotel shall be provided.

Answer 28

DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2006-09, Series of 2006 (August 23, 2006)

Question 29

penalizes “photo and video voyeurism” which means the act of taking a photo or video coverage of a person or group of persons performing a sexual act or any similar activity or of capturing an image of the private area of a person/s without the latter’s consent,

Answer 29

Republic Act No. 9995, also known as The Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009,

Question 30

the dumping or disposal of solid wastes into the sea and any body of water in the Philippines, including shorelines and river banks, where these wastes are likely to be washed into the water is prohibited and might be a ground for the non-renewal or license to operate within the local government unit concerned.

Answer 30

Presidential Decree No. 1152, also known as the Environmental Code of the Philippines (June 6, 1977),

Question 31

was enacted to encourage commercial and industrial establishments, through appropriate incentives other than tax incentives, to initiate, participate, and invest in integrated ecological solid waste management projects to manufacture environment friendly products, conserve raw materials and energy, reduce waste, prevent pollution and to undertake community activities to promote and propagate effective solid waste management practices.

Answer 31

Republic Act 9003, also known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000,

Question 32

is an establishment offering to the public refreshments and/or meals. Bars and pubs may also be classified under this generic category.

Answer 32

restaurant

Question 33

The locality and environs, including approaches, shall be with proper ingress and egress. The facade and architectural features of the building shall be appropriately designed.

Answer 33

Location

Question 34

There shall be an adequate, secured parking space provided free to customers.

Answer 34

Parking

Question 35

The dining room shall be adequate in size, with sufficient and well-maintained furniture.
Flooring materials shall be kept clean at all times.

Answer 35

Furnishing.

Question 36

is an act to strengthen the food safety regulatory system in the country to protect consumer health and facilitate market access of local foods and food products and for other purposes. The law shall aim for a high level of food safety, protection of human life, and health in the production and consumption of food. It shall also aim for the protection of consumer interests through fair practices in the food trade.

Answer 36

Republic Act 10611, otherwise known as the Food Safety Act of 2013,

Question 37

has imposed excise taxes on the purchase of alcohol. The excise tax rates shall be based on the classification of alcohol content as provided under the law.

Answer 37

National Internal Revenue Code of 1997

Question 38

every government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare.

Answer 38

Local Government Code,

Question 39

is defined as a person, firm, or association providing food and supplies, and sometimes services, for parties, weddings, and other social functions.

Answer 39

caterer

Question 40

is a group of catering companies with the need to professionalize the industry and serve the needs of the Philippine catering industry.

Answer 40

The Food Caterer’s Association of the Philippines (FAP)

Question 41

The laws relating to crimes committed inside restaurants and other tourism establishments are covered under

Answer 41

Crimes Committed Inside Restaurants and Other Tourism-Related Establishments

Question 42

The penalties established by the next preceding article (serious physical injuries) shall be applicable in the respective cases to any person who, without intent to kill, shall inflict upon another any serious physical injury, by knowingly administering to him any injurious substances or beverages or by taking advantage of his weakness of mind and credulity.

Answer 42

Poisoning
Article 264. Administering injurious substances or beverages.

Question 43

Any person who shall inflict upon another physical injuries not described in the preceding articles, but which shall incapacitate the offended party for labor for ten days or more, or shall require medical attendance for the same period xxx.

Answer 43

Article 265. Less serious physical injuries.

Question 44

Slight physical injuries and maltreatment. The crime of slight physical injuries shall be punished:
1. By arresto menor when the offender has inflicted physical injuries which shall incapacitate the offended party for labor from one to nine days or shall require medical attendance during the same period; and
2. By arresto menor or a fine not exceeding Php200 and censure when the offender has caused physical injuries which do not prevent the offended party from engaging in his habitual work nor require medical attendance.

Answer 44

Article 266.

Question 45

Who are liable for malicious mischief. Any person who shall deliberately cause to the property of another any damage xxx shall be guilty of malicious mischief.

Answer 45

Vandalism (Malicious Mischief)
Article 327.

Question 46

Special cases of malicious mischief. Any person who shall cause damage to xxx the National Museum or National Library, or to any archive or registry, xxx shall be punished.

Answer 46

Article 328.

Question 47

Destroying or damaging statues, public monuments, or paintings. Any person who shall destroy or damage statues or any other useful or ornamental public monument xxx shall suffer the penalty XXX.
Any person who shall destroy or damage any useful or ornamental painting of a public nature shall suffer the penalty.

Answer 47

Article 331.

Question 48

is a crime usually committed by customers, visitors, or by-passers in recreational centers, museums, galleries, cinemas, theaters, churches, cultural landmarks, and other related tourism sites. Security measures for the admission of customers and visitors must not be taken lightly and should be strictly
implemented.

Answer 48

Malicious mischief

Question 49

Any person who shall defraud another by any of the means mentioned herein below shall be punished by xxx
2. By means of any of the following false pretenses or fraudulent acts executed prior to or simultaneously with the commission of the fraud:

Answer 49

Swindling (Estafa)
Article 315. Swindling (estafa).

Question 50

is committed by any person who, with intent to gain but without violence against or intimidation of persons nor force upon things, shall take personal property of another without the latter’s consent.

Answer 50

Article 308. Who are liable for theft.

Question 51

The crime of theft shall be punished by the penalties next higher by two degrees xxx if committed xxx with grave abuse of confidence.

Answer 51

Article 310. Qualified theft.