Here’s How Accommodation Establishments under Community Quarantine Can Resume Operations
Here’s How Accommodation Establishments under Community Quarantine Can Resume Operations
The Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) has released an advisory about the process of how accommodation establishments in areas under community quarantine can resume operations.
The advisory contained the procedures on the application for DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate based on the provisions under Administrative Order No. 2020-002 entitled, “GUIDELINES ON THE OPERATIONS OF HOTELS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS UNDER A COMMUNITY QUARANTINE,” which apply to all accommodation establishments in the Philippines in areas covered by a Community Quarantine.
DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate
According to the said Administrative Order, all accommodation establishments that intend to commence commercial operations in Community Quarantine Zones, whether for the accommodation of guests or operation of in-house food facilities for take-out or delivery services, shall secure a DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate prior to any operations.
Procedure for Application for DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate
Furthermore, as per AO No. 2020-002, Commercial establishments applying for DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate, shall submit to the DOT Regional Office with jurisdiction over their area the following:
- Letter of Intent to Operate, indicating whether operations shall be for accommodation, food services, or both; and
- If the Accommodation Establishment is Non-DOT Accredited, a duly accomplished Application for DOT Accreditation with complete supporting documents
NOTE: All applications and supporting documents shall be submitted to the e-mail addresses of the Regional Offices in the Department of Tourism Directory.
On the other hand, according to the DOT-CAR advisory, the accreditation fee is waived until further notice.
Operations without DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate
In addition, it was also mentioned under the provisions that accommodation establishments operating without a DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate may be subject to relevant penalties under applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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SOURCE DOT Cordilleras, DOT Philippines
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