Zamboanga City - Apply for DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate (For Businesses Under Quarantine)

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Procedure

This procedure explains various ways to Apply for DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate (For Businesses Under Quarantine) in Zamboanga City.

Apply Via Email

1. Here are the procedures on how you can apply for a DOT (Department of Tourism) Certificate of Authority to Operate via email. A DOT–accredited hotel/accommodation establishment may submit its request to the DOT Regional Office with jurisdiction over their area. Use the information and link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" section to search for your local DOT Regional Office's email address.
2. Email your local DOT-Regional office and ask for a Letter of Intent Template and Sworn Statement of Undertaking. The Accreditation Officer will email you the forms with instructions on how to complete and submit the completed forms.
3. Complete the Letter of Intent and Sworn Statement of Undertaking and submit it together with a copy of your establishment's Certificate of Accreditation to the concerned Regional Office.
4. The Accreditation Officer will evaluate the documents that you have submitted.
   • If incomplete: If the there are any lacking requirements, your application will be returned to you and DOT will tell you know which documents you lack.
   • If complete: The Officer will schedule and conduct an inspection within 10 working days after receipt of complete and correct documentary requirements.
5. The inspection may be conducted in person or virtually.
   • Physical Inspection: The inspector will personally visit the establishment and validate its compliance with the prescribed Health Safety Guidelines.
   • Virtual Inspection: If physical inspection is not possible or impractical, the inspector may conduct a Virtual Inspection of premises through video conferencing and photo documentation.
6. After inspection, the DOT Team will discuss its initial findings to the establishment’s authorized representative.
7. The DOT Officer will submit his/her inspection Report to the Division Chief and Regional Director for approval.
8. If the establishment is found complying with the Health and Safety Guidelines a Certificate of Authority to Operate will be issued. If not compliant, a Letter of Non-Coverage will be issued instead. For AEs that has undergone Virtual Inspection of its premises, a Provisional Certificate of Authority to Operate (PCAO) valid for six (6) months, and may be extended for another six (6) months shall be issued.
9. DOT will notify the applicant by email once their application is approved.
10. The signed Certificate will be released to the applicant via email.

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Required Documents

1. Letter of Intent to Operate
2. Sworn Statement of Undertaking
3. Certificate of Accreditation (Basic Registration, Regular or Provisional Accreditation)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Tourism - NCR
351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City
Tel.No.: (632) 8459-5200 to 8459-5230 Loc. (212 and 232)
Tourist Information Center Tel. No.: (632) 8459-5200 to 5230 Loc. 102
Centennial Tel. No.: (632) 8887-1109 Loc. 2280
NAIA Airport Tel. No.: (632) 8832-2964/8551-0698/8551-2554
NAIA Lobby Tel. No.: (632) 8852-2191/8852-1165
Airport Fax No.: (632) 8853-1687
E-Mail: [email protected]

REGIONAL OFFICES - Directory

Eligibility

All Accredited Accommodation Establishments (AEs) that intends to operate under a Community Quarantine:

• Hotels
• Resorts
• Apartment Hotels
• Mabuhay Accommodations
• Homestays

Fees

Application for such certification is FREE.

Validity

Valid through out the duration of the Global Pandemic

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Processing Time

It will take about 13 working days or more to process your application.

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Instructions

• Applications for DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate are processed by the Department of Tourism (DOT)
• DOT–accredited hotels and other accommodation establishments may submit a Letter of Intent to Operate to the DOT Regional Office with jurisdiction over their area. Non–DOT–accredited hotels and accommodation establishments will need to apply for accreditation first before that can apply for a DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

• Businesses operating in an area placed under quarantine by the National Government without DOT Certificate of Authority to Operate may be penalized under applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• With this Certificate visitors and customers of an establishment will be reassured that the establishment follows the safety protocols and prioritizes the safety and health of its visitors and employees.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Department of Tourism Website
• Health and safety guidelines governing the operations of accommodation establishments under the new normal

Others

More information which might help to make this process in Zamboanga City can be obtained below.

*All accommodation establishments that are accredited and authorized by the DOT (those with Certificate of Authority to Operate), are required to comply with the DOT Health and Safety Guidelines for Accommodation Establishments Under the New Normal based on protocols issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Philippine Department of Health (DOH).