NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S.B. NO. J.5Rn
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr.
AN ACT
REQUIRING A BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL OF TOURISM 
ENTERPRISES, TOURISM-ORIENTED NON-GOVERNMENT 
ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL 
PROVIDERS OF TOURISM-RELATED SERVICES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 9993 otherwise known as "The Tourism Act of 2009" provides 
that the "State declares tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy 
and an industry of national interest and importance, which must be harnessed as an 
engine of socio-economic growth and cultural affirmation to generate investment, 
foreign exchange and employment, and to continue to mold an enhanced sense of 
national pride for all Filipinos."
According to the 2014 Survey of Tourism Establishments in the Philippines 
(STEP) conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), "there were a total of 
39,325 establishments in the formal sector of the economy engaged in tourism 
characteristic activities." The total number of workers in the said industry was almost 
800,000.
During the first quarter of 2019, the Department of Tourism (DOT) recorded a 
7.59% increase in the tourist arrivals to the Philippines.
Tourism Direct Gross Value Added (TDGVA) serves as the indicator to measure 
the value added of different industries in relation to tourism activities of both inbound 
and domestic visitors in the country. Records show that TDGVA has been steadily 
increasing, signifying the importance of the tourism industry in our economy. For the 
years 2000-2010, its average share to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 
was about 5.8%. This improved to 14.8% in 2014, 8.2% in 2015, 8.6% in 2016, 
12.2% in 2017, and 12.7% in 2018.
Given the vast coverage of tourism and its important role in our society, it is 
but proper to ensure the safety, not only of the tourists, but of all stakeholders. Those
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people who are at the forefront of this industry should, therefore, be equipped with 
first aid skills that they can use in any circumstances anywhere they need it.
This bill requires personnel of tourism enterprises and tourism-oriented non­
government organizations (NGOs), people's organizations (POs), and individual 
providers of tourism-related services to undergo basic first aid training from the 
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) or other reputable training institutions. It also directs the 
local government units (LGUs) that the abovementioned organizations are equipped 
with first aid kits.
The immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
RAMOI^ONG REVILLA, JR,


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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S.B. No. 1.566
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr.
AN ACT
REQUIRING A BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL OR TOURISM 
ENTERPRISES, TOURISM-ORIENTED NON-GOVERNMENT 
ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL 
PROVIDERS OF TOURISM-RELATED SERVICES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. The State recognizes tourism as an indispensable element of the
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national economy and an industry of national interest and importance. Towards this
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end, the State shall develop the necessary human resources that shall advance
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sustainable tourism and the safety of tourists in the country. The State shall ensure
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that personnel providing tourism service be equipped with the necessary skills and
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training to achieve these objectives.
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Sec. 2. Personnel of tourism enterprises and tourism-oriented non-government
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organizations (NGOs) and people's organizations (POs), as well as individual providers
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of tourism-related services are required to undergo basic first aid training provided by
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the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) or other reputable institutions offering such training.
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The PRC and such other training institutions shall issue the appropriate training
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As a requirement for the renewal of their business permits, all tourism 
enterprises shall submit to the concerned local government units (LGUs) a sworn 
statement attesting that their personnel have undergone such training, attaching the 
copies of the individual training certificates thereto.
The concerned LGUs shall facilitate the registration of personnel of tourism- 
oriented NGOs and Pos, and individual providers of tourism-related services under 
their jurisdiction as trainees of basic first aid training seminar and coordinate with the 
PRC or other reputable institutions for the provision of such training.
Sec. 3. The concerned LGUs shall ensure that tourism enterprises and tourism- 
oriented NGOs and POs are equipped with first aid kits. A periodic inspection for this 
purpose shall be conducted by the concerned LGUs.
Sec. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Department 
of Tourism, in coordination with concerned agencies of the government, shall 
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this 
Act.
Sec. 5. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder 
of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 6. All laws, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least 
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved.