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BY PRINCE GOLEZ, Manila Reporter
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MANILA – Sen. Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV wants to prohibit excessive solicitation from tourists and punish those who commit it.
He filed Senate Bill No. 667, which discourages aggressive solicitation and imposes fines for repeat offenders.
First-time offenders will be issued a warning, while a P500 fine for each incursion will be imposed for subsequent violations, the bill stated.
The measure also seeks the creation of “tourism help desks” in areas heavily visited by tourists.
Two million tourists visited the Philippines between January and April this year, data from the Department of Tourism showed.
The bill directs the tourism sector to promote responsible marketing and conduct regular seminar for local communities to foster a tourist-friendly culture.
“With more and more foreign and local travelers in our country, it’s time we develop that tourist-friendly mindset within our communities,” said Aquino. “Let’s give our tourists a wonderful, hassle-free experience so they come back for more.”/PN
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