A resolution urging the City Tourism Office, through the Office of the Mayor, involving resorts in Bacolod City is being sponsored by Councilor Em Ang.

The resolution is urging the strict observance of the general rules on the operation and management of resorts, hotels, tourists inns, motels, apartels, pensions houses and other accommodation establishments, specifically pertaining to lifeguard and security, medical services and precautionary measures.

It cited the “Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Hotels, Tourist Inns, Motels, Apartels, Resorts, Pension Houses and other accommodation establishments” promulgated by the Department of Tourism.

It said many tourists and local residents flock to resorts and other recreational establishments especially during the summer season.

In order to immediately attend to major and minor accidents which may occur within the premises of a resort, medical services and medicines should be made available, it said.

Efficient management and operation must be observed by resorts and other recreational establishments in Bacolod City to ensure the welfare of tourists and local residents and to make Bacolod City a tourist-friendly tourist destination, the resolution added.*CGS

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