Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 120-A)
The Philippine Convention Bureau is renamed as the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation.
The Secretary of Tourism serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The general objectives are those stated in Section 2 of Presidential Decree No. 1448, Series of 1978, which focus on promoting and developing the travel trade, congresses, and conventions in the Philippines.
Membership is open to entities, groups, and individuals with direct and indirect economic, social, or cultural interest in travel trade, congresses, and conventions.
Private sector members of the Board of Trustees serve a term of two years.
Members do not receive compensation except for a per diem for actual attendance in meetings, as determined by the Board.
The executive power is vested in the Chief Executive Officer, referred to as the Executive Director.
They are elected by at least eight members of the Board of Trustees, and their tenure is fixed by the Board.
The Corporation has the Office of the Executive Director, Office of Travel Trade, Office of Convention and Incentive Travel, Office of Corporate Affairs, and may have regional or foreign offices as created by the Board.
It oversees programs and activities related to travel trade marketing, including sales and promotional programs to attract travelers, advertising, publications, and participation in international travel fairs.
Funds come from government office contributions, the Central Bank, the national flag carrier's support, fifty percent of hotel room tax collection, membership dues, and subsidies or grants from local or foreign sources.
Yes. Officers and personnel are compulsory members of the GSIS and entitled to related benefits.
Any change must have prior approval from the President for the purpose of promoting efficiency and effectiveness in public service delivery.
The Board may issue rules, regulations, and other issuances necessary for efficient and effective implementation of the Order and is involved in planning, marketing, and facilitation of the Corporation's activities.
Such a declaration does not nullify the other provisions as long as the remaining parts can still be implemented fully.