Eligibility and Application for Accreditation
- Only resident Filipino citizens, 18 years or older, physically and mentally fit, and of good moral character may apply.
Requirements for Accreditation
- Proof of passing a seminar conducted or authorized by the Department.
- Certificate of good health from an accredited government physician.
- Clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation.
- Mayor's permit and/or municipal license.
- Certification of skills and experience from the Department of Tourism Regional Office for local guides.
- Certification from recognized mountaineering associations for national guides.
- Certificate of training from the Philippine National Red Cross.
- Latest Income Tax Return (for renewals).
- Other requirements as may be imposed by the Department.
Issuance of Accreditation and Identification Card
- Upon fulfilling all requirements, accreditation certificate and ID card shall be issued.
- Fees: Sixty pesos (P60.00) for accreditation and twenty-two pesos (P22.00) for the ID card.
- Validity period: One (1) year from issuance.
Grounds for Cancellation of Accreditation
- False declaration or fraud in obtaining accreditation.
- Failure to maintain required standards.
- Violation or non-compliance with these rules or related government orders.
- Conviction of crimes involving moral turpitude or acts of dishonesty or misconduct.
- Other acts detrimental to the tourism industry.
Miscellaneous Provisions
- Separability Clause: Invalidity of some provision shall not affect the validity of others.
- Repealing Clause: All inconsistent prior rules and circulars are repealed and superseded.
- Effectivity: Rules take effect immediately as of October 12, 1994.