DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION NO.03 Midterm Assessment of Plans and Programs for FY July 2015 DOT Multipurpose Hall

PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ DETAILS DATEBUDGET in PhP MFO 1: Technical Advisory Services: A. Tourism Development Planning360, Technical assistance to Tourism Development Plan / Formulation & other advisory/consultation services: 200,000 * Biak na Bato National Park Master Plan Preparation of tourism dev’t. plan of the national park with the Regional Ecotourism Committee July-Aug. * Mt. Samat Master Dev’t. PlanTechnical assistance to consultantsYear-round 2. Cruise TourismTechnical assistance to consultants 35, Central L uzon Action Plan - New eco tourism (7 provinces) Monitoring of accomplishments of LGUs on projects /programs (NEDA) Year -round 35, enhancement / upgrading/ of website Year-round 20, Tourism Statistics Mentoring of LGUs & accommodation establishments of Local Tourism Statistics system Year round 20,000 Plans and Programs July to December 2015

PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ DETAILS DATEBUDGET in PhP 5. Convergence Programs a. DPWH–DOT road projects (TRIPPC) * Bagac-Mariveles road ; Clark-Angeles-Magalang road ; West Circumferencial road (Friendship highway) On-going 10,000 b. National Coordination Office Work Program North Phil and Palawan in planning and dev’t. Oct.-Dec. 30,000 c. DOT-DSWD Convergence Program (RPRAT) 10,000 B. Industry Manpower Training Develop/improve skill of tourism service providers in tourism establishments and community. 1,387, TOPCOP (Tourist Oriented Police for Community Order & Protection ( Bulacan, Tarlac, Aurora), Zambales) Engaging police workforce in tourist-friendly program August Sept.-Dec. 100, Seminar on GAD ( Tarlac / Zambales / Aurora, Pampanga, Bataan, Bulacan) Workshop on Gender and Development 3 rd wk July 2 nd wk Aug. Sept.- Oct. 450, Seminar on Social Media Beyond Social (Bataan, Tarlac, Zambales) Seminar on how to use social media in tourism mktg. July-Dec. 130,000 Plans and Programs July to December 2015

PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECTDESCRIPTION/ DETAILS DATEBUDGET in PhP 4. Master Trainers and Master Assessors Training Technical assistance to DOT in securing venue and rooms for guests, speakers, & participants. Joint proj. of DOT & TESDA July (Subic) 30, Local / Community Eco Guiding / Seminar /training (Aurora, Bulacan; Angeles, Pampanga) Aug.-Dec. 270, Multi-skills training program for Women in Travel Upgrading skills of tourism workforce (barternding. Front office, food service) Tarlac, & Zambales October 180, Capability Building Seminar (Bulacan, Tarlac and Zambales) Aug-Dec. 150, Super branding SeminarJuly – Dec. 77, BUB Trainings 870,000 * Eco Guiding/ Cave Mgmt. / Mangrove Reforestation / Reef discovery / Tourist Reception and Guiding techniques Plans and Programs July to December 2015

PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ DETAILS DATEBUDGET in PhP D.Market and Product DevelopmentYear-round 606,000 A. Enhancement of eco- tourism products of 7 provinces Marketing support services to increase awareness of the tourism products and services in the region; To launch and present new DOT projects Year-round 100,000 B. Market Dev’t. activities: 200, Tara Na Sa Norte Travel FairBooth exhibit to showcase the region products & services July 2. ATOCEL Regional ConferenceGathering of local tourism officers in the region to tackle issues and concerns Aug Bataan 3. Big Bite Food FestivalFood festival featuring local cuisine Oct th North Philippines Tourism and Travel Expo (SM City Clark, Pampanga) Showcase of North Phils. Touirism destinations incldg. Stakeholders from other regions with trade fair. Nov.13-15

Plans and Programs July to December 2015 PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ DETAILS DATEBUDGET in PhP 5. Participation in 26 th PTM Sept.4-6 funds from TPB Showcasing the region as a tourist destination; offering tour packages 6. Donation of kayaks and vests to Masinloc LGU Donation for the use of NGO engaged in eco-tourism activity in San Salvador Island 200, APEC 2015Airport lei reception for VVIPsNov. 10, ASEAN Green Hotel Award (for deferment )Year- round th Philippine Bird FestivalAirport Lei Reception for foreign guests and delegates Dec Giant Lantern Festival Promotional support to the festival/s Dec Technical Assistance to ATOCEL bid awards during the ATOP convention (Davao City) Assistance to the association of tourism officers in capturing awards during their national convention

Plans and Programs July to December 2015 PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ DETAILS DATEBUDGET In PhP D. Market and Product Development 9. Information Education and Communication (IEC) - Production of Infomercial on “A Tourist is a Friend” AVP to highlight role of local community in welcoming visitors October 100,000 - Production of M.I.C.E. AVP for Central Luzon August request funding from TBP - Local events advocacy ( for deferment) July-Aug - TV programs Channel 36 Live programming ( for deferment) July-Aug - Photo Documentation of Tourist Spots On-going request assistance from TPB 10. DOT-DILG Convergence program (BUB) Aurora (2); Bataan (1); (Pampanga (3); Tarlac & Zambales 9,270, Rehab of tourism sites and facilities, Diniog & Dilaguidi, Dilasag, Aurora 2. San Luis Tourism Industry Promotion and Development Office ( Aurora) 3. Local Tourism Development Projects ( Development of Picnic grove and River Resort and Mangrove Trail at the Balanga City, Bataan Wetland and Nature Park ( BWNP)

Plans and Programs July to December 2015 PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ DETAILS DATEBUDGET In PhP 10. DOT-DILG Convergence program (BUB) Aurora (2); Bataan (1); (Pampanga (3); Tarlac & Zambales 4. T ourism Development Project. SLP, San Luis Pampanga 5. Manpower skills & tourism development, Sapangbato, Angeles City, Pampanga 6. Eco-tourism Development Project and Capability Training, Consuelo, Macabebe, Pampanga 7. Local Tourism Dev’t. Project, Victoria, Tarlac 8. Local Tourism Development Project (Development of Mapanuepe Lake), San Marcelino, Zambales

Plans and Programs July to December 2015 PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ DETAILS DATEBUDGET In PhP MFO 2 Tourism Regulations Services 632, Regional Accreditation Meetings, info dissemination and coordination to concerned tourism officers/LGUs July-Dec. 2. Roadshow Campaign 3. Conduct of Simultaneous mentoring and online filing of accreditation REQUEST FOR FUNDING SUPPORT FROM TLA: * Office Relocation of DOT-Reg. 3 office to Robiinsons Starmills 2.132, End of Presentation

Plans and Programs July to December 2015 PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT BUDGET In PhP Unprogrammed Projects/ Events: 1. Madrid Fusion P 50,000 April Central Luzon: Flavors of the Philippines P 300,000 April 18 & 22, 2015 SM City, Clark 3. APEC 2015 P 230,000 Feb Clark, Pampanga June 2015, Bataan ** Other operating expenses from Jan. - May P 2,065,530.47