DOMESTIC TOURISM PROMOTION FUND Excerpts from the minutes of 25 Dec 2005 RDs’ Meeting “P48M additional budget for promotion of regional destinations will be given to the regional offices, with each region receiving P2.8M. Utilization of the P6M balance will be discussed with the Regional Directors with international gateways.

WHERE TO SPEND THE P2.8? 1. Conceptualization, design and printing of regional and provincial promotional materials. Examples:  Brochures, flyers, posters, EZ maps  AVPs, Interactive DVDs  On-line travel magazine  Souvenir items designed by ROs materials  1 set Mobile display module, Back – lit billboard

WHERE TO SPEND THE P2.8? 2. Participation in national, regional and local tourism fairs and exhibitions to include registration, rental, design and construction of booth. Examples:  19 th Philippine Travel Mart  ALIWAN Fiesta  VISMIN Travel & Lifestyle Fair  Kuyog sa Central Mindanao

WHERE TO SPEND THE P2.8? 3. Organization and hostings of media & travel agents’ familiarization trips Examples:  Car rental for the “location shoot of Asia Business Channel.”  Fam trip of Philtoa in support of 63 rd anniversary of Leyte Gulf Landing.  Kapihan with the Press

EXPENSES THAT CANNOT BE CHARGE TO THE PROMO FUND 1. Purchase of office supplies & equipments. Examples:  Payment of gasoline expenses.  Purchase of bond papers, inks  Upgrading of computer units.

EXPENSES THAT CANNOT BE CHARGE TO THE PROMO FUND 2. Traveling and accommodation expenses of officials and staff to tourism fairs, as well as meetings and representations. Examples:  TEVs & incidental expenses re Travel Tour Expo  CA re ecotourism sites inspection in Bicol.  Fam tours of staff, car rental of DOT offcials/staff

EXPENSES THAT CANNOT BE CHARGE TO THE PROMO FUND 3. Financial assistance to festivals and events. Example:  Provide financial assistance to LGUs’ festivals: San Roque Festival, Luglugan, Lechon Festival, Caracol,Dinagsa, Sapatero, Buling – Buling.  Assistance to LGUS to construct rest rooms in strategic areas.

PREPARATION OF BUDGET PROPOSAL Guidelines:  Be specific in terms of quantity, quality, cost, duration.  Give breakdown of expense components.  For unusual request/activity, attach explanatory note or background.  Indicate list of sponsors/partners and their contribution in the implementation of the project.  Indicate date of implementation and duration of the project.  Prepare a realistic budget proposal & cash program.

PREPARATION OF BUDGET PROPOSAL I. Production of festivals & destinations 15-seconds TV Infocommercials to be shown at ABS – CBN and on FM radio station. 1. Lang – ay Festival a. Meals & car rentals – P10, b. Professional Fee – P10, c. Advertisement – P47,000.00

PREPARATION OF BUDGET PROPOSAL Guidelines:  Be specific in terms of quantity, quality, cost, duration.  Give breakdown of expense components.  For unusual request/activity, attach explanatory note or background.  Indicate list of sponsors/partners and their contribution in the implementation of the project.  Indicate date of implementation and duration of the project.  Prepare a realistic budget proposal & cash program.

II. Development & Production of Brochures (specify cost/piece, number of pieces, distribution list) 1. Mounted regional map 38” x 55” = P7, Mounted provincial maps 40” x 40” at P5, x 6 provinces = P32, Tarpaulins of major destinations 3’ x 9’ at P x 6 destinations = P29,160.00

III. WOW ARAW NG CARAGA 1. Meals & accommodations  Accommodation of guests & speakers P2,500 x 5pax x 3days = P37,  Meals of guests & speakers P1,000 x 5pax x 3 days = P15,000  Meals of performers P300 x 61 pax x 3days = P54,900  Cocktails P150 x 300 pax = P45,000

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