DOT MC No. 2025-0003: Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Wellness Tourism Enterprises

The Philippine Department of Tourism's "Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Wellness Tourism Enterprises" establishes minimum operational quality standards for Wellness Tourism Enterprises across the Philippines. The guideline aims to strengthen and elevate the Philippine wellness tourism industry to position the country as a competitive global wellness tourism destination.

The guideline categorizes Wellness Tourism Enterprises into three classifications: 1. Day Wellness Tourism Enterprise, 2. Hotel/Resort-based Wellness Tourism, 3. Destination Wellness Tourism Enterprise.

The guideline details ten key operational aspects encompassing a Wellness Tourism Enterprise's facilities, services, and amenities, which determine its eligibility to obtain accreditation. These aspects include: .

• Location and Infrastructure
• Cleanliness and Maintenance
• General Facilities
• Wellness Treatments
• Employees
• Environment and Sustainability
• Health and Safety
• Digitalization
• Filipinization
• Customer Feedback, Cancellation and Refund Policy, Complaints Handling System

To apply for accreditation, visit the Department of Tourism's accreditation portal at https://accreditation.tourism.gov.ph.

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MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2025 - 0 0 ©

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ACCREDITATION OF
WELLNESS TOURISM ENTERPRISES

WHEREAS, pursuantto Section 5 of Republic Act (R.A) No. 9569 or the Tourism Acto 2009,
the Department of Tourism (DOT) is the primary planning, programming, coorcnating.
implementing and regulatory government agency a the development and promotion of the
tourism incusty, both domestic and intematicnal,ín coordination win altached agencies and
thor government Instrumental;

WHEREAS, Section 6 (of R.A, No. 9598 authorizes the DOT, In consuitaton wth tho LGUs,
the private sector industries and ober toursm stakeholders 10 formulate and promulgate,
rules and reguatons goveraing the operation and acts of altourem enterprises, nluding
but not limited to a national standard for Iconaing, acerdtaion and classification of tours
enterprises, preseabing therein minimum levels of operating qualty and efelancy for thar
‘operation in accordance wih recognized international standards impose reasonable penalties
for violon of accrediation polices:

WHEREAS. the Departmont of Tourism recognizes the growing global demand for wellness
tourism and leveraging the Filino brand of welness to promote the Phippines as a premier
wolness destination that offers authentic and cultural ich welness experince that signs
vith sustainable and inclusive tours goals,

WHEREAS, Wellness Tourism is considered as a high-value tourism product worthy of
Investment and promotion es underecored in he National Toutem Development Plan (NTOP)
2025-2028;

WHEREAS, Wolness Tourism is Monti as one ofthe county's strategie tour products
that enhances the compattivenoss of In Phllppines as a destination improves the overall
travel experience, and Is envisioned to conribule significant o economic development and
inclusivo growth

WHEREAS, Welnses Tourism contbutos tothe grow of local economies, ss it generates
revenue for the community, create employment opportunities, promotes. Infasrucute
evelopment, and sigifeanty dive demand tor local services:

WHEREAS, Section 39 of RA 9593 provides forthe voluntary DOT-accrediaon of
touiem enterprises!

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WHEREAS, there is a need to update the existing 2006 Revised Rules and Regulations ta
Govern the Accredialon of Spa Establichments to algn with current tends end global
Standarés in the welness industry, thereby enhancing the competitiveness ofthe welness
tourism enterprises nationwide:

NOW, THEREFORE, based on the forogoin, these Rules and Reguistions Governing tho
‘Accreditation of Wellness Tourism Enlerprisas ar hereby lesued

|. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Section. Short Title. This Circular shall be known as the “Rules and Reguations
Governing the Accreditation of Wellness Tourism Entorprises

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2. Section 2. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Circular, the folowing toma are
hereby defined as follows:

\ccreditation” shal lr toa cortficationIsued bythe DOT lo tourism enterprise
that offelaly recognizes 1 for having complied withthe minimum standards for the
‘operation of tourism faces and services,

b. “Body Treatments” shal refer t a range of non-modial, physical procedures and
techniques talored to enhance the physical vit and wellbeing,

©. “Cancellation” shall refer lo a penalty of removal of the rights and benefits of
accrediation wth no right to reapply.

4. “Certified irst-Aider” shall rferto ary porsontrlned and cried to administer fret
id by the Philippine Red eross (PRC), Depariment of Health (DOH), Bureau of Fire
Protection (BFP), TESDA, Local Disaster Risk Reducton Management Councils
(LORRMC). an other Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ~ accredited
Fisaid training providers.

e. “Department” ar “DOT” shal refer tothe Department of Tourism,
. “DOH” shal refer tothe Department of Heath,

9. “DOT Online Accreditation System" shall refor to the web-based platform ofthe
Department designed for processing online aplcations for DOT Accreditation,

h. “DOT Tourism Quality Seal" shal roer tothe seal or mark issued to accredited
tourism enterprises or font liners which indeates that they passed the DOT's
standards and requirements.

1. “Hilot shal refer tothe art and science ofthe ancient Flpin healing tration wich
are grounded on the concept of balance among the physical elements, along wi
mental. emotional and spiritual aspects of a person,

|. “Hilot Practitioner” shall refer to the practioner of Hot who undenwent formal
traning ftom a PITAHC. acevedited al raining cantarinsttuton

I queens Massage Terapl hal eL 9 tained goon ya pase nm
licensure examination for massage therapists. holder of a vald Cartes
ecran (COR) an lose for massage empata fed ty tho Dope of
Heslh (OOH) Commitoo of Examiners for Massage Therapy (CEMT).

1. "Massage Therapist” shal refer to a porson who ls trained to practico massage
therapy.

Im. “PITAHO" shall refer to the Phippine Insituto of Traditional and Altematwe Health
Care

. “Revocation” shal refer to the removal f ne rights and benefits of aceredtaon with
a ight to reapply once the paros of evocation is ied.

©. "Secondary Tourism Enterprises” shall rofor to facies and services that may be
related to tourism such as, but not limited to restaurants, special shop and
‘dspariment stores; spots focos and recreational cantare such as, museums and
eres, tomo parks, 200s: health and welness faciles such as, but nat ited to,
Spas. tertiary hospitals, ambulatory lines and medical concierge; rest ares In gos
slatons; agr-tourism forms and (clio, tourem taining cantera or malt.
Including tourism trainer; outbound travel agencies: and such other enlrpriees as
‘may be Hortiiog by the Sectotary, ate due Gomeltation with concomed sectors

3. “Traditional Filipino Weliness Therapy” shal rer to wellness treatments that are
deeply rected in Fino culture and focus on improving overall wellness such as. But
‘ot lito to Hiot, Degdagay, and Tuob,

‘Treatment Area" shall ter 10 © dedicated area where wellness treatments are
performed, eher fuly or parta, acitated by a therapist.

olIness Program” shal refer o à get of actutis that focus on uri, physical,
mental and emotional wel-eing.

“Wellness Tourism Enterprise" shall refer to an establishment hat offer health and
wellness services, rest, and relation

1. “Suspension” shal refer to temporary withholding of acrectation for a prescribed
period, because of noncontormance wth any of the provisions stated under these
Guidelines.

Section 3. Scope and Coverage. This Cicular shall cover all new applications for
‘accrediation and reneval of accreditation of Wellnoss Tourism Enterprises in th Philippines

Section 4. Categories of Wellness Tourism Enterprises. For purposes of accrectaton,
Víolness Tourism Enterprises shall be categorzod a8 follows

a. Day Wellness Tourism Enterprise

Day Wellness Tourism Enterprise shall refr to a stand-alone wellness
tourism enterprise, located In à Commercial bulding, offering, massage
‘woatmonts and hor woe therapies ona days basis,

b. HotelResort-Based Wellness Tourism Enterprise

HotelfResort-Based Wellness Tourism Enterprise shal refer toa wellness
enterprise located in a hotel o resort providing various wellass servicos

©. Destination Wellness Tourism Enterprise

Destination Wellness Tourism Enterprise shall refer to a wellness
enterprise that provides a hole wellness experience, with accommodation
and offers a wide range of wellness programs, body treatments, and healthy

|. MINIMUM AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF
WELLNESS TOURISM ENTERPRISES

Section . Minimum Requirements. For purposes of accrediation, the folowing aro the
minimum requirements fr Weilnoss Tourism Enterprises:

a. LOCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Location

1. It shall be ina clean, safe and relaxing envrormont. In case the wellness
tourism erterprse Is in the same bulling as “another business
establishment, le boundaries shal be eiary delmoated and other
business actives shal not intere with the provision of welness

4. shall have a Mlle business name signage or shall be lites inthe
hota or resort bulking crectoy

2. Infrastructure

1. shall be accessible by private or pubic transportation,

1. There shail be parking or designated drop-of and loading areas for
guests employees, or delves, Designatod parking sits wih scion
space for ransering from a vehicle 10 a wheelchat, or vea vers shall
be avaiable,

l It shall have a continuous supply of elec and water, and
‘available tlocommunleaten system.

Iv. Accessible faces in accordance with 2024 IRR of Batas Pambansa
(GP) Bg. 344 shall bo in place,

b. CLEANLINESS AND MAINTENANCE

|. Al aroas of the wellness tourism enterprise shall be kept clean an
maintained in good condi

|i. Al furniture, foduros and tinas, and equipment shall be polshes and
rogulady maintained in accordance withthe enterprise's maintenance
and cleaning schedule,

il. Al bed Inons and towels shal o changed between guests

©. GENERAL FACILES.
1. Reception Area
|. There shall be a dedicated desk or counter clearly separated from the
service ares, and manned by designated employee's. thoughout
business hours.

1. Tre reception ares shall be sot light, have a pleasant soon, and
plays relaxing must.

"1. It shal be fumishe with comfortabe seats for use of guests

Ik. Menu of services, complete with description, duration of treatment, and
detaled pricing including all supplementary charges which may be
‘chargeable shall be avalble,

Y. WIFI and accoss to the Philppine Travel App or Tout Information
‘Assistance Call Center shal also be avaliable.

vi. Locally sourced drinks are offered to guests.

2. Consultation Area

|. There shall bo a Consutatlon Aves for guests assessment prior to
treatment.

5. 3. Treatment Area

1. There shall be a dedicated aran for wel and ty treatment

|i shall have non-skid Nooing 1 prevent accents and injures to guests
and employees

ll. hal dentable by later, rames, or numbers.

iv. A signage or Indicator shall be displayed by the door to Indcato that
twoatments ongoing,

v. Th massage room shall be furnished with padded beds, with stable
‘suppor and fit with face crade Tor the comfor of guests

vi There shal be furniture, wellnss equipment and supplies based on the
enterprise offerings

vi 1 shal be equipped with socuriy system or iter - communication device
{or immediate access to hop or assistance during an emergency.

vil. Altreatmant area shall maintain guests privacy however, doors shall be
kept unlock during treatment

be. Fresh towels shall bo avale upon request by quests. There shall be
nooks or robes and owes inthe treatment area,

x. It shall be can, wl ventisted and wih pleasant atmosphere,

4. Guest Changing Area

1. Itshalibe lean, welhmaintained, wll-stuminated and property vetiate,

|i. There shall be separate changing room with seating area and grooming
sation wth amenties for malo and female quests

Il. Itshaltbe equipped wit lean tlt and showers with avaiable torio;
Sinks wth quid scap and hand dryer or any avalabie hand Gina
‘ternative,

Iv. There shal bo adequate Ickere with lock system for guests clothes and
other personal toms.

¥. Separate bins for used robes, towels, slppers, and wastes shall be
provided.

vi. Drinking water shall ahvays be availabe to keep guess hated.

5. Relaxation Area

À IL shal be can, welcoming, and quie, with pleasant aromo and plays
soft muse.

Hi It shal be sot Rghrod, wth comfortable room temperature

6. ii. It shall bo fumishod with adequate number of comfortable chairs or
‘couches or day beds,

le. Rofroshing drinks shat be avaliable

Cozy blarkots are avaiable upon request

6. Public Restroom

1. There shall bo separate restrooms for mala and Tamal, clay marked
wrth appropriate signages and accessible by persons wth eisabity in
‘cordance wih access aw

ji It shat have functional oles, bidet, sink, and provided wah tquld soap,
Tole paper and hana dryer or any hand drying atematives.

il. shal be provided wih miore, hooks, and waste bins.

Iu. Floors shall be non-skid and kept clean and dy.
7. Back of House

1. Thore shal be an adequate area for back of use operation, suchas but
ol ited tothe management fc, employees lounge and stockroom,

IL The omployoos lounge shal have a sleeping or seating area, panty,
lockers, separate restroom for mal and female,

4, WELLNESS TREATMENTS

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he walness tourism enterprise

1. The wellness tourism enterprise shall have the folowing Speci
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7. o. EMPLOYEES

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‘They shall be net. el-groomed, In clean uniform and identifiable by 10
crnameplate. The uniform shallincorporateFllino design or Fine
touch

Troy shall grot guests with a welcoming gesture such as the Fpino
Mabuhay gesture,

‘They shall be courteous and attentive to guests needs,
“They shal be conversant nthe focal ac, lino, and English

They shall be knowedgeable about the faites, sewees, and other
‘offerings of the enterprise.

At least 80% ofits employees are residents of the region where the
‘ntarpis s located

‘There shallbe ons (1) DOH -Icensed massage therapist during business
hours, supervising a maximum of twenty (20) massage therapsts,

“Theteshallbe one (1) PITAHC Cer Hiot Practioner during business
hours, supervising a maximum of fv (5) massage therapists.

{. ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Energy efficiency practicos shall be implemented
Viator conservation system shal be in plac.

Proper waste management and resource consumption reduction
measures shall bo adopted

Noise control measures shal bein place,

9. HEALTH AND SAFETY

"There shall be a coritod First Alder present during business hours,
First Aid medicines and supples listed in Annex A shall bo available
‘Al medicines shall be unexpred and be replaced wh the same quant
Immacitaly aer use oF consumption.

Atom in Annex A may bo substiuted with omer comparable medicines
‘or supplies as determined by à conso physician or pharmacies,

“The location of the fre-id medicines and mecial supplies shal be
known and easiy accessible lo al porsonnel,

AA equipment shall be wellmantained and uted in scoordence with the
‘supplier manual

“The wellness tourism enterprise shal be entirely Non-Smoking

8. h. SAFETY AND SECURITY

1 An updated emergency contact numbers ofthe nearest media! acy or
doctors on cal, poleo station, Ira staton, barangay office and Local
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Counel Office (LORRMO)
shall be avaiable,

There shal be a llsonsed securly personnel during business hours to
ensure Ih safety ofthe guests, employees, andthe promises.

ii. Emergency and fre evacuation procedures are in place and followed,
th corresponding annual dis. sal be reviewed periodicaly by the
management.

I Emergency evacuation routes shal be prominantiy poste,

Y. Clear labels or instructions for guests regarding the use of facies,
‘equipment and products shal be splayed in a conspicuous pace,

vi. Policies and procedures againel sexual harassment, workplace wolance,
trafficking, and security breaches shal bo ln place lo protect quests and
employees

Vi. There shall bo a policy on handing toms lost or lll by guests inthe
promises.

1. DIGITALIZATION

1. Digattechnologial tools or piatfoms shall be adopted o enhance guest
‘experience and business operations

J. FILIPINZATION

1. Filipino aesthetics and themes shall be adopted in arcas such as, ba not
limited to landscaping, architecture, interior design, decoration, musi,
cuisine, beverage, culs, loons, cents and ots, or nom.

k. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK, CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY,
‘COMPLAINTS HANDLING SYSTEM

1. Customer Fosdback Systom shal bein pace
|i. There shall be a poly on Cancelation and Refund
ji. Complaints Handling System shal bo in place

APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION

Section 6. Filing of Application. A veines tourism entorse soaking DOT accrediation,
‘whether new or renewal of application, shal apply onine through the DOT Online
Accreditation System. The fing of application may be cono at any time af the year, Similar,
the documentary requirements shal aso bo uploaded tothe Onine Accreditation System.

9. Section 7. Documentary Requirements for New and Renewal of Application. Unies
otherwise indicated in the form, the applcaton shal! bo submitted with the folowing
‘ocuments!

NEW RENEWAL

‘+ Val Business! Mayor Permit

+ Copy of vad DOH License of Massage Therapists
‘Copy of vais PITAH Cerifcaion as Hilt Practiloner

Vall Hat Cerifcats of Massage Therapists

| + List of at east 90% ofthe total
number of employees trained on
Filipino Brand of Service
Excellence taining (FBSE) and
card by the DOT Regional
Director concerned

Section 8. Evaluation of Supporting Documents. The assigned DOT aceractaon lfcer
shall evaluate the application as tothe compleleness and coreciness ofthe documentary
requirements submited. Applcants wih complets and correct documents shal bo scheduled
for ocular inspection.

Section 9. Ocular Inspection. À team from the DOT shall conduct inspection of the tourism
enterprise applying for accredtation to determine ‘conformance. wih ho. minimum
requremenis set by the DOT. The inspoction of the proporty anal be card out in the
presence of the wellness tourism entorpise’s authorized represonisiwos

Section 10. Inspection Findings. Al fndngs or rosuls and recommendations of the
inspection team shal be noted in tho Inspection Checklist and discussed withthe authorizes
representative, ator which both pares shal sign the Inspection Cnocklst and Mission Order.

Section 11. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation. Applcents which have eaisfaconty
‘complied with the minimum standards and the preserbed documentar requirements for
accredaion of tourism enterpisas shall ba issued a Cericate of Action and Sicker
upon approval of the appicaon and payment of corresponding accrediation foo,

Section 12. Valldty of Accreditation. The accreditation of wellness tourism enterprises
shall be vald fortwo (2) years commencing from the date of the issuance of the DOT
Certliate of Accredtalon, and shal be renowable unless suspended, canalled or evoked,

Section 13. Non-ransforabilty of Accreditation. Accradtaton, including the righls and
privileges associated whl are non-transtorable,

IV, FEES AND CHARGES

Section 14. Accreditation Fee. The folowing non-efundable accrediation fee shall be
olcice from the applicant who has compled wih tho roquraments for accreditation:

ACCREDITATION FEE
2.00000

Heteieron-Based Tous Enterprise 360000 al
VielneesDostnaton Tourism Enterprise 500000

10. Section 15. DOT Sticker. DOT stickers shall be issued to DOT-aceredteo tourism
enterprisss upon payment of Three Hundred Pesos (300.00) In case of lost or damaged
DOT sticker, In enterprise may request fr replacemont upon submission o Letter Request
and a duy notarzed Alfa of Loss, and payment of Tires Hundred Pesos (P3000).

Section 16. Lost or Damaged Certificate. An amount of Three Hundred Pesos (P200.00)
shall be collected for an authenticated copy of Aceroiaion Certicale, upon submission of
Letter Request and a duly notarized Aide of Loss

Section 17. Change of Registration Detalls Fee. An amount of Five Hundred Pesos
(PS00.00) shall bo charged to an accredited Welness Tourism Enterprise requesting to
change or modiy is accreditation record. upon submission of Later of Request and any legal
document that Support the change such as, bul not Ämted 10 va Business Perm,
DT! Registration Cerificate, SEC Registration Certhcato,

\V._ SUPERVISION OF ACCREDITED TOURISM ENTERPRISES.

‘Section 18. Monitoring. As deemed necessary, monitoring of accreted tourism enterprise
shall be conducted to determine ts contrued complance wih the DOT standards.

In cases where there are non-conformites wih the standards found during the monitoring.
the DOT shall issue Montoring Resu¥Findings to the applicant indcaling therein the
Corrective actions tobe undertaken and th period to implement correcte andor preventivo
actions, depending on Ih typ of decency, as provide below

TYPE OF DEFICIENCY COMPLIANCE PERIOD
Minor Deficiencias Upto ve (3) months
MojorDefiincias Up to ton (10) months

‘Should the management falto implomort the correctivo andior preventivo action vn the
‘agreed period, the DOT shall impose corresponding penlies under Secton 230! ths Rul,

‘Section 19. Complaints Handling. Complains related to toursm eatomprses shall be
handle in accordance vih the DOT Cizens Charter, or any subsequent amendments that
may be issued.

‘Section 20. Display of Valld DOT Accreditation Certificate, Tourism Quality Seal,
‘Accreditation Number and Sticker. Vals DOT accreditation certificate and sicker shal bo
spayed in conspicuoue pace inthe welness tur enterprise's reception area or oe. A
DOT -zccredted enterprise that advarises its business or services tough onin media hall
display tho DOT Tour Quaity Sealand aceractaton number with vay. Simbary, the
‘same shal bo exhibited on el print advertisements, broches, and marketing and promotion
materia

Section 21. DOT Access to Racords. The Department shall be granted access to the
wellness tourism enterprise's records solely forthe purpose of veriying complance wih
‘applicable govemment regulations, including but not lied to the submission of vas
‘government parmis. Icenses, and certifications.

‘Such access or Inspection shall be conducted only during reasonable hours on requir
business days, and must comply win confidently ues under appleabl lav, inclucing the
Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations.

11. Vi. DENIAL, CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION
OF ACCREDITATION,

Section 22. Grounds for Denial of Applications for Accreditation. The DOT may deny the
_appleaton for accrediation of welnese fourm enterprise on the following grounds

a. Making any falso declaration or statement, making use of any such
Gectaralon or statement or any document containing the same of
‘commiting fraud oF any se of mistepresentaion forthe purpose of blsning
Bccrodiaion,

b. Failure to comply with the standard roquiremants for accreditation as.
provided under these Rules

Failure to pay outstanding tines and ponalies

4. A determinative finding of liability for complains) fled against the
‘wellness tourism enterprise with ho DOT,

&. Commission of any other act or omission deemed to be dtrimonta lo the
tous industry.

‘Section 23. Grounds for Suspension, Cancellation or Revocation of Accreditation and
‘Schedule of Fines and Penalties. Fines and penaltis shall be imposed to soredtes tour
enterprise for violation, after due notice and hearing, of any of to folowing grounds

FINES AND PENALTI

GROUNDS!
OFFEN 2% Offense 3% Offense
Suspension of
a. Unauthorized use secredtaion or | Revocation anda
andorvansteret | stem yaming | 2morths.upto | ns of 20 000.00 07
DOT accrediation | Stem waning 6 morihs, Cancalaton of
Careates, Stores, | 00001 | dependingontne | accredtation
of any document j gracioso | depending on tho
| issues by te or. and ane of | gravy ofthe offense
10,000.00
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be Unmentond sczredtation for | Revocation and a
|” Reproduction of ‘siemwarring | 2morths. upto | in ef 20,000.00 or
DOT Accrediation | Stem warning months, Cencalaton of
| Contcates, stocers, | 2060! | depending onthe | accedtaton
of any document ‘raviy of offense | depending on the
issued by the DOT. and afin of | gravy ofthe offense
10,000.00
Stem warring | _ Suspension of
©. Making any false, and ane of | accredimion fr BEN
decaptive, or 500001 | Smenbs.uple | seres. 000 00 of
meleadng claims | P2000000, | Gmentranda | Meet P50,000.00
forthe purpose of | asponcingontho | Ineerrz100000 | Carlton of
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“Tourism enterprises with revoked or cancelled accrodtation shall surendor ther DOT
Accreditation Corte and Sticker to te DOT.

Section 24. Notice to Explain. The Department shall issue a Notice to Explain to a
tourism enterprise that violated the trms of ts acerectaon

Section 25. Execution of Penalties. The Payment of fines, Suspension, Revocation, or
Cancellation of DOT Accreditation shal be immeciately exccutory on he date of receipt by
the wellness tourism enterprise ofthe Notice of Decision. Any appeal shal Be subject to the
prevaling isuences ofthe Department

Section 26. Lifing of Suspension. Suspension of tourism enterprise shal be Hed upon
submission of à Lotter of Request for reacivation vith proof of eatlemnt of complains ec

ainsi, payment of fines and penalties or passing the inspection conducted bythe DOT to
esos complance wth the riven guides:

Vil. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 27. Compliance with Relevant Issuances. Accodted we ess fourm enterpisas
shall comply wth DOT issuancas and olher applicable lave, rules and regulations sud by
Sectorelevant government agencies during the vay offs acoedtation

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14. Section 28. Data Privacy. Al personal and sensilve personal infomation calectod,
processes, or stores pursuant to this Circular sha be handled in tet compliance wi te
provisions ofthe Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republ Act No, 10173). Implemontig Rules.
aná Regulations, and other appleabe dala protection regulations, The colon, access, use,
storage, retention, sharing, and csposal of personal data shall observ the princes of
transparency legimato purpose, ane poportonaly. The pares covered under his Grower
shall implement appropriate organzational, wchncl, and physical socurty moasures to
aleguar the contidentilt, Intogiy. and avalabity o personal data aginst accidentales
Unauthorized access, or unlawiuldscosur

Section 29. Separabilty Clause. if any portion or provision of tis Circular is declared nul
and veld or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall comings to bein forced
‘and in ct.

‘Section 30. Repealing Clauso. This Circular rapuels the 2006 Rules and Regulations to
Govern the Accreditation of Spa Establehments and all eiher DOT issuances inconsistent
herewith Al relevant provisions with this Circular shal remain ffecive and enforce,

Section 31. Effectvity. This Cour shal tke ofuc thee (3) months upon publication in a
‘newspaper of general circulation or the Oficial Gazette and upon fing with tho Univoraty of
the Philppines = Ofle of the National Administrative Register (UP-ONAR). This Creular shall,
remain effective untl otherwise superseded, amended, or repeated according.

23 Mm 2026.

15. ANNEX A
MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES

A BASIC FIRST AD KIT

‘CONTENTS:

Logbook for montorng the comerte ae rt ai guido the OSH personel hen to
replenish he Ist it)

+ boing leet
+ Powsene une
2 Coton
2 Gauze pede
© Tergue dpressor
* Perlgp
2 Barceló
+ Micopare tape
> Gone
© Seins
= Fercops
© Bardage (Triangle)
+ Elasic Roter Bandage
= Oscuste drag
+ Base Nedeino (eg. Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Loperaride, Catan, Phnypropaniamine
HCL Chlrphenamine Malento Parscntanci, Daxtomattornan Fite Phenyeptane HO
Paracelamel and Aluminum Hyon Macnocium Hytroxie Simetcore)
8. MEDICINES
‘NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
MEDICINES 0 [sr | 100 | 200 | aor | 1001 | >
+9 | 50 | So | 198 | 500 | 100 | 2000 | 2000
Topical Arise, os. so [o | ec ||| im | mo
hopropWy Aechalce | 220 | 240 | 240 | 200 | 200 | soo | so | 50
‘Bum orient be E CO CIO CO CI CO CI
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Ein MENESESEIEIENE!
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Antas MENEIKSEIEIENE)
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16. MEDICAL SUPPLIES

ANNEX A.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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2000

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orgue depressor [posa

Nebulae

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Funcional Cold Water Bog

Force

Rubber ioammuet

‘ascii soa, any form |

Note: Medicines and Medical Suppl basas en DOLE DO No. 252 seis of 2025

= Not rogue

* Safely accommodete he weight ad hight a he workers based on est suveilnce.
‘Quanity varies, the numberof whieh must correspond 1 the rumber 01 rt aides in an

Sstiehment as el the Revised Rues.

‘Quanity wil pene upon te ss cf he workers as dotrmined by the Occupational Heath
Personal fe cable