02 Quiz 1 - ARG (Reinald Zach Ramos)

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STI College Lipa

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management


Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality
Reinald Zach Ramos
BSTM 3.2A
Instructions: Read and analyze the following cases and respond with text or attachment.
Case #1: Mr. Fernando Jose wishes to put-up an Php85-million sports complex within the vicinity of the
Intramuros area. What advice will you give?
 Intramous are is one of the important historical places in Manila Philipines hence building within
it is not such a great idea however would advise him to build near the area so long as he would
not interfere with the historical site or he will not destroy the historical site. Before constructing
a building within the Intramuros Zone, Mr. Fernando San Jose must first acquire approval from
the Intramuros Administration for the architectural design of the building he intends to
construct. Intramuros Administration, as we all know, is in charge of the orderly repair and
growth of Intramuros. They must also ensure that Intramuros’ overall aspect is consistent with
Philippine-Spanish architecture from the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries. If Mr. San Jose does
not receive approval, he will be unable to construct his building in the Intramuros City area.
Case #2: On July 25, 2019, Mayor Isko Moreno ordered the cancellation of all business permits of stores
in Manila selling alcoholic drinks within the 200-meter range of schools and universities. Moreno said
that the order would also affect convenience stores that sell liquor. Executive Order No. 17 mandates
the Bureau of Permits and License Office (BPLO), City Treasurer’s Office, and business establishments to
strictly observe Ordinance No. 3532 that prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquor within 200 meters of
schools, and Ordinance No. 8520 that prohibits the sale of any alcoholic beverage to minors. Moreno,
however, noted that establishments are still free to continue business as long as they would not sell
alcoholic drinks to students. The executive order took effect immediately. On August 1, 2019, a week
after the Executive Order has been issued, Moreno ordered the closure of at least seven (7) bars in
Sherwood, Taft, for violation of city ordinances. He said business owners must mend their violations
before they can operate again. Is this valid in relation to the power to regulate devolved by the
Department of Tourism to local government units?
 No. The closure of bars for violation of city ordinances is not valid in relation to the power to
regulate devolved by the Department of Tourism. It is said that the power to regulate have been
devolved to the local government units but the “power to regulate” does not include the
“power to prohibit the operation of establishments” without the process of law. Under section 6
of the Tourism Act of 2009, the power to regulate, license, and supervise tour operations and
lodging facilities has been devolved to local government units; however, the power to regulate
does not imply that they have the authority to prohibit the operation of the establishment
without following the proper legal A complaint about a violation of consumer rights, unfair
commercial practices, or misleading advertisements that are harmful to the interests of
consumers as a group may be sent in writing or electronically to one of these authorities: the
district collector or the regional commissioner.

Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality

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