DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION IV Tender

Description Background Among The Priorities Of The Department Of Tourism Under The Leadership Of Secretary Christina Garcia – Frasco Is The Recalibration And Promotion Of Tourism Products Centered Around The Country’s ‘filipino-ness’ And Its Unique And Defining Cultural Attributes As A Nation. It Is In Line With The Following Agenda Of The Department Of Tourism: • To Equalize Tourism Product Development And Promotion. • To Diversify The Product Portfolio Through Multi-dimensional Tourism. • To Maximize Domestic Tourism. • To Strengthen Tourism Convergence Through Close Collaboration With Lgus And Stakeholders. The Program Draws Inspiration From Cebu’s Suroy-suroy Sugbo. The Suroy-suroy Sugbo Program Is The Flagship Heritage And Cultural Tourism Exchange Initiative Of The Provincial Government Of Cebu That Showcases Tourism And Cultural Sites And Discover Underrated Destinations, Including Products And Delicacies From Respective Cities And Towns Of The Province. Since Its Inception In 2004, The Campaign Has Successfully Repositioned Cebu As A Prime Destination On Culture And Heritage Which Was Done Through Its Massive Community-based Participatory Cultural Tourism Circuit Program. The Pasyal Rizal Is An Expansion Of The Philippine Experience Program Calabarzon To Cover All The Provinces Of The Region, To Equalize Opportunities And Spread The Benefits Of Tourism Across Lesser-known Destinations. In Line With The Department’s Thrust To Build Upon The Strength Of Our Cultural Identity, The Regional Office Plans To Launch An Established Tourism Circuit In The Calabarzon Region In The Same Vein As The Suroy-suroy Sugbo Through The Pasyal Rizal Tour Program. After The Successful Run Of The 1st Leg Of The Philippine Experience Program Calabarzon Featuring The Provinces Of Laguna, Batangas, Cavite And Quezon, The Regional Office Will Be Rolling Out The 2nd Leg Of The Program To Feature The Province Of Rizal. The Following Are The Targeted Thematic Modules For The Program: Hain/salo-salo: Food And Gastronomy Caravan Hain Pertains To The Act Of Preparing And Serving Food Whether For Daily Fare Or Fancy Feasts. Salo-salo, On The Other Hand, Captures The Spirit Of Sharing And Communal Gathering Which Is Part And Parcel Of Food And Gastronomy Experiences In The Country. Food Adventures Are Always Meant To Be Shared. The Hain/salo-salo Component Of This Leg Highlights These Food Journeys That Will Showcase Varies Tastes, Endemic Ingredients, Culinary Treat, Iconic Dishes And Unique Flavors Of The Province. Highlights: • Kakanin Festival Of San Mateo • Heirloom Cuisines Of Dumagat Tribe Of Rodriguez • Native Kakanins Of Cainta • Organic Harvest Of Baras Kalinaw: Pilgrimage And Wellness Caravan Kalinaw Means Calmness And Serenity. The Kalinaw Component Of This Leg Will Provide Pilgrimage And Wellness Journeys, Traversing Destinations That Offers Opportunities To Deepen One’s Spirituality And Faith, Including The Renewal And Reinvigoration Of One’s Zest For Living Through Unique Filipino Wellness Experiences. Highlights: • Diocesan Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aranzazu • International Shrine Of Our Lady Of Peace And Good Voyage • Regina Rica Pamana: Living Cultures And Heritage Caravan Pamana Means Heritage, Inheritance, And Legacy. The Pamana Component Of This Leg Will Cover Visits To The Country’s Heritage Destinations Including Unesco World Heritage Sites, National Cultural Treasures, School Of Living Tradition (slt), Etc. This Covers The Experience Of Living Traditions That Have Been Handed Down From Generation To Generation, Including Culture-based Tourism Previews Of Scintillating Festivals, Tradition-laced Rituals And Colorful Celebrations Supported By Interesting Stories And Narratives. This Will Also Raise Awareness On Indigenous Knowledge, Systems And Practices Of The Country’s Indigenous Communities. Highlights: • Higantes Of Angono • Dumagat Tribe Culture And Practices • Sikaran Of Baras Sining Likha: Culture And Arts Caravan Sining Likha Is A Term Coined To Combine Sining, The Filipino Term For ‘art’ With Likha, That Means ‘creation.’ Sining Likha Evoked Inspiration And Creativity, To Which Covers The Creative Cities And Emerging Art Destinations In The Country. This Will Highlight The Creative And Innovative Destinations And Attractions In The Region, And Exploration Of Various Art Forms And Artistic Expressions Identified By The National Commission For Culture And The Arts (ncca) – Architecture And Allied Arts, Dramatic Arts, Films, Music, Dance, Visual Arts And Literary Arts – As Well We The Traditional Arts, Performing Arts And Handicrafts. Highlights: • Arts And Crafts Of Angono • Petroglyphs Of Angono And Binangonan Support And Participation Of Stakeholders The Target Tourism Industry Stakeholders That Will Participate In The Rizal Leg Are The Following: • National And Regional Tourism Organizations And Associations • Provincial, City And Municipal Tourism Officers • Media Representatives And Content Creators Procurement Requirements 1. Must Be Dot Accredited Travel And Tour Agency With The Sufficient Manpower And With Projects Involving The Prescribed Services In The Last Three (3) Years. 2. The Company Must Have Been In Existence For At Least Three (3) Years. 3. Willing To Provide Services On A Send-bill Arrangement. 4. Amenable For Date Changes. Scope Of Works/deliverables ***see Main Document*** Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) The Abc Is Eight Hundred Thirty-four Thousand Four Hundred Pesos (php 834,400.00) Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes And Fees. Legal Documents 1. Copy Of Mayor’s/business Permit 2. Philgeps Registration 3. Latest Income/business Tax Return 4. Omnibus Sworn Statement (with Special Power Of Attorney For Authorized Representative/signatory If Necessary) Terms Of Payment Payment Will Be On Send-bill Arrangement. Full Payment Upon Completion Of The Requirements Stipulated In The Technical Specifications. Project Officer/contact Person Keneth C. De Gracia Tourism Operations Officer Ii (0947) 424 9783