The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has approved a resolution urging local chief executives to prioritize the regularization of tourism officers and their staff, as well as the formal establishment of tourism offices as full departments to strengthen tourism development efforts.
Resolution Details
The resolution, authored by 5th District PB Member Andrei “Red” Duterte and approved during the PB’s regular session on Monday, April 27, 2026, emphasizes that tourism remains a primary driver of economic growth, contributing to local revenue, employment, and the preservation of cultural and natural resources.
It cites national laws mandating local government units to actively promote and manage tourism initiatives. Despite their significant role, many tourism officers and employees remain under contractual, casual, or job order status, leaving them without job security and benefits.
“A significant number of them remain in contractual, casual, or job order status, leaving them without security of tenure, benefits, and the protections accorded to regular government employees,” a portion of the resolution reads.
Focus on Workforce Stability
The measure highlights the need for workforce stability to sustain tourism programs. High personnel turnover due to job insecurity can weaken the effectiveness of tourism initiatives. Regularization would ensure continuity of service, institutional knowledge, and program implementation.
By pushing for regularization and making tourism offices permanent institutions, the resolution aims to boost employee morale, provide them with job security, and further strengthen tourism initiatives in their respective localities.
