New resolution demands job security for tourism workers nationwide
A new resolution is pushing for stronger job security and better working conditions for tourism workers across the country. Approved on April 27, 2026, the measure highlights the vital role tourism plays in economic growth while addressing long-standing employment issues in the sector. The resolution, written by Andrei 'Red' Duterte, calls for local governments to regularise tourism officers and staff currently employed on short-term contracts. Many workers in the field remain under casual, contractual, or job-order arrangements, lacking job security and full benefits. Stability in the workforce, the document argues, is essential for maintaining effective tourism programmes.
Under Republic Act 9593, tourism is already recognised as a major driver of investment, jobs, and national development. The law requires provinces, cities, and municipalities with significant tourism activity to create permanent positions for tourism officers. These roles demand a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least five years of industry experience. The same law also mandates the establishment of tourist information and assistance centres in key areas. The new resolution goes further by recommending that tourism offices be upgraded to full departments. It urges local leaders to prioritise the regularisation of tourism personnel, ensuring long-term stability for those who support the industry.
The measure reinforces the economic importance of tourism, which boosts local revenues, creates jobs, and helps preserve cultural and natural resources. By securing permanent roles for tourism workers, the resolution aims to strengthen the sector’s ability to sustain growth and development in the years ahead.
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