Buri Spa & Resort, Puerto Galera

Nestled in the Batangas Channel inside Puerto Galera Bay, which was
recently name one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the world by the Paris-based
Club des Plus Belles Baies du Monde, Buri Resort & Spa boasts 12 luxury
villas ideal for romantic getaways or family get-togethers. Stunning sunsets,
gorgeous beaches, beautiful gardens and quiet enjoyment await you at Buri
Resort and Spa.

There are many activities at the resort and throughout the Puerto Galera
area including snorkelling, diving, fishing, island hopping tours, golf and
much more.  Whether it is basking in the sun, taking in the beautiful views of
the bay, relaxing by the pool, having a soothing massage or just enjoying a
delicious meal, Buri Resort & Spa truly is a place for the senses.
Experience the luxury of Buri Resort & Spa villas in
Puerto Galera and appreciate life’s simple
pleasures. Buri’s architecture is a modern, yet
charming take on the traditional Filipino Bahay
Kubo. All of our villas showcase a marriage between
beautiful interiors and the lush outdoors. 

Experience the luxury of Buri Resort & Spa villas in

Puerto Galera and appreciate life's simple
pleasures. Buri's architecture is a modern, yet
charming take on the traditional Filipino Bahay
Kubo. All of our villas showcase a marriage between
beautiful interiors and the lush outdoors. 

BURI RESORT AND SPA FACILITIES 

Room amenities (Depending on Other Facilities:

your choice of villa) • Spa at Buri
• Air Conditioning • Animasi Restaurant
• Satellite Television • The Blue Bar
• 32 inch flat screen LCD TV • Infinity Swimming Pools
• Private Balcony • Sightseeing Tours Coordination
• Direct Dial Telephone • Water Sports Facilities
• Private Bathroom • Airport Pick-Up can be arranged
• Fully stocked Mini Bar with 2 days notice
• Safe Deposit Box • Private Resort Transfers can be
• Room Service arranged with 2 days notice
 

And for Travel with Children:

• Baby-sitting Service
• Complimentary Baby Cots
• Children’s Menu (restaurant & room service)

BURI SPA
 Massage   Barako Coffee Glow 
 Massage with Bentosa   Salt Glow 
 Aromatherapy   Facials 
 Buri Harmony   Honey Cucumber Facial 
 Buri Ginger  Aloe Cooling Facial 
 Buri Wraptures   Hair & Scalp Rituals 
 Cucumber Wrapture   Aloe Hair & Scalp Ritual 
 Papaya Wrapture   Ylang-Ylang Hair & Scalp Ritual 
 Aloe & Lavender  Treat for your Feet 
 Coconut Body

Amanpulo Resort, Palawan

Amanpulo on Pamalican is
part of the Quiniluban
Group of Cuyo Islands,
situated in the north of
the Philippine province of
Palawan. Located 288
kilometres south of
Manila, Pamalican is five
kilometres long and only
500 metres across at its
widest point.

Amanpulo’s facilities enjoy

a spacious layout
complementing their natural surroundings. The resort’s casitas are situated
on the beach, amongst the treetops or on the hillside overlooking the Sulu
Sea. Each has its own private buggy allowing independent travel on the
island.
 Casitas & Villas

An island resort since December 1993, Amanpulo’s 40 casitas are twin-

roofed bungalows in hillside and beachfront settings, loosely modelled after
the Philippine bahay kubo (native dwelling). Decorative interior details
reflect the islands: pebblewashed walls, coconut-shell tables, rustic Palawan
rice and knife baskets, a king-size bed with a rattan headboard and sliding-
glass doors that reveal outdoor decks and his-and-her divans. The large
Cebu marble bathroom features twin vanities, separate changing areas, a
shower and an elegant bathtub lit by large windows with wooden shutters.

Each casita comes with a buggy for unlimited island exploration.

 Beach Casitas

Amanpulo's 29 Beach Casitas each have

private pathways that leads directly onto
a white-sand beach. The beach is an
uninterrupted wide stretch of fine sand with
views over the neighbouring islands. 

 Treetop Casitas

The four Treetop Casitas are situated above the tree-line, on higher ground. 

 Hillside Casitas

There are five Hillside Casitas with unimpeded sea

views. 

 Deluxe hillside Casitas

The resort's two Deluxe Hillside Casitas offer the

most spectacular panoramas of the Sulu Sea and
neighbouring islands with both sunrise and sunset
views. 

 Villas

Private villa homes located just a few metres from the

sea are available for rent and purchase at Amanpulo.
Each villa features a private swimming pool and offers
separate bedroom, living and dining pavilions, an
outdoor lounge and a kitchen. One-, two- and four-
bedroom villas are available. All villas come with a
cook and housekeeper, and a number enjoy beautiful
garden settings. Villa guests enjoy full use of all Amanpulo facilities and
services.

AMANPULO RESORT FACILITIES

 Restaurants  Boutique and Galleries

 Bar  Aman Spa
 Swimming pool  Tennis
 Beach club  Sea sports hut
 Lagoon club  Dive centre
 The windsurf hut and picnic  Kawayan floating bar
grove  West villa clubhouse
 Library
Panglao Island Resort and Spa, Bohol
Escape to a slice of
paradise and experience
Bohol’s celebrated sights
and sounds in the island’s
most luxurious beach
resort. 

Invigorate your senses

amidst lush tropical
landscapes embraced by clear, turquoise
waters and dazzling white-sand beaches.
Indulge yourself and relax in world-class
amenities while we pamper you with
warmth that is classic Boholano.

From sun-kissed hills to underwater

wonders to exotic wildlife, Bohol is a
tropical sanctuary of natural beauty. Feel
its festive charm pulsating through
Panglao Island Nature Resort. Here you
can experience all the beauty that Bohol
has to offer. We’ll make your stay in Bohol
the perfect island getaway.

MIT-HI SPA
Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city living. Escape into a
haven of peace and tranquility as you step into Mit-hi, the Spa at Panglao
Island Nature Resort. Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of tranquil
music while our experienced spa attendants pamper you with soothing
therapies and beauty treatments. And when you wake up from this uplifting
experience, you step out of Mit-hi feeling refreshed and energized. 

PANGLAO ISLAND RESORT & SPA FACILITIES

 Conference Rooms
 Business Center
 WiFi Internet Access located at the Restaurant and Lobby Area only
 Fitness Gym
 Outdoor Fitness Station
 Children's Playground
 Game Area with Billiard Table, Table Tennis, Dart Board and Chess
Board
 Badminton Court
 Sports Club with Green Clay and Tru-Flex Tennis Courts
 Jogging Path
 DVD/CD Player
 KTV Room and Kiddie Rides
 Infinity Pool with Whirlpool and Swim-Up Pool Bar
 Four-Lane Lap Pool
 White Sand Beach
 Dream Islet (you can walk to it during low tide)
 Equipment for Kayaking, Windsurfing, Snorkeling & Biking
 Parking
Alegre Beach Resort & Spa, Cebu
Located some 80 km
from Cebu and Mactan
International Airport,
Alegre Beach Resort
and Spa is set amidst 7
hectares of lush
tropical gardens
featuring 20 luxurious
cabanas with 2
spacious bedrooms,
each measuring 60
sqm, with all conveniences one might expect from a five star resort.  The
pristine white coral sand beaches - the resort boasts of 3 private beach
coves - offer
privacy in
abundance and
exclusive luxurious
accommodation in
Cebu.

The Aqua sports

department offers
a whole range of
water sport activities: jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking and island hopping on
the resort’s larger banca. At the resort’s Alegre dive station a highly skilled
team of diving instructors is on stand by to introduce the novice to the
beauty of the underwater world as well as arranging for dive trips to the
numerous sites for experienced divers, which are explained in detail to
guests at the resort and on the website. PADI courses for all levels are being
conducted by the hotel’s own instructors.

A further recent addition is the “Alegre Spa”, with two indoor treatment
rooms and one outdoor gazebo with a total of 6 treatment  beds, where
highly skilled therapists spoil the resort’s guests with a wide choice of
massages, treatments, reflexology and the like using the best natural
products such as  herbs and oils. 

ALEGRE SPA

 EYE LIFT TREATMENT  HSR (Signature Facial)

 REVITALIZING  HAIRMASK  PREMIER EUROPEAN DEEP
 INDIAN HEAD and FACE CLEANSING
MASSAGE  COLLAGEN FACIAL
 AYURVEDIC SCALP MASSAGE  GENTLEMAN'S  FACIAL
 EGYPTIAN  EAR  CANDLING  ALEGRE AROMATIC  FACIAL
 SILKY  FOOT  SPA  CLARIFYING  FACIAL
 REFLEXOLOGY  PINK CLAY  GLOW
 NAIL CARE  ESPRESS MINI  FACIAL
 Sea Creation Facial with Sea  Bikini Facial
Shell Massage

ALEGRE BEACH RESORT & SPA FACILITIES

 3 private coves with a white sand beach
 Gazebo for private functions and romantic dinners
 47-meter swimming pool and 2 children’s pools
 Scuba diving and instruction (PADI – all levels), snorkeling, fish
feeding, reef walking
 Water sports (wave runner, banana boat, kayak), island hopping,
cruising
 Land tours to sights in the vicinity
  Game room with billiards, ping-pong, darts, mah-jong, board games,
mini library
 Mountain bikes
 Flood-lit tennis court, golf practice area, outdoor basket ball,
badminton and volleyball court
 Gift shop
 Business center
 Helipad
 The Alegre Spa and massage on the beach
 Gym

Mandala Spa & Villas

The lush tropical haven
rests on a 2.5 hectare
hilltop above Angol in
Barangay Manoc-Manoc,
on Boracay island, the
Philippines.  Surrounded by
an expansive space, in the
most scenic and serene
part of the island paradise,
the prevailing atmosphere
is one of serenity and
tranquility, reflecting the
lifestyles of the owners
whose vision is to allow to experience Boracay in its natural grandeur, while
having a nurturing and nourishing experience of themselves.

The architecture is based on blending a seamless flow of the natural

environment with open spaces, and structures built to provide a continuous
flow of energy with the indoor spaces where one enjoys the healing wonders
of nature that surrounds them, and the healing natural wonders of holistic
healing therapies.
The Resort Villas.  The Villas are nearly 100-square meters, with imported
teak flooring, and vaulted wooden ceilings provide the perfect space where
you can enjoy your favorite spa treatments in private, or perhaps have a
yoga class or a consultation with our therapists. The interiors are walled in
glass, allowing a seamless flow between the lush tropical outdoors and the
warm wooden finish of the interiors. The bedrooms have stand-alone
headboards, which are virtual pieces of art, intricate wood piercing and
lattice-work.

Deluxe Spa Journeys, Wellness Holidays, Cleanse and Detox Retreats,

Romantic Getaways, Yoga Workshops, Executive Retreats, Romantic
Getaways and Day Spa Services fulfill the diverse interests and sublime
indulgences of all guests. Treatments combine ancient, traditional Asian
therapies with sophisticated, contemporary techniques to rejuvenate from
the inside out, taking you on a personal journey to health, balance, radiance
and vitality.

Banyan Tree, Phuket, Thailand

In planning the resort, great care was taken to design buildings that are in
harmony with their surrounds. The resort is made up of human-scale, low-
rise buildings which draw on the richness of Thai architecture for their design
inspiration. Today, the award-winning spa resort is proof of the healing
powers of determined and thoughtful conservation, yielding a successful and
profitable enterprise.

Sun-kissed beaches of glistening sand, coconut groves and pristine azure

waters make up this Pearl of the Andaman. Encircling the sparkling waters of
a saltwater lagoon, Banyan Tree Phuket is an oasis of peace and tranquillity
located just a heartbeat away from the vibrant town centre.

 Deluxe Villa
Connect with nature in the landscaped garden surrounding the outdoor jet
pool and timber sundeck of the Deluxe Villa.

 Pool Villa

The Pool Villa is designed with absolute privacy in

mind.

 Sanctuary Villa

Make time for just two of you, in this Sanctuary Villa

created especially to suit your need for privacy and
the luxury of space.

 Two Bedroom Pool Villa

Exuding sensual pleasure, retreat into seclusion.

 Deluxe Two Bedroom Villa

Banyan Tree Spa

Calm your soul, uplift your spirits and soothe your mind at Banyan Tree
Spa. 

Experience a sanctuary for the senses with Banyan Tree Spas with its holistic
approach to physical and spiritual well-being. Drawing on Asian traditions
that date back centuries, our intimate retreats blend romance and serenity
with exotic sensuality. The architecture of our intimate spa draws upon local
inspiration to blend seamlessly with the beauty of the natural environment.
Our massage treatments are based on evolving techniques that have passed
through the hands of many generations. Our health and beauty remedies
make use of aromatic oils, herbs and spices with ancient healing powers.
Under the intuitive touch of our therapists, simple sensory pleasures are
reawakened, completing the experience that defines the Banyan Tree Spa.
 BANYAN TREE FACILITIES

 Restaurants
 Yoga Sessions
 Fitness Pavilion
 Laguna Phuket Golf Club
 Swimming Pool
 Tennis Courts
 Andaman Sea Beach
 Cooking Classes
 Library
 Gallery

Anantara Resort & Spa,

Dhigu, Maldives
Dhigufinolhu Island in the South Malé
Atoll, is Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa,
comprising of some of the most
spacious luxury villas in Maldives,
some with private plunge pools and
just a 35 minute speedboat ride from
Malé International Airport. The
tropical lagoon setting creates a
Maldivian paradise of breathtaking natural wonders, where the warmest
heartfelt welcome leads to journeys that can be deeply relaxing or truly
invigorating. From the moment you arrive, peer
into the crystal waters below the jetty of our
Maldives resort at puffer fish, sting rays and
baby reef sharks. Take part in an array of water
sports including diving, snorkelling, surfing and
island hopping.
 Anantara Dhigu’s evocative location
is matched by a tranquil island
design approach that feels like home
away from home while providing you
with excellent facilities. Play tennis,
hit the gym and swim in the infinity
edge pool, or simply unwind at
Anantara Spa with a range of
renowned signature treatments.
Discover your own paradise at
Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa.

Beach Villas

 Sunrise/Sunset Beach Villa
 Sunset Pool Villa
 Anantara Pool Villa
 Anantara Over Water Pool Villa
 Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa

Luxury Spa at Anantara Dhigu Maldives

 

With the sound of calm waves running beneath you and panoramic views of
pristine ocean it’s time to unwind and enliven your spirit with the luxury spa
at Anantara Dhigu.

 Maldivian Coconut Marvellous (200 minutes)

 Anantara Synchronised Massage (90 minutes)
 Three Days in Paradise

Spa facilities:

 9 luxurious treatments suites set over the lagoon on Dhigufinolhu

  2 double treatment suites both with an alfresco relaxation area and
Jacuzzi
 Dedicated treatment rooms for Ayurvedic and Thai therapies
 Expansive over-water relaxation deck
 Indoor and outdoor showers
 Steam room and sauna
 Jacuzzi and cold plunge pool for relaxation before or after treatments

Anantara Dhigu Maldives key features

 110 beach villas and over  Surfing

water suites  Kite surfing
 Anantara Over Water Spa  Parasailing
 Dhoni Kidz Club  Deep sea fishing and hand
 Fuddan Fusion Grill (grilled line fishing
steaks and seafood)  Morning meditation & yoga
 Terrazzo (Italian cuisine)  Symbolic Weddings
 Aqua (cocktails and light  Further dining options at
snacks) sister island within the
 Dining by Design lagoon – Anantara Veli
 Diving Resort & Spa
Parkview Resorts and Spas, Hongkong
The spa and sporting facilities at
Parkview offer all, and more, than you
would expect from a world-class resort.

A state-of-the-art gymnasium on three

levels has a ladies-only floor and cardio
equipment with personal TVs. Extensive
weight training and other equipment
will keep you toned and in shape.
Personal trainers and nutritionists are
on-hand for individual assessment.

The number of classes and coaching sessions for adults and children is
staggering. From Ballet to Kickboxing, Soccer to Taekwondo, Swimming to
Art, Yoga, Pilates and more. A monthly newsletter and bulletin board keep
you updated, and the committed management team welcomes members'
suggestions and ideas.
Recreational and sports venues are impressive and constantly upgraded.
Choose from four tennis courts, three squash courts, racquetball, basketball,
badminton, table tennis etc. Relax or train at the free form or lap-training
swimming pools. Jogging tracks in the gardens and hiking trails in the lush
Country Park keep you fit and entertained in your leisure time.

PARKVIEW FACILITIES

 Junior Basketball Court /  Roman Baths

Badminton  Solarium
 Fitness Assessment /  Squash Courts
Programme  Table Tennis Room
 Game Zone   Tennis Courts
 Gymnasium  Golf Driving Range
 Oasis Pool  Orchid Pool
 Playroom  Rock Climbing

Angsana, Bintan, Indonesia

Angsana Bintan, located on Bintan
island (Negeri Segantang Lada) in
the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia,
will delight the nature lover in you.
Go on the Bintan Nature Walk and
Tree Walk as sea breeze rustles
your hair.

Nestled on the beautiful white sands

of Tanjong Said Bay and
overlooking the South China Sea,
Angsana Bintan in Indonesia is a
heavenly retreat just 45 minutes
away from Singapore via high-speed catamaran. Take in the tranquil island
life as you are pampered by the finest in Asian hospitality amid the beauty of
natural tropical flora.

SPA FACILITIES
Angsana Spa Bintan combines aromatherapy and therapeutic massages to
rejuvenate you from within. Refreshing hues of lime green, tangerine, yellow
and red décor calm your mind even before the treatment commences.

Signature Packages:

 Essence of Angsana
 Facials
 Massages
 Essential Pampering
 Spa Packages

ANGSANA FACILITIES

 Laguna Bintan Golf Club

 Marine Centre
 Conservation Lab
 Angsana Moments for Family
 Corporate Events
 Recreation Lounge
Pattaya Sea Sand Sun Resort & Spa, Thailand
The Pattaya’s luxurious resort and spa is surrounded by the perfect spot of
vacations with 60-room
boutique-style
masterpiece, elegant
and comfort settings of
own tropical Bali 
garden, complemented
by 27 oversized stand-
alone private pool villas
suite and garden suite with Jacuzzi. Pattaya’s newest resort also has a
collection of the finest ultra-luxury relaxations and experiences with various
unique features of Garden Boutique, Garden Villas, Deluxe Pavilion, and
Ocean Boutique Villas. Pattaya Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa transcends the
ordinary and delivers a private stunning-beachfront resort experiences with
the natural beauty.

SEA SAND SUN SPA

 Silky Sand Reflexology  Sunset Body Relief

 Sea Breeze Thai Massage  Facial De La Mer
 Sunrise Thai Retreat  Sunshine Supreme Soother
 Aroma Sea Essence  Mermaid’s Body Secret
 Aroma Sun Shield  Ultra Marine Collagen
 Aroma Ocean Recover  Sea Sand Sun Senses
 Beaching Scrub A La Carte  Serene Sanctuary
 Submarine Body Detoxify

Facilities at Sea Sand Sun

 A beachfront restaurant  A beachfront free-form

 A stand alone children’s pool swimming pool with Jacuzzi and
 Private jacuzzi and private pool a pool bar
for each villa  Sunset tea room and bakery
 In-room private dining at sala (opening soon)
 Meeting and banqueting (120  Spa treatment at sea sand sun
spa
 persons)  Souvenir shop

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
MANILA

RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE ACCREDITATION OF HOTELS,

TOURISTS INNS, MOTELS, APARTELS, RESORTS, PENSION HOUSES AND
OTHER ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 120 IN RELATION TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 ON THE
DEVOLUTION OF DOT'S REGULATORY FUNCTION OVER TOURIST
ESTABLISHMENTS, THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN
THE ACCREDITATION OF ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS ARE HEREBY
PROMULGATED.

CHAPTER I
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Section 1. Definition. For purposes of these Rules, the following shall mean:
a. Hotel – a building, edifice or premises or a completely independent part thereof,
which is used for the regular reception, accommodation or lodging of travelers and
tourist and the provision of services incidental thereto for a fee.
b. Resort – any place or places with pleasant environment and atmosphere conducive
to comfort, healthful relaxation and rest, offering food, sleeping accommodation and
recreational facilities to the public for a fee or remuneration.
c. Tourist Inn – a lodging establishment catering to transients which does not meet the
minimum requirements of an economy hotel.
d. Apartel – any building or edifice containing several independent and furnished or
semi-furnished apartments, regularly leased to tourists and travelers for dwelling on a
more or less long term basis and offering basic services to its tenants, similar to hotels.
e. Pension house – a private or family-operated tourist boarding house, tourist guest
house or tourist lodging house employing non-professional domestic helpers regularly
catering to tourists and travelers, containing several independent lettable rooms,
providing common facilities such as toilets, bathrooms/showers, living and dining rooms
and/or kitchen and where a combination of board and lodging may be provided.
f. Motorist hotel (Motel) - any structure with several separate units, primarily located
along the highway with individual or common parking space at which motorists may
obtain lodging and, in some instances, meals.
g. Department or DOT – the Department of Tourism.
h. Accreditation – a certification issued by the Department that the holder is
recognized by the Department as having complied with its minimum standards in the
operation of the establishment concerned which shall ensure the safety, comfort and
convenience of the tourists.

CHAPTER III
CLASSIFICATION OF AND STANDARD
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESORTS

Section 10. Requirements for a Class "AA" Resort. The following are the minimum
requirements for the operation and maintenance of a Class "AA"
Resort:
a. Location and Environment
The resort shall be located in a suitable area free of noise, atmospheric and marine
pollution.
b. Parking (If applicable)
An adequate parking space with parking security shall be provided free to guests.
c. Facilities and Accommodations
The resort shall have its rooms, facilities and amenities equivalent to those of a
Standard Class Hotel required under Section 5 hereof.
d. Public Washrooms
There shall be a clean and adequate public toilet and bathroom for male and female,
provided with sufficient running water, toilet paper, soap, hand towel and/or hand dryer.
e. Sports and Recreational Facilities
The resort shall offer at least three (3) sports and recreational facilities.
f. Conference/Convention Facilities
Conference/convention facilities shall be provided.
g. Employee Facilities
Adequate and well-maintained locker rooms and bathrooms for male and female
employees shall be provided.

Section 11. Requirements for a Class "A" Resort. The following are the minimum
requirements for the operation and maintenance of a Class "A" Resort:
a. Location and Environment
The resort shall be located in a suitable area free of noise, atmospheric and marine
pollution.
b. Parking (If applicable)
An adequate parking space with parking security shall be provided free to guests.
c. Room Accommodations
Class "A" resort shall have its rooms equivalent to those of an Economy
Class hotel as required under Section 6 hereof.
d. Public Washrooms
There shall be a clean and adequate public toilet and bathroom for male and female,
provided with sufficient running water, toilet paper, and soap.
e. Sports and Recreational Facilities
The resort shall offer at least two (2) sports and recreational facilities.
f. Food and Beverage Outlets
The resort shall have at least one (1) food and beverage outlet.

Section 12. Requirements for a Special Interest Resort. The following are the
minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of a Special Interest
Resort:
a. Location
The camp and ground sites shall be well-drained and not subject to flooding. It shall be
distant from any source of nuisance and shall not endanger sources of any water supply
and other natural resources.
b. Lounge and Reception Counter There shall be a reception counter and
a reasonably furnished lounge commensurate with the size of the resort.
c. Room Accommodations
There shall be at least five (5) lettable bedrooms for permanent site operations,
sufficient and fresh supply of clean linen, mirror and electric fan except in places where
electricity is not available. For movable operation, a minimum of sixteen (16) guests
plus the staff shall be accommodated in tents, lean-tos and the like. Where permanent
tents are used, flooring shall be at least four (4) inches above the ground. Tents shall be
provided with adequate beddings suitable for tropical use. Theme parks may be
exempted from this requirement.
d. Toilet and Bathroom
There shall separate clean toilet and bathroom facilities for male and female guests
which shall be provided with sufficient supply of running water and situated in
appropriate and accessible areas. The same shall be supplied with soap and toilet
paper. Adequate portable chemical toilets shall be provided at the camp site for mobile
groups. In the absence of chemical toilets, temporary sanitary latrines shall be provided
based on acceptable Philippine standards.
e. Lighting, Furnishing and Ventilation
Lighting arrangement and furnishings in all rooms shall be of good standard. In areas
where there is no electrical power, each room shall be provided with non-hazardous
portable lights. Adequate means of ventilation shall also be provided.
f. Staff and Service
Adequate number of trained, experienced, courteous and efficient staff shall be
employed. They shall wear clean uniforms at all times. The frontline staff shall have a
good speaking knowledge of English.

Section 13. General Rules on the Operation and Management of Resorts.

a. Maintenance and housekeeping.
Maintenance of all sections of the resort shall be of acceptable standard, and shall be
on a continuing basis, taking into consideration the quality of materials used as well as
its upkeep. housekeeping shall be of such a standard ensuring well-kept, clean and
pollution-free premises. A vermin control program shall be regularly maintained in all
areas of the resort.
Regular and hygienic garbage disposal system shall be maintained.
Sanitation measures shall be adopted in accordance with the standards prescribed
under P.D. 856, the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.
b. Lifeguard and security.
All resorts shall provide the services of a sufficient number of well-trained lifeguards
duly accredited by either the Philippine National Red Cross, the Water Life Saving
Association of the Philippines or any recognized organization training or promoting
safety objectives, and adequate security whenever there are guests.
c. Medical Services.
All resorts shall provide the services of a physician, either on-call or on full-time basis,
depending on their volume of operation and accessibility to hospital or medical centers.
In additions, resorts shall employ adequate first-aiders who have completed a course in
first aide duly certified by the National Red Cross or any other organization accredited
by the same. Adequate first aide medicines and necessary life-saving equipment shall
be provided within the premises.
d. Fire-fighting facilities.
Fire-fighting facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code of the
Philippines.
e. Signboards.
Appropriate signboards shall be conspicuously displayed outside the establishment
showing clearly the name and classification of the resort as determined by the
Department.
f. Beach and lakeside resort.
There shall be placed on a beach or lakeside resort an adequate number of buoys
which shall be spread within the area to be determined by the resort owner or keeper as
safe for swimming purposes, an in compliance placing of such buoys.
g. Designated area.
The distance fronting the area of the resort with adequate number of buoys as provided
in the preceding section shall be designated as the area for swimming purposes, and no
boat, banca or other crafts shall be allowed to enter the areas so designated. The resort
owner or his duly authorized representative shall be empowered under these rules to
enforce the above, and shall likewise designate a portion of the beach front to be used
exclusively for loading and unloading of resort guests, unless otherwise designated
elsewhere by rules and regulations specific to the area.

h. Precautionary measures.
1. In no case shall the resort management allow swimming at the beach front beyond
10:00 p.m. and appropriate notice shall be posted to inform the resort guests of this
regulation.
2. Night swimming at the pool shall be allowed only if there are adequate lifeguards on
duty and when the pool premises are sufficiently lighted.
3. Management shall post sufficient and visible signs in strategic areas in the resort or
at the beach to warn guests/customers of the presence of artificial or natural hazards,
danger areas or occurrences threat.
i. Prohibited acts and practices.
1. No pets or animals shall be allowed to bathe/swim along beaches. Likewise, "pukot"
fishing and washing of fishing nets shall be strictly prohibited in beach resorts.
2. Resort owners shall prohibit ambulant vendors from peddling their wares within the
resort premises in order to provide their guests a certain degree of privacy to enable
them to relax and enjoy their stay threat.
3. Littering in resorts shall be strictly prohibited. Resort owners shall keep their premises
clean and shall adopt their own anti-littering measures. Without prejudice to existing
ones no resort shall be established or constructed within a radius of five (5) kilometers
from any pollution causing factory or plant."