GUIDELINES IN THE SELECTION
OF TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS FOR FUNDING BY
TIEZA
MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS IN THE SELECTION OF
TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
• TOURISM RELATED – should be in the
National Tourism Development Plan
• GOVERNMENT OWNED - proposed project
site is government owned or with a deed of
donation.
PRIORITY PROJECTS
• Consistent with the National Tourism
Development Plan (NTDP)
• Supports Ecotourism Sites
• Revenue Generating
PROCEDURE
Submission, Review and Approval
PROJECT CONCEPT
Proponent •
•
Project Description
If in the NTDP, ADP or LTDP
• Cultural, historical or ecotour.
• Expected eco. benefits
• Cost estimate
DOT •
•
Project management
Action plan
• Economic impact
Other requirements
TIEZA
Corp. Planning Dept. & Infra. Sector
Recommendation by Approval by the
TIEZA Management Board
POST APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Environmental Laws and Regulations
(i.e. Environmental Compliance Certificate);
2. RA 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act
3. Other relevant laws such as National Building Code
etc.
• Application of eco-friendly waste management technologies and best
environmental practices such as recycling, waste segregation, reduction and
disposal;
• concepts on “green-building” or resource conservation in the planning,
design and construction of projects;
• measures to ensure sustainability and maintenance and the identification of
the sources of funds therein.
• Submit detailed WFP (activities, timeline and budget)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA
• ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATION (25%)
• ECONOMIC CONSIDERATION (20%)
• SUSTAINABILITY (20%)
• COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER
CONSIDERATION (15%)
• FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION (10%)
1st &2nd Class - 50%, 3rd & 4th Class – 30%, 5th & 6th Class – 10%
• CULTURAL (10%)
LEAST PRIORITY PROJECTS
• Basketball/tennis courts and similar facilities
• Barangay Halls
• Plazas & Children’s parks and playground
• Streetlights
• Waiting sheds
• Welcome arches
• Perimeter fences
• Billboards
• Zipline and other similar devices
• Fetivals/events/tournaments
• Wharfs/piers
• Multi-purpose halls
ROLES OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED
PROPONENT
• Submit to TIEZA or DOT-RO letter-request together with a brief description and pictures of the
proposed project as well as the appropriate Resolution from its Sangguniang Bayan or Panlungsod or
Panlalawigan, as the case may be, urging TIEZA to provide financial assistance for the project.
• Upon advice of TIEZA, undertakes preparation of detailed architectural-engineering plans, program of
work and the financial and operational study of the project. The financial aspect shall include
breakdown of project cost; projected income statement (ten-years); assumptions applied in forecasting
the revenue, expenditure and clientele and other relevant information which proponent wishes to
emphasize.
• Sees to it that project implementation is in accordance with approved standards, plans and
specifications. The proponent shall monitor actual implementation of projects and any deviations shall
be reported immediately to TIEZA management.
• enters into a Memorandum of Agreement with TIEZA. proponent shall have sole responsibility in the
project’s operation and maintenance, including the financial responsibility required thereto. For this
purpose, the proponent shall include in its annual budget the necessary amount to cover the
maintenance of the project. Further, TIEZA shall not commence construction until this provision on
budget shall have been complied with.
ROLES OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED
DOT Regional Office
• Receive project proposals and pre-screen the
documentation requirements based on a detailed
checklist to be provided by TIEZA.
• Forward to TIEZA complete project proposals,
return to proponent incomplete ones.
• Extend whatever support is feasible to proponent
and/or TIEZA.
• Assist in the monitoring of project implementation.
ROLES OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED
TIEZA
• Evaluates closely all project proposals in accordance with this set of criteria, guidelines and the
National Tourism Master Plan as well as the budget ceiling approved by the TIEZA Board for every
current year.
• Informs proponent of the status of said request, i.e. whether the project is within the priority or low
priority category and accordingly advice proponent of whatever activities it will further undertake, if
applicable.
• Enters into a Memorandum of Agreement with the proponent, requiring the latter, among others, to
submit the approved budget which includes an appropriation for the operation and maintenance of
the project.
• Conduct bidding and implements construction of project in accordance with the standards and
specifications, and as well as existing government rules and regulations.
• Upon completion, turns-over project to proponent for management and operation in accordance with
the MOA.
• Coordinates and advises concerned Regional Office to require the project proponent to submit annual
report of the status of project implementation, management and operation in accordance with MOA
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
A. Project proposal;
B. Feasibility study (if there is any);
C. Detailed estimates;
D. Cost-benefit analysis of the project;
E. Structural designs;
F. Land ownership documents, including the size of the land;
G. Resolution of municipal/provincial board re: merits of the proposal and
endorsement of Congressman/Senator; and
H. Approved budget re: maintenance and operational costs of the project, stating
clearly the cost and source of its counterpart fund
I. Environmental Impact mitigation and prevention measures to be adopted
THANK
YOU!!!
