SB 741

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 21, 2025

Tourist Safety, Protection and Assistance Act

An Act Institutionalizing the National Task Force for Tourist Saffety Protection, and Assistance, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill creates a permanent, DOT‑led task force that will set national standards for tourist signage, run a 24/7 multilingual help line, help local governments open tourist help desks, and put in place measures to stop crimes against visitors.

TourismPublic Order and SafetyLocal Government

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Author · Senator

JV Ejercito
SenatorJoseph Victor "JV" Ejercito
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Subjects

Tourist Protection

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 3367· Filed Aug 7, 2025
An Act Establishing an Intergovernmental Task Force for the Protection and Assistance of Tourists
Pending with the Committee on TOURISM since 2025-08-12Rep. Zaldy S. Villa
HB 834· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Standardizing Tourism Signs and Symbols All Over the Country, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on TOURISM since 2025-07-29Rep. Kristine Alexie B. Tutor
HB 524· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Establishing a Tourist Protection and Assistance Council for the Security and Protection of Tourists and Tourist Facilities
Pending with the Committee on TOURISM since 2025-07-29Rep. Reynante U. Arrogancia
HB 5271· Filed Oct 7, 2025
An Act Providing for the Placement of Tourist Markers in All Recognized Tourist Sites and Gateway Cities in the Country, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on TOURISM since 2025-10-10Rep. Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai
HB 2509· Filed Jul 29, 2025
An Act Making the Position of Tourism Officer Mandatory in the Municipal, City and Provincial Levels, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the "Local Government Code of 1991," as Amended
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-08-04Rep. Ramil Laurel Hernandez

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SBN-741 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch