The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) issued a call for senior citizens based in Manila who may be interested to work in the travel sector on Tuesday, 12th August.
Per the DOT, interested seniors may now join a government-funded training to become an accredited community tour guide in Intramuros, Manila’s historical district.
The announcement also stated that the seminar is free of charge, though only 30 slots are open for interested applicants.
Conducted in coordination with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), the workshop will run from 23rd September to 1st October, centering on teaching the participants the history of the walled city and the basics of becoming a tour guide.
Who can apply to be a guide?
To qualify, they must be a resident of Manila City, physically fit, age 60 and above, and be able to converse in English.
Applicants need only to submit their completed application form online together with a digital copy of their resume, a 2x2 ID picture, and a scanned copy of their senior citizen ID from the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) by 22nd August.
The agency clarified that all applicants will undergo screening.
Only those accepted would be able to join the seven-day seminar and the DOT accreditation process.
It should be noted that DOT accreditation for guides entails a separate process that may need other documentary requirements.
