Tourists arriving at a Philippine island ferry terminal at golden hour

Department of Tourism · Philippines

Tourism Safety and Security 101

Practise the decisions expected of a Philippine tourism frontliner. Observe, verify, respond, and coordinate with the proper government and local response agencies.

40 to 50 minutes 53 screens · 28 decisions 4 branching scenarios

Four missions

Each mission includes instruction, guided practice, a branching application, and a scorecard.

Mission 1

Understand the Tourist Journey

Distinguish safety and security across tourism touchpoints

Milestone: Tourist Journey Awareness

Mission 2

Assess and Communicate Risk

Use the four risk sources and communicate at the right time

Milestone: Risk Assessment and Communication

Mission 3

Recognize and Respond to Threats

Classify threats and take safe immediate action

Milestone: Threat Response

Mission 4

Coordinate the Destination Response

Connect frontliners, LGUs, health, safety, and security roles

Milestone: Destination Coordination

What is measured

Your record reports an overall score plus six skill dimensions. Passing recommendation: 80 percent overall, all four scenarios completed, and no unresolved critical decision.

Risk recognition

20%

Finds relevant hazards, threats, and vulnerable touchpoints

Classification

15%

Distinguishes safety, security, source area, and threat origin

Prioritization

15%

Acts first on urgent or high consequence risks

Communication

20%

Provides factual, timely, clear, and actionable guidance

Response

15%

Selects a safe immediate action and avoids harmful intervention

Coordination

15%

Uses the correct role, reporting path, and follow through