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About The Bantay Turista Foundation International (BTFI)
The Bantay Turista Foundation International (BTFI) is a duly registered Non Government Organization (NGO) with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration # 200300005 dated January 2, 2003. The Foundation was initially inducted and recognized by the Secretary of Tourism RICHARD J. GORDON on March 10, 2003 at the Office of the Secretary, DOT Building, Ermita, Manila.
Bantay Turista or “Tourist Watch” serves as the spearhead for the “Care of our Tourists” and with the Program Pursuit “CAPTAIN” which is Care, Assist and Protect our Tourists with an Active Information Network. The Slogan of the members are “We Share. We Care. We Dare”.
On June 24, 2004, the Foundation launched the BTF-Korean Tourist Assistance System and recognized by Secretary of Tourism ROBERTO “OBET” M. PAGDANGANAN, at the Manila Domestic Terminal VIP Lounge, Domestic Road, Pasay City.
On July 23, 2004, the Chairman and Officers of the Bantay Turista Foundation International (BTFI) were again sworn in to their posts by the President of the Philippines, Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang Palace, Manila, Philippines.
The Mission of the Bantay Turista Foundation International (BTFI) is to become a world class private data processor of information, producing tourist’s records on assistance and providing excellent services for social and economic progress of the country – all within the framework of safe, enjoyable and secure Philippine Tourism. The Foundation is envisioned to cooperate with the more than 100 thousand tourism-related institutions in this country who will likely become our partners and/or members.
The Foundation priority objectives are focused on the prevention of crime rather than crime-reaction, reduction of tourist related crimes and providing assistance to victims or complainants and reassurance that the country is safe, enjoyable and secure. The Foundation is a Safety-based organization recognizing and encompassing a community dedicated to the "Care of our Tourists".
The Foundation provides information, public awareness and advocacy as the means for meeting its mission and vision. Membership is available to airlines, hotels, resorts, bars, clubs, travel companies and any organization or agencies that has travel or tourist related services of value to tourists and business travelers. Individual and Corporate membership is available.