MANILA — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) have trained a group of senior citizens to serve as accredited community tour guides in Intramuros, aiming to expand participation in elderly-friendly and community-based tourism initiatives.
The program, part of the Tourism Legacy and Livelihood initiative, provides seniors with a week-long training program that includes lectures, site-based exercises, and mock tours. Participants must also undergo interviews before accreditation.
Among the first accredited senior guides is 68-year-old Edgardo “Tatay Ed” Satira, a retired broadcaster with 40 years of experience. He said the program allowed him to continue sharing his knowledge of history while supplementing his retirement income.
