Local tour guides in Bohol have expressed fears over the presence of foreign nationals guiding fellow tourists, calling on industry leaders to address the issue.

The complaint comes amid allegations that some foreigners, particularly Koreans, have been leading groups of tourists at local sites, effectively sidelining local guides.

Reports have surfaced of Korean nationals guiding groups of foreign tourists in Bohol, sparking questions over whether these individuals possess the necessary work permits to operate as tour guides.

It remains unclear whether the foreign guides have undergone the required training and certification process, which local guides must complete before being licensed to operate.

Boholano guides undergo rigorous training and instruction on managing and caring for tourist areas before receiving certification, a process that foreign guides may not have followed.