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Visitor Demographics of Zoos and Aquariums

Requested from DOT by J. Chua at 05:21 AM on Sep 13, 2021.
Purpose: Research for Undergraduate Thesis
Date of Coverage: 09/13/2021 - 09/13/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-423485530781

Chua 05:21 AM, Sep 13, 2021

Hi, I am Joaquin Cyam R. Chua, a 5th Year Architecture student from the University of Santo Tomas. I am currently conducting my research for my architectural thesis and would like to request the following data:
1) Visitor Demographics of Zoos and Aquariums

Office 09:15 AM, Sep 13, 2021

September 13, 2021

Dear Mr. Chua,

Thank you for your request dated 13 September 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for visitor demographics of zoos and aquariums.

We received your request on 13 September 2021 and will respond on or before 04 October 2021 05:21:03 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster10032017130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MjM0ODU1MzA3ODEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-423485530781.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 09:26 AM, Sep 13, 2021

September 13, 2021

Dear Mr. Chua,

We refer to your letter dated 13 September 2021 on visitor demographics of zoos and aquariums, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to know the following:

- exact/specific demographical data on visitors;
- exact/specific Philippine Area/Region of the concerned zoos and aquariums;
- exact/specific covered period.

You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MjM0ODU1MzA3ODEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-423485530781, to respond.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 06 December 2021 01:16:44 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,


Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker

Chua 09:56 AM, Sep 13, 2021

Good day!

To clarify I would like to request the following demographical data:
1) Latest data on the population/number of zoo and aquarium visitors in the National Capital Region
2) Latest data on the education/employment of zoo and aquarium visitors in the National Capital Region
3) Latest data on the age group of zoo and aquarium visitors in the National Capital Region
4) Latest data on the citizenship/nationality of zoo and aquarium visitors in the National Capital Region

Best Regards,
Joaquin Cyam R. Chua
Research Proponent
UST - College of Architecture

Service 10:34 AM, Sep 13, 2021

September 13, 2021

Dear Mr. Chua,

Thank you for your response dated 13 September 2021, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information on visitor demographics of zoos and aquariums.

We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 04 October 2021 05:21 AM to respond regarding our findings.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MjM0ODU1MzA3ODEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-423485530781.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Dir. Lara Victoria Eztevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker

20 September 2021

Dear Mr. Chua,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 13 September 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for the visitor demographics of zoos and aquariums.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to directly coordinate with the specific LGUs where the zoos or aquarium attractions are located for the requested information or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at www.foi.gov.ph.

For further assistance, you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat at 351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker

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