Requested from DOT by R. BERDOLAGA at 02:20 PM on
Feb 10, 2023.
Purpose: Undergraduate Architecture Capstone Research/Thesis
Date of Coverage: 02/10/2013 - 02/10/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-478010344589
BERDOLAGA 02:20 PM, Feb 10, 2023
Good day! I want to request the following information:
1. Number of foreign tourists traveling to the Philippines, specifically from the ASEAN region.
(Preferably data from years 2013-2022)
Thank you.
Office 03:34 PM, Feb 10, 2023
February 10, 2023
Dear Mr. Berdolaga,
Thank you for your request dated February 10, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for ASEAN Tourists in the Philippines.
We received your request on February 10, 2023 and will respond on or before March 03, 2023 02:20:12 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Likewise, please be informed that the standard processing period is fifteen (15) working days but it can be extended for another twenty (20) working days for complex requests.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00NzgwMTAzNDQ1ODkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-478010344589.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 08:52 AM, Feb 13, 2023
13 February 2023
Dear Mr. Berdolaga,
We refer to your letter dated 10 February 2023 02:20:12 PM about your request for the number of tourists from ASEAN member countries from 2013-2022, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Before processing your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Section 13.4 of the Revised DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:
•Specific reason for, or purpose of, the request for information. Please note that general averments such as “for research”, “for information”, “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purposes shall NOT be considered to have met the requirements of specificity; - kindly specify how the data will be used by providing the NAME/TITLE of research/ thesis/ study you are conducting with a brief background.
The Revised DOT FOI Manual is accessible at http://tourism.gov.ph/transparency_seal.aspx
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00NzgwMTAzNDQ1ODkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-478010344589, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 8 May 2023 12:48:42 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
BERDOLAGA 02:15 AM, Feb 26, 2023
Good day
I am Roz S. Berdolaga, 5th Year Architecture student from the Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City would like to obtain the data for my architectural capstone research entitled, "ASEAN Cultural Center: Promoting Southeast Asian Heritage and Cultural Diversity through Empathic Architecture."
I would like to use the data to quantify how many ASEAN nationals are visiting the country, which will be one of the target market of the proposed project.
Thank you.
Service 10:52 AM, Feb 27, 2023
27 February 2023
Dear Mr. Berdolaga,
Thank you for your response dated 26 February 2023 via the eFOI portal, regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.4 of the revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 20 March 2023 02:20 PM 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00NzgwMTAzNDQ1ODkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-478010344589.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 10:57 AM, Feb 27, 2023
27 February 2023
Dear Mr. Berdolaga,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 10 February 2023 02:20:12 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of Tourists to the Philippines from ASEAN member countries from 2013-2022.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
You may find the available data through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx
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If you are unhappy with our response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review by writing a letter or email addressed to Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism and sending it through the email address: foi_ro@tourism.gov.ph. Your review request should be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this reply and must provide the reason/s why you are not satisfied. We will complete the review and notify you of the result within 30 working days from the date when we receive your request for review.
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
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