Department of Tourism

Office 08:42 AM, Nov 15, 2021

November 15, 2021

Dear Ms. Syjueco,

Thank you for your request dated 15 November 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy 2016.

We received your request on 15 November 2021 and will respond on or before 07 December 2021 08:36:23 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://zcwdv320190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01MTQyNjYxMTI0NjUM, for request with ticket number #DOT-514266112465.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 08:56 AM, Nov 15, 2021

November 15, 2021

Dear Ms. Syjueco,

We refer to your letter dated 15 November 2021 on the National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy 2016, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 12.3 and 12.5 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:

•Details of the requesting party, such as name, contact information, affiliation, company, or organization;
•Valid government I.D. containing the photograph and signature of the requesting party. If you are a student, please provide a copy of your school ID and a written indorsement of your supervising teacher, professor or instructor. 

Kindly send the aforementioned information and documents via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.

The DOT FOI Manual is accessible at http://www.tourism.gov.ph/files/DEPARTMENT%20ORDER%202019-115%20FREEDOM%20OF%20INFORMATION%20(FOI)%20MANUAL%2012-05-19.pdf.

You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01MTQyNjYxMTI0NjUM, for request with ticket number #DOT-514266112465, 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 07 February 2022 12:46:05 AM, your request will be closed.

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

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker