Requested from DOT by A. Manis at 07:18 PM on
Nov 30, 2022.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2022 - 11/30/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-527777884601
Manis 07:18 PM, Nov 30, 2022
Hello. I would like to request information regarding the number of tourist coming in and out in Baguio City, Cabanatuan, New Clark City(Capas), and La Union. from 2019 to 2022.
Specifically:
Number of tourist entering from 2019 to 2022.
Number of tourist Entering monthly (2022 Only)
Type of tourist (Ex. Families, Barkada, Students, etc.,)
Office 08:36 AM, Dec 01, 2022
December 1, 2022
Dear Ms. Manis,
Thank you for your request dated November 30, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of tourist.
We received your request on November 30, 2022 and will respond on or before December 23, 2022 07:18:49 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01Mjc3Nzc4ODQ2MDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-527777884601.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 08:49 AM, Dec 01, 2022
1 December 2022
Dear Ms. Manis,
We refer to your letter dated 30 November 2022 07:18:49 PM about your request for the number of tourists in Baguio City, Cabanatuan, New Clark City (Capas), and La Union from 2019 to 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 Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d 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.
•If the requesting party is a natural person who is a member, employee, affiliated with, or related to a juridical entity, company, or organization, and the request is made not on behalf of such juridical entity, a company, or organization but arises from such membership, affiliation or relation, such other sufficient proof of authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; or for students, a copy of the school I.D., or written endorsement of the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor. Kindly send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
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://batchonboard20190219-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01Mjc3Nzc4ODQ2MDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-527777884601, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 23 February 2023 12:46:40 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
Manis 09:46 AM, Dec 02, 2022
Good day Atty. Obla
We will be using the data to see if the supply and demand for Tourists accommodations such as Hotel, Transient Houses, apartments, etc., are balance or not since our Company project is focused on Housing constructions. It is important for us to know if there will still be a need for building constructions or not in each municipalities. Thank you so much.
Service 10:34 AM, Dec 05, 2022
5 December 2022
Dear Ms. Manis,
Thank you for your response dated 2 December 2022 via the eFOI portal, regarding our request for compliance with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. Based on your request, the data that will be provided will be used by your company; hence, kindly provide a copy of your company ID in accordance with Section 13.5.d of the revised DOT FOI Manual:
•If the requesting party is a natural person who is a member, employee, affiliated with, or related to a juridical entity, company, or organization, and the request is made not on behalf of such juridical entity, a company, or organization but arises from such membership, affiliation or relation, such other sufficient proof of authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; or for students, a copy of the school I.D., or written endorsement of the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor. Kindly send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01Mjc3Nzc4ODQ2MDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-527777884601, to respond.
You would still have until 27 February 2023 02:29:12 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Manis 02:30 PM, Dec 19, 2022
Good day. Here is my company ID. Thank You
Service 03:00 PM, Dec 19, 2022
19 December 2022
Dear Ms. Manis,
Thank you for your response dated 19 December 2022 via the eFOI portal, regarding our request for compliance with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 11 January 2023 07:18 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://2018midyear08242018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01Mjc3Nzc4ODQ2MDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-527777884601.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 02:46 PM, Dec 27, 2022
27 December 2022
Dear Ms. Manis,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 30 November 2022 07:18:49 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the following tourism data on Baguio, La Union, Cabanatuan City, and New Clark City (Capas):
1. Number of domestic and foreign tourists from 2019 to 2021;
2. Number of domestic and foreign tourists for 2022, by month; and
3. Type of tourist visitors.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed a copy of the information you requested on Baguio, La Union, and Cabanatuan City.
Please note that we can only provide some of the information you requested. Upon coordination with DOT Region 3, they do not have data for New Clark City (Capas). You may contact the New Clark City Tourism Office directly through their email: clarktourism.kimmie@gmail.com.
Your right to request a review
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 explain why you are dissatisfied with the response and should be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this response. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 working days from the date when we receive your request for review.
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).
Feedback
Additionally, for us to be able to provide you with better services, may we request you to accomplish the DOT FOI Request Feedback Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePz8rTG_IWrLgkIGCbNu39mM4Ms7XauR9LVUiE-6y8QCxyPg/viewform
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
2019-2021 Monthly, Baguio City tourist arrivals.pdf Form A - Nueva Ecija (2019).xlsx Form A - Nueva Ecija (2020).xlsx Form A - Nueva Ecija (2021).xlsx Form A - Nueva Ecija (2022).xlsx LaUnion_TA_2022.pdf LU-Tourist-Arrival-2019-2021.pdf
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