Department of Tourism

Office 11:46 AM, Feb 03, 2022

February 3, 2022

Dear Emeliana,

Thank you for your request dated Jan 31, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of tourist in tagatay city.

We received your request on Jan 31, 2022 and will respond on or before Feb 21, 2022 11:31:50 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01NDA5NjA2MTIzOTYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-540960612396.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 12:17 PM, Feb 03, 2022

February 3, 2022

Dear Emeliana Arellano,

I refer to my letter of Jan 31, 2022 11:31:50 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of tourist in tagatay city.

Prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 12.4 and 12.5.4 of the 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,” or “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purposes shall not be considered to have met the requirements of specificity;

•Copy of student Identification Card and the written indorsement letter from the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor.  Kindly send it 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 http://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01NDA5NjA2MTIzOTYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-540960612396, 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 Apr 28, 2022 04:15:45 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

Service 08:28 AM, Feb 07, 2022

February 7, 2022

Dear Ms. Arellano,

Thank you for your response dated 03 February 2022 via email, with regard to our letter regarding request for the specific purpose of your request and copy of your school ID and written indorsement from your professor.

Prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the 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,” or “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purposes shall not be considered to have met the requirements of specificity;

•Copy of school I.D., or written indorsement of the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor. Kindly send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.

The 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01NDA5NjA2MTIzOTYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-540960612396, to respond.

You would still have until 02 May 2022 12:20:12 AM to provide the information.

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