Requested from DOT by R. Floresta at 01:51 PM on
Nov 09, 2021.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 11/09/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-569037849170
Floresta 01:51 PM, Nov 09, 2021
Hi! I would like to ask the following data from your office:
1. Number of Rooms and Occupancy Rate per Region (2017-2021)
2. Monthly Occupancy Rate and Length of Stay in Metro Manila (2017-2021)
3. Overnight Distribution of Regional Travellers (2020 - 2021)
4. Top Destinations in first half of 2021 and number of travellers
Office 04:13 PM, Nov 09, 2021
November 9, 2021
Dear Ms. Floresta,
Thank you for your request dated 09 November 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for hospitality and tourism.
We received your request on 09 November 2021 and will respond on or before 01 December 2021 01:51:02 PM, 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://savethedatev211152018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01NjkwMzc4NDkxNzAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-569037849170.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 05:42 PM, Nov 09, 2021
November 9, 2021
Dear Ms. Floresta,
We refer to your letter dated 09 November 2021 on hospitality and tourism, 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 if you are requesting for the Top Destinations per Region or for the entire Philippines for Item No. 4. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01NjkwMzc4NDkxNzAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-569037849170, 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 01 February 2022 09:39:15 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
Floresta 10:22 AM, Nov 15, 2021
As for number 4, would it be possible to be per municipality/city and not per region?
Floresta 10:26 AM, Nov 15, 2021
As for number 4, would it be possible to be per municipality/city and not per region in the Philippines?
Service 10:36 AM, Nov 15, 2021
November 15, 2021
Dear Ms. Floresta,
Thank you for your response dated 15 November 2021, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information.
Prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is compliant with Section 12.4 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the 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 purpose shall not be considered to have met the requirements of specificity.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01NjkwMzc4NDkxNzAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-569037849170, to respond.
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 it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
You would still have until 07 February 2022 02:32:04 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
Service 06:35 PM, Feb 01, 2022
Feb 01, 2022
Dear Raimee,
I refer to my letter of Nov 09, 2021 about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Hospitality & Tourism. In particular, I had requested specific information for you to clarify upon in order for us to proceed with the request.
As we have not received a reply within the 60-day working period since the letter requesting for clarification was sent out, we regret to inform you that this request will be closed as of Feb 01, 2022.
You may wish to submit a new request describing the specific information you are looking for, and we will be able to consider it under the guidelines as stated in Executive Order No. 2.
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 or visiting our central office. 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,
Legal Affairs
FOI Officer
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