Requested from DOT by J. RAZON at 11:31 PM on
Sep 15, 2023.
Purpose: Architectural thesis
Date of Coverage: 09/10/2013 - 09/10/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-583157393432
RAZON 11:32 PM, Sep 15, 2023
Good day! I'm 5th year architecture student, I would like to make a request about the following for my architectural thesis:
1. Numbers of tourist in Montalban from (2013-2023)
2. approximate Number of tourists who goes trekking and hiking in the mountains of Montalban every week.
3. approximate Numbers of tourist who goes to wawa dam to swim or to relax every week.
Office 09:55 AM, Sep 18, 2023
September 18, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated September 15, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for number of tourists in Montalban.
We received your request on September 15, 2023 and will respond on or before October 06, 2023 11:31:59 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01ODMxNTczOTM0MzIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-583157393432.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 08:04 PM, Sep 18, 2023
18 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 15 September 2023 11:31:59 PM about your request for number of tourists in Montalban, 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:
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We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
RAZON 01:27 AM, Sep 19, 2023
Montalban Ecology Centre: An Ecotourism Hub for Nature Conservation at Montalban, Rizal's Natural Tourist Spot
This is an Architectural Capstone which studies about the ecotourism of nature areas in Montalban Rizal, which will need the information of the tourism to know the effect of the rising tourism of Montalban. This Study aims to develop an Ecotourism Hub which educates people such as tourists and locals to preserve nature and provide them facilities to enjoy their tour. This Study also promotes inclusive and sustainable growth especially the development of locals in Montalban, Rizal.
RAZON 01:38 AM, Sep 19, 2023
I also emailed my school Id For the requirements of the Request. Thank you.
Service 10:10 PM, Sep 19, 2023
19 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 19 September 2023 via the eFOI portal and email 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 10 October 2023 11:31 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01ODMxNTczOTM0MzIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-583157393432.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 10:11 AM, Sep 21, 2023
21 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 15 September 2023 11:31:59 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 in Montalban, Rizal from 2013-2023.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
You may find the available data from 2013-2022 through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx
We have enclosed a copy of the available data for 2023 as submitted by DOT-CALABARZON.
Please note that we can only provide some of the information you have requested. Upon coordination with DOT-CALABARZON, they do not have a report on the number of visitors to Wawa Dam in Rodriguez, Rizal.
You may direct your query to the Tourism Offices of the respective LGUs thru their emails: montalbantourism@gmail.com and rodrigueztourism@yahoo.com.
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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 explain why you are dissatisfied with the response and should be made within 15 calendar 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.
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
Montalban, Rizal as of May 2023.pdf
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