Requested from DOT by C. Acal at 04:34 PM on
Nov 28, 2023.
Purpose: Thesis
Date of Coverage: 11/28/2012 - 11/28/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-590744717886
Acal 04:34 PM, Nov 28, 2023
Good day!
I would like to request data on the number of monthly tourists in Batangas City from 2013-2023.
Thank you!
Office 05:19 PM, Nov 28, 2023
November 28, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated November 28, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Monthly Tourist Arrivals in Batangas CIty.
We received your request on November 28, 2023 and will respond on or before December 20, 2023 04:34:38 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01OTA3NDQ3MTc4ODYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-590744717886.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 02:15 PM, Nov 29, 2023
29 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 28 November 2023 04:34:38 PM about your request for the number of Tourists in Batangas City from 2013-2023, by month, 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.
To protect your privacy, 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://foipmo12092019122259-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01OTA3NDQ3MTc4ODYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-590744717886, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we don't get a reply on or before 21 February 2024 06:11:50 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Acal 10:30 AM, Jan 03, 2024
Good day!
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing in response to your request for additional information regarding my FOI request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
To address your requirements under Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual, I would like to provide the following details:
Specific Reason or Purpose of the Request:
Reason/Title: My request is in connection with my architectural thesis entitled "Isla Verde Oceanarium and Mariculture Innovation Hub: A Regenerative Approach to Harmonizing Tourism, Marine Biodiversity Conservation, and Aquaculture."
Purpose: The data is essential for projecting the anticipated number of tourists visiting the proposed development every month. Additionally, it will aid in assessing the tourist influx during peak and off-seasons. This information is crucial for making informed design decisions that align with the sustainable development goals of the project.
Brief Background of the Project: The Isla Verde Oceanarium and Mariculture Innovation Hub aim to address the pressing need for increased conservation and adaptive capacity of coastal marine ecosystems, benefiting both the environment and local communities. The Oceanarium introduces an innovative approach to tourism and marine biodiversity conservation, offering visitors an immersive experience of the Verde Island Passage's marine life. Simultaneously, the Mariculture Innovation Hub serves as a collaborative center, fostering innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and ecological sustainability in mariculture practices. The project's overarching goal is not only to protect and conserve the biodiverse marine habitat of the VIP but also to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for low-income coastal communities.
Proof of Authority:
As a student working on an architectural thesis, I am sending a copy of my school ID for your reference to the provided email foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph, as instructed.
Moreover, if data is available, can you include the specific tourism data covering the barangays of Isla Verde in Batangas City (San Agustin Kanluran, San Agustin Silangan, San Agapito, San Andres, San Antonio, and Liponpon). This will further solidify the findings of my research.
I appreciate your assistance in ensuring the smooth processing of my request, and I look forward to your prompt response. If you require any further clarification or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Chrisha Nicole Acal
PUP BS Architecture Student
Service 11:27 AM, Jan 03, 2024
3 January 2024
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 3 January 2024 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 19 January 2024 04:34 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01OTA3NDQ3MTc4ODYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-590744717886.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 06:21 PM, Jan 10, 2024
10 January 2024
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 28 November 2023 04:34:38 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 Batangas City from 2013-2023, by month.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed the data on the number of Overnight Visitors and Same-day visitors to the Province of Batangas from 2019-2023, by city/municipality.
You may find the report on the number of overnight visitors to the Province of Batangas from 2013-2022, by city/municipality through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx
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).
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
Batangas by city or municipality OV and SDV 2019-2023 3Q.pdf
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