Requested from DOT by R. Bitangcol at 10:37 AM on
Jun 01, 2023.
Purpose: Tourism development planning and Information
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2023 - 05/31/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-616408831367
Bitangcol 10:37 AM, Jun 01, 2023
I hope you are doing well. I am requesting access to tourist data on different tourist spots in the Philippines I work for a travel agency, and obtaining reliable tourism statistics would significantly contribute to my research.
1. Tourism data by country and tourist arrival and growth rate for both domestic and foreign.
Thank you very much for considering my request. I'm looking forward to your guidance and support in getting the relevant tourist data for the Philippines
Office 04:15 PM, Jun 01, 2023
June 1, 2023
Dear Mr. Bitangcol,
Thank you for your request dated Jun 01, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourist Arrivals Data in Different Tourist Destination.
We received your request on June 01, 2023 and will respond on or before June 22, 2023 10:37:34 AM, 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://foipmo09232019155230-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MTY0MDg4MzEzNjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-616408831367.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 10:32 AM, Jun 02, 2023
2 June 2023
Dear Mr. Bitangcol,
We refer to your letter dated 1 June 2023 10:37:34 AM about your request for Data on Tourist Arrivals in Different Tourist Destinations, 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 13.3.b and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:
•Reasonable description of the information requested. In particular, it would be helpful to know the exact/specific information that you wish to request and its exact/specific covered period; - kindly indicate the period for the number of tourists (ex. 2019-2021) as well as specify the exact tourist destinations for accuracy
•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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MTY0MDg4MzEzNjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-616408831367, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 25 August 2023 02:27:47 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Bitangcol 11:28 AM, Jun 02, 2023
Dear Atty. Jennifer A. Olba,
I hope you are doing well. As part of my research/analysis/travel planning, I am interested in understanding the number of international tourists who visit the country over a specified period. I request the latest available data on tourist arrivals in the Philippines.
Specifically, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with the following information:
A total number of international tourist arrivals in the Philippines for the year 2022 or the most recent data available.
Breakdown of tourist arrivals by country of origin.
Any additional relevant statistics or insights that may enhance my understanding of tourism trends in the Philippines?
List of Possible Tourist Spot:
Boracay, Aklan: Boracay
El Nido, Palawan
Panglao Island, Bohol
Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
Coron, Palawan
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Dahican Beach, Mati, Davao Orienta
Mactan Island, Cebu:
Samal Island, Davao del Norte
Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao
Baguio City, Benguet:
Pagsanjan Falls, Laguna:
Vigan, Ilocos Sur:
Taal Volcano, Batangas:
Hundred Islands, Pangasinan
Mount Pulag, Benguet
Paoay Church, Ilocos Norte
Subic Bay, Zambales
Anawangin Cove, Zambales
Panglao Island, Boho
Malapascua Island, Cebu
Kalanggaman Island, Leyt
Sumilon Island, Cebu:
Sta. Fe Beach, Bantayan Island:
Gigantes Islands, Iloilo
Bantigue Sandbar, Antique
Virgin Island, Bohol:
Hidden Beach, Aloguinsan, Cebu
Malumpati Cold Spring, Antique
Panagsama Beach, Moalboal
If the data is available in digital format, I request it to be shared via email. Alternatively, if there are specific procedures or forms to follow for obtaining this information, please let me know, and I will be happy to comply.
Thank you very much for your attention to this request. I understand your time is valuable, and I appreciate your assistance. Attached below are my company ID and my personal government I.D
Best regards,
Ray Leonard Bitangcol
lukejezreel28@gmail.com
Service 11:59 AM, Jun 02, 2023
2 June 2023
Dear Mr. Bitangcol,
Thank you for your response dated 2 June 2023 via the eFOI portal and email regarding our request for compliance with Sections 13.3.b and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 26 June 2023 10:37 AM 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MTY0MDg4MzEzNjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-616408831367.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 12:02 PM, Jun 16, 2023
16 June 2023
Dear Mr. Bitangcol,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 1 June 2023 10:37:34 AM 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 various Tourist Destinations in the Philippines for 2022 to present.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed a copy of the reports on the number of tourists for various tourist attractions.
For the other tourist destinations, you may find the available data through the attached report on the 2022 Regional Distribution of Travelers.
Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested. For unavailable data, you may directly coordinate with the LGU / Tourism Office of the respective area:
ltcato@laguna.gov.ph
richbatangas@gmail.com
ptipozambales@yahoo.com
iloiloprovincialtourism@gmail.com
experienceantique@gmail.com/ oneantique@yahoo.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).
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
2022 REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF TRAVELERS_JAN-DEC_asof04.28.23.pdf CAR - Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao and Mt Pulag.pdf Region 1 - Alaminos and Paoay.pdf Region 3 - Central Luzon (Subic Bay) 2022.xlsx Region 4A - Pagsanjan Falls.pdf Region 6 - Iloilo and Antique.pdf Region 7 - Lapu Lapu, Moalboal and Panglao.pdf Region 8 - Kalanggaman Island.pdf Region 11 - Samal Island.xlsx
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