Requested from DOT by K. Dato-on at 06:52 PM on
Sep 26, 2023.
Purpose: Architectural Thesis for Proposed Biliran Cultural Center
Date of Coverage: 09/26/2023 - 09/26/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-637989333839
Dato-on 06:52 PM, Sep 26, 2023
Good day! I am Kae, a 5th yr student in TUP Manila, and currently conducting an architectural thesis entitled, “A proposed Biliran Cultural Center”. In line with this, my team would like to ask the following to support our study:
1. List of tourist destinations in Biliran Province (anything with cultural and historical significance)
2. In and Out Tourist Arrivals from 2015-2023 from both local and foreign
Office 01:41 PM, Sep 27, 2023
September 27, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated September 26, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Biliran Province.
We received your request on September 26, 2023 and will respond on or before October 17, 2023 06:52:11 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02Mzc5ODkzMzM4MzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-637989333839.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 09:55 PM, Oct 01, 2023
1 October 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 26 September 2023 06:52:11 PM about your request for tourism data on Biliran Province from 2015-2023, 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 Section 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:
•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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02Mzc5ODkzMzM4MzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-637989333839, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 22 December 2023 01:52:51 PM, 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
Dato-on 01:29 PM, Oct 03, 2023
The letter was already sent to foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph
Thank you.
Service 05:57 PM, Oct 04, 2023
4 October 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 3 October 2023 via the eFOI portal and email regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 23 October 2023 06:52 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02Mzc5ODkzMzM4MzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-637989333839.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 06:02 PM, Oct 06, 2023
6 October 2023
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 26 September 2023 06:52:11 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for tourism data on Biliran Province from 2015-2023.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
You may find the available data on tourist arrivals in Biliran Province from 2015-2022: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx
As for the list of tourist destinations/attractions, you may find the data through this link: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01MTg5NTY0MTE4NjMM
Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested as there are no available data for 2023 at this time.
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 be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this reply and must provide the reason/s why you are not satisfied. We will complete the review and notify you of 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
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