Requested from DOT by C. Muca at 04:08 PM on
Jan 29, 2022.
Purpose: Architectural Thesis
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2010 - 12/30/2020
Tracking no: #DOT-672489264788
Muca 04:08 PM, Jan 29, 2022
Good day!
I would kindly like to request for the following information that will be needed for my thesis:
1) Number of tourists both domestic and foreign who went to Puerto Princesa, Palawan during the years 2010 - 2020 (or any latest data)
2) Number of tourists both domestic and foreign who visit Tubbataha Reef during the years 2010 - 2020 (or any latest data)
Thank you and stay safe!
Sincerely yours,
-Cristine Muca
Office 11:17 AM, Feb 03, 2022
February 3, 2022
Dear Cristine,
Thank you for your request dated Jan 29, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of tourists in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
We received your request on Jan 29, 2022 and will respond on or before Feb 18, 2022 04:08:05 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02NzI0ODkyNjQ3ODgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-672489264788.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 12:09 PM, Feb 03, 2022
February 3, 2022
Dear Cristine Muca,
I refer to my letter of Jan 29, 2022 04:08:05 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of tourists in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 12.4 and 12.5.4 of the 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,” or “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purposes shall not be considered to have met the requirements of specificity;
•Written indorsement letter from the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor. Kindly send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
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 http://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02NzI0ODkyNjQ3ODgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-672489264788, 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 Apr 28, 2022 04:03:46 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Attu. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Muca 06:26 PM, Mar 02, 2022
Good day!
I will be sending an endorsed letter for tomorrow to the email that you have included in the message. Along the letter are the specific reason to why and to where I will be using the data. Thank you and stay safe.
Respectfully yours,
-Cristine
Service 02:56 PM, Mar 03, 2022
March 3, 2022
Dear Ms. Muca,
Thank you for your response dated 02 March 2022 via the eFOI Portal and 03 March 2022 via email, with regard to our letter regarding request for compliance to Sections 12.4 and 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 21 March 2022 04:08 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 http://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02NzI0ODkyNjQ3ODgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-672489264788.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Muca 06:23 PM, Mar 03, 2022
Good day!
Thank you so much. May you all stay safe.
Respectfully yours,
-Cristine
Service 12:53 PM, Mar 15, 2022
March 15, 2022
Dear Ms. Muca,
We refer to your letter dated 29 January 2022 on the number of tourists in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Our response to your request is due on 21 March 2022 04:08:05 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still waiting for the feedback from the concerned DOT Regional Offices.
We apologize for this delay. We have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before 18 April 2022 04:08:05 PM.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02NzI0ODkyNjQ3ODgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-672489264788.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 12:04 PM, Mar 28, 2022
March 28, 2022
Dear Ms. Muca,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 29 January 2022 04:08:05 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 Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Response to Request
Your FOI request was approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you have requested.
Likewise you may access the data on the number of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in Puerto Princesa, Palawan from 2010 to 2020 through this link: https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/demandstatistics.
As for 2021, per DOT Region IV-B, the City Tourism Office of Puerto Princesa submitted a total of 88 domestic tourists sourced from accommodation establishments. Please note that the City of Puerto Princesa only open their boarder to tourists on 08 December 2021.
Furthermore, we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested. However, you may coordinate with the Tubbataha Management Office for the data on the number of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in the Tubbataha Reef from 2010 to 2015 through their official email address: tmo@tubbatahareefs.org.
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 foi_ro@tourism.gov.ph. 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 yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
Number of Domestic and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in the Tubbataha Reef 2016-2021.pdf
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