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Number and Classification of Tourists for Puerto Princessa

Requested from DOT by J. Alvaniz at 10:33 PM on Nov 15, 2021.
Purpose: Research and academic purposes
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 11/10/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-691294802967

Alvaniz 10:33 PM, Nov 15, 2021 

Hi! I would like to request the following details:

1. Inventory of number of tourists that entered Puerto Princessa
2. Classification of Tourists (ie. foreign or local)
3. Tourist spots they visited
4. Average duration of stay
5. What accommodations were availed

Office 09:22 AM, Nov 16, 2021 

November 16, 2021

Dear Ms. Alvaniz,

Thank you for your request dated 15 November 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the number and classification of tourists in Puerto Princesa.

We received your request on 15 November 2021 and will respond on or before 07 December 2021 10:33:32 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02OTEyOTQ4MDI5NjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-691294802967.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 10:53 AM, Nov 16, 2021 

November 16, 2021

Dear Ms. Alvaniz,

We refer to your letter dated 15 November 2021 on the number and classification of tourists in Puerto Princesa, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 12.3 and 12.5 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:

•Details of the requesting party, such as name, contact information, affiliation, company, or organization;
•Reasonable description of the information requested. For this purpose, should tourism data or statistics be required, kindly include the area and period covered;
•Specific reason for, or purpose of, the request for information;
•Valid government I.D. containing the photograph and signature of the requesting party.

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 https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02OTEyOTQ4MDI5NjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-691294802967, to respond.

We kindly request you to provide a copy of a vaild ID that corresponds with your name as we have noticed that the name you have indicated on the eFOI Portal was different in the ID you have provided. Please reply regarding this concern via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.

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 08 February 2022 02:44:55 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker

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