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The number of Tourist Arrivals in CALABARZON, and the entire Philippines

Requested from DOT by L. Japor at 11:17 AM on Oct 19, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 10/19/2023 - 10/19/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-705532508027

Japor 11:17 AM, Oct 19, 2023

Hi! would like to request information about the following:
1. Number of domestic and foreign Tourist arrivals  in the Philippines in the years 2018-2022
2. 1. Number of domestic and foreign Tourist arrivals  in CALABARZON in the years 2018-2022
3. Forecast of tourist arrivals in CALABARZON in the years 2023-2028
4. Room demand for tourist accommodation facilities in the year 2022.

Office 02:12 PM, Oct 19, 2023

October 19, 2023

Dear Citizen,

Thank you for your request dated October 19, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of Tourist Arrivals in CALABARZON, and the entire Philippines.

We received your request on October 19, 2023 and will respond on or before November 14, 2023 11:17:19 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MDU1MzI1MDgwMjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-705532508027.

Thank you.


Respectfully yours,

Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 11:42 PM, Oct 23, 2023

23 October 2023

Dear Citizen,

We refer to your letter dated 19 October 2023 11:17:19 AM about your request for the number of tourists in CALABARZON and the Philippines from 2018-2022, 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 13.4 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. 

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://pcoomaster01122017091500-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MDU1MzI1MDgwMjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-705532508027, to respond.

While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 15 January 2024 03:40:57 PM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker

Japor 01:05 PM, Nov 04, 2023

As for the requested clarification,

Good Day!

I am a 5th year Architecture student from Batangas State University, Alangilan Campus. I am currently in need of relevant data in conducting research for my thesis entitled "Proposed Hotel and Farm Resort in San Juan, Batangas". 

I would like to request information about the following:
1. Number of domestic and foreign Tourist arrivals  in the Philippines in the years 2018-2022
2. 1. Number of domestic and foreign Tourist arrivals  in CALABARZON in the years 2018-2022
3. Forecast of tourist arrivals in CALABARZON in the years 2023-2028
4. Room demand for tourist accommodation facilities in the year 2022.

Service 09:51 PM, Nov 09, 2023

9 November 2023

Dear Citizen,

Thank you for your response dated 4 November 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.4 of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.

We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 24 November 2023 11:17 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MDU1MzI1MDgwMjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-705532508027.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker

Service 05:49 PM, Nov 10, 2023

10 November 2023

Dear Citizen,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 19 October 2023 11:17:19 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 CALABARZON and the Philippines from 2018-2022.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved.

You may find the report on the number of tourists in CALABARZON and the Philippines from 2018-2022 through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx

We have enclosed a copy of another reference you can also use.

For data on the occupancy rate in Batangas, you may find the available data through this link: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02ODAyNzI0NDgzODMM

For the occupancy rate of Rizal, we have attached the available data. As to the other provinces, there is no data according to DOT CALABARZON. 

As to the tourist arrivals forecast, please be informed that DOT CALABARZON Region is following the conservative 5% growth rate, as attached.

Please note that we can only provide some of the information you have requested as these are the only available data 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 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:
 CALABARZON tourist forecast.png
 Region 4A Tourist Arrivals from 2020-2023.pdf
 Rizal OR and ALOS 2021-2023.pdf

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