Requested from DOT by S. Leopardas at 12:53 PM on
Jun 16, 2023.
Purpose: Architecture Thesis Project
Date of Coverage: 06/16/2023 - 06/16/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-709369986396
Leopardas 12:53 PM, Jun 16, 2023
Hi, I would like to request the following:
1. The number of existing health and wellness resorts in the Philippines
2. Laws or requirements for a Holistic Wellness Resort under the Department of Tourism.
Thankyou for your coordination!
Office 01:32 PM, Jun 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
Dear Ms. Leopardas,
Thank you for your request dated June 16, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of Health and Wellness Resort in the Philippines.
We received your request on June 16, 2023 and will respond on or before July 10, 2023 12:53:57 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MDkzNjk5ODYzOTYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-709369986396.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 01:40 PM, Jun 16, 2023
16 June 2023
Dear Ms. Leopardas,
We refer to your letter dated 16 June 2023 12:53:57 PM about your request for data on the number of Health and Wellness Resorts in the Philippines, 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MDkzNjk5ODYzOTYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-709369986396, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 8 September 2023 05:38:04 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
Leopardas 05:06 PM, Jun 21, 2023
#DOT-709369986396
Title of Research: Redefining a New Design Paradigm for Mental Wellness Architecture in the 21st Century in a Mountainside Setting.
The data would be utilized in determining whether there are sufficient wellness resorts in the Philippines. The data would also be used in the thesis and categorized into three - (1) How many existing wellness resorts are in the Philippines (2) What are the different types of wellness resorts in the Philippines (3) how many wellness resorts offer holistic programs? - This would hopefully define whether we need to redefine wellness architecture in the 21st century. The data requested would only be used for thesis purposes from June 2023 to February 2024. I look forward to receiving the requested information.
Thank you for your coordination!
Service 01:52 PM, Jun 22, 2023
22 June 2023
Dear Ms. Leopardas,
Thank you for your response dated 21 June 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 14 July 2023 12:53 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MDkzNjk5ODYzOTYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-709369986396.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 08:51 AM, Jun 30, 2023
30 June 2023
Dear Ms. Leopardas,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 16 June 2023 12:53:57 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of Health and Wellness resorts in the Philippines.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed a copy of the list of DOT-Accredited Health and Wellness Facilities as of 29 June 2023.
We have also attached the DOT standards for health and wellness facilities namely, tertiary hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and spas.
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 working 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
Attachments:
Health and Wellness Facilities as of 29 June 2023.pdf 2006_Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Ambulatory Clinics.pdf 2006_Revised Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Spa Establishments.pdf 2003_Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Tertiary Hospitals for Medical Tourism.pdf
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