Requested from DOT by L. Remulla at 03:07 PM on
Nov 15, 2021.
Purpose: As final requirement in the course, Communication Media , Laws and Ethics
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2020
Tracking no: #DOT-711623930722
Remulla 03:07 PM, Nov 15, 2021
Good day !
I would like to request for the following data:
1. Total number of American tourists who visited the Philippines from January 1, 2019 to December 31,2020.
2. Names of tourist places in the Philippines most visited by them.
Thank you and may God bless you !
Stay safe !
Office 03:38 PM, Nov 15, 2021
November 15, 2021
Dear Mr. Remulla,
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 of most visited places in the Philippines by tourists from American countries.
We received your request on 15 November 2021 and will respond on or before 07 December 2021 03:07:52 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://pcoomaster101018200000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MTE2MjM5MzA3MjIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-711623930722.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 03:51 PM, Nov 15, 2021
November 15, 2021
Dear Mr. Remulla,
We refer to your letter dated 15 November 2021 on the number of most visited places in the Philippines by tourists from American countries, 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 Section 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing a copy of your school ID (kindly provide a clear copy of your school ID as we have noticed that the one you have provided was a blurred copy) and a written indorsement of your 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 https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MTE2MjM5MzA3MjIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-711623930722, 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 07 February 2022 07:45:11 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
Service 04:07 PM, Nov 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
Dear Mr. Remulla,
Thank you for your response dated 19 November 2021 via email, with regard to our letter regarding request for compliance to Section 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 13 December 2021 03:07 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://zcwdv320190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MTE2MjM5MzA3MjIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-711623930722.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 08:45 PM, Nov 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
Dear Mr. Remulla,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 15 November 2021 03:07:52 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of most visited places in the Philippines by tourists from American countries.
Response to Request
Your FOI request was approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you have requested.
As for the total number of American tourists who visited the Philippines from 2019 to 2020, you may access it at http://tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx.
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 Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat at 351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. 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,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
2019-2020 Places Visited by Visitors from USA.pdf
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