Sagum 05:08 PM, Jan 31, 2024
I'm a fourth-year Tourism and Hospitality Management student conducting my research.
I would like to request information regarding the number of DOT-accredited farm tourism sites in the Philippines as of 2023.
The working title of this research study is "An Assessment of the Factors Affecting Customer Retention and Satisfaction of Coron Natural Farms, Palawan"
This study analyzes the nuances of operations and overall guests' experience in Coron Natural Farms and how these factors relate to customers' satisfaction and willingness to visit again.
Office 12:19 PM, Feb 01, 2024
February 1, 2024
Dear Citizen
We refer to your letter dated January 31, 2024 05:08:15 PM about your request for The number of DOT-accredited farm tourism sites in the Philippines as of 2023 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 Sections 14.4.b, 14.5, and 14.6 of the 2023 DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:
•Reasonable description of the information requested. In particular, it would be helpful to know the exact/specific information that you wish to request and its exact/specific covered period; - kindly indicate the period (ex. 2019-2021) for the number of tourists
•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.
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The 2023 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://pcoomaster09212018114000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03Mjg3MTE5NzU0NDUM, for request with ticket number #DOT-728711975445, 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 April 25, 2024 04:17:32 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
