Requested from DOT by g. mengorio at 03:50 PM on
Sep 26, 2020.
Purpose: For archtecture thesis research purpose
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2019 - 09/26/2020
Tracking no: #DOT-797736879982
mengorio 03:50 PM, Sep 26, 2020
Hi, i would like to request the following data:
• Beaches in Cebu, Bohol and Davao del norte – Statistics Data/Records of Visitors
• Local and International Tourists Arrival Demographic Study/Reports
• Standards and Guidelines for Hotel and Resort
thank you very much!!
Office 07:56 AM, Sep 28, 2020
September 28, 2020
Dear Ms. Mengorio,
Thank you for your request dated September 26, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for statistics of tourist arrivals (local and foreign) in 2020 and in 2019.
We received your request on September 26, 2020 and will respond on or before October 16, 2020 03:50:00 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03OTc3MzY4Nzk5ODIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-797736879982.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 08:39 AM, Sep 28, 2020
September 28, 2020
Dear Ms. Mengorio,
We refer to your letter of September 26, 2020 03:50:00 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for statistics of tourist arrivals (local and foreign) in 2020 and in 2019.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to know the following:
1. On Item No. 1, are you just requesting for the number of tourist arrivals in the beaches of Cebu, Bohol and Davao del Norte or also for the list of beaches in the aforementioned provinces?
2. On Item No. 2, are you requesting for the number of tourist arrivals in the Philippines?
3. On Item No. 3, what are the exact/specific standards and guidelines for hotels and resorts (e.g. accreditation, operations, etc.) would you like to request?
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03OTc3MzY4Nzk5ODIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-797736879982, 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 Dec 21, 2020 12:18:33 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Director Lara Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
mengorio 10:54 AM, Sep 28, 2020
Hi! thank you for the response.
1. Yes, Im requesting for the number of tourist arrivals in the beaches of Cebu, Bohol and Davao del Norte and also for the list of beaches in the aforementioned provinces.
2. yes, Im requesting for the number of tourist arrivals in the Philippines
3. Im requesting for the RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE ACCREDITATION OF
HOTELS, TOURISTS INNS, MOTELS, APARTELS, RESORTS, PENSION
HOUSES AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
thank you!
Service 07:40 PM, Oct 06, 2020
October 6, 2020
Dear Ms. Mengorio,
I refer to my letter of September 26, 2020 03:50:00 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for statistics of tourist arrivals (local and foreign) in 2020 and in 2019.
Our response to your request is due on October 16, 2020 03:50:00 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request.
We apologize for this delay. We have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before November 16, 2020 03:50:00 PM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster07042018130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03OTc3MzY4Nzk5ODIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-797736879982.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Director Lara Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 07:27 PM, Nov 04, 2020
November 4, 2020
Dear Ms. Mengorio,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated September 26, 2020 03:50:00 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for statistics of tourist arrivals (local and foreign) in 2020 and in 2019.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you have requested.
As for the Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Hotels, Resorts, Apartels, Tourists Inns, Motels, Pension Houses, and Other Accommodation Establishments, please be advised that the said set of Rules has been superseded by the Progressive
Accreditation System, a three-level recognition scheme of the Department for Primary
Tourism Enterprises, including Accommodation Establishments that prescribes progressive
minimum standards and reflects customer’s expectations. You may find it at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ptw4XDzoKd3isj7hoNBN28j2d4zcCzjZ/view?usp=drive_web.
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,
Director Lara Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
Beach Destinations with Statistics in Bohol and Cebu.pdf List of Beaches-Beach Destinations 2019.pdf List of Beaches-Beach Destinations 2020.pdf Tourist Arrivals for 2019-2020.pdf
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