Requested from DOT by A. Dela Cruz at 04:51 PM on
Oct 22, 2021.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2019 - 01/01/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-883480724198
Dela Cruz 04:51 PM, Oct 22, 2021
Good Day!
We are conducting a Tourism Product Development Plan in LAZI, SIQUIJOR.
I’m kindly requesting regarding the following data:
1. Top 10 Source Countries For Tourists to the whole province of Siquijor
2. Top 10 Source Countries For Tourist only to Lazi, Siquijor
What I mean in this is the countries who frequently visit the site.
Hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter soon.
Thank you very much and have a nice day.
Dela Cruz 10:11 AM, Oct 23, 2021
Good Day!
I hope you will include local people or people in the Philippines who also visits Siquijor and Lazi, Siquijor.
Thank you so much and have a great day!
Dela Cruz 01:09 PM, Oct 23, 2021
For additional information, is it possible to put the background of each country that describing their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses.
Thank you so much!
Office 10:18 AM, Oct 25, 2021
October 25, 2021
Dear Ms. Dela Cruz,
Thank you for your request dated 22 October 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Top Source Countries of tourists in Siquijor.
We received your request on 22 October 2021 and will respond on or before 15 November 2021 04:51:15 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 http://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04ODM0ODA3MjQxOTgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-883480724198.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 10:59 AM, Oct 25, 2021
October 25, 2021
Dear Ms. Dela Cruz,
We refer to your letter dated 22 October 2021 on Top Source Countries of tourists in Siquijor, 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 12.3 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the reasonable description of the information requested. For this purpose, should tourism data or statistics be required, kindly include the area and period covered;
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster01122017091500-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04ODM0ODA3MjQxOTgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-883480724198, to respond.
Likewise, we kindly request you to provide a copy of your latest school ID as you have indicated "Academe" as your affiliation. You may send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph. If you have not yet been issued a school ID for this semester, you may submit a copy of your Certificate of Registration as proof that you are currently enrolled.
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 17 January 2022 02:54:14 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Dela Cruz 11:58 AM, Oct 27, 2021
Good Day!
I just want to follow up my request if possible. Thank you for consideration and understanding.
Hoping for your answer soon. Keep Safe.
Service 12:05 PM, Oct 27, 2021
October 27, 2021
Dear Ms. Dela Cruz,
Thank you for your response dated 27 October 2021, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information and request for a copy of your latest school ID.
As mentioned in our letter last 25 October 2021, prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Section 12.3 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the reasonable description of the information requested. For this purpose, should tourism data or statistics be required, kindly include the area and period covered.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04ODM0ODA3MjQxOTgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-883480724198, to respond.
Likewise, we kindly request you to provide a copy of your latest school ID as you have indicated "Academe" as your affiliation. You may send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph. If you have not yet been issued a school ID for this semester, you may submit a copy of your Certificate of Registration as proof that you are currently enrolled.
You would still have until 19 January 2022 04:00:54 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 02:05 PM, Oct 27, 2021
October 27, 2021
Dear Ms. Dela Cruz,
Thank you for your response dated 27 October 2021, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information and request for a copy of your latest school ID.
As mentioned in our letter earlier, prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Section 12.3 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the reasonable description of the information requested. For this purpose, should tourism data or statistics be required, kindly include the area and period covered.
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://zcwd20190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04ODM0ODA3MjQxOTgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-883480724198, to respond.
You would still have until 19 January 2022 06:03:55 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Dela Cruz 02:58 PM, Oct 27, 2021
Good Day!
I'm a 4th year student of Our Lady of Fatima University and we are conducting a Tourism Development plan in Lazi, Siquijor. The data that I've requested is part of our research that we needed in order to do this plan. For the covered period of time, as much as possible it is the latest data.
Hoping for your response soon. Thank you and have a great day.
Service 03:10 PM, Oct 27, 2021
October 27, 2021
Dear Ms. Dela Cruz,
Thank you for your response dated 27 October 2021, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information.
We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. In particular, it would be helpful to know if you are specifically requesting for the latest data on following:
1. Top 10 Markets in the Province of Siquijor;
2. Top 10 Markets in Lazi, Siquijor;
3. Number of domestic tourist arrivals in the Province of Siquijor;
4. Number of domestic tourist arrivals in Lazi, Siquijor.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://zcwd20190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04ODM0ODA3MjQxOTgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-883480724198, to respond.
You would still have until 19 January 2022 07:00:25 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Dela Cruz 04:09 PM, Oct 27, 2021
The information that I've requested for clarification are:
1. Top 10 Source Countries For Tourists to the whole province of Siquijor
2. Top 10 Source Countries For Tourist only to Lazi, Siquijor
It means in this is that the countries including Philippines who mostly visited Siquijor and Lazi, Siquijor. Please put some description or background of the purpose of their visit.
Hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter soon.
Thank you very much and have a nice day.
Service 06:41 PM, Oct 27, 2021
October 27, 2021
Dear Ms. Dela Cruz,
Thank you for your response dated 27 October 2021, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 17 November 2021 04:51 PM to respond regarding our findings.
As clarified by our staff thru a telephone call just now, below are the information that you wish to request:
1. Latest Top 10 Markets in the Province of Siquijor and the purpose of visit;
2. Latest Top 10 Markets in Lazi, Siquijor and the purpose of visit
3. Latest number of domestic tourist arrivals in the Province of Siquijor and the purpose of visit;
4. Latest number of domestic tourist arrivals in Lazi, Siquijor and the purpose of visit.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04ODM0ODA3MjQxOTgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-883480724198.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Dela Cruz 10:53 PM, Oct 31, 2021
Hi!
I just want to follow up my request if possible. Thank you for consideration and understanding.
Hoping for your answer soon. Keep Safe.
Dela Cruz 09:17 PM, Nov 02, 2021
Hi!
I just want to follow up my request if possible. Thank you for consideration and understanding, I just want to submit it before our deadline.
Hoping for your answer soon. Keep Safe.
Dela Cruz 02:27 PM, Nov 06, 2021
Good Day!
I just want to follow up my request if possible. Thank you for consideration and understanding, I apologize for my repeated messages, I just needed it before our deadline.
Hoping for your answer soon. Keep Safe.
Dela Cruz 11:05 AM, Nov 09, 2021
Good Day!
I just want to follow up my request. Thank you for consideration and understanding, I apologize for my repeated messages, I just need it before our deadline.
Hoping for your answer. Keep Safe and Godbless.
Dela Cruz 11:20 AM, Nov 09, 2021
Good Day!
I apologize for rushing you about the information that I've requested. The deadline is tomorrow, I'm hoping that I could get a response to you today.
Thank you for your consideration and understanding.
Service 03:09 PM, Nov 09, 2021
November 9, 2021
Dear Ms. Dela Cruz,
We refer to your letter dated 22 October 2021 on Top Source Countries of tourists in Siquijor, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Our response to your request is due on 17 November 2021 04:51:15 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still waiting for the feedback from DOT Region VII.
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 17 December 2021 04:51:15 PM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://savethedatev211152018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04ODM0ODA3MjQxOTgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-883480724198.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 11:03 AM, Nov 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
Dear Ms. Dela Cruz,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 22 October 2021 04:51:15 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the Top Source Countries for tourists in Siquijor.
Response to Request
Your FOI request was approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you have requested.
Below are the number of domestic tourist arrivals in the Province of Siquijor and Municipality of Lazi:
1. Siquijor
- 2019: 82,653
- 2020: 14,042
2. Lazi, Siquijor
- 2019: 3,503
- 2020: 940
Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested.
Per DOT Region VI, their office has no available data for the purpose of visit of tourists in the Province of Siquijor and Municipality of Lazi:
As for the 2021 data, DOT Region VII has not yet received the updated report from the Province of Siquijor.
However, you may contact the Tourism Office of the Province of Siquijor through their website at https://siquijorprovince.com/contact-information/ regarding your requested information which we were not able to provide.
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 Siquijor Top 10 Markets.xlsx 2020 Siquijor Top 10 Markets.xlsx 2019 Lazi, Siquijor Top 10 Markets.xlsx 2020 Lazi, Siquijor Top 10 Markets.xlsx
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