Requested from DOT by A. Angub at 10:01 PM on
Nov 10, 2021.
Purpose: Architectural Research
Date of Coverage: 11/10/2015 - 11/10/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-973862088474
Angub 10:01 PM, Nov 10, 2021
Hi. I would like to request the following data for my architectural research:
1. Number of tourists during off and peak season
2. Demographics of tourists during off and peak season
3. Length of stay in hotels during off and peak season
Thank you!
Office 08:25 AM, Nov 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
Dear Ms. Angub,
Thank you for your request dated 10 November 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of tourists during peak season.
We received your request on 10 November 2021 and will respond on or before 02 December 2021 10:01:37 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://zcwdv520190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05NzM4NjIwODg0NzQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-973862088474.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 09:29 AM, Nov 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
Dear Ms. Angub,
We refer to your letter dated 10 November 2021 on the number of tourists during peak season, 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.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05NzM4NjIwODg0NzQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-973862088474, 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 03 February 2022 01:20:12 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 09:29 AM, Nov 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
Dear Ms. Angub,
We refer to your letter dated 10 November 2021 on the number of tourists during peak season, 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.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05NzM4NjIwODg0NzQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-973862088474, 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 03 February 2022 01:20:12 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
Angub 08:45 PM, Nov 11, 2021
I apologize for my unclear request for documents.
I am a Bachelor of Science in Architecture student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. I request the following data for my architectural research as partial fulfillment for my program.
1. Monthly number of tourists from year 2015 to present
2. Growth rate of tourists from year 2015 to present
Rest assured that the data requested will only be used for academic purposes only.
Thank you.
Service 09:15 AM, Nov 12, 2021
November 12, 2021
Dear Ms. Angub,
Thank you for your response dated 11 November 2021, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information.
As you have mentioned that you are a student, we kindly request you to provide a copy of your school ID and a written indorsement of your supervising teacher, professor or instructor, in compliance with Section 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual.
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://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05NzM4NjIwODg0NzQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-973862088474, to respond.
You would still have until 04 February 2022 12:59:07 AM to provide the information.
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 10:07 AM, Nov 12, 2021
November 12, 2021
Dear Ms. Angub,
In relation to our email earlier, we kindly request you to provide us the copy of your school ID and written indorsement from your supervising teacher, professor or instructor via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 09:35 AM, Feb 03, 2022
Feb 03, 2022
Dear Ailyn,
I refer to my letter of Nov 11, 2021 about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of tourists during peak season. In particular, I had requested specific information for you to clarify upon in order for us to proceed with the request.
As we have not received a reply within the 60-day working period since the letter requesting for clarification was sent out, we regret to inform you that this request will be closed as of Feb 03, 2022.
You may wish to submit a new request describing the specific information you are looking for, and we will be able to consider it under the guidelines as stated in Executive Order No. 2.
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 or visiting our central office. 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,
Legal Affairs
FOI Officer
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