Department of Tourism

Office 01:14 PM, Nov 22, 2021

November 22, 2021

Dear Ms. Salvador,

Thank you for your request dated 20 November 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the total number of tourist arrivals in Cebu City for ⁰2020.

We received your request on 20 November 2021 and will respond on or before 15 December 2021 12:59:58 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05ODcyNzgwNjU1NDYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-987278065546.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 05:42 PM, Nov 22, 2021

November 22, 2021

Dear Ms. Salvador,

We refer to your letter dated 20 November 2021 on  the total number of tourist arrivals in Cebu City for 2020, 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 Sections 12.4 and 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:

•Specific reason for, or purpose of, the request for information. Please note that general averments such as “for research,” “for information,” or “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purpose shall not be considered to have met the requirements of specificity;
•Copy of school ID and a written indorsement of the 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05ODcyNzgwNjU1NDYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-987278065546, 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 14 February 2022 09:39:53 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