Requested from DOT by L. Borja at 06:53 PM on
Feb 17, 2022.
Purpose: For information and research development
Date of Coverage: 02/01/2022 - 02/17/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-000407806882
Borja 06:53 PM, Feb 17, 2022
Hi, I would like to request for information regarding the updated and complete requirements and safety protocols of every opened destinations in the Philippines (https://philippines.travel/safetrip#inboundadvisory or tourism related sites). All information will be used as part of the travel application that we will develop to help boost domestic travels in the country.
Office 03:03 PM, Feb 18, 2022
February 18, 2022
Dear Ms. Borja,
Thank you for your request dated 17 February 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the updated requirements of the consolidated open destinations.
We received your request on 17 February 2022 and will respond on or before 11 March 2022 06:53:01 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMDA0MDc4MDY4ODIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-000407806882.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 03:18 PM, Feb 18, 2022
February 18, 2022
Dear Ms. Borja,
We refer to your letter dated 17 February 2022 on the updated requirements of the consolidated open destinations, 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 13.5.d of the DOT FOI Manual by providing a copy of your company or organization ID. Kindly send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
The DOT FOI Manual is accessible at http://tourism.gov.ph/transparency_seal.aspx..
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMDA0MDc4MDY4ODIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-000407806882, 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 13 May 2022 07:15:00 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 09:35 AM, Feb 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
Dear Ms. Borja,
Thank you for your response dated 18 February 2022 via email, with regard to our letter regarding request for compliance to Section 13.5.d of the DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 11 March 2022 06:53 PM to respond regarding our findings.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMDA0MDc4MDY4ODIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-000407806882.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 09:54 AM, Feb 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
Dear Ms. Borja,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 17 February 2022 06:53:01 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the updated requirements of the consolidated open destinations.
Response to Request
Your FOI request was approved.
You may find the updated requirements at https://philippines.travel/safetrip#inboundadvisory.
Likewise, please be informed that the list found at the aforementioned link may be subject to change without prior notice. Please check with the concerned destination’s LGU for the complete requirements.
Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested.
For the safety protocols in every open destination in the Philippines, you may coordinate with the concerned destination’s LGU.
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 foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph. 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,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
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