Requested from DOT by G. Tan at 05:25 PM on
Sep 14, 2022.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2011 - 09/14/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-017220446741
Tan 05:25 PM, Sep 14, 2022
HI! I would like to request the following data: List of DOT accredited farm tourism sites in the Philippines, by region, 2011-2021
The DOT website only shows the information of the active establishments that are accredited. I'm looking for a time series information to see the growth or decline of this sector.
Office 11:03 AM, Sep 16, 2022
September 16, 2022
Dear Mr. Tan,
Thank you for your request dated September 14, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for List of DOT accredited farm tourism sites in the Philippines, by region, 2011-2021.
We received your request on September 14, 2022 and will respond on or before October 05, 2022 05:25:38 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Likewise, please be informed that the standard processing period is fifteen (15) working days but it can be extended for another twenty (20) working days for complex requests.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMTcyMjA0NDY3NDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-017220446741.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 11:45 AM, Sep 16, 2022
16 September 2022
Dear Mr. Tan,
We refer to your letter dated 14 September 2022 05:25:38 PM about your request for the List of DOT accredited farm tourism sites in the Philippines, by region from 2011-2021, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Before processing your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised 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”, “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purposes shall NOT be considered to have met the requirements of specificity; - kindly specify how the data will be used by providing the name/title of research/ thesis/ study you are conducting with a brief background.
•If the requesting party is a natural person who is a member, employee, affiliated with, or related to a juridical entity, company, or organization, and the request is made not on behalf of such juridical entity, a company, or organization but arises from such membership, affiliation or relation, such other sufficient proof of authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; or for students, a copy of the school I.D., or written indorsement of the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor. Kindly send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
The Revised 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMTcyMjA0NDY3NDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-017220446741, 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 9 December 2022 03:43:04 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Tan 11:03 AM, Sep 19, 2022
Purpose: For research purposes. We will use the data in assessing the trend of agri tourism farms. This is part in an ACIAR funded study entitled AGRITOURISM FARMS AS CONDUIT OF THE ADOPTION OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP) IN EASTERN VISAYAS, PHILIPPINES
The requester is under the Visayas State University (gideonniel.tan@vsu.edu.ph)
Service 11:09 AM, Sep 19, 2022
19 September 2022
Dear Mr. Tan,
Thank you for your response dated 19 September 2022 via the eFOI portal, with regard to our request for compliance with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We would still need to request you to further clarify your request by providing the appropriate I.D. You have mentioned that you are affiliated with Visayas State University, kindly submit the appropriate school I.D. Kindly send it via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMTcyMjA0NDY3NDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-017220446741, to respond.
You would still have until 12 December 2022 03:05:47 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 02:49 PM, Oct 05, 2022
5 October 2022
Dear Mr. Tan,
Thank you for your response dated 4 October 2022 via email, with regard to our request for compliance with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 26 October 2022 05:25 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 https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMTcyMjA0NDY3NDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-017220446741.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 01:54 PM, Oct 19, 2022
19 October 2022
Dear Mr. Tan,
We refer to your letter dated 14 September 2022 05:25:38 PM about your request for the List of DOT accredited farm tourism sites in the Philippines, by region from 2011-2021, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Our response to your request is due on 26 October 2022 05:25:38 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 25 November 2022 05:25:38 PM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMTcyMjA0NDY3NDEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-017220446741.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 10:08 AM, Oct 20, 2022
20 October 2022
Dear Mr. Tan,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 14 September 2022 05:25:38 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the list of DOT-accredited agritourism sites in the Philippines, by region from 2011-2021.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed a copy of the Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises from 2012 to 2019 and 2021 to 2022.
Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested as these are the only available data with DOT. Due to a computer system failure, the DOT no longer has a copy of the specific list of farm sites from previous years. We only have the summary of the total number and the current list of accredited tourism enterprises which you may access through this link: https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/#
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with our response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review by writing a letter or email addressed to Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism and send it through email address: foi_ro@tourism.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with the response and should be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this response. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 working days from the date when we receive your request for review.
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).
Feedback
Additionally, for us to be able to provide you with better services, may we request you to accomplish the DOT FOI Request Feedback Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePz8rTG_IWrLgkIGCbNu39mM4Ms7XauR9LVUiE-6y8QCxyPg/viewform
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
2012 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2013 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2014 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2015 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2016 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2017 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2018 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2019 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2021 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf 2022 Summary of DOT - Accredited Tourism Enterprises.pdf
Is this request offensive?
Requests for personal information and vexatious requests are not considered valid requests for Official Information.
If you believe this request is not suitable, you can report it for attention by the site administrators.
