Requested from DOT by E. DE CLARO at 05:38 PM on
Sep 18, 2023.
Purpose: Architectural Thesis
Date of Coverage: 09/18/2020 - 09/18/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-037839364171
DE CLARO 05:38 PM, Sep 18, 2023
Good day! I would like to request statistical information pertaining to tourist arrivals in specific cities and municipalities within Metro Manila, Rizal, and Laguna for the years 2020 to 2023. The cities and municipalities of particular interest for this request include:
Laguna:
San Pedro, Laguna
Biñan, Laguna
Santa Rosa, Laguna
Calamba, Laguna
Los Baños, Laguna
Bay, Laguna
Pila, Laguna
Metro Manila:
Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Taguig, Metro Manila
Pasig, Metro Manila
Rizal:
Cardona, Rizal
Binangonan, Rizal
Taytay, Rizal
Angono, Rizal
Office 09:36 AM, Sep 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated September 18, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Tourists in Cities and Municipalities of Laguna, Rizal, and NCR.
We received your request on September 18, 2023 and will respond on or before October 09, 2023 05:38:11 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 me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMzc4MzkzNjQxNzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-037839364171.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 09:07 PM, Sep 19, 2023
19 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 18 September 2023 05:38:11 PM about your request for the number of tourists in Cities and Municipalities of Laguna, Rizal, and NCR from 2020 to 2023, 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 Section 13.4 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.
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 https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMzc4MzkzNjQxNzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-037839364171, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 12 December 2023 01:05:57 PM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
DE CLARO 10:28 PM, Sep 19, 2023
Specific Reason for the Request:
I am conducting research for my undergraduate thesis. The focus of my research is to provide tourism. To achieve this, I require specific data from the Department of Tourism to analyze and draw meaningful conclusions.
Brief Background of the Research:
I am currently conducting research that focuses on understanding tourism trends and their impact on local communities in the Philippines. To achieve this, it is essential to obtain accurate and up-to-date data on the number of tourists visiting key areas, particularly in Laguna, Rizal, and the National Capital Region (NCR). Specifically in the following cities and municipalities:
Laguna:
San Pedro, Laguna
Biñan, Laguna
Santa Rosa, Laguna
Calamba, Laguna
Los Baños, Laguna
Bay, Laguna
Pila, Laguna
Metro Manila:
Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Taguig, Metro Manila
Pasig, Metro Manila
Rizal:
Cardona, Rizal
Binangonan, Rizal
Taytay, Rizal
Angono, Rizal
DE CLARO 03:52 PM, Sep 23, 2023
#DOT-037839364171
Specific Reason for the Request:
I am conducting research for my undergraduate thesis. The focus of my research is to provide tourism. To achieve this, I require specific data from the Department of Tourism to analyze and draw meaningful conclusions.
Brief Background of the Research:
I am currently conducting research that focuses on understanding tourism trends and their impact on local communities in the Philippines. To achieve this, it is essential to obtain accurate and up-to-date data on the number of tourists visiting key areas, particularly in Laguna, Rizal, and the National Capital Region (NCR). Specifically in the following cities and municipalities:
Laguna:
San Pedro, Laguna
Biñan, Laguna
Santa Rosa, Laguna
Calamba, Laguna
Los Baños, Laguna
Bay, Laguna
Pila, Laguna
Metro Manila:
Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Taguig, Metro Manila
Pasig, Metro Manila
Rizal:
Cardona, Rizal
Binangonan, Rizal
Taytay, Rizal
Angono, Rizal
Service 01:00 PM, Sep 26, 2023
26 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 19 September 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.4 of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We would still need to request you to further clarify your request by providing the NAME/TITLE of the research/ thesis/ study you are conducting.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wMzc4MzkzNjQxNzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-037839364171, to respond.
You would still have until 19 December 2023 04:59:02 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 01:41 PM, Jan 21, 2024
Jan 21, 2024
Dear ERICKA,
I refer to my letter of Sep 19, 2023 about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Tourists in Cities and Municipalities of Laguna, Rizal, and NCR. 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 Dec 12, 2023.
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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