Department of Tourism

Office 09:34 PM, Nov 29, 2021

November 29, 2021

Dear Ms. Castillo,

Thank you for your request dated 29 November 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the number of tourist arrivals.

We received your request on 29 November 2021 and will respond on or before 22 December 2021 07:04:25 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wNjQ2ODY5OTM3NDIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-064686993742.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 09:40 PM, Nov 29, 2021

November 29, 2021

Dear Ms. Castillo,

We refer to your letter dated 29 November 2021 on the number of tourist arrivals, 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://mc49foiexceptionspolicy10152018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wNjQ2ODY5OTM3NDIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-064686993742, 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 21 February 2022 01:36:38 PM, 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