Requested from DOT by M. Cruz at 04:06 PM on
Dec 06, 2021.
Purpose: Masters Thesis
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019
Tracking no: #DOT-080263756460
Cruz 04:06 PM, Dec 06, 2021
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
A pleasant day to you!
I am Maria Regina Z. Cruz, a graduate school student of Centro Escolar University Manila, conducting a research entitled, “Impacts of Climate Change and Non-Climatic Factors on Beach Tourism in Zambales, Philippines: Development of Adaptation Measures”.
To support my research, I'll be needing the 2019 Tourist Arrival Data of the whole Philippines and of Zambales specifically. Also, a list of most visited provinces in the PH.
These data are essential to complete this research. Looking forward to your approval and prompt response. Thank you very much.
Office 04:54 PM, Dec 06, 2021
December 6, 2021
Dear Ms. Cruz,
Thank you for your request dated 06 December 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the tourist arrivals in the Philippines and Zambales.
We received your request on 06 December 2021 and will respond on or before 28 December 2021 04:06:01 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://pcoomaster02202018193000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wODAyNjM3NTY0NjAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-080263756460.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 08:13 PM, Dec 06, 2021
December 6, 2021
Dear Ms. Cruz,
We refer to your letter dated 06 December 2021 on the tourist arrivals in the Philippines and Zambales, 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 12.3.2 and 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:
•Reasonable description of the information requested. Particularly, the exact/specific covered period of your requested information on the list of most visited provinces in the Philippines;
•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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wODAyNjM3NTY0NjAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-080263756460, to respond.
Likewise, we would like to clarify your full name as it was different from your Driver's License. Kindly send your feedback via email at foi_dm@tourism.gov.ph.
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 28 February 2022 12:05:23 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
Service 09:47 AM, Dec 07, 2021
December 7, 2021
Dear Ms. Cruz,
Thank you for your response dated 07 December 2021 via email, with regard to our letter regarding request for compliance to Sections 12.3.2 and 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 28 December 2021 2021 04:06 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wODAyNjM3NTY0NjAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-080263756460.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 09:44 AM, Dec 14, 2021
December 14, 2021
Dear Ms. Cruz,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 06 December 2021 04:06:01 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the tourist arrivals in the Philippines and Zambales.
Response to Request
Your FOI request was approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you have requested.
As for the data on the tourist arrivals in the Philippines and Zambales, you may access it at http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx.
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 Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat at 351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. 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,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
2019 Regional Distribution of Overnight Travelers in Accommodation Establishments Ranking by Province.xlsx
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