Department of Tourism

Office 12:01 PM, Jan 20, 2022

January 20, 2022

Dear Pia Nicole,

Thank you for your request dated Jan 19, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourism Performance Statistics of Zambales Province (2015-2021).

We received your request on Jan 19, 2022 and will respond on or before Feb 09, 2022 12:04:02 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0xMTYxMzAxODI4NTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-116130182854.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 12:24 PM, Jan 20, 2022

January 20, 2022

Dear Pia Nicole Laya,

I refer to my letter of Jan 19, 2022 12:04:02 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourism Performance Statistics of Zambales Province (2015-2021).

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 purposes 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://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0xMTYxMzAxODI4NTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-116130182854, 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 Apr 14, 2022 04:23:27 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 11:51 AM, Jan 27, 2022

January 27, 2022

Dear Pia Nicole Laya,

Thank you for your response dated 20 January 2022  21:51H, with regard to my letter regarding clarifying your request on Tourism Performance Statistics of Zambales Province (2015-2021), dated Jan 20, 2022 12:24 PM.

We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until Feb 09, 2022 12:04 AM to respond regarding our findings.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0xMTYxMzAxODI4NTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-116130182854.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker

Service 01:38 PM, Feb 04, 2022

February 4, 2022

Dear Ms. Laya,

We refer to your letter dated 19 January 2022 on Tourism Performance Statistics of Zambales Province, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Our response to your request is due on 10 February 2022 12:04:02 AM. 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 11 March 2022 12:04:02 AM.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0xMTYxMzAxODI4NTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-116130182854.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker

Service 12:23 PM, Feb 14, 2022

February 14, 2022

Dear Ms. Laya,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 19 January 2022 12:04:02 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for the Tourism Performance Statistics of Zambales Province from 2015 to 2021.

Response to Request

Your FOI request was approved. 

You may access the requested data from 2015 to 2019 at http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx.

Per coordination with DOT Region III, below are the 2020 and 2021 data:

1. 2020

- Domestic: 71,339 
- International: 1,072 
- Total: 72,411 

2. 2021

- Domestic:  109,029
- International:   3,340
- Total: 112,369

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,


Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker