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The Latest Monthly Average of Local and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Albay

Requested from DOT by R. Imperial at 03:44 PM on Jan 15, 2024.
Purpose: Architectural Thesis
Date of Coverage: 11/01/2022 - 12/31/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-232842898042

Imperial 03:44 PM, Jan 15, 2024

Good Day! I would like to request for information regarding:

1. The Latest Monthly Average of Local and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in the Province of Albay (from November to December of the year 2022). 

Thank you and God Bless!

Office 10:13 AM, Jan 16, 2024

January 16, 2024

Dear Citizen,

We refer to your letter dated January 15, 2024 03:44:20 PM about your request  for The Latest Monthly Average of Local and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Albay 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 14.4.b, 14.5, and 14.6 of the 2023 DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:

•Reasonable description of the information requested. In particular, it would be helpful to know the exact/specific information that you wish to request and its exact/specific covered period; - kindly indicate the period (ex. 2019-2021) for the number of tourists

•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. 

•Identification and Proof of Authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; for students, a copy of the school I.D. or written endorsement signed by the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor. 
To protect your privacy, kindly send it via email at foi_ro@tourism.gov.ph.

The 2023 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0yMzI4NDI4OTgwNDIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-232842898042, 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 April 09, 2024 02:08:38 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.


Respectfully yours,

Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Imperial 11:29 PM, Jan 16, 2024

Good day!

I wish to request the monthly average or the total number of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in the province of Albay during the months of November and December 2022.

The purpose of this request of information will be used for my (Ranieli S. Imperial) architectural research data gathering procedure in order to find the number of the needed survey respondents, entitled "PAHINGALÒ: A SUSTAINABLE ECO-FRIENDLY HOSTEL IN BAÑAG, DARAGA ALBAY. This research will explore the hostel industry located in Bañag, Daraga Albay, focusing on its current state and potential for growth, examining the existing hostels in the region, including their facilities and services. The researcher promotes sustainability and an eco-friendly design wherein not only it provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience for guests but also it prioritizes the concept of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and social responsibility in its design, operation, and management.

I also sent the copy of my school id thru gmail.

Thank you and God Bless!

Imperial 01:36 PM, Jan 17, 2024

Good day!

I wish to request the monthly average or the total number of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in the province of Albay during the months of November and December 2022.

The purpose of this request of information will be used for my (Ranieli S. Imperial) architectural research data gathering procedure in order to find the number of the needed survey respondents, entitled "PAHINGALÒ: A SUSTAINABLE ECO-FRIENDLY HOSTEL IN BAÑAG, DARAGA ALBAY. This research will explore the hostel industry located in Bañag, Daraga Albay, focusing on its current state and potential for growth, examining the existing hostels in the region, including their facilities and services. The researcher promotes sustainability and an eco-friendly design wherein not only it provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience for guests but also it prioritizes the concept of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and social responsibility in its design, operation, and management.

I also sent the copy of my school id thru gmail.

Thank you and God Bless!

Office 10:23 AM, Jan 19, 2024

January 19, 2024

Dear Citizen,

Thank you for your request dated January 15, 2024 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The Latest Monthly Average of Local and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Albay.

We received your request on January 15, 2024 and will respond on or before February 05, 2024 03:44:20 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0yMzI4NDI4OTgwNDIM, for request with ticket number #DOT-232842898042.

Thank you.


Respectfully yours,

Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

21 January 2024

Dear Citizen,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 15 January 2024 03:44:20 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for the monthly number of domestic and foreign tourists in Albay for 2022.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office will have to deny your request as we have already provided the requested data through the email you have provided dated 17 January 2024.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.

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 sending it through the email address: foi_ro@tourism.gov.ph. Your review request should be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this reply and must provide the reason/s why you are not satisfied. We will complete the review and notify you of 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

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker

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