Requested from DOT by T. Ancheta at 07:09 PM on
Nov 15, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 05/11/2015 - 05/11/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-233778257431
Ancheta 07:09 PM, Nov 15, 2023
HI! I would like to request the number/data for tourist arrivals in Sta. Cruz, Zambales from year 2015 to 2022.
The data will solely be used in academic purposes. I am a 5th-year architecture student in Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila and currently taking my undergraduate thesis. The information will be helpful for my thesis. I hope you'll grant me in this request.
Office 10:19 AM, Nov 16, 2023
November 16, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated November 15, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourist Arrival in Sta, Cruz, Zambales.
We received your request on November 15, 2023 and will respond on or before December 07, 2023 07:09:52 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0yMzM3NzgyNTc0MzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-233778257431.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
Service 06:34 PM, Nov 16, 2023
16 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 15 November 2023 07:09:52 PM about your request for the number of tourist arrivals in Sta. Cruz, Zambales from 2015 to 2022, 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0yMzM3NzgyNTc0MzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-233778257431, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 8 February 2024 10:32:53 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Ancheta 01:32 PM, Nov 21, 2023
I am Toshikaso Ancheta, a fifth-year architecture student in PUP. My research project is about Post-Mine Rehbailitation in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, entitled “Zambales Eco-Resort Complex: Post-Mine Revitalization.” The data will be used for tourist population projection to know if the project is maximally optimal for the project locale.
I hope you’ll grant me in this matter as it will greatly help my project proposal. Thank you!
Service 06:56 PM, Nov 22, 2023
22 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 21 November 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.4 of the revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 15 December 2023 07:09 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0yMzM3NzgyNTc0MzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-233778257431.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
Service 06:57 PM, Nov 22, 2023
22 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 15 November 2023 07:09:52 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of tourists in Sta. Cruz, Zambales from 2015 to 2022.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
You may find the data from 2015-2022 through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx
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.
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
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