Department of Tourism

Office 01:33 PM, Nov 23, 2021

November 23, 2021

Dear Mr. Lee,

Thank you for your request dated 23 November 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the number of hotels/resorts in Anilao, Batangas.

We received your request on 23 November 2021 and will respond on or before 16 December 2021 11:13:43 AM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0yODI0MDc0MzUxMjMM, for request with ticket number #DOT-282407435123.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,


Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

Service 02:19 PM, Nov 23, 2021

November 23, 2021

Dear Mr. Lee,

We refer to your letter dated 23 November 2021 on the number of hotels/resorts in Anilao, Batangas, 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 12.4 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:

•Reasonable description of the information requested. Particularly, the exact/specific covered period of the requested information on Item No. 1;
•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.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0yODI0MDc0MzUxMjMM, for request with ticket number #DOT-282407435123, 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 15 February 2022 06:01:42 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 08:57 AM, Dec 02, 2021

December 2, 2021

Dear Mr. Lee,

Thank you for your response dated 23 November 2021, with regard to our letter regarding request for compliance to Sections 12.3.2 and 12.4 of the DOT FOI Manual.

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 the requested information on Item No. 1;
•Copy of company ID. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0yODI0MDc0MzUxMjMM, for request with ticket number #DOT-282407435123, to respond.

You would still have until 24 February 2022 12:52:02 AM to provide the information.

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