Department of Tourism(DOT)

Hello, good day.

I am currently writing a thesis study regarding Green Practices in Lodging Industry. In this regard, I would like to request for an Information from your good office regarding the guidelines, checklist, and/or criteria of ANAHAW-Philippines Sustainable Tourism Certification.

Thank you for considering this email, I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.

Best regards,
J. Catli

Dear eFOI user,
About your letter dated 9 December 2024 at 3:41 PM, regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically your request on "ANAHAW-PHILIPPINE SISTAINABLE TOURISM CERTIFICATION."
To effectively address your request, we kindly request additional information from you. This will enable us to provide you with the best possible service. In compliance with Sections 14.5 of the 2023 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.
Your prompt response will allow us to proceed with your request on time.
To respond to the request with ticket number #DOT-790471880502, please use the reply function located on the eFOI portal at https://savethedatev211152018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE0ZPSVBNTy01OTM3NzM2Njg1NjcM. 
You will have 60 calendar days from the time of response to provide the requested information. We kindly request that you respond as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer 
Department of Tourism

Hello, surely.

I am currently writing a thesis paper entitled "Tourism and Hospitality Industry's Preparedness towards the Implementation of Green Practices in Selected Lodging Industry in Laguna". 

The purpose of this is to assess whether Laguna is ready enough for Green Tourism in terms of Lodging Industry. And I believe that one of the proofs that could say that Green Tourism is already happening in the Philippines was the ANAHAW-PHILIPPINE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CERTIFICATION. By looking its guidelines and criteria, it could also serve as a way to assess the selected Lodging Industry in Laguna if they are ready enough to embrace a more sustainable and eco-friendly service.

Thank you, and I will look forward to your reply.

best regards,
J. Catli

Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 9 December 2024 at 3:41 PM under Executive Order No. 2 s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the ANAHAW-PHILIPPINE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CERTIFICATION.
Response to Request
While we aim to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we will have to deny your request. 
Please be informed that the DOT program on Anahaw Certification entered through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Grat Center for Appropriate Technology, the organization in the development and audit of accommodation establishments that wish to be certified under the Anahaw, has ended sometime in 2022. Therefore, this office cannot provide information regarding the subject in question. For queries, you may reach out to the organization directly through their email: [email protected].
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: [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with the response and should be made within 15 working days from the date you received this response. We will complete the review and tell you 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
Additionally, for us to be able to provide you with better services, may we request you to accomplish the DOT FOI Request Feedback Form:
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
DOT FOI Receiving Officer