Department of Tourism(DOT)

Greetings!

I am Elaine Diane Lopez, a 5th year architecture student from New Era University. As part of my thesis project, I am developing a proposed "Aquaculture Tourism Hub and Development Center" aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and aquaculture practices.

To support my study and ensure that my project is well-informed and relevant, I would like to request any available data or resources related to:

1. Tourism Statistics and Visitor Data
2. Current Trends in aquaculture tourism in the Philippines
3. Aquaculture and Coastal Tourism Development Plans
4. Any existing studies or reports on the tourism or economic impact of aquaculture tourism on various regions
5. Government-owned property, preferable coastal area locations for a suitable site locations of an Aquaculture Tourism Hub and Development Center
6. Environmental and Zoning Regulations on Hagonoy, Bulacan
7. Funding and Partnership Opportunities (information on PPPs for aquaculture projects)

Thank you!

Dear eFOI user,
About your letter dated 28 September 2024 at 10:43 AM, regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically your request on " Aquaculture Tourism Hub and Development Center."
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 14.4.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
Your prompt response will allow us to proceed with your request on time.
To respond to the request with ticket number #DOT-214103643293, 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

Good morning po! The link attached to your reply po which where I need to respond, is not working po. It only says "Error: Page Not Found. The requested URL was not found on this server"

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Respectfully,
Records Office
FOI Officer 
Department of Tourism

Hi po, the exact period I'm specifically requesting for is from 2021-2023 if possible, or as long as it's recently updated. And to be more specific, here are some description for the data/information I'm requesting:

1. Tourism Statistics and Visitor Data - Detailed data on tourism statistics, including the number of visitors, travel patterns, and spending behavior in various regions to understand market potential for aquaculture tourism
2. Current Trends in Aquaculture Tourism in the Philippines - Ongoing and emerging trends related to aquaculture tourism, including destinations, activities, and programs that integrate aquaculture and tourism
3. Aquaculture and Coastal Tourism Development Plans - any information on national or regional development plans focusing on coastal and aquaculture-related tourism, emphasizing sustainability and economic growth strategies
4. Existing Studies or Reports on Aquaculture Tourism's Impact - any research, reports or studies on the tourism or economic impact of aquaculture tourism on coast and rural regions, highlighting the benefit, challenges and opportunities
5. Government-owned coast areas for Aquaculture Tourism Hubs - Details on government-owned coastal properties that could be suitable for establishing an Aquaculture Tourism Hub and Development Center, particularly those already under consideration for development.
6. Environmental and Zoning Regulations - specifically coastal develpments and aquaculture-related infrastructure

Thank you po!

October 01, 2024 00:29 AM
Dear eFOI user,
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Aquaculture Tourism Hub and Development Center, dated Sept. 28, 2024. We will respond and process your request on or before Oct. 19, 2024, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at ticket number #DOT-214103643293.
Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Records Office
FOI Officer
Department of Tourism

Dear Citizen,
We have received your reply dated 30 September 2024 2:02 p.m. via the eFOI portal about your request for various tourism data on aquaculture tourism in the Philippines from 2021-2023, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We are now processing your request. Kindly give us until 21 October 2024 to respond regarding our findings.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal using your unique Tracking Number  #DOT-214103643293.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
DOT FOI Decision Maker

Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 28 September 2024 at 10:43 AM under Executive Order No. 2 s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for various tourism data on aquaculture tourism in the Philippines from 2021-2023.
Response to Request
Your FOI request has been approved.
While we aim to provide information whenever possible, in this case we will have to deny your request.
Please be informed that the FOI Portal, by Executive Order No. 02 (s. 2016), only accepts requests for access to information, official records, public records, and documents and papers about official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as a basis for policy development however the information on aquaculture which you are requesting is not available. Upon coordination with various DOT Offices, there is no specific data on aquaculture at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
For reference, we have attached a copy of the Farm Tourism Strategic Action Plan 2021-2023 which briefly mentioned aquaculture.
Farm Tourism Strategic Action Plan 2021-2023 - Legal Affairs Service - [email protected]
List of DOT Accredited Farm Tourism Sites - Legal Affairs Service - [email protected]
Meanwhile, information on Government-owned coast areas for Aquaculture Tourism Hubs may be inquired from the Department of Agriculture through: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/?status=&category=&q=Department+of+Agriculture
Information on Environmental and Zoning Regulations is under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources through: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/?status=&category=&q=Department+of+Environment+and+Natural+Resources
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DOT FOI Decision Maker