Department of Tourism(DOT)

Hello, I am Daniel Rubio, a fifth-year student at Bicol University Institute of Design and Architecture. I am seeking information about the M.I.C.E (meetings incentives, conventions, and exhibitions) in Albay from 2018-2024, list of convention centers in Albay, as well as the capacities for each event. In addition, I would also like to ask for other information that may be relevant to this. This is for my thesis undertaking entitled "Provincial Convention Center in Legazpi City. 

Everything will remain confidential if needed and all of the information will be used solely for academic purposes. 

Thank you.

Dear eFOI user,
About your letter dated 17 October 2024 at 12:18 PM, regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically your request on "Convention."
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 Section 14.6 of the 2023 DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:
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.
Your prompt response will allow us to proceed with your request on time.
To respond to the request with ticket number #DOT-768608090487, 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

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  Cagayan Valley Tourism Data Request, dated October 1, 2024.

While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance, this Office will have to deny this request as it is similar to your other request with the reference number #DOT-701799206004 dated October 30, 2024, which is currently being processed.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Records Office

FOI Officer

Department of Tourism