Department of Tourism(DOT)

Hello! I, together with my groupmates are currently conducting an architectural thesis about a cruise port terminal. In line with this, we are requesting the following document to be a basis for our study:

1. National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2028 

Thank you for your consideration!

Dear eFOI user,
About your letter dated 30 September 2024 at 7:22 PM, regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically your request on "National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2028."
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:
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-710468329259, 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 day! As per our request, attached here is the letter about our architectural thesis and how the documents from your good office could play a vital role in strengthening our study. Thank you!

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 National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2028, dated Sept. 30, 2024. We will respond and process your request on or before Oct. 25, 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-710468329259.
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 4 October 2024 at 3:12 p.m. via the eFOI portal about your request for a copy of the National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2028, 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 25 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-710468329259.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
DOT FOI Decision Maker

Dear Citizen,
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 dated 30 September 2024 about the National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2028.
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the requested information is not available at this Office. Upon consultation with the DOT office that handles Cruise Tourism, please be informed that there is no document regarding National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2028. There is only the National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan 2016-2022.
For additional support, we encourage you to consult 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:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePz8rTG_IWrLgkIGCbNu39mM4Ms7XauR9LVUiE-6y8QCxyPg/viewform
Thank you.
Respectfully,
DOT FOI Decision Maker