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Number of tourist arrivals in Samal Island 2024

Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Nov. 20, 2024.
Requested from DOT by I. Angelia at 02:24 PM on Nov. 20, 2024.
Purpose: Research Purposes
Tracking no: #DOT-139861999149

I.ANGELIA Nov. 20, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Hi I would like to request the following information for research purposes only: 1. Number of tourist arrivals in Samal Island 2024 Thankyou

R.OFFICE Nov. 20, 2024, 3:10 p.m.

Dear eFOI user,

About your letter dated 20 November 2024 at 2:24 PM, regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically your request on "Number of Tourist Arrivals in Samal Island 2024."

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
  • 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.
  • 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-139861999149, 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

I.ANGELIA Nov. 25, 2024, 10:37 a.m.

Subject Request for Tourist arrivals for Data Banking in Samal Island (January 2023 to present) Dear FOI Officer, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to formally request data on the number of tourist arrivals in Samal Island from January 2023 to present. If available, I would appreciate it if the data could be provided with monthly and annual breakdowns. This request is made as part of a data banking initiative led by our Chief Executive. The collected data will be used to support ongoing projects aimed at improving tourism management and policy planning in Samal Island. Specifically, the information will be utilized to assess tourism trends, evaluate the local tourism infrastructure, and inform future development plans. Please find attached a copy of my office ID as proof of my authority to make this request on behalf of Office of Assistant Secretary Del Rosario. I look forward to your favorable response. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Ivy Angelia Computer Operator

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R.OFFICE Nov. 26, 2024, 8:59 a.m.

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 Number of tourist arrivals in Samal Island 2024, dated Nov. 20, 2024. We will respond and process your request on or before Dec. 16, 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-139861999149.

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

L.SERVICE Nov. 27, 2024, 5:25 p.m.

Dear Citizen,

We received your reply dated 25 November 2024 at 10:37 AM via the eFOI portal about your request for the number of tourist arrivals in Samal Island from January 2023 to the present, by month, 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 16 December 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-139861999149.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

DOT FOI Decision Maker

L.SERVICE Dec. 3, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 20 November 2024 at 2:24 PM under Executive Order No. 2 s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of tourist arrivals in Samal Island from 2023 to 2024, by month.
Response to Request
Your FOI request has been approved.
We have enclosed the report on the monthly number of tourist arrivals in Samal Island from 2023 to 2024 (October).
2023 Monthly Tourist Arrival_IGACOS1 - Legal Affairs Service - [email protected]
2024_Monthly Tourist Arrival_IGACOS - Legal Affairs Service - [email protected]

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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).
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Respectfully,
DOT FOI Decision Maker

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