Department of Tourism(DOT)

Good day!

Respectfully requesting for an e-copy of Strategic Management Plan in Manila (particularly Binondo). The gathered data will be used as a reference for my graduate research that focuses on cultural heritage and its preservation. Any documents aside from the mentioned that is similar or related to this topic is highly appreciated. 

Rest assure that the documents will be handled with utmost confidentiality and will only be used in academic purposes.

Thank you very much!

Dear eFOI user,
About your letter dated 21 October 2024 at 12:31 AM, regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically your request on "Strategic Management Plan - Binondo, Manila"
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-672968473036, 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

Hi!

I'm attaching here my academic credentials for legitimacy. With regards to the intention of this research, this is for our current subject is "Historic Urban Landscape (Conservation of Historic Urban Spaces)." We are currently in the process of studying the streets in our proposed site (which for me is the same location as my thesis, Binondo District).

Since Binondo is one of the 8 hubs proposed under the Management Plan (as discussed in a zoom presentation facilitated by Intramuros Administration last 2023), I am requesting for the latest Strategic and/or Tourism and Cultural Management Plan. To further expound the intent of this query, I will be listing the items I need:

1. List and/or Explanation of Programs and Projects of Binondo 
-Tangible (Infrastructure)
-Intangible (Cultural, Spiritual, Social, Economic, Etc.)

2. Population of Tourists in Binondo

3. Tourist Route Map

4. List of Stakeholders/ people involved in the development of this plan

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 Strategic Management Plan - Binondo, Manila, dated Oct. 21, 2024. We will respond and process your request on or before Nov. 13, 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-672968473036.
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 received your reply dated 22 October 2024 at 11:04 p.m. via the eFOI portal about your request for a copy of the Strategic Management Plan of Manila, 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 18 November 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-672968473036.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
DOT FOI Decision Maker

Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 21 October 2024 at 12:31 AM under Executive Order No. 2 s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for a copy of the Strategic and/or Tourism and Cultural Management Plan of Manila.
Response to Request
While we aim to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we will have to deny your request as the document you are requesting is not available with the DOT.
Kindly direct your request through the City Tourism Office of Manila through contact: https://manila.gov.ph/contact-us/
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
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
DOT FOI Decision Maker