Department of Tourism(DOT)

11 August 2023 Dear Ms. Leopardas, We refer to your letter dated 10 August 2023 06:52:17 PM about your request for the Bedding capacity of resorts in Antipolo City, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Before processing your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Section 13.3.b of the Revised 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 specify the period (ex. 2019-2021) so we can process the request properly The Revised DOT FOI Manual is accessible at http://tourism.gov.ph/transparency_seal.aspx You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04NjM0OTIyNjUzMTAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-863492265310, to respond. While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 3 November 2023 08:06:53 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker

14 August 2023 Dear Ms. Leopardas, Thank you for your response dated 12 August 2023 via the eFOi portal regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.3.b of the Revised DOT FOI Manual. We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. Kindly specify the period (ex. 2019-2021) in accordance with the above-mentioned Section which requires: •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; You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04NjM0OTIyNjUzMTAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-863492265310, to respond. You would still have until 6 November 2023 05:35:21 AM to provide the information. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker

23 August 2023 Dear Citizen, Thank you for your response dated 18 August 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.3.b of the Revised DOT FOI Manual. We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 13 September 2023 06:52 PM to respond regarding our findings. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04NjM0OTIyNjUzMTAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-863492265310. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker

23 August 2023 Dear Citizen, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 10 August 2023 06:52:17 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for the number of resorts, Existing types of Hotels and Resorts, and the Required number of rooms for a Hotel or Resort in Antipolo City Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. We have enclosed a copy of the recently issued Updated Progressive Accreditation Standard (PAS) which is currently being disseminated to tourism stakeholders for information. Please be informed that the Updated PAS is not yet implemented and is only being disseminated at this time. Meanwhile, the National Accommodation Standards (NAS) for Hotels, Resorts, and Apartment Hotels are guidelines that include, among others, the minimum and mandatory requirements for Hotels, Resorts, and Apartment Hotels and its star-rating and can be found thru this link: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05NDYzMDU2NDYwOTMM You may find the list of DOT-accredited tourism enterprises in Antipolo City thru this link: https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/#dot-accredited 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 calendar days from the date when 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, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker