Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Oct. 31, 2023.
Requested from DOT by E. Catapang, Jr. at 07:53 AM on
Oct. 31, 2023.
Purpose: PHDIHTM REQUIREMENT - DISSERTATION WRITING
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2019 - 10/31/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-982984255031
E.CATAPANG, JR.
Oct. 31, 2023, 7:53 a.m.
To who it may concern,
Greetings!
I am Efren S. Catapang, Jr., a PhD IHTM student of Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas and a part-time lecturer in Batangas State University, The NEU Pablo Borbon Campus and De La Salle Lipa would like to request in your good office a copy of updated tourist arrivals in CALABARZON's tourism destinations from 2019-2023.
Looking forward for your prompt response regarding this matter.
Thank you very much po and God Bless!
Sincerely,
Efren "Jay-ar" S. Catapang, Jr.
R.OFFICE
Oct. 31, 2023, 2:58 p.m.
October 31, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated October 31, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for CALABARZON Tourism destinations and tourists arrival.
We received your request on October 31, 2023 and will respond on or before November 23, 2023 07:53:45 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Likewise, please be informed that the standard processing period is fifteen (15) working days but it can be extended for another twenty (20) working days for complex requests.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster03202017103000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05ODI5ODQyNTUwMzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-982984255031.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Nov. 2, 2023, 10:09 p.m.
2 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 31 October 2023 07:53:45 AM about your request for the number of tourists in CALABARZON from 2019-2023, by tourism destination, 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 13.4 of the Revised 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.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05ODI5ODQyNTUwMzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-982984255031, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we don't get a reply on or before 25 January 2024 02:06:16 PM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
E.CATAPANG, JR.
Nov. 11, 2023, 9:17 p.m.
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
Greetings!
Thank you for your prompt response.
Currently I am working on my Dissertation Writing I (Title Proposal) in Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas. I have three topics which needs (1.) The Number of Tourists Arrivals - Tourism Destinations in CALABARZON Region; (2.) The Number of Tourist Arrivals - Agri Tourism Farm Sites in CALABARZON Region; and (3.) The Number of employees including owners - Agritourism farm sites in CALABARZON Region.
The final topic will be based on the decision of the panelists on the 19th of November 2023. Rest assured that the information given will be handled responsibly and merely for dissertation purposes only. If possible, the DOT - CALABARZON may utilize it to improve our tourism destinations and Agri Tourism Farm businesses.
Looking forward for your positive response.
Thank you and God Bless!
Sincerely,
Efren "Jay-ar" S. Catapang, Jr.
PhDIHTM Student
LPU - Batangas
L.SERVICE
Nov. 13, 2023, 2:36 p.m.
13 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 11 November 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.4 of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 5 December 2023 07:53 AM 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05ODI5ODQyNTUwMzEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-982984255031.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Nov. 22, 2023, 6:48 p.m.
22 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 31 October 2023 07:53:45 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for various tourism data on CALABARZON.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed a copy of the number of tourists in CALABARZON by LGU from 2019-2023 Q3.
You may find the list of DOT Accredited Agritourism Sites in the Philippines through this link: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01MTUyMDQxMjk3NzUM
Please note that we can only provide some of the information you have requested. Upon coordination with DOT-CALABARZON, this is the only data they have. As such, kindly direct your specific query to the CALABARZON Provincial Tourism Offices. Details of their contact information are as follows:
1. Cavite Provincial Tourism Office
[email protected] / (046) 419-4357
2. Laguna Tourism, Culture, Arts and Trade Office
[email protected] / (049) 501-8212.
3. Batangas Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office
[email protected] / (043) 724-5435
4. Rizal Provincial Tourism Office
[email protected] / 8256-3000 LOC 4241/42
5. Quezon Provincial Tourism Office
[email protected], [email protected]
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 be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this reply and must provide the reason/s why you are not satisfied. We will complete the review and notify you of 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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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
