Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Nov. 15, 2023.
Requested from DOT by J. Gamboa at 06:39 AM on
Nov. 15, 2023.
Purpose: Thesis Research
Date of Coverage: 11/15/2013 - 11/15/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-064920717014
J.GAMBOA
Nov. 15, 2023, 6:39 a.m.
Hi! I am Jochebed Nicole F. Gamboa, a B.S. Architecture 5th year student studying in Far Easter University. For my thesis research entitled "Focusing on Remote Island Tourism: A Proposed Beach Resort in Jomalig, Quezon" I would like to request data on Jomalig Island, Quezon regarding the following
1. What natural disasters frequent the island?
2. How frequent are these disasters?
3. Maximum height for flooding
4. Height of high tide and low tide
5. Peak influx of visitors yearly
6. Drainage sys
7. Main source of income for locals
8. Local building materials in the island
9. Utilities source
R.OFFICE
Nov. 15, 2023, 9:55 a.m.
November 15, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated November 15, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Data for Jomalig Island.
We received your request on November 15, 2023 and will respond on or before December 07, 2023 06:39:17 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wNjQ5MjA3MTcwMTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-064920717014.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Nov. 16, 2023, 6:15 p.m.
16 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 15 November 2023 06:39:17 AM about your request for the number of tourists in Jomalig Island, 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 Sections 13.3.b and 13.4 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 indicate the period (ex. 2019-2021) for item #5
•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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wNjQ5MjA3MTcwMTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-064920717014, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 8 February 2024 10:13:48 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
J.GAMBOA
Nov. 17, 2023, 5:05 a.m.
My architectural thesis research is entitled "Focusing on Remote Island Tourism: A Proposed Tourism Facility in Jomalig, Quezon" which would promote Jomalig Island as a possible area of tourism while giving solutions to the architectural issues that come with being a remote island (lack of utilities, goods transportation to main land, natural disaster, etc.)
1. What natural disasters frequent the island? (2019-2023)
2. How frequent are these disasters? (2019-2023)
3. Maximum height for flooding (2019-2023)
4. Height of high tide and low tide (2019-2023)
5. Peak influx of visitors yearly (2019-2023)
6. What is the main source of income for locals on the island? (2021-2023)
7. What are the local building materials in the island, additionally what local resources are present? (2021-2023)
8. How abundant are these materials and resources in the island? (2021-2023)
9. Utilities source (Water, Electricity)
10. What is the type of drainage system in the island
Additionally:
11. I would like to request at least 5 location sites/vacant lots from Jomalig Island ranging from 5 hectares to 7 hectares in any barangay in the island where it would be deemed as a tourism zone.
Thank you and hoping for your kind consideration.
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