Department of Tourism(DOT)

Mar 16, 2020 Dear Clarenze Claire Juan, Thank you for your request dated Mar 09, 2020 03:41:39 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Effect of the COVID-19 in the Philippine in terms of Tourism. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to know the specific/exact data that you wish to request because the information that you requested requires assessment and not merely giving of information. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0zNTQyODY5OTE3ODYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-354286991786, to respond. During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before June 08, 2020, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Legal Affairs Service DOT FOI Decision Maker

March 24, 2020 Dear Clarenze Claire Juan, Thank you for your response dated Mar 23, 2020, with regard to my letter regarding clarifying your request on Effect of the COVID-19 in the Philippine in terms of Tourism, dated Mar 16, 2020 04:23 PM. We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. In particular, it would be helpful to know the specific/exact data that you wish to request because the information that you requested requires assessment and not merely giving of information. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster10242018230000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01ODA3MTczNzQ1MTcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-580717374517, to respond. You would still have until Jun 22, 2020 to provide the information. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Legal Affairs Service DOT FOI Decision Maker

March 26, 2020 Dear Clarenze Claire Juan, Good day! This is to inform you that in accordance with Section 2 of the Freedom of Information Advisory No. 01, s. 2020, the period to resolve pending FOI requests shall be suspended and shall resume on 13 April 2020. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster10302018110000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01ODAzMTcwNTg3MTAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-580317058710. Thank you. Respectfully, Legal Affairs Service DOT FOI Decision Maker

June 12, 2020 Dear Clarenze Claire Juan, I refer to my letter of Mar 09, 2020 03:41:39 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Effect of the COVID-19 in the Philippine in terms of Tourism. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. It appears that your request pertains to qualitative data that requires an analysis or assessment, which we are unable to provide. To enable us to properly address your query, kindly specify the quantitative data needed relative to your request (e.g. number of accredited accommodation establishments in a region, or tourist arrivals in a specific area over a certain period). You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://updateonlinebooking11132018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01ODA3MTczNzQ1MTcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-580717374517, to respond. During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Sep 04, 2020 10:34:39 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Legal Affairs Service FOI Officer

Sep 04, 2020 Dear Clarenze Claire, I refer to my letter of Jun 12, 2020 about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Effect of the COVID-19 in the Philippine in terms of Tourism. In particular, I had requested specific information for you to clarify upon in order for us to proceed with the request. As we have not received a reply within the 60-day working period since the letter requesting for clarification was sent out, we regret to inform you that this request will be closed as of Sep 04, 2020. You may wish to submit a new request describing the specific information you are looking for, and we will be able to consider it under the guidelines as stated in Executive Order No. 2. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to or visiting our central office. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. 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). Thank you. Respectfully, Legal Affairs FOI Officer