Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Oct. 22, 2021.
Requested from DOT by M. Dioquino at 09:51 AM on
Oct. 22, 2021.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 10/22/2021 - 10/22/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-909895101436
A.MATARUNDO
Oct. 22, 2021, 9:51 a.m.
Hi! I would like to request information regarding:
1. Department of Tourism's Criteria on Hotel Size Classifications Based on Number of Rooms (ex. Small Hotels - number of guest rooms does not exceed 25, Medium Hotels - number of guest rooms ranges between 26 and 100, and so on)
2. Classifications of Five-Star Hotels in Boracay Based on the Business Structure (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, and Corporation)
3. Revenue of Five-Star Hotels in Boracay for the Year 2018, 2019, and 2020
R.OFFICE
Oct. 22, 2021, 10:20 a.m.
October 22, 2021
Dear Ms. Matarundo,
Thank you for your request dated 22 October 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for hotel classifications according to the Department of Tourism.
We received your request on 22 October 2021 and will respond on or before 15 November 2021 09:51:39 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05MDk4OTUxMDE0MzYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-909895101436.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Oct. 22, 2021, 10:25 a.m.
October 22, 2021
Dear Ms. Matarundo,
We refer to your letter dated 22 October 2021 on hotel classifications according to the Department of Tourism, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Prior the processing of your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Section 12.3 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the specific reason for, or purpose of, the request for information.
The DOT FOI Manual is accessible at http://www.tourism.gov.ph/files/DEPARTMENT%20ORDER%202019-115%20FREEDOM%20OF%20INFORMATION%20(FOI)%20MANUAL%2012-05-19.pdf.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05MDk4OTUxMDE0MzYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-909895101436, 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 14 January 2022 02:20:49 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
A.MATARUNDO
Oct. 22, 2021, 2:55 p.m.
The requested information will help us conduct our research paper, a requirement in our subject called Research Accountancy for the 1st semester of School Year 2021-2022.
L.SERVICE
Oct. 22, 2021, 3:38 p.m.
October 22, 2021
Dear Ms. Matarundo,
Thank you for your response dated 22 October 2021, with regard to our letter regarding request for compliance with Section 12.3 of the DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 15 November 2021 09:51 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05MDk4OTUxMDE0MzYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-909895101436.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Nov. 5, 2021, 4:05 p.m.
November 5, 2021
Dear Ms. Matarundo,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 22 October 2021 09:51:39 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Hotel Classifications according to the Department of Tourism.
Response to Request
Your FOI request was approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you have requested.
Per DOT Region VI, since the closure of Boracay Island for rehabilitation last 2018, the star-rating classification was temporarily suspended for hotels and resorts in the island up to
the present. Once the Central Office conducts the third-party evaluation, they shall continue accepting applicants for the said star-rating classification.
Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested.
As for the requested information on Item No. 3, you may contact the Provincial Government of Aklan through their website at https://aklan.gov.ph/contact/.
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 Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat at 351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. 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 yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
