Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Oct. 20, 2022.
Requested from DOT by N. Oliver at 11:10 AM on
Oct. 20, 2022.
Purpose: Architectural Academic Research
Date of Coverage: 10/20/2022 - 10/20/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-495010660557
C.ABELLA
Oct. 20, 2022, 11:10 a.m.
Hello! I am C. Abella, a fourth year architecture student. I would like to request the following documents and statistical data:
1. Tourism Areas of Development throughout the country.
2. Annual and Monthly Tourist Arrival in Laguna, showing both Foreign and Domestic tourists.
3. CALABARZON Inventory of Tourist Attractions
4. Accredited Enterprises List in Laguna
These documents are integral for my Architectural Design 7 course project proposing a resort and hotel complex.
R.OFFICE
Oct. 20, 2022, 11:36 a.m.
October 20, 2022
Dear Mr. Abella,
Thank you for your request dated October 20, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Laguna Tourism Statistics.
We received your request on October 20, 2022 and will respond on or before November 14, 2022 11:10:37 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 us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00OTUwMTA2NjA1NTcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-495010660557.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Oct. 20, 2022, 2:28 p.m.
20 October 2022
Dear Mr. Abella,
We refer to your letter dated 20 October 2022 11:10:37 AM about your request for tourism data in Laguna, 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 for the number of tourist visitors.
•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://pcoomaster02202018193000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00OTUwMTA2NjA1NTcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-495010660557, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 12 January 2023 06:25:41 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
C.ABELLA
Oct. 20, 2022, 10:05 p.m.
Good day!
The aforementioned requested documents will be used by the researcher to strengthen the feasibility study, being supported by official data and statistics, and affirm the need for a development of a hotel and resort complex in Laguna.
1. Tourism Areas of Development throughout the country data will be used as a reference in which areas are already identified by the department as having potential or underdeveloped tourism scene.
2. Annual and Monthly Tourist Arrival in Laguna (for the years of 2018-2022) showing both foreign and domestic tourist data gives the researcher an insight to the demographic of the tourists, study past trends that is necessary to able forecast trends.
3. CALABARZON Inventory of Tourist Attractions and Accredited Enterprises List in Laguna as reference for site and SWOT analysis.
Thank you!
L.SERVICE
Nov. 8, 2022, 1:03 p.m.
8 November 2022
Dear Mr. Abella
Thank you for your response dated 20 October 2022 via the eFOI portal, with regard to our request for compliance with Sections 13.3.b and 13.4 of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. Kindly specify how the data will be used by providing the name/title of the research/ thesis/ study you are conducting with a brief background.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foimc1s2019-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00OTUwMTA2NjA1NTcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-495010660557, to respond.
You would still have until 31 January 2023 05:01:26 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
C.ABELLA
Nov. 17, 2022, 3:53 a.m.
Hello, good day!
Our Architectural Design 7 course project is titled "EL ESTANQUE PENINSULA: A Proposed 5-star Resort Hotel Complex in Cavinti, Laguna". It is a study and a proposal that aims to generate economic and tourism activities in the often overlooked municipality through the construction of a 5-star resort hotel complex, designed with respect to sustainable tourism practices. What are the factors why the municipality is overshadowed in popularity by its neighboring towns, and how the Caliraya and Lumot lakes is a significant asset for the landlocked town.
I am reiterating my request for the following:
1. Annual and Monthly Total number of Tourist arrival in Laguna and Cavinti in 2018-2022 (Statistical data to prove that Laguna is already a known tourism hotspot for both local and international tourists, enough to suffice a 5-star hotel, as well as the demographic of the tourists)
2. CALABARZON Inventory of Tourist Attractions (this will be used for the site selection criteria and site analysis of the proposed resort hotel complex)
3. Laguna Accredited Accommodation Enterprises List (the list, which contain the DOT accredited accommodations in the province, will provide data for the SWOT analysis, for instance, threats such as competitors and opportunities like limited bed capacity)
L.SERVICE
Nov. 17, 2022, 3:07 p.m.
17 November 2022
Dear Mr. Abella,
Thank you for your response dated 17 November 2022 via the eFOI portal, with regard to our request for compliance with Sections 13.3.b and 13.4 of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 9 December 2022 11:10 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://pcoomaster01232017150000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00OTUwMTA2NjA1NTcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-495010660557.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Nov. 24, 2022, 4:58 p.m.
24 November 2022
Dear Mr. Abella,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 20 October 2022 11:10:37 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the following tourism data:
1. Tourism Areas of Development in the Philippines;
2. Annual and Monthly Tourist Arrivals in Cavinti, Laguna and Province of Laguna;
3. CALABARZON Inventory of Tourist Attractions
4. Accredited Enterprises List in Laguna
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed a copy of some of the information you requested, as follows:
1. For the data on Tourism Development Areas, attached is a copy of the National Tourism Development Plan 2011-2016 which discusses the TDAs;
2. For the data on Annual and Monthly Tourist Arrivals in Cavinti, Laguna and Province of Laguna from 2018 to 2022, we have attached a copy of the report from the DOT CALABARZON.
3. For the CALABARZON Inventory of Tourist Attractions, we have attached the relevant files.
4. For the list of DOT-Accredited Tourism Enterprises in Laguna, you may find the relevant data through this link: https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/#
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 working 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).
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
