Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Aug. 29, 2019.
Requested from DOT by S. Ocampo at 08:26 AM on
Aug. 29, 2019.
Purpose: Undergraduate Thesis
Date of Coverage: 08/28/2019 - 08/29/2019
Tracking no: #DOT-598405084178
S.OCAMPO
Aug. 29, 2019, 8:26 a.m.
Hi I would like to request the no. of Medical Resorts available in the in Region III and Region IVA
R.OFFICE
Sept. 9, 2019, 1:09 p.m.
September 9, 2019
Dear Shynette,
Thank you for your request dated Aug 29, 2019 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Medical Resorts in Philippines.
We received your request on Aug 29, 2019 and will respond on or before Sep 19, 2019 08:26:09 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster02262018113000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01OTg0MDUwODQxNzgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-598405084178.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Sept. 12, 2019, 12:16 p.m.
September 12, 2019
Dear Shynette Ocampo,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Aug 29, 2019 08:26:09 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
You asked for Medical Resorts in Philippines.
We are now processing your request. Kindly give us until September 27, 2019 08:54:27 AM to respond regarding our findings.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Legal Affairs Service
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Sept. 20, 2019, 9:37 a.m.
September 20, 2019
Dear Shynette Ocampo,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Aug 29, 2019 08:26:09 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Medical Resorts in Philippines.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
According to DOT Region III, there is no existing Medical Resort/s yet in Central Luzon. They do however provided the following Wellness Spas available in their region:
- Citronelle Spa in Angeles City, Pampanga
- Fluturi Aesthetics Spa in Balanga City, Bataan
- Golden Passage Spa in Angeles City, Pampanga (the only DOT-accredited Wellness Spa in Region III)
- LE Radam Nail Studio and Body Spa in Nueva Ecija
- Puning Hot Spring in Angeles City, Pampanga
- Reign Spa in Angeles City Pampanga
- Taichi Wellness Spa in Subic Bay
Furthermore, according to DOT Region IV-A, their office does not have a list of establishments categorized as a "Medical Resort" but they recommended two (2) of their DOT-accredited enterprises, namely, Nurture Wellness Village and The Farm at San Benito.
For more information on the aforementioned establishments in DOT Region IV-A, you may visit the following websites:
- www.nurturewellnessvillage.com
- www.thefarmatsanbenito.com
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 Secretary 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,
Legal Affairs Service
DOT FOI Decision Maker
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