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Date: Oct. 5, 2023, 9:11 p.m.
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Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Oct. 5, 2023.
Requested from DOT by C. Barola at 09:11 PM on
Oct. 5, 2023.
Purpose: Architectural Thesis
Date of Coverage: 10/02/2018 - 10/02/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-863548293384
Hi I would like to request for information regarding: 1. Respiratory treatments commonly avail by Medical tourist 2. Medical Treatments commonly avail by Medical Tourist in the Philippines
October 6, 2023 Dear Citizen, Thank you for your request dated October 05, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Medical Tourist. We received your request on October 05, 2023 and will respond on or before October 26, 2023 09:11:57 PM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04NjM1NDgyOTMzODQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-863548293384. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Maricel C. Malalad DOT FOI Receiving Officer
6 October 2023 Dear Citizen, We refer to your letter dated 5 October 2023 09:11:57 PM about your request for data on treatments commonly availed by Medical tourists, 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) •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 http://efoi-ph.uc.r.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04NjM1NDgyOTMzODQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-863548293384, to respond. While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 29 December 2023 11:00:17 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker
1. "Respiratory treatments" commonly avail by Medical tourist in the Philippines for the last 5 years (2018-2023) 2. "Medical Treatments" commonly avail by Medical Tourist in the Philippines for the last 5 years (2018-2023) Good day, I am Christine Kate Barola, a 5th year Architecture student at Batangas State University, currently conducting thesis research on a proposal for a Lung Care Center Medical Tourism Park. My study focuses on the physical, environmental, social, and economic aspects of the project. The information I request will be used solely for academic purposes, particularly to study user demographics and space analysis of the project.
11 October 2023 Dear Citizen, Thank you for your response dated 7 October 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding 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 27 October 2023 09:11 PM 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04NjM1NDgyOTMzODQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-863548293384. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker
24 October 2023 Dear Citizen, We refer to your letter dated 5 October 2023 09:11:57 PM about your request for data on treatments commonly availed by Medical tourists, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Our response to your request is due on 27 October 2023 09:11:57 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request. We apologize for this delay. We have applied for an extension so we can work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before 1 December 2023 09:11:57 PM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC04NjM1NDgyOTMzODQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-863548293384. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker
14 November 2023 Dear Citizen, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 5 October 2023 09:11:57 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for data on treatments commonly availed by Medical tourists. Response to your request While we aim to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. Upon coordination with the concerned DOT office, they do not have available data on treatments commonly availed by Medical tourists as they also tap partner medical facilities to request such data. For further assistance, you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help. 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 be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this reply and must provide the reason/s why you are not satisfied. We will complete the review and notify you of 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). Feedback Additionally, for us to be able to provide you with better services, may we request you to accomplish the DOT FOI Request Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePz8rTG_IWrLgkIGCbNu39mM4Ms7XauR9LVUiE-6y8QCxyPg/viewform Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker