Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Feb. 17, 2022.
Requested from DOT by J. Solano at 03:46 PM on
Feb. 17, 2022.
Purpose: Architectural Thesis Research Writing
Date of Coverage: 02/17/2022 - 02/17/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-313107177068
E.ZAMBALES
Feb. 17, 2022, 3:46 p.m.
Hi, I would like to request information regarding the Number of Tourist Arrivals in Farm Resorts and Agritourism Sites in Cavite specifically in the municipality of Amadeo. Any available data from 2010 up to the present.
R.OFFICE
Feb. 17, 2022, 4 p.m.
February 17, 2022
Dear Ms. Zambales,
Thank you for your request dated 17 February 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the number of tourist arrivals in Farm Resorts and Agritourism Sites in Cavite.
We received your request on 17 February 2022 and will respond on or before 11 March 2022 03:46:23 PM, 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://realinagencies11072018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0zMTMxMDcxNzcwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-313107177068.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Feb. 17, 2022, 4:06 p.m.
February 17, 2022
Dear Ms. Zambales,
We refer to your letter dated 17 February 2022 on the number of tourist arrivals in Farm Resorts and Agritourism Sites in Cavite 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 13.4 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the specific reason for, or purpose of, the request for information. Please note that general averments such as “for research,” “for information,” or “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purposes shall not be considered to have met the requirements of specificity.
The 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0zMTMxMDcxNzcwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-313107177068, 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 12 May 2022 08:04:06 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
E.ZAMBALES
Feb. 17, 2022, 5:06 p.m.
I am a 5th-year architecture student from National University, and I am currently working on my thesis. I am proposing a Coffee Agritourism Center in Amadeo, Cavite. As part of my research, I would like to ask about the Number of Tourist Arrivals in Farm Resorts and Agritourism Sites in Cavite specifically in the municipality of Amadeo. Any available data from 2010 up to the present will do,
E.ZAMBALES
Feb. 17, 2022, 5:14 p.m.
Also, if it is possible, please include a Demographic Profile of Tourists in Farm Resorts and Agritourism Sites in Cavite specifically in the municipality of Amadeo.
Thank you!
L.SERVICE
Feb. 18, 2022, 1:55 p.m.
February 18, 2022
Dear Ms. Zambales,
Thank you for your response dated 17 February 2022, with regard to our letter regarding request for compliance to Section 13.4 of the DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 11 March 2022 03:46 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0zMTMxMDcxNzcwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-313107177068.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Feb. 18, 2022, 2:20 p.m.
February 18, 2022
Dear Ms. Zambales,
We refer to your letter dated 17 February 2022 regarding request for the demographic profile of tourists in Farm Resorts and Agritourism Sites in Amadeo, Cavite.
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 exact/specific demographic profile of tourists that you wish to request. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0zMTMxMDcxNzcwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-313107177068, 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 13 May 2022 06:14:53 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
E.ZAMBALES
Feb. 18, 2022, 2:49 p.m.
Demographic Profile of Tourists in Amadeo Cavite in terms of:
1. Age bracket
2. Gender
3. Domestic or Foreign Tourist
4. Overnight Stay or Day Tours
E.ZAMBALES
Feb. 18, 2022, 3 p.m.
Do you also have a List of Accredited Farm Tourism sites in Cavite from 2015 up to the present?
Thank you!
L.SERVICE
Feb. 18, 2022, 3:40 p.m.
February 18, 2022
Dear Ms. Zambales,
Thank you for your response dated 18 February 2022, with regard to our letter regarding request for the exact/specific demographic profile of tourists that you wish to request.
Prior the processing of your request, we would like to confirm if you are requesting for the following:
1.Number of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in farm resorts and agritourism sites located in Amadeo, Cavite from 2010 to present;
2. Number of Same-Day and Overnight tourists in farm resorts and agritourism sites located in Amadeo, Cavite from 2010 to present;
3. Age and gender of tourists which visited the farm resorts and agritourism sites in Amadeo, Cavite from 2010 to present;
4. List of DOT-accredited farm tourism sites in Cavite from 2015 to present.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0zMTMxMDcxNzcwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-313107177068, to respond.
You would still have until 13 May 2022 07:25:30 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
E.ZAMBALES
Feb. 18, 2022, 3:51 p.m.
Yes, for confirmation, I am requesting the following:
1. Number of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in farm resorts and agritourism sites located in Amadeo, Cavite from 2010 to present;
2. Number of Same-Day and Overnight tourists in farm resorts and agritourism sites located in Amadeo, Cavite from 2010 to present;
3. Age and gender of tourists which visited the farm resorts and agritourism sites in Amadeo, Cavite from 2010 to present;
4. List of DOT-accredited farm tourism sites in Cavite from 2015 to present.
Thank you so much!
L.SERVICE
Feb. 18, 2022, 4:44 p.m.
February 18, 2022
Dear Ms. Zambales,
Thank you for your response dated 18 February 2022, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 11 March 2022 03:46 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0zMTMxMDcxNzcwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-313107177068.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
March 3, 2022, 12:25 p.m.
March 3, 2022
Dear Ms. Zambales,
We refer to your letter dated 17 February 2022 on the number of tourist arrivals in Farm Resorts and Agritourism Sites in Cavite, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Our response to your request is due on 11 March 2022 03:46:23 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still waiting for the feedback from DOT Region IV-A.
We apologize for this delay. We have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before 08 April 2022 03:46:23 PM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://realinagencies11072018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0zMTMxMDcxNzcwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-313107177068.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
March 8, 2022, 11:58 a.m.
March 8, 2022
Dear Ms. Zambales,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 17 February 2022 03:46:23 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of tourist arrivals in Farm Resorts and Agritourism Sites in Cavite .
Response to Request
Your FOI request was approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you have requested.
Below are the data provided by DOT Region IV-A regarding the DOT-accredited farm tourism sites in Cavite:
1. Currently Accredited Farm Sites:
- Crooc-Agri Tourism - Indang, Cavite
- Luntiang Republika Ecofarms - Alfonso, Cavite
2. Previously Accredited Farm Sites (applying for renewal; for schedule of inspection):
- The Weekend Farmer - Alfonso, Cavite
- Terra Verde Ecofarm - Maragondon, Cavite
- Teofely Nature Farms - Silang, Cavite
Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested. The data that we have provided were the only available data in DOT Region IV-A.
However, you may coordinate with the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office of the Province of Cavite through this link: http://cavite.gov.ph/home/provincial-tourism-office/.
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 [email protected]. 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,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
