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Date: Nov. 12, 2021, 9:43 a.m.
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Date: 2021-11-12 09:56:59.000000
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Date: 2021-11-29 17:04:08.000000
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Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Nov. 12, 2021.
Requested from DOT by M. Salamat at 09:43 AM on
Nov. 12, 2021.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2021 - 10/30/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-607004952911
Hi! I would like to request the ff: 1. Number of tourists who visited Batanes for January - October 2021, 2. Number of visitors per month 3. Overall demographic of visitors (what location they came from) if possible ex. 500 visitors from NCR Thank you!
November 12, 2021 Dear Ms. King, Thank you for your request dated 12 November 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the number of tourists in Batanes from January to October 2021. We received your request on 12 November 2021 and will respond on or before 06 December 2021 09:43:40 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://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MDcwMDQ5NTI5MTEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-607004952911. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Maricel C. Malalad DOT FOI Receiving Officer
November 12, 2021 Dear Ms. King, We refer to your letter dated 12 November 2021 on the number of tourists in Batanes from January to October 2021, 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 Sections 12.4 and 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the following: •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 purpose shall not be considered to have met the requirements of specificity; •Copy of school ID and a written indorsement of the supervising teacher, professor or instructor. You may send it via email at [email protected]. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MDcwMDQ5NTI5MTEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-607004952911, 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 04 February 2022 02:09:30 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
Hi, the documents I am requesting are for research purposes for assessing the state of tourism in Batanes during the pandemic. Will be sending you my letter of endorsement via email. Thank you!
November 17, 2021 Dear Ms. King, Thank you for your response dated 17 November 2021 via email and the eFOI Portal, with regard to our letter regarding request for compliance to Sections 12.4 and 12.5.4 of the DOT FOI Manual. We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 09 December 2021 09:43 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 http://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MDcwMDQ5NTI5MTEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-607004952911. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
November 29, 2021 Dear Ms. King, We refer to your letter dated 12 November 2021 on the number of tourists in Batanes from January to October 2021, 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 09 December 2021 09:43:40 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still waiting for the feedback from DOT Region II. 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 07 January 2022. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MDcwMDQ5NTI5MTEM, for request with ticket number #DOT-607004952911. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Atty. Helen Grace J. Somera Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
November 29, 2021 Dear Ms. King, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 12 November 2021 09:43:40 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for the number of tourists in Batanes from January to October 2021. Response to your request While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. Per coordination with DOT Region II, they have no available data for your requested information. However, you may wish to contact the Provincial Government of Batanes through their FB Page at https://m.facebook.com/BatanesProvincee, as their official website (www.batanes.gov.ph) is currently inaccessible, or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at www.foi.gov.ph. For further assistance, you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://pcoomaster01232017150000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/help. 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