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Date: Dec. 24, 2023, 11:18 a.m.

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Siargao Tourism Database

Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Dec. 24, 2023.
Requested from DOT by V. Radovan at 11:18 AM on Dec. 24, 2023.
Purpose: Market Research in Preparation to Establishing the Business whcih could help the overall eco-tourism
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2017 - 11/30/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-593408105897



V.RADOVAN Dec. 24, 2023, 11:18 a.m.

Hi, Our Company is currently doing market research in preparation for the establishment of our business which aims to provide sustainable and green accommodation and potentially boost eco-tourism in Siargao. We would like to request for the monthly data from 2017 to November 2023, specific to Siargao, of the following: 1. Monthly Hotel/Accommodation occupancy rate 2. Tourist arrivals 3. Average night stay of tourists 4. No. of tourists arrived via boat vs air

R.OFFICE Jan. 4, 2024, 10:01 a.m.

January 4, 2024 Dear Citizen, I refer to my letter of December 24, 2023 11:18:01 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Siargao Tourism Database. Before processing your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 14.4.b, 14.5, and 14.6 of the 2023 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) for the number of tourists •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. •Identification and Proof of Authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; for students, a copy of the school I.D. or written endorsement signed by the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor. To protect your privacy, kindly send it via email at [email protected]. The 2023 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01OTM0MDgxMDU4OTcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-593408105897, 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 March 28, 2024 01:58:55 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Ms. Maricel C. Malalad DOT FOI Receiving Officer

V.RADOVAN Jan. 4, 2024, 11:13 a.m.

Hi, I have sent the request proof of identification. The data is intended to be used for research and development purposes prior to the construction of the project.

V.RADOVAN Jan. 4, 2024, 11:14 a.m.

We are looking for the monthly data of the mentioned list from January 2017 to December 2023, if possible.

R.OFFICE Jan. 8, 2024, 4:32 p.m.

January 8, 2024 Dear Citizen, Thank you for your response dated 04 January 2024, with regard to my letter regarding clarifying your request on Siargao Tourism Database, dated January 04, 2024 10:01 AM. We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. As previously requested, kindly provide the proper identification. In your case, a company I.D.. To protect your privacy, kindly send it via email at [email protected]. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01OTM0MDgxMDU4OTcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-593408105897, to respond. You would still have until April 01, 2024 08:26:40 AM to provide the information. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Ms. Maricel C. Malalad DOT FOI Receiving Officer

V.RADOVAN Jan. 8, 2024, 5:45 p.m.

Hi, In my previous email, I have a attached a copy of my PRC ID which is a proof of my identification and a copy of the DTI registration of the business under my name as a proof of the legality of my business. Unfortunately, since my business is a startup I don't have a Company ID. I don't how I can supplement the requirements given the scope of my business.

L.SERVICE March 5, 2024, 3:07 p.m.

Dear eFOI user,

Thank you for your request dated 24 December 2023, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You have requested the tourism data on Siargao from 2017 to 2023.

We are pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved. Enclosed, you will find a copy of the information you have requested.

We have attached the only available data provided by DOT Region 13.

Data on the number of tourists from 2017-2022 can be found through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx

For other queries, you may direct them to the concerned offices. We have attached a Directory of the Tourism Offices in Surigao del Norte.

Please be informed that this is an unofficial response as we will still respond to this same request through the FOI portal once it is accessible.

Your right to request a review

If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism and send it through the email address: [email protected] . Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 working days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 working days from the receipt of your review request.

Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain 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

L.SERVICE March 5, 2024, 4:40 p.m.

Dear eFOI user,

Thank you for your request dated 24 December 2023, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You have requested the tourism data on Siargao from 2017 to 2023.

We are pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved.

We have sent a copy of the only available data provided by DOT Region 13 to your email last 16 February 2024.

Data on the number of tourists from 2017-2022 can be found through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx

For other queries, you may direct them to the concerned offices. We have attached a Directory of the Tourism Offices in Surigao del Norte.

Please be informed that this is an unofficial response as we will still respond to this same request through the FOI portal once it is accessible.

Your right to request a review

If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism and send it through the email address: [email protected] . Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 working days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 working days from the receipt of your review request.

Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain 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

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