Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Dec. 21, 2023.
Requested from DOT by R. Imperial at 02:03 PM on
Dec. 21, 2023.
Purpose: Architectural Thesis
Date of Coverage: 03/01/2023 - 12/21/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-500184798159
R.IMPERIAL
Dec. 21, 2023, 2:03 p.m.
Good Day! I would like to request for information regarding:
1. The Latest Monthly Average of Local and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in the Province of Albay (from March to June and November to December of the latest year available).
Thank you and God Bless!
R.OFFICE
Jan. 4, 2024, 9:52 a.m.
January 4, 2024
Dear Citizen,
I refer to my letter of December 21, 2023 02:03:15 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The Latest Monthly Average of Local and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Albay.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01MDAxODQ3OTgxNTkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-500184798159, 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 Mar 28, 2024 01:51:04 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
R.IMPERIAL
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:05 a.m.
Good day!
I wish to request the monthly average or the total number of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in the province of Albay during the peak season of the months "March to June and November to December" in the year 2019-2023.
The purpose of this request of information will be used for my (Ranieli S. Imperial) architectural research data gathering procedure in order to find the number of the needed survey respondents, entitled "PAHINGALÒ: A SUSTAINABLE ECO-FRIENDLY HOSTEL IN BAÑAG, DARAGA ALBAY. This research will explore the hostel industry located in Bañag, Daraga Albay, focusing on its current state and potential for growth, examining the existing hostels in the region, including their facilities and services. The researcher promotes sustainability and an eco-friendly design wherein not only it provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience for guests but also it prioritizes the concept of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and social responsibility in its design, operation, and management.
I also sent the copy of my school id thru gmail.
Thank you and God Bless!
R.OFFICE
Jan. 8, 2024, 4:24 p.m.
January 8, 2024
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated December 21, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The Latest Monthly Average of Local and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Albay.
We received your request on December 21, 2023 and will respond on or before January 16, 2024 02:03:15 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01MDAxODQ3OTgxNTkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-500184798159.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Jan. 8, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
8 January 2024
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your letter dated 21 December 2023 about your request for the number of domestic and foreign Tourists in Albay for 2023, by month, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 25 January 2024 02:03 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01MDAxODQ3OTgxNTkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-500184798159.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Jan. 12, 2024, 5:29 p.m.
12 January 2024
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 21 December 2023 02:03:15 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of domestic and foreign tourists in Albay for 2023, by month.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed a copy of the report on the number of domestic and foreign tourists in Albay for 2023 (3Q).
Please note that we can only provide some of the information you have requested as the data for the last quarter of 2023 is still being collected from the concerned LGUs. We will update this response once the data is submitted by DOT Region 5.
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 explain why you are dissatisfied with the response and should be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this response. We will complete the review and tell you 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).
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
