Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on April 29, 2022.
Requested from DOT by J. Cruz at 12:18 PM on
April 29, 2022.
Purpose: For Feasibility study purposes
Date of Coverage: 04/29/2022 - 04/29/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-099059909849
M.MELICAN
April 29, 2022, 12:18 p.m.
Hi! I would like to request information regarding the total number of local tourists in Argao, Cebu City. For local tourists, it should be coming from the Philippines only.
All information will be kept confidential and will be for feasibility study purposes only. Thank you!
R.OFFICE
April 29, 2022, 12:30 p.m.
29 April 2022
Dear Ms. Melican,
Thank you for your request dated 29 April 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the total number of local tourists in Argao, Cebu.
We received your request on 29 April 2022 and will respond on or before 23 May 2022 12:18:35 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 us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wOTkwNTk5MDk4NDkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-099059909849.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
April 29, 2022, 12:35 p.m.
29 April 2022
Dear Ms. Melican,
We refer to your letter dated 29 April 2022 12:18:35 PM regarding your request for the number of local tourists in Argao, Cebu, made under 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 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 clarify if the "local tourists" pertain to domestic tourists;
•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;
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 https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wOTkwNTk5MDk4NDkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-099059909849, 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 22 July 2022 04:31:21 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Dir. Lara Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
M.MELICAN
April 29, 2022, 12:47 p.m.
The local tourists pertain to domestic tourists. This is for research purposes only. All I want to know is what is the total number of domestic tourists in Argao, Cebu City. The deadline for this research will be May 1, 2022. I hope to get the information as soon as possible. Thank you!
L.SERVICE
April 29, 2022, 2:17 p.m.
29 April 2022
Dear Ms. Melican,
Thank you for your response dated 29 April 2022, with regard to our request for compliance with Sections 13.3.b and 13.4 of the revised DOT FOI Manual.
We would still need to request you to further clarify your request by specifying the reason for the said request. As we have mentioned, 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.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wOTkwNTk5MDk4NDkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-099059909849, to respond.
You would still have until 22 July 2022 06:00:46 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Dir. Lara Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
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