Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Sept. 19, 2023.
Requested from DOT by C. Torres at 12:08 AM on
Sept. 19, 2023.
Purpose: Research purposes
Date of Coverage: 09/18/2023 - 09/18/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-737175353878
C.TORRES
Sept. 19, 2023, 12:08 a.m.
Hi! I would like to request the following for research purposes:
a) Tourism Statistics for the Province of Bataan (2018-2020)
b) Parks and Natural Areas
c) Heritage and Cultural Attractions
d) Entertainment facilities with their capacity and ownership
e) Festivals and events
f) Food and beverage attractions
R.OFFICE
Sept. 19, 2023, 9:57 a.m.
September 19, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated September 19, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The tourism statistics for the province of Bataan.
We received your request on September 19, 2023 and will respond on or before October 10, 2023 12:08:18 AM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MzcxNzUzNTM4NzgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-737175353878.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Sept. 19, 2023, 9:36 p.m.
19 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 19 September 2023 12:08:18 AM about your request for various tourism data on Bataan from 2018-2020, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Before processing your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised 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”, “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.
•If the requesting party is a natural person who is a member, employee, affiliated with, or related to a juridical entity, company, or organization, and the request is made not on behalf of such juridical entity, a company, or organization but arises from such membership, affiliation or relation, such other sufficient proof of authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; or for students, a copy of the school I.D., or written endorsement of the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor.
To protect your privacy, kindly send it via email at [email protected].
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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MzcxNzUzNTM4NzgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-737175353878, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 12 December 2023 01:33:37 PM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
C.TORRES
Sept. 19, 2023, 10:39 p.m.
Good day!
I would like to request your good office the "Tourism Statistics in Balanga and province of Bataan in general from the year 2018-2023 data". The purpose of this request is for our ongoing thesis entitled "THE PEARLIENT CITY : An Interactive Experience Theme Park and Water Park in Balanga, Bataan".
The purpose of this data is to strengthen the feasibility of the proposed project since it is open for the public not only to the people in Bataan but also to tourists.
Rest assured that the data will be used for academic purposes only. Thank you!
L.SERVICE
Sept. 20, 2023, 10:23 a.m.
20 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 19 September 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. Kindly provide the proper identification. To protect your privacy, kindly send it via email at [email protected].
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MzcxNzUzNTM4NzgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-737175353878, to respond.
You would still have until 13 December 2023 02:21:49 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
C.TORRES
Sept. 20, 2023, 10:28 p.m.
Good Day!
My request is the data of the ff:
-Total Number of tourist Arrival in Balanga, Bataan 2018-2023.
-General total number of tourists in Bataan from 2018-2023.
Thank you!
C.TORRES
Sept. 20, 2023, 10:28 p.m.
Also, I have sent my student ID card and Postal ID card to your email, Thank you!
L.SERVICE
Sept. 21, 2023, 10:33 a.m.
21 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 20 September 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Sections 13.4 and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 12 October 2023 12:08 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 https://foipmo09222021165759-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MzcxNzUzNTM4NzgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-737175353878.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Oct. 6, 2023, 3:26 p.m.
6 October 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 19 September 2023 12:08:18 AM about your request for various tourism data on Bataan from 2018-2020, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Our response to your request is due on 12 October 2023 12:08 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request.
We apologize for this delay. We have applied for an extension so we can work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before 14 November 12:08:18 AM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MzcxNzUzNTM4NzgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-737175353878.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Oct. 10, 2023, 4:35 p.m.
10 October 2023
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 19 September 2023 12:08:18 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for various tourism data on Bataan from 2018-2020.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
You may find the available tourist data from 2018-2022 through this link: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03NzYyNTc5ODIzNTgM
As for the list of tourist attractions/destinations in Bataan, you may find the available data through this link: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01MTg5NTY0MTE4NjMM
As to the list of tourism enterprises in Bataan, you may find the list of DOT-accredited tourism enterprises through this link: https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/#dot-accredited
You may also use this as another reference: https://philippines.travel/
Please note that we can only provide some of the information you requested. For other data not included, you may directly coordinate with the Provincial Tourism Office of the Province of Bataan at [email protected].
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 be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this reply and must provide the reason/s why you are not satisfied. We will complete the review and notify you of 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).
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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