Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Nov. 10, 2022.
Requested from DOT by D. Albaladejo at 04:47 PM on
Nov. 10, 2022.
Purpose: Feasibility Study Involving Homestay Accommodations
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2022 - 10/31/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-567711631746
R.ANDANAR
Nov. 10, 2022, 4:47 p.m.
Good day! I'm a management accounting student conducting a feasibility study involving a homestay accommodation in Ilocos Norte together with my group mates. In connection with this, I am requesting the following pertinent data from your office to aid the market segmentation analysis that we will perform for the said feasibility study:
1) total number of accredited homestay accommodations in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte and the entirety of the region.
2) total number of tourists who availed homestay accommodation in Ilocos Norte from Jan. 1 - Oct. 31, 2022.
Thank you and God Bless.
R.OFFICE
Nov. 11, 2022, 9:38 a.m.
November 11, 2022
Dear Ms. Andanar,
Thank you for your request dated November 10, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for total number of tourists who availed services from a homestay accommodation in Ilocos Norte.
We received your request on November 10, 2022 and will respond on or before December 01, 2022 04:47:26 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://pcoomaster01232017150000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01Njc3MTE2MzE3NDYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-567711631746.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Nov. 11, 2022, 10:20 a.m.
11 November 2022
Dear Ms. Andanar,
We refer to your letter dated 10 November 2022 04:47:26 PM about your request for the number of tourists who availed services of homestay accommodation in Ilocos Norte from January to October 2022, 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 Section 13.4 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.
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://foipmo09232019155230-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01Njc3MTE2MzE3NDYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-567711631746, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 3 February 2023 02:12:37 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
R.ANDANAR
Nov. 11, 2022, 10:37 a.m.
Good day! The information will be used in conducting a market segmentation analysis and gathering data to determine the demand for homestay accommodations. Hoping for your approval. Thank you so much!
L.SERVICE
Nov. 11, 2022, 12:42 p.m.
11 November 2022
Dear Ms. Andanar,
Thank you for your response dated 11 November 2022 via the eFOI portal, with regard to our request for compliance with Section 13.4 of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. Kindly provide the name/title of the research/ thesis/ feasibility study you are conducting with a brief background.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foipmo10042019152320-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC01Njc3MTE2MzE3NDYM, for request with ticket number #DOT-567711631746, to respond.
You would still have until 3 February 2023 04:40:25 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
Acting DOT FOI Decision Maker
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