Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Aug. 8, 2021.
Requested from DOT by E. Navelgas at 11:56 PM on
Aug. 8, 2021.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 08/08/2021 - 08/08/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-090468641994
E.NAVELGAS
Aug. 8, 2021, 11:56 p.m.
Good day! I am currently doing my research in different provinces including Aklan.
In this regard, I would like to know the contribution of tourism to Aklan’s (and Panay’s), economic output, investments and employment. Also, I would like to humbly request for Aklan's medium term development plan.
Thank you very much.
R.OFFICE
Aug. 9, 2021, 8:38 a.m.
August 9, 2021
Dear Ms. Navelgas,
Thank you for your request dated 08 August 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourism in Aklan.
We received your request on 08 August 2021 and will respond on or before 31 August 2021 2021 11:56:26 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster02262018113000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wOTA0Njg2NDE5OTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-090468641994.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Aug. 9, 2021, 9:05 a.m.
August 9, 2021
Dear Ms. Navelgas,
We refer to your letter dated 08 August 2021 on tourism in Aklan, made pursuant to 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 compliant with Section 12.3 of the DOT FOI Manual by providing the 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” shall not be considered to have met the requirements of specificity.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://removedkoalam07242018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wOTA0Njg2NDE5OTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-090468641994, to respond.
Likewise, we kindly request you to provide a copy of a valid government ID as we have noticed that you have declared "Government" as your Affiliation. You may send it via email at [email protected].
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 01 November 2021 12:51:41 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
E.NAVELGAS
Aug. 9, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
Good day, Dir. Austria!
This is to clarify that I work as a Researcher at Action for Economic Reforms (AER), a research organisation. I am not affiliated with any government agency.
As mentioned in my initial message, the purpose of my request is for research and development. I will be doing a presentation on diagnostics approach through identification of binding constraints. In this regard, I would like to make province of Aklan, among others, a case study.
I hope that the requested information be released soon.
Thank you very much.
L.SERVICE
Aug. 9, 2021, 7:10 p.m.
August 9, 2021
Dear Ms. Navelgas,
Thank you for your response dated 09 August 2021 with regard to our letter regarding clarification on the specific purpose of your request.
Likewise, we kindly request you to provide a copy of a valid company ID since according to your response earlier, you are working as a Researcher in a research organization. You may send it via email at [email protected].
You would still have until 01 November 2021 11:01:03 AM to provide the information.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Aug. 10, 2021, 8:28 a.m.
August 10, 2021
Dear Ms. Navelgas,
We refer to your letter dated 08 August 2021 on tourism in Aklan, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to know if you are referring to Panay Island in Western Visayas or Panay Island in the Bicol Region. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wOTA0Njg2NDE5OTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-090468641994, 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 02 November 2021 12:21:18 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
E.NAVELGAS
Aug. 10, 2021, 3:42 p.m.
Hi Ma'am! I'm referring to Panay Island in Western Visayas.
L.SERVICE
Aug. 10, 2021, 5:44 p.m.
August 10, 2021
Dear Mr. Navelgas,
Thank you for your response dated 10 August 2021, with regard to our letter regarding clarification on your requested information on tourism in Aklan.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 31 August 2021 11:56 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wOTA0Njg2NDE5OTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-090468641994.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Aug. 16, 2021, 4:56 p.m.
August 16, 2021
Dear Erica Jane Navelgas,
I refer to my letter of Aug 08, 2021 11:56:26 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourism in Aklan.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to know what is the period covered by your request. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wOTA0Njg2NDE5OTQM, for request with ticket number #DOT-090468641994, 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 Nov 08, 2021 08:55:06 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Legal Affairs Service
FOI Officer
L.SERVICE
Nov. 8, 2021, 5:35 p.m.
Nov 08, 2021
Dear Erica Jane,
I refer to my letter of Aug 16, 2021 about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourism in Aklan. In particular, I had requested specific information for you to clarify upon in order for us to proceed with the request.
As we have not received a reply within the 60-day working period since the letter requesting for clarification was sent out, we regret to inform you that this request will be closed as of Nov 08, 2021.
You may wish to submit a new request describing the specific information you are looking for, and we will be able to consider it under the guidelines as stated in Executive Order No. 2.
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to or visiting our central office. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
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).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Legal Affairs
FOI Officer
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