Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on June 3, 2021.
Requested from DOT by C. Razon at 08:25 PM on
June 3, 2021.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2010 - 06/02/2021
Tracking no: #DOT-421209427279
C.RAZON
June 3, 2021, 8:25 p.m.
Hi I would like to request the following information regarding tourist arrivals in Batanes:
1. Monthly local arrivals from Jan 2010 to present
2. Monthly international arrivals from Jan 2010 to present
3. Average length of stay in Batanes (arrival to departure) per year
4. List of tourist accommodations in Batanes and number of rooms per accommodation.
Thank you always.
R.OFFICE
June 3, 2021, 8:34 p.m.
June 3, 2021
Dear Ms. Razon,
Thank you for your request dated 03 June 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for tourism-related information in Batanes (Local and International).
We received your request on 03 June 2021. Please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Section 12.3 of the DOT FOI Manual within 5 days by providing the following:
•Details of the requesting party, such as name, contact information, affiliation, company, or organization;
•Reasonable description of the information requested. For this purpose, should tourism data or statistics be required, kindly include the area and period covered;
•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.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MjEyMDk0MjcyNzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-421209427279.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
June 3, 2021, 8:43 p.m.
June 3, 2021
Dear Ms. Razon,
We refer to your letter dated 03 June 2021 on tourism-related information on Batanes (Local and International), 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 requesting for the 2010 to present data on Item No. 3 and if you are requesting for the current data on Item No. 4. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://zcwdv420190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MjEyMDk0MjcyNzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-421209427279, 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 26 August 2021 12:35:14 PM, 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
C.RAZON
June 4, 2021, 8:52 a.m.
Thank you for the clarification.
For Item 3, that is from 2010 to present.
For item 4, that is from 2010 to present as well.
Thank you for the prompt response. Much appreciated.
L.SERVICE
June 4, 2021, 9:31 a.m.
June 4, 2021
Dear Ms. Razon,
Thank you for your response dated 04 June 2021 with regard to our letter regarding clarifications on your requested information on tourism-related information on Batanes (Local and International).
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 24 June 2021 08:25 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MjEyMDk0MjcyNzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-421209427279.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
June 14, 2021, 9:44 p.m.
June 14, 2021
Dear Ms. Razon,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 03 June 2021 08:25:40 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for tourism-related information on Batanes (Local and International).
Response to Request
Your FOI request was approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you have requested.
Likewise, please be informed that the attached files were the only available data from DOT Region II.
You may find the 2011-2014 tourist arrivals of Batanes at http://tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx.
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 Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat at 351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. 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 yours,
Dir. Lara Victoria Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
