Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Sept. 15, 2023.
Requested from DOT by J. Ramos at 12:57 PM on
Sept. 15, 2023.
Purpose: Architectural Research
Date of Coverage: 09/15/2021 - 09/15/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-719709635179
J.RAMOS
Sept. 15, 2023, 12:57 p.m.
To whom it may concern, I would like to request the following data. Solely using for academic purposes.
Visitor Arrivals and Departures:
-Number of tourists arriving at Cebu City through various transportation modes (air, sea, land).
-Nationalities and demographics of tourists.
-Length of stay and purpose of the visit (e.g., leisure, business, cultural).
Tourist Attractions and Activities:
-Visitor counts at popular tourist attractions and landmarks in Cebu
-Types of activities and tours preferred by tourists.
Thank you for accepting my request, it will be a great help to my thesis!
R.OFFICE
Sept. 15, 2023, 5:05 p.m.
September 15, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated September 15, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourism Report of Cebu City.
We received your request on September 15, 2023 and will respond on or before October 06, 2023 12:57:43 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 me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MTk3MDk2MzUxNzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-719709635179.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Sept. 18, 2023, 8:13 p.m.
18 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 15 September 2023 12:57:43 PM about your request for various Tourism Report in Cebu City, 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 13.3.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 indicate the period (ex. 2019-2021). Kindly be reminded that the portal provides access to data and general requests, where the agency will be required to conduct research for the requesting party is not allowed
•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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MTk3MDk2MzUxNzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-719709635179, to respond.
While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 11 December 2023 12:09:29 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
J.RAMOS
Sept. 18, 2023, 9:07 p.m.
The architecture thesis is titled "Aplaya: Mixed-Use Waterfront as a Sustainable Tourism Hub. A Study of the Role that Sensory Perception and Passive Design Strategies Have in the Development of a Unique User-Experience in Cebu City"
To revive and develop the underdeveloped waterfronts of Cebu and create a potential tourist landmark at an international level. Aims to boost tourism in a way that is sustainable in terms of the environment, culture, and transportation. The demand for a tourist destination, such as facilities to cater them, rises as a result of the increasing number of tourists visiting Cebu City each year.
The quantity of arrivals, user profiles, demographics, nation of origin, and other similar data will be very helpful in identifying possible users and estimating the development's potential user base. In addition, their preferences on places that they want to stay, and activities that interest them, to be provided by the future development.
L.SERVICE
Sept. 19, 2023, 10:08 p.m.
19 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 18 September 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding 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. Kindly indicate the period (ex. 2019-2021).
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MTk3MDk2MzUxNzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-719709635179, to respond.
You would still have until 12 December 2023 02:06:44 PM 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
J.RAMOS
Sept. 19, 2023, 10:22 p.m.
The required temporal scope of the data collection will encompass the period from 2020 to the present year of 2023. Thank you!
L.SERVICE
Sept. 19, 2023, 10:28 p.m.
19 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 19 September 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Sections 13.3.b and 13.4 of the Revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 10 October 2023 12:57 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC03MTk3MDk2MzUxNzkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-719709635179.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Sept. 26, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
26 September 2023
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 15 September 2023 12:57:43 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for various Tourism Data on Cebu City from 2020-2023.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed a copy of the report on the number of tourists in Cebu by nationality and by city/municipality as well as the occupancy rate and average length of stay from 2020-2023.
Please note that we can only provide some of the information you have requested. Upon coordination with DOT Region 7, they have no available survey data hence, cannot provide data on the number of tourists by port of entry and top activities chosen by tourists.
You may directly coordinate with the concerned LGU thru their website: https://cebucitytourism.org/
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
