Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Oct. 13, 2023.
Requested from DOT by R. Dela Cruz at 09:58 AM on
Oct. 13, 2023.
Purpose: Educational Research
Date of Coverage: 10/13/2016 - 10/13/2022
Tracking no: #DOT-414329163989
R.DELA CRUZ
Oct. 13, 2023, 9:58 a.m.
Good day!
I am a fourth-year student from Technological Institute of the Philippines. May i request the data about this following:
(1) Number of tourists arriving in the Pampanga (2016-2022).
(2) Hotel Occupancy Rates and Data on the types of accommodations preferred by tourists (2016-2022).
(3) Local events and activities attract tourist in Pampanga.
(4) Status if their living (high class, middle class, or low class).
R.OFFICE
Oct. 16, 2023, 12:26 p.m.
October 16, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated October 13, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourist Arrival and Status.
We received your request on October 13, 2023 and will respond on or before November 08, 2023 09:58:24 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://pcoomaster11032017100000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MTQzMjkxNjM5ODkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-414329163989.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Oct. 19, 2023, 7:37 p.m.
19 October 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 13 October 2023 09:58:24 AM about your request for the number of tourists in Pampanga from 2016-2022, 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MTQzMjkxNjM5ODkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-414329163989, 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 January 2024 11:36:32 AM, 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
R.DELA CRUZ
Oct. 22, 2023, 11:53 a.m.
The title is "A proposed 5 Star Theater-Hotel in Pampanga."
the data will be use for the follow-up requirement that the panel asked. they asked for the exact number of tourist entering in Pampanga, the hotel occupancy/preferred accommodation of tourist, the events and activities that help to the theater and lastly the classification of the tourist either high class or middle class who are entering to Pampanga.
R.DELA CRUZ
Nov. 2, 2023, 9:01 p.m.
May I follow up my request?
L.SERVICE
Nov. 2, 2023, 10:26 p.m.
2 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 22 October 2023 via the eFOI portal regarding our request for compliance with Section 13.4 of the revised DOT FOI Manual.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 15 November 2023 09:58 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://pcoomaster08142017140000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00MTQzMjkxNjM5ODkM, for request with ticket number #DOT-414329163989.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
R.DELA CRUZ
Nov. 7, 2023, 8:30 a.m.
Is there any possibility of speeding up of my request? because I need the information within this week only.
L.SERVICE
Nov. 10, 2023, noon
10 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 13 October 2023 09:58:24 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of tourists in Pampanga from 2016-2022.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
You may find the official report on the number of tourists in Pampanga from 2016-2022 through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx
We have also enclosed the available occupancy report of Region 3 from 2015-2021.
Please note that we can only provide some of the information you have requested. We are still waiting for the submission of the DOT Region 3 regarding the occupancy rate and list of events. We will update you on the data once it is available.
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 working 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
