Department of Tourism(DOT)

Hi! I would like to request for information regarding:

1. Tourist arrival in Cebu City for accommodation in every month of the years 2018-2023
2) Purpose for visit or profile (e.g. tourist, business, freelancer)
3) Local and foreign visitors
4) Length of stay in Cebu City

November 13, 2023

Dear Citizen,

Thank you for your request dated November 10, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourist Arrival in Cebu City.

We received your request on November 10, 2023 and will respond on or before December 04, 2023 03:52:24 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00Njg2OTI4MjkwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-468692829068.

Thank you.


Respectfully yours,

Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer

15 November 2023

Dear Citizen,

We refer to your letter dated 10 November 2023 03:52:24 PM about your request for the number of Tourists in Cebu City from 2018-2023, 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://zcwdv320190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00Njg2OTI4MjkwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-468692829068, to respond.

While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 7 February 2024 09:23:06 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker

The thesis title is "Salakot: Redeveloping Hat Lady Farm into an Off-Grid Farm Tourism Camp Integrating Organic Architecture in Brgy. Guba, Cebu City." The purpose of this study is to explore the transformative potential of converting Hat Lady Farm into an off-grid farm resort, blending organic architecture seamlessly. By promoting both tourism and agriculture, the study aims to create a harmonious environment that facilitates individuals' active engagement in agricultural practices while supporting environmental conservation and fostering income growth for farmers. This endeavor extends benefits to various stakeholders, including the local Barangay, the Cebu Organic Agriculture Cooperative (COAC), the farm owner, Hat Lady Farm farmers, tourists, architects, engineers, businessmen, stakeholders, and students. The study envisions boosting the local economy, enhancing residents' quality of life, promoting sustainable farming practices, providing an immersive learning experience, and creating a profitable venture with long-term benefits for all involved parties. 

The data we need is to be used for our data gathering for computing the occupancy capacity of the farm resort that we will design and also for computing our sample. The data that is needed here will be used between november 16, 2023  to december 16, 2023.

17 November 2023

Dear Citizens,

Thank you for your response dated 16 November 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 12 December 2023 03:52 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC00Njg2OTI4MjkwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DOT-468692829068.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker

21 November 2023

Dear Citizen,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 10 November 2023 03:52:24 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for various tourism data in Cebu City.

Response to your request

While we aim to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. Upon coordination with DOT Region 7, they advised us to refer you to the Cebu City Tourism Office through the following contact details: [email protected] / [email protected] 

Please be informed that we only have the annual tourism arrivals report on Cebu City which you can find through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx

For further assistance, you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.

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