Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Nov. 12, 2023.
Requested from DOT by J. Mendoza at 09:56 PM on
Nov. 12, 2023.
Purpose: Research Paper
Date of Coverage: 11/12/2023 - 11/12/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-080027707520
J.MENDOZA
Nov. 12, 2023, 9:56 p.m.
Hi! I am Jhoanna Mendoza, a Tourism student of St. Vincent College of Cabuyao and me and my groupmates are conducting a research study about Mt. Makiling and we need some data for our research paper that's why we are requesting the information regarding;
1. Yearly visitors of Los Baños/ Mt. Makiling from the year 2018 upto present present year and,
2. Growth of Tourism Activities in the city
These informations will be very helpful for us. Thank you!
R.OFFICE
Nov. 13, 2023, 4:33 p.m.
November 13, 2023
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your request dated November 12, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Yearly Visitors of Los Baños from 2018-2023.
We received your request on November 12, 2023 and will respond on or before December 05, 2023 09:56:58 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wODAwMjc3MDc1MjAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-080027707520.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer
L.SERVICE
Nov. 15, 2023, 5:41 p.m.
15 November 2023
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 12 November 2023 09:56:58 PM about your request for the number of Visitors to Los Baños 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 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 clarify what is "growth of tourism activities" for item number 2
•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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wODAwMjc3MDc1MjAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-080027707520, 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 09:38:58 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
J.MENDOZA
Nov. 18, 2023, 7:10 a.m.
Good day! the information we are requesting is for research and development purposes. We needed the informations for our research study titled "The impact of Tourism Activities in Achieving Sustainable Tourism at Mt. Makiling in Los Baños Laguna: A basis for Sustainable Development Plan". In regards with the item no. 2, we would like to ask about the names of growing tourism activities in the city. Thank you and sorry for being not clear with our request.
L.SERVICE
Jan. 8, 2024, 3:01 p.m.
8 January 2024
Dear Citizen,
Thank you for your response dated 18 November 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 12 December 2023 09:56 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://efoi-ph.uc.r.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wODAwMjc3MDc1MjAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-080027707520.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Jan. 8, 2024, 3:04 p.m.
8 January 2024
Dear Citizen,
We refer to your letter dated 12 November 2023 09:56:58 PM about your request for the number of Visitors to Los Baños from 2018-2023, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Our response to your request is due on 12 December 2023 09:56:58 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request.
We apologize for this delay. We have applied for an extension so we can work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before 12 January 2024 09:56:58 PM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://efoi-ph.uc.r.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC0wODAwMjc3MDc1MjAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-080027707520.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
L.SERVICE
Jan. 10, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
10 January 2024
Dear Citizen,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 12 November 2023 09:56:58 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of Visitors to Los Baños, Laguna and Mt. Makiling from 2018-2023.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
We have enclosed the data on the number of Visitors to Los Baños, Laguna (2023) and Mt. Makiling from 2019-2023.
You may find the data on the number of Visitors to Los Baños, Laguna from 2018-2022 through this link: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx
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 explain why you are dissatisfied with the response and should be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this response. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 working days from the date when we receive your request for review.
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Atty. Jennifer A. Olba
DOT FOI Decision Maker
