Mines and Geosciences Bureau

Sibug 09:36 AM, Sep 18, 2023

September 18, 2023

Dear Poulo Ray,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 17, 2023 04:12:30 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Flood Hazard Map.

We received your request on Sep 17, 2023 04:12:30 PM and will respond on or before Oct 06, 2023 04:12:30 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE1HQi0xNzY2NjQ4MzE1MzEM, for request with ticket number #MGB-176664831531.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Lyn Sibug
FOI Officer

3 02:50 PM, Sep 19, 2023

September 19, 2023

Dear Poulo Ray Espiritu,

I refer to my letter of Sep 17, 2023 04:12:30 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Flood Hazard Map.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. Due to the large file size of the requested maps, we are unable to attach these through eFOI without compromising the quality of your requested data. In particular, it would be helpful to know your email address as well as the purpose for your request. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE1HQi0xNzY2NjQ4MzE1MzEM, for request with ticket number #MGB-176664831531, to respond.

Alternatively, you may email us your letter of request at region3@mgb.gov.ph.

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 Dec 12, 2023 06:47:52 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Regional Office 3
FOI Officer

3 08:00 PM, Dec 18, 2023

Dec 18, 2023

Dear Poulo Ray,

I refer to my letter of Sep 19, 2023 about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Flood Hazard Map. In particular, I had requested specific information for you to clarify upon in order for us to proceed with the request.

As we have not received a reply within the 60-day working period since the letter requesting for clarification was sent out, we regret to inform you that this request will be closed as of Dec 12, 2023.

You may wish to submit a new request describing the specific information you are looking for, and we will be able to consider it under the guidelines as stated in Executive Order No. 2.

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 or visiting our central office. 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,

Regional Office
FOI Officer