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Operating Mines/Quarries in the Philippines

Requested from MGB by J. Roleda at 10:19 AM on Oct 25, 2023.
Purpose: Research of Active/Operating Mines and Quarries in the Philippines
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2022 - 10/24/2023
Tracking no: #MGB-306238366899

Roleda 10:19 AM, Oct 25, 2023

Hi, I would like to request for data regarding ongoing/active mines and quarries in the Philippines. 

I found some operating mines through MGB's website, but I cannot find any specific locations with coordinates.

I would like to request for the following:

-Geographic coordinates of the operating mines and quarries
-shapefile of the mines and quarries
-general location
-commodities
-permit/contract no.
-duration of permit
-status of the mines and quarries (producing/non-producing)
-contractor name and contact details
-operator name and contact details
-managing official name

Officer 01:44 PM, Oct 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

Dear Ms. Roleda,

Thank you for your request dated Oct 25, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Operating Mines/Quarries in the Philippines.

We received your request on Oct 25, 2023 and will respond on or before Nov 15, 2023 10:19:09 AM, 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://foipmo09272019173800-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE1HQi0zMDYyMzgzNjY4OTkM, for request with ticket number #MGB-306238366899.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Roleda 09:38 AM, Oct 26, 2023

Hi, I have a few other requests.

1. Contact Details that includes: phone number, mailing address, physical address, email address, etc.

2. Shapefile of the geographic locations of the mines

3. Excel spreadsheet summarizing the requested info

Thank you.

Roleda 01:28 PM, Nov 10, 2023

Hi, can I please get some updates regarding my request? Thank you!

Office 02:40 PM, Nov 13, 2023

November 13, 2023

Dear Ms. Roleda,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 25, 2023 10:19:09 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Operating Mines/Quarries in the Philippines.

Response to Request

The official response from the concerned division was sent to your email address today, November 13, 2023 at 2:35 PM. Please see the attached file for your reference.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Central  Office
FOI Receiving Officer

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