Requested from DOH by R. Manlapig at 11:22 AM on
Nov 15, 2023.
Purpose: Article development for a student publication
Date of Coverage: 11/15/2023 - 11/15/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-868922538721
Manlapig 11:22 AM, Nov 15, 2023
I would like to request for information about lambanog. Some of my queries include:
Can you describe the distillation and fermentation process of lambanog?
Can you explain the chemical compounds that arise during these processes? Are there toxic chemicals that arise?
What are the factors that influence the flavor of lambanog during these processes?
Can you tell us the safety considerations when drinking lambanog?
Lambanog is said to have health benefits. What are the compounds or antioxidants responsible?
What are some regulations enforced by the FDA to avoid cases of lambanog poisoning?
Receiving Officer 01:12 PM, Nov 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Dear Rachel Lauren,
Thank you for your request dated Nov 15, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Information about Lambanog.
We received your request on Nov 15, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 06, 2023 11:22:30 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC04Njg5MjI1Mzg3MjEM, for request with ticket number #DOH-868922538721.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Maker 03:19 PM, Nov 15, 2023
Good day!
Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION for action.
Kindly await for their response.
Thank you.
Manlapig 10:26 AM, Nov 17, 2023
Good day! May I ask about the progress of my request. Thank you very much!
Maker 04:33 PM, Dec 19, 2023
December 19, 2023
Dear Rachel Lauren Manlapig,
I refer to my letter of Nov 15, 2023 11:22:30 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Information about Lambanog.
Our response to your request is due on Dec 06, 2023 11:22:30 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we awaited for the response from FDA
I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Jan 03, 2024 11:22:30 AM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://efoi-ph.uc.r.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC04Njg5MjI1Mzg3MjEM, for request with ticket number #DOH-868922538721.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer
Maker 04:34 PM, Dec 19, 2023
December 19, 2023
Dear Rachel Lauren Manlapig,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Nov 15, 2023 11:22:30 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Information about Lambanog.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
FDA-Related Regulations to Avoid Lambanog Poisoning:
- Memorandum Circular No. 13 s. 1989 entitled, “Methanol Content in Alcohol
Beverages as defined by Memo-Circular 88-003”
Please see the attached file for your reference. Other information may be requested from the lambanog manufacturers.
Kindly accomplish the FOI Feedback request form at the link: https://bit.ly/DOHFOIFeedbackForm
Thank you
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 the DOH Central Appeals and Review Committee, at foi@doh.gov.ph. 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,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer
Attachments:
Memorandum-Circular-No.-13-s.-1989.pdf
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