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The number of dams in the Philippines that are government-owned or are privatized

Requested from MWSS by A. Valenzuela at 04:45 AM on Nov 27, 2023.
Purpose: Academic research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2001 - 11/27/2023
Tracking no: #MWSS-260309275412

Valenzuela 04:45 AM, Nov 27, 2023 

Hi! I would like to ask the following:

1) How many dams do we have in the Philippines?
2) How many dams are still government-owned?
3) How many dams are privatized?
4) How many dams are used for potable water source?
5) How many dams are used for hydroelectric energy source?

Thank you.

Officer 03:07 PM, Nov 28, 2023 

November 28, 2023

Dear Alexis Caitlin,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 27, 2023 04:45:19 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of dams in the Philippines that are government-owned or are privatized.

We received your request on Nov 27, 2023 04:45:19 AM and will respond on or before Dec 16, 2023 04:45:19 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEU1XU1MtMjYwMzA5Mjc1NDEyDA, for request with ticket number #MWSS-260309275412.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer


29 November 2023

Dear Ms. Valenzuela,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 28 November 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

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While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the National Water Resources Board or NWRB at nwrbsec@nwrb.gov.ph / foi@nwrb.gov.ph or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at www.foi.gov.ph.

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