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The cost per meter of HDPE and PVC pipes used by MWSS

Requested from MWSSCO by M. Umandal at 08:05 AM on Apr 26, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 04/23/2023
Tracking no: #MWSSCO-038244466586

Umandal 08:05 AM, Apr 26, 2023 

Hi!I would like to request information regarding  the following:

1. The manufacturer/distributor of the HDPE and PVC pipes used for the secondary lines of water distribution by MWSS. 

2. How much does it cost per meter of HDPE and PVC from this manufacturer

Receiving Officer 03:32 PM, Apr 26, 2023 

April 26, 2023

Dear Ma. Zam Umandal,

I refer to my letter of Apr 26, 2023 08:05:14 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The cost per meter of HDPE and PVC pipes used by MWSS.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query.  We  need an official letter, signed by you and your thesis adviser, requesting the said information and state the purpose of your request. You may address your letter to: 

JOSE ALFREDO B. ESCOTO, JR
Manager, Field Operations Management Department 
MWSS CO  
4th Floor, Administration Building, MWSS Complex
489 Katipunan Avenue, Balara, Quezon City

Also, include in your letter that the information and materials requested will be kept in strict confidence and used only for academic purposes. No information will be shared by any means without written consent from our Office.

You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://zcwd20190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE01XU1NDTy0wMzgyNDQ0NjY1ODYM, for request with ticket number #MWSSCO-038244466586, to respond.

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 Jul 19, 2023 07:05:10 AM, your request will be closed.

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

Thank you.

Respectfully,

MWSS CO FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Umandal 04:14 PM, May 03, 2023 

Good afternoon!

Attached here is the letter of request, which is noted by our thesis adviser. I have provided the list of information that I need for my group's undergraduate thesis. I have also indicated the purpose and confidentiality of the said information.

Hoping for your response soon. Thank you so much.

Receiving Officer 09:26 AM, May 04, 2023 

May 4, 2023

Dear Ma. Zam,

Thank you for your request dated Apr 26, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The cost per meter of HDPE and PVC pipes used by MWSS.

We received your request on Apr 26, 2023 and will respond on or before May 17, 2023 08:05:14 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE01XU1NDTy0wMzgyNDQ0NjY1ODYM, for request with ticket number #MWSSCO-038244466586.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

MWSS CO FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer


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Dear Ms. Umandal,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 26 April 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for information on the manufacturers and the cost per meter of pipes used in the primary line of water distribution.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have some of the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact Mr. Ronald C. Padua  of the Maynilad Water Services Inc.  and Mr. Elmer Largo of Manila Water Company, Inc. We have already forwarded your letter to our concessionaires and were received last 09 May 2023.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site.

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 LEONOR C. CLEOFAS, CESO IV, Administrator. 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,
Water and Sewerage Management Department

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