Requested from PHIVOLCS by J. DE JESUS at 11:29 AM on
Jul 17, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development/DRRM
Date of Coverage: 07/17/2023 - 07/17/2023
Tracking no: #PHIVOLCS-480342903872
DE JESUS 11:29 AM, Jul 17, 2023
Good day,
I would like to request additional context on the earthquake scale. More specifically, identify which scales are deemed to be dangerous vs those that aren't yet, and what courses of actions are recommended per scale.
Please see this link for context:
https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/earthquake/earthquake-intensity-scale
Montes 01:27 PM, Jul 21, 2023
July 21, 2023
Dear JOSHUA DAVE,
Thank you for your request dated Jul 17, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Danger Assessment of Earthquake Scale.
We received your request on Jul 17, 2023 and will respond on or before Aug 07, 2023 11:29:34 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFVBISVZPTENTLTQ4MDM0MjkwMzg3Mgw, for request with ticket number #PHIVOLCS-480342903872.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Angela Montes
FOI Officer
DE JESUS 09:48 AM, Aug 02, 2023
Good day,
Kindly requesting a follow-up on this request. Thanks!
DE JESUS 01:49 PM, Aug 09, 2023
Good day,
Kindly requesting a follow-up on this request. Thanks!
Decision Maker 08:07 AM, Aug 22, 2023
August 22, 2023
Dear JOSHUA DAVE DE JESUS,
I refer to my letter of Jul 17, 2023 11:29:34 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Danger Assessment of Earthquake Scale.
Our response to your request is due on Aug 07, 2023 11:29:34 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are checking several documents.
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 Sep 04, 2023 11:29:34 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFVBISVZPTENTLTQ4MDM0MjkwMzg3Mgw, for request with ticket number #PHIVOLCS-480342903872.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
PHIVOLCS FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer
Decision Maker 01:41 PM, Sep 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
Dear JOSHUA DAVE DE JESUS,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Jul 17, 2023 11:29:34 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Danger Assessment of Earthquake Scale.
Response to Request
Our Seismology Team would like to provide you with a comprehensive reply but the information is not readily available. We are requesting for your understanding on this and we will get in touch with you as soon as the information is available.
Meantime, we suggest to go over the PEIS and other earthquake information materials on preparedness which are available on our website at this link: https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/publications/general-information-products
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 DOST Assistant Secretary for Administration and Legal Affairs, Dr. Diana L. Ignacio, 2nd Floor, Platinum Building, MIRDC Compound, DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Avenue, Taguig City with email dlignacio@dost.gov.ph.
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).
Feedback on Handling of eFOI request
We would highly appreciate it if you can accomplish the feedback form and provide input for us to improve how we handle our FOI requests at this link:
https://forms.gle/WQWMVZFFsRXESG8XA
Very truly yours,
TERESITO C. BACOLCOL
Director, PHIVOLCS
Decision Maker 05:00 PM, Jan 24, 2024
January 24, 2024
Dear JOSHUA DAVE DE JESUS,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Jul 17, 2023 11:29:34 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Danger Assessment of Earthquake Scale.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. We sent the reply to you via email at 458pm and also attaching it in the portal.
Your right to request a review
We hope we are able to satisfy your request. On the other hand, 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 DOST Assistant Secretary for Administration and Legal Affairs, Dr. Diana L. Ignacio, 2nd Floor, Platinum Building, MIRDC Compound, DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Avenue, Taguig City with email dlignacio@dost.gov.ph. 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).
Feedback on Handling of eFOI request
We would highly appreciate it if you can accomplish the feedback form and provide input for us to improve how we handle our FOI requests at this link: https://bit.ly/PHIVOLCSFOIFeedback.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Teresito C. Bacolcol
Director, PHIVOLCS
and
PHIVOLCS FOI Decision Maker
Attachments:
OODL-Jan-24-005_dejesus.pdf
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