Requested from NAMRIA by R. Tiglao at 01:14 PM on
Oct 24, 2020.
Purpose: Research for my column
Date of Coverage: 09/01/2020 - 09/29/2020
Tracking no: #DENRNAMRIA-114664108450
Tiglao 01:15 PM, Oct 24, 2020
In the Philippies official map, that part of the Kalayaan Island Group that interntaionally is called Reed Bank is labelled there as "Recto Banks."
May I know the basis for such naming, i.e., an administrative or executivce order by whom?
Leano 03:01 PM, Oct 26, 2020
October 26, 2020
Dear Rigoberto,
Thank you for your request dated Oct 24, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Renaming of Reed Bank.
We received your request on Oct 24, 2020 and will respond on or before Nov 13, 2020 01:14:59 PM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyJAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiF0RFTlJOQU1SSUEtMTE0NjY0MTA4NDUwDA, for request with ticket number #DENRNAMRIA-114664108450.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Zenaida Leano
FOI Officer
Branch (HB) 05:10 PM, Oct 29, 2020
October 29, 2020
Dear Mr. Tiglao,
This is to inform you that we are currently collecting information regarding your inquiry. Rest assured that we are attending to your request.
Sincerely,
Cdr Antonio G Valenzuela, Jr
Branch (HB) 09:02 AM, Nov 16, 2020
November 16, 2020
Dear Rigoberto Tiglao,
I refer to my letter of Oct 24, 2020 01:14:59 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Renaming of Reed Bank.
Our response to your request is due on Nov 13, 2020 01:14:59 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because of the suspension of work due to the recent typhoon.
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 Dec 11, 2020 01:14:59 PM.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyJAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiF0RFTlJOQU1SSUEtMTE0NjY0MTA4NDUwDA, for request with ticket number #DENRNAMRIA-114664108450.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Cdr ANTONIO G Valenzuela, Jr
Hydrography Branch (HB)
FOI Officer
Branch (HB) 12:46 PM, Nov 19, 2020
November 19, 2020
Dear Rigoberto Tiglao,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Oct 24, 2020 01:14:59 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Renaming of Reed Bank.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the information you requested.
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 Usec Peter N Tiangco, PhD, Administrator of the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority and send it to records@namria.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,
Cdr Antonio G Valenzuela, Jr
Hydrography Branch (HB)
FOI Receiving Officer
Attachments:
Tiglao_RectoBankInquiry.pdf
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