Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR)

Dear eFOI user,

About my letter dated [date], at [time], regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically your request on [title of request].

To effectively address your request, we kindly request additional information from you. This will enable us to provide you with the best possible service. Specifically, we require you to clarify as to which "municipality" within the province of Pangasinan do you wish to focus on for your research. Your request was very general and stated "municipality of Pangasinan" Or do you mean such data for the whole province? Your prompt response will allow us to proceed with your request on time.

To respond to the request with ticket number #BFAR-379807090702, please use the reply function located on the eFOI portal at https://savethedatev211152018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE0ZPSVBNTy01OTM3NzM2Njg1NjcM.

You will have 60 calendar days from the time of response to provide the requested information. We kindly request that you respond as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Girly G. Dela Peña, Receiving Officer

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office No. 1

Dear eFOI user,

Thank you for your request dated Jan. 28, 2025, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You have requested for the following: Data regarding fishing grounds and aquaculture production in the Municipality of Pangasinan, to include (a) Inventory of fishing grounds and aquaculture production by type, location, volume of production (in mt), volume of production (in PHP), list of resources that has been export, and product market (local/export), (b) Data on Fish Catch over the past 5 years, (c) Average salary of fisherman in 2024, (d) Fish prices in Pangasinan from 2019-2024, and (e) Trends in aquaculture in the Philippines.

I am pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved. Enclosed herewith, you will find a copy of the information you have requested. Please note that it may include some of the data you require. You are also encouraged to get in touch with the Provincial Government of Pangasinan, our BFAR Central Office, and the Philippine Statistics Authority for a more comprehensive data/information.

FOI Request of Ms. Monica Doctor - ROSARIO SEGUNDINA GAERLAN - [email protected]

Your right to request a review

If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to [insert name of Secretary and postal/e-mail address]. Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 calendar days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 calendar days from the receipt of your review request.

Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Girly G. Dela Peña, FOI Receiving Officer

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Fisheries Office No. 1

Dear eFOI user,

Thank you for your request dated Jan. 28, 2025, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You have requested the following data and information regarding fishing grounds and aquaculture production in the Municipality of Pangasinan (a) Inventory of fishing grounds and aquaculture production by type, location, volume of production (in mt), volume of production (in PHP), list of resources that has been export, and product market (local/export), (b) Data on Fish Catch over the past 5 years, (c) Average salary of fisherman in 2024, (d) Fish prices in Pangasinan from 2019-2024, and (e) Trends in aquaculture in the Philippines.

Reply to Request of Ms. Monica Doctor - ROSARIO SEGUNDINA GAERLAN - [email protected]

I am pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved. Enclosed herewith, you will find a copy of the information you have requested. Please note that it may include most of the data you require. You are also encouraged to get in touch with the Provincial Government of La Union, our BFAR Central Office and the Philippine Statistics Authority for a more comprehensive information.

Your right to request a review

If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to Hon. Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. at [email protected]. Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 calendar days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 calendar days from the receipt of your review request.

Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Girly G. Dela Peña, FOI Receiving Officer

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Fisheries Office No. 1