Department of the Interior and Local Government(DILG)

Hi,

Hope this email finds you well.

With the recent news of the proposed removal of the bus lanes that give convenience to ordinary passengers like us, we would like to ask you these questions for research and possible litigation purposes:

- Who is the research partner of DILG to come up with this idea of removing the bus lanes?

- What was the conclusion of this research that made you decide to come up with this proposal?

- Is there a proposed budget at stake if this was implemented? If YES, how much?

This question is in line with with Article III, Section 7 of our Philippine Constitution which states:

"The right to information is enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution under Article III, Section 7 of the Bill of Rights. This provision guarantees the people's right to access information on matters of public concern, which plays a critical role in a functioning democracy."

We are hoping for your prompt reply.

Thank you

Dear eFOI user, 
Thank you for your request dated February 13, 2025 made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Proposed removal of bus lanes. We will respond and process your request on or before March 6, 2025, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal for request with ticket number #DILG-034668220173.
Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Department of the Interior and Local Government 

Dear eFOI user,
Thank you for your request dated Feb. 13, 2025, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
You have requested the Proposed removal of bus lanes .
We are pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved.  A response regarding your request will be sent to your email.
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 Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla at DILG NAPOLCOM Center EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City or email 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,
FOI Officer
Department of the Interior and Local Government