Department of Science and Technology(DOST)

Hi! I would like to request information from DOST-PAGASA regarding:

1) The municipalities' heat index for the year 2021 so far

2) The municipalities' dry-bulb temperature readings for the year 2021 so far

3) The municipalities' relative humidity readings for the year 2021 so far

This is in reference to data presented in this link: https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/climate-heat-index

December 7, 2021

Dear Cromwell,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 19, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for 2021 Philippine Heat Index.

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 Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) at [email protected] and (02) 434-2665, or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://zcwdv320190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/help.

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 Secretary Fortunato T. De La Pena, Department of science and Technology (DOST), Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City. 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,
Jhoven G. Litana
FOI Officer