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Access to the repository of data on rail transport in the Philippines

Published by Department of Transportation(DOTr) on Feb. 14, 2021.
Requested from DOTr by N. Manalon at 04:19 PM on Feb. 14, 2021.
Purpose: Policy Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2019 - 01/01/2021
Tracking no: #DOTr-284883347163

J.LATIGAR Feb. 14, 2021, 4:19 p.m.

Hi! We're currently conducting research on the transport infrastructure in the Philippines. I would like to know if you have a repository of data for rail transport in the country. Would appreciate if this includes data from 2016 and the latest year. Thanks in advance!

D.DOTR Feb. 22, 2021, 10:15 a.m.

February 22, 2021 Dear Jokkaz Latigar, I refer to my letter of Feb 14, 2021 04:19:23 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Access to the repository of data on rail transport in the Philippines. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to know the specific data you are requesting. Please also state the purpose of your request and to what extent the data will be used. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPVHItMjg0ODgzMzQ3MTYzDA, for request with ticket number #DOTr-284883347163, to respond. During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before May 17, 2021 02:14:23 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, DOTR-DM DOTR FOI Officer

J.LATIGAR Feb. 23, 2021, 9:45 p.m.

Dear DOTr, Thank you for your response. Here are my data requests: 1) Map of existing railways nationwide (2016 and 2020) 2) Summary of rail track length per region (2016 and 2020) 3) Total number of operational trains per region (2016 and 2020) 4) Condition of rail tracks and trains (2016 and 2020) 5) Number of passengers, load factor, and revenues of rail infrastructure projects (2016 and 2020) 6) List of existing rail infrastructure projects by type/classification and by location (2016 and 2020) These data will be used in a study of transport infrastructure by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, as requested by DBM. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you.

D.DOTR March 17, 2021, 9:30 a.m.

March 17, 2021 Dear Jokkaz Latigar, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Feb 14, 2021 04:19:23 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Access to the repository of data on rail transport in the Philippines. Response to your request We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. You may retrieve your requested information from https://fb.watch/3_FmQy-Q3Q/. 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, DOTR-DM DOTR FOI Officer

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