Published by National Mapping and Resource Information Authority(DENRNAMRIA) on Oct. 20, 2020.
Requested from NAMRIA by R. Tiglao at 12:04 PM on
Oct. 20, 2020.
Purpose: Research for my column in The Manila Times
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2018 - 10/20/2020
Tracking no: #DENRNAMRIA-432674263566
R.TIGLAO
Oct. 20, 2020, 12:04 p.m.
I would like a digital copy, hi-res if possible, of a map issued by the NAMRIA entitled "Republic of the Philippines, Archipelaegic Baselines as Defined by Republic Act No. 9522."
I was in your sales offie in BGC several monsh ago, and I was told that they have no authority giving me a copy of this map. Thus I invoke FOI. i requesting it.
Z.LEANO
Oct. 21, 2020, 8:34 a.m.
October 21, 2020
Dear Rigoberto,
Thank you for your request dated Oct 20, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Archipelaegic Baseelines as defined by Republic Act No. 9522.
We received your request on Oct 20, 2020 and will respond on or before Nov 10, 2020 12:04:38 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyJAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiF0RFTlJOQU1SSUEtNDMyNjc0MjYzNTY2DA, for request with ticket number #DENRNAMRIA-432674263566.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Zenaida Leano
FOI Officer
H.BRANCH (HB)
Oct. 27, 2020, 12:54 p.m.
October 27, 2020
Dear Mr. Tiglao,
This is to inform you that we are currently processing your request for the issuance of the Archipelagic Baseline Map. We will send you the files once completed. Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Cdr Antonio G Valenzuela, Jr
H.BRANCH (HB)
Nov. 10, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
November 10, 2020
Dear Rigoberto Tiglao,
I refer to my letter of Oct 20, 2020, 12:04:38 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Archipelaegic Baselines as defined by Republic Act No. 9522.
Our response to your request is due on Nov 10, 2020, 12:04:38 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still compiling and finalizing the updates of the special map you requested.
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 08, 2020 12:04:38 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyJAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiF0RFTlJOQU1SSUEtNDMyNjc0MjYzNTY2DA, for request with ticket number #DENRNAMRIA-432674263566.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Cdr Antonio G Valenzuela, Jr
Hydrography Branch (HB)
FOI Officer
H.BRANCH (HB)
Dec. 7, 2020, 4:49 p.m.
December 7, 2020
Dear Mr. Tiglao,
This pertains to your Freedom of Information request for an official map of the Philippine Archipelagic Baselines as defined by Republic Act No. 9522.
Due to crucial updates of the said special map and the problems brought by the recent typhoon where our concerned personnel were affected, it took longer than expected to address your request.
We apologize for this delay and we would like to request for another two weeks from the due date of Dec 08, 2020 to finalize the map.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us thru this email address.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Hydrography Branch (HB)
FOI Officer
H.BRANCH (HB)
Dec. 11, 2020, 2:23 p.m.
December 11, 2020
Dear Rigoberto Tiglao,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Oct 20, 2020 12:04:38 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for map of Archipelagic Baselines as defined by Republic Act No. 9522.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the special map that 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 at [email protected]. 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