Department of the Interior and Local Government(DILG)

Good day! I would like to request information about barangays Pinyahan, Matandang Balara, and Pasong Putik in Quezon City. This is to just to establish profiles of each site to know their background. Information may include history, demographics, institutions, and etc. Thank you!

October 13, 2019


Freedom of Information
1575 Jose Laurel St.,
San Miguel, Manila, 1005
Metro Manila


To Whom It May Concern:

Greetings!

I am Eloisa Abbygale Lau, a 5th-year architecture student from the University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture. I am currently doing research for my undergraduate thesis of which I am proposing an Alternate Education Institution in the city. 

School design has been based on a model of "cells-and-bells" since we can remember; where learners occupy cell-like classrooms with lengthy hallways and their movements dictated by the sound of school bells. The shift to the "data era" of today requires a much flexible learning space to allow a wider range of teaching approaches. Furthermore, the population growth in our city has troubled the educational infrastructure of our cities. Unprecedented population growth has outpaced the capacity of existing and influx of traffic has limited community spaces for children. The growing demand for an educational facility and safe community space calls for a new approach to the design of a school. This project will be able to implement adjustments in the education sector, both system, and school design. A facility that envisions to promote quality education, growth, and experience through various learning spaces is highly needed.

The intended output includes a thesis book, conceptual development, plans, elevations, sections, and perspectives of the proposed structure.

To make the project feasible and as close to reality as possible, it shall be designed in an existing site in an urbanized city. Therefore, I would be needing some data that would be relevant to my proposal. In your kind office, may I request for information about Barangays Pinyahan, Matandang Balara, and Pasong Putik Proper; this is for the establish the profiles of the three possible locations for the proposal. The information may include, history, demographics, institutions, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. For any queries, do not hesitate to contact me through my mobile number 0917 899 8470 or my email address at [email protected].

Hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter. Thank you and have a good day!


Respectfully,

Eloisa Abbygale O. Lau
Research Proponent

November 4, 2019

Dear Eloisa Lau,

I refer to my letter of Oct 13, 2019 10:21:23 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Barangay Profile of Barangayas Pinyaha, Matandang Balara, and Pasong Putik in Quezon City.

Our response to your request is due on Nov 01, 2019 10:21:23 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still verifying with the National Barangay Operations Office if they have the necessary data.

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 Nov 29, 2019 10:21:23 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURJTEctMTkyNjk3MDA2NDI3DA, for request with ticket number #DILG-192697006427.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Lourdes Lladones
FOI Officer

Good day! Are there any updates? Thank you!

November 27, 2019

Dear Eloisa Lau,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 13, 2019 10:21:23 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Barangay Profile of Barangayas Pinyaha, Matandang Balara, and Pasong Putik in Quezon City.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. This level, particularly the National Barangay Operations Offices does not require Barangays to submit their barangay profiles. However, you may wish to contact the Quezon City office at (02) 988-4242, or the Barangay unit in question.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://foimc1s2019-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 Hon. Eduardo M. Año, SEcretary, DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, Quezon Ave., Quezon 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,
Lourdes Lladones
FOI Officer