University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB)

Hi! I would like to request an information/ data/shapefile for GIS regarding:

a. Land cover data (historical to current)
b. Dominant vegetation and other associated vegetation from floral inventory or biodiversity survey; rare, endangered species 
c. Faunal distribution
d. Land Use

This will be used for the construction of maps to find an appropriate site for certain native species.

6 May 2022

Dear Monique Evangelista,

Good day to you!

An email will be sent to you regarding your FOI request.

Thank you and stay safe.

Best regards,

FOI Receiving Officer

10 May 2022

MS. MONIQUE B. EVANGELISTA
RBR Laguna Garden, Bagong Kalsada
Calamba City, Laguna

Dear Ms. Evangelista:

Warm greetings!

We are constrained to DENY your request dated 04 May 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You asked for information on the Biotic Data of Mt. Makiling, specifically on the following:

1.	Land cover data (historical to current)
2.	Dominant vegetation and other associated vegetation from floral inventory or biodiversity survey; rare, endangered species
3.	Faunal distribution
4.	Land use

Your request requires us in effect to perform research services for you and therefore your request falls outside the ambit or purview of the above-mentioned E.O. and the constitutional provision that it seeks to implement. We suggest that you visit online portals that contain journal articles and other relevant materials that you can use for your study.

Thank you very much.


With commitment and passion to serve,


Lead FOI Receiving Officer

Note:  Email also sent to requester.