Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR)

November 13, 2023 Dear John Kennedy Aquino, I refer to my letter of Oct 26, 2023 09:37:07 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Dateset of Images of Oysters (Fresh, Semi-Fresh, Spoiled). Our response to your request is due on Nov 16, 2023 09:37:07 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because the informations you requested are still on process by the concerned offices. 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 14, 2023 09:37:07 AM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUJGQVItMTM2NjMxMzUwNDA1DA, for request with ticket number #BFAR-136631350405. Thank you. Respectfully, Central Office - MILDRED M. BUAZON FOI Officer

November 15, 2023 Dear John Kennedy Aquino, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 26, 2023 09:37:07 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Dateset of Images of Oysters (Fresh, Semi-Fresh, Spoiled). Response to Request This is to formally acknowledge your request for information from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. We're sending you the date-set images of oysters from the 0-hour to 7-hour rigor mortis stages of oysters. Please see the attached file for your reference. For more information, you may directly contact the BFAR-NFDC shellfish unit through this email address at [email protected]. Your right to request a review To improve our services in eFOI request, please click the link below or scan the attached QR code for feedback purposes. Your feedback is highly appreciated. https://forms.office.com/r/dENApypcSS 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 Director's Office [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, Central Office - MILDRED M. BUAZON FOI Receiving Officer