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Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:57 a.m.
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Date: 2023-08-09 10:06:48.000000
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Published by Mines and Geosciences Bureau(MGB) on Aug. 8, 2023.
Requested from MGB by M. Gonzalez at 06:57 AM on
Aug. 8, 2023.
Purpose: Undergraduate thesis research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2022 - 08/08/2023
Tracking no: #MGB-328502600157
Dear Ma’am/Sir, Good day! I am presently conducting a thesis study on the karstification potential of limestone areas in the Province of Rizal and their susceptibility to landslides. In line with this, I would like to politely request from MGB geologic maps covering the Province of Rizal to be used in the development of a karstification potential and landslide susceptibility map. Thank you very much for your consideration and I look forward to receiving your response soon. God bless! Sincerely, Maria Ysabella Y. Gonzalez 4 BS Environmental Science Ateneo de Manila University
August 9, 2023 Dear Maria Ysabella, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 08, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Digital geologic maps covering the Province of Rizal. Response to your request Please be informed that your request does not fall under the Freedom of Information but under the regular frontline services of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). Requests pertaining to MGB Publications including Geological Quadrangle Maps at 1:50,000 scale and Geological Map of the Philippines are subject to a fee of PHP 500.00 per map, pursuant to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order No. 2005-08. Transactions related to the sale or reproduction of MGB Publications should be directed to the Lands Geological Survey Division of the MGB Central Office which you may contact through telephone number: (02) 8667-6700 local 180 or email at [email protected]. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Receiving Officer (R4A ACC) FOI Officer