University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB)

Hi! I would like to request information regarding:

a. Soils series
b. Soil physical, chemical, and biological properties 
c. Geological information.
d. Estimates or predictions of soil erosion and rain-induced landslides that relate to climate change.

If this request will be granted, the data will be treated as private and for academic purposes (Thesis) only. Thank you very much and God Bless.

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 Edaphic Data of Mt. Makiling, specifically on the following:

1.	Soils series
2.	Soil physical, chemical, and biological properties 
3.	Geological information
4.	Estimates or predictions of soil erosion and rain-induced landslides that relate to climate change

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