University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB)

Hi! I would like to request for information regarding:

1. Energy consumption in UPLB per department;
2. Utility cost being paid by UPLB per department.

27 February 2020					

Mr. Napoleon Alcira
Cabuyao City, Laguna 
[email protected]

Dear Mr. Alcira,

This refers to your request dated 22 February 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You asked for the following information: energy consumption in UPLB per department and utility cost being paid by UPLB per department. 

The purpose of your request is for a Special Problem/Thesis.

We regret that we are constrained to DENY your request for the following reasons:

1.	We need to know the specific details as to why you need the information i.e. title of the study you are undertaking
2.	Submit a duly accomplished Form F, with the signature of your professor on it as the person administering the oath, which is a requirement under the UP FOI Manual.

Article III Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution, which is the basis for the requirement as provided in the UP FOI Manual states:

“The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to the documents, and
papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development,
shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as many be provided by law.”

Refer also to the FAQ at https://www.foi.gov.ph/help

Once you are able to comply with the requirements, you may re-file your request within a period of sixty (60) days from receipt of this letter.

Thank you

Respectfully,


FOI Receiving Officer