Department of Transportation(DOTr)

Goodevening! I would want to request the Bacolod-Silay International Airport Feasibility Study document, I am working on my undergraduate thesis on the redevelopment, operation, and extension of the airport.

Rest assured that the data will only be used for academic reasons. Thank you.

August 25, 2022

Dear Christine Taguba,

I refer to my letter of Aug 24, 2022 11:58:29 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Feasibility Study of Bacolod-Silay International Airport.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. Please state the purpose of your request. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPVHItMjQzODg1MzI0MjkyDA, for request with ticket number #DOTr-243885324292, to respond.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Nov 17, 2022 07:50:41 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Kriscia Mallari
FOI Officer

Good Day! I am an architecture student and the purpose of my query is for my undergraduate thesis which is for the redevelopment and expansion of Bacolod-Silay International Airport. I would like to take part for the betterment and rehabilitation of the airport, that's why I'm conducting a research that will help me to achieve the improvement of Bacolod-Silay International Airport. Thank you.

Rest assured that the information you will provide will solely used for academic purposes only.

11 November 2022

Good day!

While we laud your intention in the advancement of your education/research, unfortunately DOTr cannot release copies of your requested Feasibility Study. 

Please note that DOTr recognizes and highly advocates your right to free flow of information. Such right however is subject to certain exceptions which is vital to ensuring the integrity of transportation system development. 

The Feasibility Study you are requesting contains advisory opinions relevant to decision-making by an Executive Office, such as DOTr. Being matters covered by deliberative process privilege, DOTr cannot release the same to the public.

In the same light, Feasibility Studies also contain proprietary information which may be prejudicial to DOTr’s project stakeholders. Feasibility Studies contain information on new technology, concepts, technical designs, and business, commercial, and financial information which, being in the nature of trade or industrial secrets, exempts it from compulsory disclosure.

Further, Feasibility Studies cannot be freely distributed whether the same is written by consultants commissioned to conduct the study, or DOTr itself. Consultants hold copyright over these studies; thus, the study is not for DOTr to distribute. While DOTr-written studies are not covered by copyright, distribution is likewise restricted under relevant regulations.

We hope you find the above discussion satisfactory, and we wish you the best in your scholarly endeavors.

Thank you.


Respectfully,

DOTr-DM
FOI Officer