Department of Transportation(DOTr)

February 28, 2022 Dear Kathleen Lopez, I refer to my letter of Feb 08, 2022 09:15:37 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Geotechnical Report of LRT 1 Baclaran Station, Taft Avenue Extension, Pasay, Metro Manila. 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 and to what extent the data you requested will be used. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPVHItODE3MjQ3MzA1NzUzDA, for request with ticket number #DOTr-817247305753, 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 May 23, 2022 07:17:22 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Kriscia Mallari FOI Officer

March 16, 2022 Dear Kathleen Lopez, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Feb 08, 2022 09:15:37 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Geotechnical Report of LRT 1 Baclaran Station, Taft Avenue Extension, Pasay, Metro Manila. Response to your request We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. Please refer to the response of the Rail Comms-EIR with regard to your request. We are delighted to hear your interest with the railway projects, you may refer to our response below: The Pre-Feasibility Study, Feasibility Study, Bidding Documents, and Environmental Impact Statement are references wherein you can find general information about the railway projects, including Geotechnical Investigation Data. It is noted, however, that these are conceptualized during the preparatory works survey and subject to change due to the ongoing Detailed Engineering Design (DED). Some Geological and Geotechnical Investigation Reports are also attached in the published bidding documents of the ongoing railway projects. You can find them in the DOTr website through this link: https://dotr.gov.ph/2014-09-02-05-02-02/2014-09-02-05-02-13.html For LRT-1 Cavite Extension, please be guided by the following link: Environmental Impact Statement https://ps-philgeps.gov.ph/home/images/BAC/ForeignAssitedProjects/09272017/6_Part%202_d_4.pdf 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, Kriscia Mallari FOI Officer