Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology(PHIVOLCS)

December 21, 2020 Dear Christian Seso, I refer to my letter of Nov 28, 2020 09:56:12 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for GIS of Phillipine Earthquake Model. Our response to your request is due on Dec 18, 2020 09:56:12 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because our team is still discussing this. I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Jan 15, 2021 09:56:12 AM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFVBISVZPTENTLTIwNTQ5MTYzNzA0Ngw, for request with ticket number #PHIVOLCS-205491637046. Thank you. Respectfully, Renato U. Solidum FOI Decision Maker

December 22, 2020 Dear Christian Seso, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Nov 28, 2020 09:56:12 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for GIS of Phillipine Earthquake Model. Response to Request Your FOI request has been addressed. Our Seismology Team sent an email to you at 1047am today. You may also get in touch with them at 84261468 local 216. Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested for as you may need to sign a Terms of Data Use to get access to the requested information (please check this in your email). Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña at [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. 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, Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. FOI Decision Maker