Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau(DENRERDB)

Greetings!
I would like to request any information/documents regarding the following:

1. Guidelines and Restrictions for a Marine life Research Center.
2. Any related latest statistics about the marine biodiversity of the Philippines and Batangas
3. Any related documents that can be utilized in the study

October 11, 2018

Dear Joan Grace,

Thank you for your request dated Oct 10, 2018 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Guidelines and Restrictions for a Marine life Research Center.

We received your request on Oct 10, 2018 and will respond on or before Oct 31, 2018 11:09:50 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster09252017150000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFURFTlJFUkRCLTEwMTQyODE3NDI5MQw, for request with ticket number #DENRERDB-101428174291.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Lourdes Tangkeko
FOI Officer

November 8, 2018

Dear Joan Grace Rosaldo,

I refer to my letter of Oct 10, 2018 11:09:50 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Guidelines and Restrictions for a Marine life Research Center.

Our response to your request is due on Oct 31, 2018 11:09:50 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because the  concerned personnel is on official business.

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 Nov 28, 2018 11:09:50 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFURFTlJFUkRCLTEwMTQyODE3NDI5MQw, for request with ticket number #DENRERDB-101428174291.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Dr. Sofio B. Quintana, CESO IV
FOI Officer

November 22, 2018

Dear Joan Grace Rosaldo,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 10, 2018 11:09:50 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Guidelines and Restrictions for a Marine life Research Center.

Response to your request

This in connection with your request for information on marine research center guidelines, marine biodiversity statistics of Batangas and the whole country, and the number of clientele using the center. Our office (ERDB) has no marine research center, but we are currently providing inputs to the operational plan and research agenda for the national coastal and marine research center of DENR in Snake Island, Honda Bay, Palawan. The Biodiversity Management Bureau of DENR is finalizing the plan as the lead agency for the research center establishment. Information on marine biodiversity is also available at the aforementioned office. For biodiversity information specific to Batangas, you may inquire at the Batangas State University as they might own a marine laboratory in support to the Verde Island Passage protected seascape. We hope that you were able to communicate with De La Salle University as they also have a marine research station somewhere in Lian, Batangas. They may also have completed research initiatives within the Batangas Area.

Our office has various laboratories designed for chemical and DNA analyses, taxonomic identifications, and reference collections. However, the majority of samples submitted for analyses are coming from land-based research activities. Please be informed that you are very welcome to see the research-related facilities in our office.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

JIM T. Padin, PhD (C)
Coastal and Marine R & D Section
Coastal Zone and Freshwater Ecosystems Research Division
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, DENR
College, 4031 Laguna
Main: (049) 536-2269/2229, Local: 215/258