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Published by Mines and Geosciences Bureau(MGB) on Aug. 22, 2023.
Requested from MGB by N. Nova at 02:14 PM on
Aug. 22, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 08/22/2023 - 08/22/2023
Tracking no: #MGB-308419769334
Good Day! I would like to request for shapefiles of the following: Geology, Erosion, Flood, Landslide for Quezon Province You can email and reach me thru: [email protected] Thank you very much for your response.
August 23, 2023 Dear Nerolyn, Thank you for your request dated Aug 22, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Hazard Map (Geology, Erosion, Flood, Landslide) for Quezon Province. We received your request on Aug 22, 2023 and will respond on or before Sep 12, 2023 02:14:40 PM, 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE1HQi0zMDg0MTk3NjkzMzQM, for request with ticket number #MGB-308419769334. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Receiving Officer FOI Officer
August 24, 2023 Dear Nerolyn Nova, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 22, 2023 02:14:40 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Hazard Map (Geology, Erosion, Flood, Landslide) for Quezon Province. Response to your request Please be informed that this Office does not have data nor maintain maps or shapefiles in relation to erosion hazard. Further, requests for shapefiles of the geologic and geohazard maps of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) are not allowed at present as the outputs for both programs are currently being updated and are under the technical review process of the MGB. Hence, the shapefiles are currently not ready for distribution nor shareable to the public pending the conclusion of the technical review process and the proper publication of the MGB maps. However, you may obtain the soft or hard copy of the maps being requested, subject to the following information: 1. Geologic map requests does not fall under the scope of FOI but under the frontline services of the MGB. Requests pertaining to MGB Publications including Geological Quadrangle Maps at 1:50,000 scale and Geological Map of the Philippines are subject to a fee of PHP 500.00 per map, pursuant to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order No. 2005-08. Transactions related to the sale or reproduction of MGB Publications should be directed to the Lands Geological Survey Division of the MGB Central Office which you may contact through telephone number: (02) 8667-6700 local 180 or email at [email protected]. 2. MGB-published Geohazard Maps consisting of Rain-induced Landslide and Flood Hazard Maps are already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. You may download MGB Geohazard Maps from the MGB website or through the link below: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c48f83f81f1548bdb0a76c61638d52d6/ The Geohazard Maps are currently downloadable in the portal as JPEG format which is a Raster Image File Format. Thank you. Respectfully, Regional Office 4A (ACC) FOI Officer