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Date: Oct. 17, 2023, 7:23 a.m.
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Date: 2023-10-17 08:30:40.000000
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Published by Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology(PHIVOLCS) on Oct. 17, 2023.
Requested from PHIVOLCS by R. Ramos at 07:23 AM on
Oct. 17, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/1973 - 01/02/2023
Tracking no: #PHIVOLCS-961342797393
I am writing to request historical earthquake data for Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines, for research purposes. Specifically, I am interested in earthquake data for the past 50 years (from 1973 to 2023), including: 1. Earthquake occurrence, 2. Magnitude, 3. Depth, 4. Location, 5. Any associated reports of damage. I would prefer to receive the data in a digital format, such as a spreadsheet or database. If there are any specific significant earthquake events in the area during this time frame, please include those as well. Thank you for your assistance in providing this information.
October 17, 2023 Dear Jonas, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 17, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for History of Earthquake on Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines. Response to your request While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we would need for you to resubmit your request as this is considered part of our frontline services, also indicated in our Citizen's Charter. Alternatively, you may also check this link for the list of destructive earthquakes in the Philippines: https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/earthquake/destructive-earthquake-of-the-philippines Please write a letter addressed to Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol, Director of PHIVOLCS and send to [email protected]. 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 DOST Assistant Secretary for Administration and Legal Affairs, Dr. Diana L. Ignacio, 2nd Floor, Platinum Building, MIRDC Compound, DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Avenue, Taguig City with email [email protected]. 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). We would highly appreciate it if you can accomplish the feedback form and provide input for us to improve how we handle our FOI requests at this link: https://forms.gle/WQWMVZFFsRXESG8XA Thank you. Respectfully, Angela Montes FOI Officer