Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau(DENRERDB)

November 6, 2023 Dear John Daniel, I refer to my letter of Oct 16, 2023 08:11:13 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Latest Information about the Artificial Groundwater Recharge Project in Baguio City. Our response to your request is due on Nov 06, 2023 08:11:13 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because of some information and data that is needed to be produced by the bureau. 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 Dec 04, 2023 08:11:13 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster08222018120000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFURFTlJFUkRCLTc3MDgzMTc4NjEyNAw, for request with ticket number #DENRERDB-770831786124. Thank you. Respectfully, MARIA LOURDES G. FERRER FOI Officer

November 9, 2023 Dear John Daniel, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 16, 2023 08:11:13 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Latest Information about the Artificial Groundwater Recharge Project in Baguio City. Response to Request The project was able to accomplish the following: Establishment of strong partnerships with relevant national agencies and local government units, i.e. CLGU Baguio, and MLGU La Trinidad, Benguet, DOST-PNRI, NWRB; Primary and secondary data gathering, i.e. well/drill logs, static water level (SWL), hydrogeology and hydrostratigraphy of the project localities; and Actual drilling activities in Baguio and La Trinidad, Benguet. However, the more crucial part of the project, which includes the actual injection of meteoric water into the aquifers and the monitoring of the effectiveness of the recharge process, is set to happen this year until May 2024. 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 also like to request for a little bit of your time to kindly fill up the survey form containing some questions about our performance in handling your request. Please see this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4WLv3utJH431glkbNf15A9-PaQtAiyIUf-qjiriU_pzRV3Q/viewform?usp=sf_link Because your feedback is important to us. Thank you. Respectfully, MARIA LOURDES G. FERRER FOI Receiving Officer