Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines(CAAP)

December 1, 2023 Dear J. Bator, I refer to my letter of Nov 22, 2023 01:15:16 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Lighting for Helipads that are Only for Daytime Use. Our response to your request is due on Dec 13, 2023 01:15:16 PM. Unfortunately, the office concerned will need more time in handling your request. Thank you for understanding. 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 10, 2024 01:15:16 PM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUNBQVAtMjUzNDk5MjQyNjU0DA, for request with ticket number #CAAP-253499242654. Thank you. Respectfully, CAAP FOI Receiving Officer

December 12, 2023 Dear J. Bator, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Nov 22, 2023 01:15:16 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Lighting for Helipads that are Only for Daytime Use. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. Per the Aerodrome Registration Certification and Inspection Division (ARCID), only helipads intended for Night Operations are required to be equipped with helipad lightings in addition to the specified visual aids and markings defined in the Manual of Standards for Aerodromes – Chapter 15. Should you have any further inquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected] or call our office at (02)8246-4988 local 2034. 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 [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). REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how we can improve your experience in using the eFOI portal. We would highly appreciate it if you could send your feedback by accomplishing the FOI Request Feedback Form that you can access through this link: https://forms.gle/tSDKU422jMd6wa4h8 Thank you for using the eFOI portal. Respectfully, CAAP FOI Receiving Officer