Forest Management Bureau(DENRFMB)

Impact Management Plan Analysis of Key Environmental Impacts – discuss the baseline condition first (i.e. what is the condition of each of the component below around the project area? Is the terrain flat? Does it have a nearby waterbody? Does it rain often in the area? Are there any nearby communities? etc.) then discuss how will the project affect each of the stated components (and vice versa)
2.1.	Land
2.2.	Water
2.3.	Air and Climate
2.4.	People

February 23, 2022

Dear Giezel Albuen,

I refer to my letter of Feb 22, 2022 08:08:52 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Lumber Mill Project in Brgy. Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. You asked for details on "
Impact Management Plan Analysis of Key Environmental Impacts", particularly, you are requesting information on 1. baseline condition first (i.e. terrain, water bodies and communities, hydrologic pattern, raifall ) and 2. how the project will affect these components? Is the terrain flat? Does it have a nearby waterbody? Does it rain often in the area? Are there any nearby communities? etc.) then discuss how will the project affect each of the stated components (and vice versa)
2.1.	Land
2.2.	Water
2.3.	Air and Climate
2.4.	People

For us to better assist you, may we know what particular documents are you requesting? e.g. Description of the Lumber Mill Project in Brgy. Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.environmental impact assessment report (EIA) , watershed vulnerability assessment report. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFERFTlJGTUItNzg5NjA2Nzk1Mzg1DA, for request with ticket number #DENRFMB-789606795385, to respond.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before May 18, 2022 12:17:06 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Lumber Mill Project in Brgy. Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan - Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA)

March 4, 2022

Dear Giezel Albuen,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Feb 22, 2022 08:08:52 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Lumber Mill Project in Brgy. Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) you have requested for the lumber mill in Palawan .  However, you may wish to contact the Environmetal Management Bureau at [email protected]  or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at https://emb.gov.ph/.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.

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 Acting Secretary Jim O. Sampulna, DENR, Visayas Avenue, Diliman QC.  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).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer