Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR)

August 25, 2023 Dear Narita Margarett Cabreros, I refer to my letter of Aug 10, 2023 08:46:04 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Mindoro Oil Spill in Municipality of Agutaya, Palawan. Our response to your request is due on Aug 31, 2023 08:46:04 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still awaiting to the response of LGU officials of Agutaya, Palawan to our request. This is to ensure the accuracy of the data that we are going to share with you. 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 Sep 28, 2023 08:46:04 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://shop.efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUJGQVItMzY0ODQ5NjYyMTExDA, for request with ticket number #BFAR-364849662111. Thank you. Respectfully, Region 4b - EMMANUEL H. ASIS, DFT, CESE FOI Officer

September 14, 2023 Dear Narita Margarett Cabreros, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 10, 2023 08:46:04 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Mindoro Oil Spill in Municipality of Agutaya, Palawan. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclosed a copies of our request-letter to the Municipal Agriculturist of Agutaya, Palawan requesting to furnish us your desired information. However, they sent to us the copy of their Accomplishment Report (copy attached) during the validation of reported oil spill in their area of responsibility. May we also suggest to directly coordinate with the concerned LGU at CP number 09460409461. 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 the Chief, Fisheries Production and Support Services Division, Roberto R. Abrera. 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, Region 4b - EMMANUEL H. ASIS, DFT, CESE FOI Receiving Officer