Published by Department of Transportation(DOTr) on Oct. 1, 2020.
Requested from DOTr by S. Africa at 04:15 PM on
Oct. 1, 2020.
Purpose: Research on PH govt infrastructure spending
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 09/30/2020
Tracking no: #DOTr-289805804894
S.AFRICA
Oct. 1, 2020, 4:15 p.m.
Hello,
We'd like to request for copies of the following documents on the North South Commuter Railway System:
1) Feasibility study
2) Detailed budget specifying major budget items
Thank you!
D.DOTR
Oct. 9, 2020, 9:32 a.m.
October 9, 2020
Dear Sonny Africa,
I refer to my letter of Oct 01, 2020 04:15:16 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for North South Commuter Railway System.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. Please state from what school/company you are, what is the purpose of the request, and to what extent you will use the information that you are requesting. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPVHItMjg5ODA1ODA0ODk0DA, for request with ticket number #DOTr-289805804894, 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 Jan 01, 2021 01:32:19 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
DOTR-DM DOTR
FOI Officer
S.AFRICA
Oct. 9, 2020, 11:47 p.m.
Magandang araw.
This is to answer the request for clarification.
I am with the non-government organization IBON Foundation, and currently its executive director. IBON is primarily a research and advocacy organization.
The information is sought to gain a deeper understanding of the government's Build, Build, Build (BBB) program including, but not only, its flagship projects. We pay keen attention to the statements of the economic managers about how BBB is key factor in PH development in general but also in recovering from the COVID-driven economic crisis. As a research NGO and, also, as a citizen of the Republic, these are very high on our concerns.
However, the statements to media, in various presentations, and even in Congressional budget hearings are very short on detail -- hence the request at hand.
We will use the information according to whatever parameters are set. For instance, if we cannot share the documents, we will be sure to restrict access to only concerned individuals within IBON.
I hope this clarifies things. Thank you for your attention.
D.DOTR
Oct. 16, 2020, 9:24 a.m.
October 16, 2020
Dear Sonny Africa,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Oct 01, 2020 04:15:16 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your request
You asked for North South Commuter Railway System.
Response to your request
We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. Regarding Feasibility Study and Detailed Budget Breakdown: Please be informed that the contract packages for these projects are already ongoing and bidding documents containing pertinent project information are already posted for the public's reference. Here is the link to the DOTr website where to find the published bidding documents:
http://www.dotr.gov.ph/2014-09-02-05-02-13.html
Copy of Feasibility Studies are also posted in JICA websites like this one for the Subway Project: https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/12149654.pdf.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
DOTR-DM DOTR
FOI Officer
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