National Telecommunications Commission(NTC)

December 12, 2023 Dear Citizen, Greetings! We refer to our letter of Nov 21, 2023 03:02:17 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of cell sites and towers in Region 7 for the years 2009–2023. Our response to your request is scheduled for December 12, 2023, at 03:30:04 PM. However, we regret to inform you that there is a delay in processing your request. This delay is attributed to the time required for obtaining a response from the relevant Operating Unit, which is crucial for providing us with the updated data. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. We 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 09, 2024 03:02:17 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://msc20190130v2-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE5UQy02NzYzMzQ5ODY5NjYM, for request with ticket number #NTC-676334986966. Thank you. Respectfully, DIVINA N. DAQUIOAG FOI Officer

December 15, 2023 Dear Citizen, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Nov 21, 2023 03:02:17 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Number of cell sites and towers in Region 7 for the years 2009–2023. Response to your request We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online, however, you may do the counting based on this list provided. You may retrieve your requested information from this website https://region7.ntc.gov.ph/index.php/regional-profile/cellular-coverage-by-province-and-cities. Please be guided that for your next request regarding regional data, you may visit our Regional Office at NTC Regional Office No. VII, Wireless cor. M. Logarta & Lopez Jaena Sts., Subangdaku, Mandaue City. 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 HON. COMMISSIONER NTC Bldg., BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City 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, DEP.COM JON PAULO SALVAHAN FOI Officer

December 15, 2023 Dear Citizen, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Nov 21, 2023 03:02:17 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Number of cell sites and towers in Region 7 for the years 2009–2023. Response to your request We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online, however, we suggest that you do the counting based on the given list in the template. For your next request regarding regional data, you may visit our regional office at NTC Regional Office No. VII, Wireless cor. M. Logarda & Lopez Sts. Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu. You may retrieve your requested information from https://region7.ntc.gov.ph/index.php/regional-profile/cellular-coverage-by-province-and-cities. 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 HON. COMMISSIONER NTC Bldg., BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City 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, DIVINA N. DAQUIOAG FOI Officer FOR: DEP.COM JON PAULO SALVAHAN FOI Decision Maker