Maritime Industry Authority(MARINA)

October 25, 2023 Dear NICHOLE CAPISTRANO, I refer to my letter of Sep 29, 2023 12:32:16 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of seafarers that resides in MIMAROPA Region. Our response to your request is due on Oct 20, 2023 12:32:16 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because data on the number of seafarers residing in MIMAROPA is being gathered by our MARINA - Management Information and Systems Service (MISS). 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 Nov 17, 2023 12:32:16 AM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foipmo09062021143959-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE01BUklOQS02MzE0OTM2Mzc2NjMM, for request with ticket number #MARINA-631493637663. Thank you. Respectfully, Neil Edgar Donadilla FOI Officer

October 27, 2023 Dear NICHOLE CAPISTRANO, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Sep 29, 2023 12:32:16 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Number of seafarers that resides in MIMAROPA Region. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of most of the information you requested provided by the MARINA - Management Information and Systems Service (MISS). The Directory of MTIs and all training courses being offered as of 31 August 2023 can be found and downloaded in the link provided below: https://stcw.marina.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DIRECTORY-QF-MTlS2 AS-OF-31-AUGUST-2Q23.pdf 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 LEGAL SERVICE at 9th floor MARINA Building, Bonifacio Drive cor. 20th Street, Port Area, Manila/ [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). Thank you. Respectfully, Neil Edgar Donadilla FOI Receiving Officer