National Telecommunications Commission(NTC)

December 12, 2023 Dear Mariel Mallorca, I refer to my letter of Nov 21, 2023 03:15:52 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Telephone Lines (Installed and Subscribed) in Region 7 for the years 2009–2023. Our response to your request is due on Dec 12, 2023 03:30:04 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are waiting the response from the concerned Operating Unit, that could provide us with the updated data. 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 03:15:52 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE5UQy01NjU1MTcxNDQxMjcM, for request with ticket number #NTC-565517144127. Thank you. Respectfully, DIVINA N. DAQUIOAG FOI Officer

December 15, 2023 Dear Citizen, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Nov 21, 2023 03:15:52 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Number of Telephone Lines (Installed and Subscribed) in Region 7 for the years 2009–2023. Response to Request Your FOI request is partially approved. However, you may visit this website for this might help you, https://region7.ntc.gov.ph/index.php/2-uncategorised/182-cebu-only-number-of-telephone-lines of some of the information you requested. Furthermore, we suggest that you will conduct a household survey for you to have an accurate gathering of information. 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., East Triangle, Diliman, Q.C. 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