Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR)

November 13, 2023 Dear Neil Andrew Velasco, I refer to my letter of Oct 25, 2023 07:54:31 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Oyster and Mussel Industry in Cavite. Our response to your request is due on Nov 15, 2023 07:54:31 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because the informations you requested are still on process to the concerned offices. 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 Dec 13, 2023 07:54:31 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUJGQVItMDUyODg4NDYwNjMxDA, for request with ticket number #BFAR-052888460631. Thank you. Respectfully, Central Office - MILDRED M. BUAZON FOI Officer

November 21, 2023 Dear Neil Andrew Velasco, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 25, 2023 07:54:31 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Oyster and Mussel Industry in Cavite. Response to Request This is to formally acknowledge your request for information from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Should you have any questions, you may directly contact BFAR-4A and BFAR-NFDC through these email addresses: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] Your right to request a review To improve our services in eFOI request, please click the link below or scan the attached QR code for feedback purposes. Your feedback is highly appreciated. https://forms.office.com/r/dENApypcSS 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 Director's Office at [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, Central Office - MILDRED M. BUAZON FOI Receiving Officer