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Published by University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB) on Aug. 19, 2023.
Requested from UPLB by E. Bengco at 01:37 PM on
Aug. 19, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2021 - 08/19/2023
Tracking no: #UPLB-116296831359
Good day, I would Like to ask for the statistics regarding the Power interruption of UPLB for the years a) 2021 b) 2022 c) 2023
23 August 2023 Dear Emmanuel Ralph Bengco, Good day! An email will be sent to you regarding your FOI request. Thank you very much. Best regards, FOI Receiving Officer
06 September 2023 MR. EMMANUEL RALPH R. BENGCO [email protected] Dear Mr. Bengco: Warm greetings! This refers to your request dated 23 August 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. You asked for information on power interruption statistics 2021-2023 of UPLB. Since you did not provide Form F which needs your signature and should be administered under oath as required under the UP FOI Manual, we regret that we are constrained to DENY your request. Article III Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution, which is the basis for the requirement under the UP FOI Manual, states: “The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to the documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as many be provided by law.” Refer also to the FAQ at https://www.foi.gov.ph/help Once you are able to submit the documentary requirement mentioned, you may re-file your request within a period of sixty (60) days from receipt of this letter. Thank you very much. With commitment and passion to serve, FOI Receiving Officer