Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Aug. 23, 2018.
Requested from DOT by H. Hontanosas at 07:03 PM on
Aug. 23, 2018.
Purpose: Research and transparency
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2016
Tracking no: #DOT-989732262360
H.HONTANOSAS
Aug. 23, 2018, 7:03 p.m.
Greetings DOT!
I would like to request the following:
1.) Digital copies of all contracts signed between the Department and any of it's attached agencies, and Rappler Inc. or Rappler Holdings Corp. from 2010 - 2016.
2.) A digital copy of the contract signed between the DOT and Rappler Inc. on 8 August 2014.
3.) Digital copies of the 4 intelligence reports submitted by Rappler Inc. in compliance with the above contract.
Thank you.
H.HONTANOSAS
Oct. 7, 2018, 5:04 p.m.
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. My tracking code is #DOT-989732262360.
Thank you for your help!
H.HONTANOSAS
Oct. 16, 2018, 5:24 p.m.
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. My tracking code is #DOT-989732262360.
Thank you for your help!
H.HONTANOSAS
Dec. 1, 2018, 11:39 a.m.
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. My tracking code is #DOT-989732262360.
Thank you for your help!
R.OFFICE
July 23, 2019, 4:51 p.m.
July 23, 2019
Dear Howard Joseph,
Thank you for your request dated Aug 23, 2018 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Rappler Contracts.
We received your request on Aug 23, 2018 and will respond on or before Sep 13, 2018 07:03:58 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05ODk3MzIyNjIzNjAM, for request with ticket number #DOT-989732262360.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Maricel C. Malalad
DOT - FOI Receiving Officer
H.HONTANOSAS
Nov. 20, 2019, 11:35 p.m.
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. My tracking code is #DOT-989732262360.
Thank you for your help!
H.HONTANOSAS
Dec. 24, 2019, 6:39 p.m.
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. My tracking code is #DOT-989732262360.
Thank you for your help!
H.HONTANOSAS
May 15, 2020, 11:26 p.m.
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. My tracking code is #DOT-989732262360.
Thank you for your help!
L.SERVICE
June 7, 2020, 9:25 a.m.
June 7, 2020
Dear Mr. Hontanosas,
We refer to your request dated August 23, 2018 on digital copies of all signed contracts between DOT and any of it's attached agencies, and Rappler Inc. or Rappler Holdings Corp. from 2010 to 2016 and the contract signed between OT and Rappler Inc. on August 08, 2014, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on the Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We apologize for the delay in the processing of your request as the Department experienced technical difficulties and manpower constraints. Additionally, we would like to clarify if you are still interested to obtain the information that you have requested. You may respond by using the reply function in the request with ticket number #DOT-989732262360 in the eFOI portal, accessible at https://pcoomaster10022018104000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05ODk3MzIyNjIzNjAM.
In the meantime, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply within sixty (60) days, your request will be closed.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully yours,
Director Lara Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
H.HONTANOSAS
June 14, 2020, 12:15 a.m.
Yes, of course. My last follow-up was just a month ago.
L.SERVICE
June 18, 2020, 3:17 p.m.
June 18, 2020
Dear Mr. Hontanosas,
We refer to your request dated August 23, 2018 on Rappler Contracts, made pursuant to Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on the Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to know where these information specifically be used. You may respond by using the reply function in the request with ticket number #DOT-989732262360 in the eFOI portal, accessible at http://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC05ODk3MzIyNjIzNjAM.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before September 15, 2020, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Director Lara Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
H.HONTANOSAS
June 18, 2020, 4:50 p.m.
You know what, to tell you the truth, this request was long overdue and I blame it solely on you. Any potential interest in obtaining these records have subsided but I continue to request these data in order to enforce my right to information.
Section 7, Article III of the Constitution guarantees the right of the people to information on matters of public concern. The dealings of the government are a public concern especially with companies with revoked SEC registrations and/or with criminally convicted CEOs.
I request these information also in order to enhance transparency and accountability in government official acts, transactions, or decisions.
Rest assured that the requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
Let me remind you that Section 6 of E.O. 2 s. 2016 states that "No request for information shall be denied unless it clearly falls under any of the exceptions listed in the inventory or updated inventory of exceptions circularized by the Office of the President provided in the preceding section." And also Section 9a states that "Provided, that no request shall be denied or refused acceptance unless the reason for the request is contrary to law, existing rules and regulations or it is one of the exceptions contained in the inventory or updated inventory of exception as hereinabove provided."
H.HONTANOSAS
July 17, 2020, 10:45 a.m.
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. My tracking code is #DOT-989732262360.
Thank you for your help!
L.SERVICE
July 23, 2020, 5:04 p.m.
July 23, 2020
Dear Mr. Hontanosas,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated August 23, 2018 07:03:58 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Rappler Contracts.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. We enclosed a copy of the information you requested.
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 Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat at 351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati 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 yours,
Director Lara Estevez-Austria
DOT FOI Decision Maker
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